BLACKSBURG, Va. – A beloved Virginia Tech institution has secured its future after facing potential closure due to skyrocketing rent costs. Hokie House, a 60-year-old establishment on Main Street, will remain a fixture of Blacksburg’s nightlife after its owners successfully purchased the building.
“Those last two years when rent’s going up so much so quickly and then to be told that we may not have a place to run our restaurant anymore — how do you put money into the building?” said Brian Palmer, Hokie House co-owner.
The establishment, located within walking distance of Virginia Tech’s campus, has been a cornerstone of student life for generations. Students and alumni alike consider it an essential part of the Blacksburg experience…