With a small forest at the heart of the community and picturesque ponds dotting the landscape, Goodman emanates a carefree atmosphere. There are a number of walking trails traversing this idyllic neighborhood.
Goodman encompasses zip code 24502. The community is bounded by Timberlake Road/Highway 460 to the north, Leesville Road to the east, Waterlick road to the north, and Timberlake Road/Highway 460 to the west. Most of the neighborhood consists of housing and undeveloped land, although there is a shopping center on the western border.
Besides exploring the neighborhood, residents of Goodman have a lot to choose from in nearby communities. Kids are big fans of the Putt Putt Fun Center, located just outside of Goodman to the northwest. The facility has plenty of outdoor attractions such as putt-putt golf, bumper boats, go-karts, and batting cages, and indoor activities like the game room.
Golfers find playing the Poplar Forest Golf Course to be an enjoyable experience. This 9-hole course is located outside of Goodman to the west and is surrounded by the Poplar State Forest. The course has ample greens and rolling fairways. The forest itself offers hiking opportunities for everyone and includes Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest Retreat home, which is designated as a national landmark. The 50-acre estate is all that remains of Jefferson’s landholdings and is open to the public from mid-March through Mid-December.
Residents seeking to improve themselves and advance in their careers appreciate having National College just outside of the neighborhood to the north. The educational institution opened in 1979 and offers students a variety of degrees geared toward the business professional.