Bristol is one community in two states.
Bristol,
Virginia sits on the north side of State Street and Bristol,
Tennessee sits on the south side. More than 125 years old, Bristol
is a city of tradition with a vision for the future. For more information
about Bristol, visit the Bristol Chamber of Commerce Web site.
Tennessee and Virginia meet at State Street. Charming shops and restaurants
line both sides of the street in historic downtown Bristol. Choose from more
than 25 antique stores, or browse the specialty shops and clothing stores.
Sit in the shade at a sidewalk café or enjoy gourmet delicacies inside
one of the quaint restaurants along State Street.
Bristol has 10 elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools,
an alternate school and a center for technology. Sullivan County, Tenn. and
Washington County, Va. schools also offer excellent educational facilities
to meet the needs of students.
Residents may also choose from six private and parochial schools.
Bristol’s healthcare needs are met at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical
Center, operated by Wellmont Health System, and at dozens of private practices
throughout the city. Wellness programs, trauma care, perinatal care, cancer
treatment, hospice care, mental health care and substance abuse programs
are just a few of the services available to residents.
Churches of all denominations are represented in Bristol.
Bristol is home to the historic Paramount Center for the Arts, an art deco
movie house restored to its original opulent beauty. The area’s premier
performing arts center, the Paramount hosts the Bristol Ballet Company, an
outstanding regional ballet company, and Theatre Bristol, a regional theater
that uses the performing arts to inspire, educate and entertain people of
all ages. Local artists exhibit their work at the Bristol Art Gallery, operated
by the Bristol Art Guild.
Bristol is a golfer’s dream. You’ll find numerous public and
private courses throughout the city, including The Virginian. Rated the third
best private golf community in the nation, The Virginian features a “Tom
Fazio masterpiece” course.
Bristol is home to two private, fully-accredited four-year colleges. King
College’s 135-acre campus is located on the Tennessee side of the city.
U.S. News & World Report has recognized King as one of the top colleges
in the nation. Virginia Intermont College sits on the Virginia side of Bristol.
Dedicated to delivering a rich educational experience, VIC also has a strong
commitment to traditional horsemanship. It is one of only a few colleges
in the country offering an academically accredited four-year degree in equine
studies.
