Bristol, TN/VA

Recently named one of the 100 Best Places to Live for Young People, Bristol, the "city in two states," is a charming and vibrant community with a wealth of attractions to suit any interest.

Bristol has a rich cultural and artistic heritage. The city is internationally known as the Birthplace of Country Music, and music fans from across the country are drawn to Bristol every year to visit the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. The Paramount Center for the Arts hosts a variety of musical, theatrical, and dance productions to suit every taste throughout the year. Each September, Bristol plays host to the Rhythm and Roots Reunion, an annual musical festival that draws internationally famous bands and artists, and thousands of fans, every year.

Bristol is also home to Bristol Motor Speedway, NASCAR's fastest half-mile track and site of the annual Sharpie 500 and Food City 250. The BMS complex also features Bristol Dragway.

Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy Bristol's temperate climate, and love the variety of opportunities the area offers. Explore the wonders of the natural world at Bristol Caverns and Appalachian Caverns. Hike or bike the Appalachian Trail, or playing a round of golf at one of six courses.

Bristol's charming downtown, lined with beautiful Bartlett pear trees that flower each spring, features high-end clothing stores, charming antique shops, trendy boutiques, and a variety of cafes and restaurants.

Other shopping opportunities can be found at Bristol Mall, and at Exit 7, just a few minutes drive up Interstate 81 on the Virginia side of Bristol. This rapidly growing commercial hub features a number of national chains, such as Wal-Mart Super Center, Lowe's, Home Depot, Grand Home Furnishings, Office Depot, Gamestop, Curves, Advance Automotive, Tuesday Morning, Tinseltown (a 14-theater Carmike Cinema), Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, Chili's, Logan's, Ruby Tuesday, O'Charley's, Bob Evans, and IHOP.

Bristol Links
City of Bristol, TN
City of Bristol, VA
Bristol Chamber of Commerce
Bristol White Sox
Bristol Motor Speedway
The Paramount Center for the Arts
Theatre Bristol
Arts Alliance Mountain Empire
Birthplace of Country Music Alliance
Rhythm & Roots Reunion

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