Bristol was incorporated in 1856, and is nestled in the mountain of  northeastern  Tennessee. Bristol is located in Sullivan County.  It is 100 miles east of Knoxville and occupies land area of  32 square miles. Recognized as an All American City Bristol is a beautiful and peaceful community where you will find a quality of life that supports all ages from children to retirees Bristol has a brand new public library featuring over  150,000 books for all ages to enjoy; it has a highly acclaimed school system, an acknowledged medical center and an exceptionally low crime rate.

Bristol was declared by the U.S. Congress as the Birthplace of Country Music and known world wide as the "Big Bang of Country Music".  In 1927 Ralph Peer of RCA came to Bristol and made the first  recordings of the Carter   Family, Jimmy Rogers, and the Stoneman Family.  The city remains true to its roots by keeping music alive with performances most nights in the historic downtown and with the Rhythm and Roots Reunion Festival in September of each year.

Imagine living in a city rich with history and adventure filled with warm and welcoming people.  Imagine swimming in a still lake or exploring an old Indian cave hideout, biking or hiking in one of the state's largest  parks with trails winding through wilderness or along a peaceful lake.

Imagine strolling through a unique downtown full of history or taking a  break at one of the outdoor cafes and listening to live music being performed at an outdoor venue as the sun sets on extraordinary storefronts along a street split between two states.

Imagine a place, just off a major interstate highway, where you will have access to peaceful mountains, rolling hills and tranquil lakes.  Imagine a place where all your needs are met with  relaxing soft strains of old time music or to the hard driving sounds of one of the country's most elite NASCAR venues leaving you wanting more. Imagine a cavern where you can see where Indians once lived, or where the first sounds of country music were heard and where its history lives today, shopping in a historic downtown district with its unique boutiques and antique shops lining the main street.  Imagine having dinner at an outdoor café as you watch the sun set over the historic store fronts while listening to strains of live music fuse with the evening air. Imagine shopping for today's freshest pick of the garden from the local farmers in the downtown farmer's market and biting into a tomato with the morning's dew still on it. Imagine seeing some of Broadway's best productions without driving to the big city. 

One cannot hear the name Bristol without thinking about the world's fastest half mile race track at Bristol Motor Speedway and Dragway with its 160,000 seats, Bristol becomes one of the state's largest cities twice a year during the spring and fall races

You don't have to imagine too long- Come to Bristol Tennessee and experience life at its best.

Housing Cost

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $88,079

Demographics

Population in July 2007: 25,474. Bristol covers 29.3 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,672 feet above sea level.

Zip codes: 37620, 37621, 37625 - Area code: 423

Weather

Bristol, TN climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 85.00 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 22.00 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 25 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 22 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Bristol is 47.41 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 4.93 Inches.

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