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EXPLORE THE BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC

Bristol is a place where majestic mountains, rolling hills and some of the country’s top lakes and rivers converge in one easily accessible location. It’s also where you can feel the indescribable rush of famed Bristol Motor Speedway while enjoying the sounds of country music legends at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. Bristol is a city bursting with history and unforgettable experiences. Come discover Bristol and make some memories!

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Experience the Birthplace of Country Music, the thrill of Bristol Motor Speedway, or any number of other Bristol attractions — all wrapped in true Southern hospitality.

Sports

Bristol Motor Speedway & Dragway

NASCAR and NHRA Fans #1 Facility. The Last Great Colosseum. Thunder Valley.

History

Bristol Historic Downtown

Museums

Birthplace of Country Music Museum

Music History

Tennessee Ernie Ford House - Birthplace of Tennessee Ernie Ford

Birthplace of Tennessee Ernie Ford 1223 Anderson Street Bristol TN 37620

Authentic country music right where it all started in 1927 with the groundbreaking Bristol Sessions.

Festivals

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival

Arts & Entertainment

Paramount Center for the Arts

The Showplace of Live Entertainment in the Heart of Appalachia

Shopping

Downtown Center, Country Music Mural & Farmers Market

Mountains, lakes, rivers, caverns, golf courses and parks — Bristol has outdoor beauty bursting at every turn.

Nature & Parks

Bristol Caverns

Nature & Parks

Steele Creek Park & Nature Center

Steele Creek Park is a regional park encompassing more than 2,200 acres

Outdoor Activities

South Holston Lake & Dam & Reservoir

Named for the river Steven Holston, which was named for an early Tennessee settler, the 7,580-acre lake operated by TVA is on the edge of the Appalachian Mountains and extends from Tennessee into Virginia.

Outdoor Activities

Holston River

The Holston River is a major river system of southwestern Virginia and East Tennessee

Special occasions in Bristol to create unforgettable memories.

Sports

Bristol Motor Speedway & Dragway

NASCAR and NHRA Fans #1 Facility. The Last Great Colosseum. Thunder Valley.

Sports

NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Extreme machines roar into Bristol Dragway

Festivals

PUSH! Film Festival

A celebration of the cinematic and visual arts in the heart of the twin cities of Bristol

Festivals

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival

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Eat & Drink

Restaurants

Manna Bagel

Restaurants

Blue Circle

Restaurants

Machiavelli's

Places to Stay

Cabins & Chalets

South Holston River Lodge

Campgrounds & RV Parks

Earhart Station, LLC

Earhart Campground is located directly beside of and across from Bristol Motor Speedway and is open for most major events at the speedway.

Hotels, Inns & Resorts

Fairfield by Marriott

Bristol Tennessee's only Marriott property!

Things to Do

Sports

Bristol Motor Speedway & Dragway

NASCAR and NHRA Fans #1 Facility. The Last Great Colosseum. Thunder Valley.

Outdoor Activities

South Holston Lake & Dam & Reservoir

Named for the river Steven Holston, which was named for an early Tennessee settler, the 7,580-acre lake operated by TVA is on the edge of the Appalachian Mountains and extends from Tennessee into Virginia.

Shopping

The Pinnacle

The Pinnacle, the region's premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination.

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Turn Back Time by Touring These Tennessee Antebellum Homes

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How to Spend a Day in Downtown Knoxville

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When Autumn Starts in Tennessee

For a moment in fall, Tennessee’s landscape comes alive with the warm glow of gold, crimson, and amber leaves. See when and where to catch the height of autumnal beauty throughout the state.