The City of Middlesboro is moving ahead with implementation of its official 5-Year Strategic Plan, backed by $4.6 million in state legislative appropriations announced with the Bell County Chamber of Commerce.
Strategic Plan Priorities
- Downtown Cumberland Avenue Revitalization: Supporting independent merchants, streetscape improvements, and community gathering spaces around the Levitt Lawn.
- Infrastructure & Public Safety: Upgrading municipal streets, stormwater systems, and police and fire equipment headquartered at 221 N. 21st Street and 121 Lothbury Avenue.
- Tourism & Outdoor Recreation: Expanding connections between downtown Middlesboro, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, and Middlesboro Country Club (established 1889).
Public Access
The full Strategic Plan document is published on the official City of Middlesboro website. City Council meets regularly at City Hall, 221 N. 21st Street, with Mayor Boone Bowling presiding.
Plan Growth
