The Timberlake Tavern recently celebrated new ownership with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance. The ribbon cutting was followed by refreshments and the Alliance’s Commerce & Cocktails business development event.

Historic Timberlake Tavern is located at 439 Timberlake Drive, Lynchburg. It was built in 1929, in the early days of Timber Lake (located at the far west end of Timberlake Road, along Timberlake Drive (behind the Koffee Kup restaurant).

New owner of the Tavern D.D. Gillett provided tours of the building during the event. Also on hand was Douglas Washington, the Timberlake Historian. He is the author of the book Timber Lake, “The Gem of Piedmont, Virginia.” He answered questions about the history of Timberlake and the relationship of the lake to the Tavern.

 “Our hope is that the Timberlake Tavern will once again become a popular choice for events of simple elegance where lasting memories are made,” commented Gillett. She co-owns the establishment together with her husband Tom and their business partner Etta Legner.

The trio of new proprietors bravely took ownership of the property in October 2020, but they were unable to hold the ribbon cutting ceremony at that time because of covid restrictions. Instead, a sunny summer’s day in 2022 (July 28) provided an idyllic day for celebrating at the southern hospitality center with its wraparound porches and lakeside-chic interior.

The ribbon cutting was open to the public, and a number of the lakeside neighborhood residents came and lent their support.

About Timberlake Tavern

The Timberlake Tavern is a beautifully restored, historic and elegant event center built in 1929. Located atop a hill that overlooks a quiet 60-acre lake community, it offers indoor and outdoor celebration spaces, overnight accommodations, weekend stays, and fully furnished apartments. Learn more about it online at TheTimberlakeTavern.com.

The Timberlake Tavern is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

About the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance

The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance is the region’s oldest and largest business and professional association. As a combined chamber of commerce and economic development organization, the Alliance serves as the united voice for the Lynchburg region’s business community. For nearly 750 local organizations and their employees, our mission is to lead regional economic development through: Generating Jobs & Investment; Promoting the Region’s Brand and Image Globally; Cultivating Talent, and Enhancing the Business Climate.

To learn more about the chamber side of the Alliance, please visit us at: LynchburgRegion.org.

To learn more about our economic development work, please visit: YesLynchburgRegion.org.

Note: The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance contributed to this article.