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Bristol, Tennessee

Introduction to Bristol, Tennessee

Bristol, Tennessee, in Sullivan county, is 21 miles NE of Johnson City, Tennessee and 121 miles NW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns that it shares the Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol metropolitan area with. Bristol contains a population of approximately 24,821.

Bristol History

Bristol is located in Sullivan County. It is said that the city was named after Bristol, England. Bristol was formerly known as Sapling Grove. In 1852, Joseph R. Anderson laid out a plot of land of about 100 acres as the original town of Bristol. The official incorporation of Bristol occurred in 1856. The Virginia and East Tennessee railroads reached Bristol in 1858. Bristol is also home to the King College.

Bristol and nearby Attractions

  • William King Regional Arts Center
  • Sycamore Shoals State Park
  • Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum
  • Warriors Path State Park
  • Hands On! Regional Museum
  • Audubon Park

Things To Do In Bristol

The Volunteer Plaza Shopping Center, Southgate Crossing Shopping Center and the Virginia Avenue Shopping Center are the popular local shopping destinations. The Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum, the Hands On! Regional Museum and the William King Regional Arts Center provide insight into the area’s history. Local churches include the South Bristol United Methodist Church, the First Church of the Brethren and Rosemont Presbyterian Church. Patterson Park, Rotary Park and Steele Creek Park are in the area as well. The city hosts the Rhythm and Roots Reunion every September.

Bristol Transportation

Knoxville McGhee Tyson is the nearest major airport.

Bristol Higher Education

King College is the local institution of higher education. Other nearby institutions include East Tennessee State University, Southwest Virginia Community College and Walters State Community College.

High Points

Bristol strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 16%Bristol Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 16%Bristol Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 17%Bristol Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Bristol Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Bristol, TN

Comparing Bristol to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population97
Senior Citizens87
Female Share of the Population75
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Women48
Well-Paid Single Men37
Racial Diversity35
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty36
Median Family Income35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work59
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime34
Low Property Crime23

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