About this Location

Facility Overview

Scrub A Dub is situated along the active commercial thoroughfare of 1st Avenue East (US-23 Business / Alternate Route 58) in scenic Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Operating primarily as an established local vehicle wash and automotive care depot, the facility features an open-air surface apron, designated staging bays, and drive-through vehicle service lanes. The layout provides wide turning radiuses on a flat, asphalt-paved lot with unobstructed open-sky clearance across the exterior staging zones. This makes it exceptionally well-suited for a broad range of vehicles, including standard passenger sedans, crossover utility vehicles, lifted pickup trucks, full-size trade vans, and recreational utility trailers that often encounter vertical restrictions in structured parking garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located on the eastern corridor of Big Stone Gap, Scrub A Dub serves as a strategic stopping point near local heritage sites, community hubs, and outdoor recreation spots:

Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park: Less than a 4-minute drive (approx. 1.2 miles) away, celebrating the Victorian-era history and coal heritage of the Appalachian plateau.
June Tolliver House & Folk Art Center: Located just 1.5 miles west, showcasing historic crafts and serving as the backdrop for the long-running outdoor drama, \'The Trail of the Lonesome Pine\'.
Bullitt Park & Powell River Greenbelt: Approximately 1 mile away, offering athletic fields, picnic pavilions, and scenic walking trails alongside the Powell River.
Mountain Empire Community College (MECC): Positioned approximately 2.5 miles east, making this corridor convenient for students, staff, and regional commuters.
Local Dining & Commercial Outlets: Immediate walking distance to local fast food, convenience markets, retail centers, and automotive supply shops situated along 1st Avenue East.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via multiple wide curb cuts directly off 1st Avenue East (US-23 Business), ensuring smooth entry and exit even during high-traffic midday periods. The corridor links smoothly to major regional highways, including the primary US-23 bypass and Alternate US-58, connecting motorists directly to Norton, Wise, and Kingsport, Tennessee. Local transit services are provided by Mountain Empire Older Citizens (MEOC) transit vans on a demand-response basis, while regional intercity connections are easily accessed via nearby regional highway arteries.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Level open-air surface parking and vehicle staging lanes
Self-service wash bays, automatic wash lane, and high-suction vacuum stations
Open vertical clearance throughout exterior lot areas (ideal for roof racks and tall vehicles)
Bright nocturnal perimeter floodlighting for added nighttime visibility and safety
Coin and card-operated automated payment equipment on-site
Wide entry aprons accommodating large trucks and multi-axle utility trailers

Ideal For

Local drivers and mountain road-trippers cleaning and prepping vehicles after highway travel
Contractors, truck operators, and utility vehicles needing quick exterior maintenance and staging space
Visitors exploring Big Stone Gap\'s cultural attractions, parks, and downtown heritage corridor
Students and faculty commuting along the US-23 corridor toward Mountain Empire Community College

Visitor & Driver Tips

Drivers visiting during peak Saturday and Sunday afternoon hours should expect increased vehicle turnover near the vacuum islands and automatic bays; yielding right-of-way to exiting wash vehicles ensures steady traffic flow. If you are operating a wide dually pickup or towing a small recreational trailer, use the perimeter exterior lanes for ample turning room. Keep small change or payment cards handy for the automated wash and vacuum kiosks, and set GPS navigation explicitly to 1st Avenue East to approach cleanly from either the downtown bypass or East Stone Gap.