Bristol, Independent city in Virginia, United States
Bristol sits exactly on the border between Virginia and Tennessee, forming two separate municipalities that share a main street marking the state line. The street runs through the center and clearly divides both parts from each other.
The fusion of Goodsonville and a smaller settlement in 1856 created the foundation for later development as the railroad expanded through the region. Decades later, recording sessions in 1927 transformed the town's image and made it an important place for American music.
The district around State Street displays murals and installations that recall the music tradition, while local shops offer instruments and recordings. Visitors often encounter street musicians playing bluegrass and traditional American songs, keeping the musical past alive.
The old town sits flat and is easy to explore on foot, while the surrounding hills have gentle slopes. Parking areas are located near the main street, making access to the center easier.
A sign in the middle of the main street shows where Virginia ends and Tennessee begins, allowing pedestrians to stand in both states at once. Some buildings have entrances in both states, leading to unusual situations with local regulations.
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Bristol Motor Speedway
12.8 km
Virginia Intermont College
679 m
Bristol Virginia-Tennessee Slogan Sign
1.8 km
South Holston Lake
12.5 kmBirthplace of Country Music Museum
1.8 km
Bristol Municipal Stadium
3.3 km
Moonlite Drive-In
13.3 km
Heartwood – The Southwest Virginia Artisan Gateway
18.1 km
East Hill Cemetery
1.9 km
Solar Hill Historic District
1.6 km
Virginia Middle School
971 mThe Grove
6.7 km
Walnut Grove
6.1 km
Euclid Avenue Historic District (Bristol, Virginia)
1.1 km
Bristol Commercial Historic District
2 km
Douglass School
226 m
Virginia Hill Historic District
1.7 km
King-Lancaster-McCoy-Mitchell House
1.8 kmBaker-St. John House
14.6 kmState Theatre
1.9 kmChristy Cliffs
20.7 kmThe Golf Club of Bristol
5.5 kmThe Olde Farm
10 kmThe Cedars Golf Course
8.9 kmBristol Caverns
8.5 kmBristol Thunder Valley Dragway
12.5 kmTheatre Bristol
1.9 kmAbrams Falls
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