Explore Bristol

09/06/2026

Take the stage this fall and explore Bristol’s country music roots. With the award-winning Birthplace of Country Music Museum and nightly live music, your fall music adventure awaits!

Plan your fall adventure at https://explorebristol.com/

📸 Neikirk Image Photography CPP

09/05/2026

Exciting to see the Birthplace of Country Music Museum and several Bristol businesses featured in Country Living Magazine!

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Nearly a century after the Bristol Sessions put this twin city on the musical map, its community-driven festival and charming downtown are still bringing people together.

09/04/2026

Explore Bristol Visitor Center has Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Festival programs. Stop by for your free guide that includes event information for the festival that returns to Downtown Bristol, Sept 11-13!

🎶 Explore Bristol Visitor Center Hours 🎶
Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

📍 215 Volunteer Parkway
Bristol, TN 37620

Or visit https://bristolrhythm.com/

09/04/2026

Just one week away until Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Festival returns to historic, Downtown Bristol, TN/VA, Sept 11-13!

Sierra Ferrell, Old Crow Medicine Show, St Paul & The Broken Bones, Los Lobos, The War and Treaty, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, and many more are scheduled to appear! Shuttles are also available throughout the weekend from Bristol hotels!

🎟️ Secure your tickets now at BristolRhythm.com
🚗 Travel Info: ExploreBristol.com
🚌 Hotel shuttle information: https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/festival-bristol-rhythm/plan/shuttles/

📸 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, Sierra Ferrell

09/03/2026

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion is almost here… which means it’s time to get your Bristol gear ready! 🎶

Stop by the Visitor Center and check out our selection of Bristol-themed t-shirts and sweatshirts:

👕 Two States Shirt – Show off some of Bristol’s favorite attractions! Available in short and long sleeve (Comfort Colors)

🎵 Sign Sweatshirt – A sweatshirt that’s the perfect layer for those cooler evenings enjoying the music (Comfort Colors)

📍 State St. Marker Shirt – A Bristol classic, printed on Comfort Colors.

🏘️ Happy Buildings Shirt – A fun Bristol design created by local artist Lower Case Designs!

Come by the Visitor Center, grab your favorite, and get ready to show off your Bristol pride during Rhythm & Roots!

*Disclaimer: These shirts do not float*

09/03/2026

Bristol heats up as the Bristol PepperFest returns this Saturday, September 5, from 2 – 7 p.m. at The Downtown Center (Country Music Mural) in Downtown Bristol.

This free event, presented by Believe in Bristol, features fiery competitions, culinary demonstrations, hot pepper plant sales, sauces, food trucks and other “spicy” vendors, a beer garden, and live music by House Mountain Mojo.

🌶️ More info: https://www.believeinbristol.org/event-details-registration/bristol-pepperfest

09/02/2026

Today's Foodie Feature is Bristol Gardens & Grill incorporates both smoked meats and fresh-grown produce and herbs, with an emphasis on recipes that are regionally inspired and unique. Be sure to check them out and relax on the screened-in patio during your next visit. You can even take some of their signature sauces back home with you! Located at 285 Vance Drive in Bristol, VA.

📸 Bristol Gardens & Grill

09/01/2026

We’re getting closer to racing under the lights at Bristol Motor Speedway 🏁 Grab tickets & more info here: bristolmotorspeedway.com/events

09/01/2026

In just a few weeks, fall returns to Bristol and Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia! Explore the fall scenic beauty and outdoor adventures that will make you "fall" in love with us.

🍂 Explore more at https://explorebristol.com

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08/31/2026

Join Explore Bristol with Northeast Tennessee and Visit Kingsport at Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday & Saturday, Sept 18-19, 2026 in the Fan Zone for an action-packed experience featuring a star-studded lineup of professional wrestlers from all over the world, including some incredible talent who proudly call Northeast Tennessee home.