Sullivan County, Tennessee
Bristol Real Estate and Local Guide
Bristol is a twin city straddling the Tennessee-Virginia state line in the Tri-Cities region of Northeast Tennessee. Congress recognized it as the Birthplace of Country Music for the landmark 1927 Bristol Sessions recordings. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Bristol best.
About the area
Living in Bristol, TN
Recognized by the U.S. Congress in 1998 as the Birthplace of Country Music.
The housing market
Homes in Bristol
- About 66% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Around 60% of homes are single-family detached houses.
- The median home value is about $182,500.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Bristol home
Bristol Motor Speedway
Half-mile NASCAR short track nicknamed 'The Last Great Colosseum,' with an adjacent NHRA dragway
Bristol Caverns
Show cave with stone formations and an underground river about 180 feet below ground
The Bristol sign
Illuminated 'Bristol VA/TN - A Good Place to Live' arch spanning State Street on the state line
Steele Creek Park
More than 2,200-acre municipal park with a 54-acre lake, nature center, and golf course
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.