Bristol, TN

Tennessee · Bristol city · Kingsport-Bristol Metro

Bristol is a small city in Tennessee with a population of 27,490. Residents earn $55,007 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.2 /5.0

B Good

27,490 Population 840/sq mi density

$55,007 Median Income $34,650 per capita

$182,500 Home Value $229,074 Zillow

$764 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent

54°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

502 Violent Crime/100K 3,022 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.5 / 5.0

$55,007 median income, 4.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$182,500 home value, $764/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

502 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)

Education

3.4 / 5.0

29.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $55,007

27% lower than US avg

Home Value $182,500

35% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 502/100K

32% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 29.8%

12% lower than US avg

Median Rent $764

34% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 37.9%

18% higher than US avg

Unemployment 4.3%

19% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 10.1%

19% lower than US avg

How Bristol Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population27,490

Median Age41.9 yrs

Density840/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 91%

Veterans8.0%

Economy

B+

Median Income$55,007

Per Capita$34,650

Unemployment4.3%

Poverty10.1%

Commute20 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$182,500

Rent$764

Ownership66.3%

Zillow$229,074

Housing Units13,090

Rent Burden27.2%

Crime

Violent502/100K

Property3,022/100K

Murder3.7/100K

Assault398/100K

Burglary513/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%

Uninsured11.6%

Smoking19.6%

Depression32.5%

Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)

AQI40 (Good)

Rain45.9 in/yr

Sunny Days305/yr

Elevation1,588 ft (484 m)

Education

Bachelor's+29.8%

High School+92.3%

Graduate+9.8%

School Score5.08

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%

Commute20 min

Broadband86.2%

EV Stations11

Libraries1

Is Bristol a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bristol receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes. Bristol offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bristol is $55,007, 27% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bristol is $182,500, 35% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $764 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 502 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,022 per 100,000, 54% above the national average.

Education

29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Bristol experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches, including 12.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Bristol has a population of 27,490 with a density of 840 people per square mile, spread across 32.4 square miles. The median age is 41.9 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.4% female and 47.6% male. The city is predominantly White (90.7%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 2.6% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.3% of residents. 8.0% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 16.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 90.9% have health insurance coverage.

Population

27,490

Total Population

840

People / sq mi

41.9yrs

Median Age

8% above US avg

32.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%

Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Bristol vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.3%

24% above US avg

Spanish 2.7%

80% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bristol vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bristol is $55,007, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,650 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $902, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 614 business establishments, including 77 restaurants. The cost of living index is 91.9, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 10.8% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bristol vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$55,007
	27% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$34,650
Avg Weekly Wage	$902
IRS Avg AGI	$51,868
Gini Index	0.482 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.3%
	19% above US avg
Poverty Rate	10.1%
	19% below US avg
Establishments (County)	614

Business (County)

Restaurants	77
Healthcare	54
Retail	127
Manufacturing	18

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,490
	28% above US avg
Cost of Living	91.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.46%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	20.3 min
Drive Alone	81.2%
Public Transit	0.1%
Work from Home	10.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Bristol is $182,500, 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $229,074, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 97% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $764 (34% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $924 for a one-bedroom to $1,118 for a two-bedroom apartment. 66.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 13,090 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1971. The average annual property tax is $4,490 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 27.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$182,500
	35% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$229,074
Median List Price	$265,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$265,500
$/Sq Ft	$160
Homes Sold	33
Sale-to-List Ratio	97.0%
Price Drops	24.7%
Inventory	142

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$764
	34% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,391
Rent Burden	27.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$882
1 Bedroom	$924
2 Bedrooms	$1,118
3 Bedrooms	$1,445
4 Bedrooms	$1,644

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	66.3%
Owner-Occupied	66.3%
Renter-Occupied	33.7%
Housing Units	13,090
Median Year Built	1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,490
	28% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.46%

In Bristol, 37.9% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 12.0% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.2% of residents. 35.6% have high blood pressure. 19.6% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 14.6% report binge drinking. 27.0% are physically inactive. 32.5% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 21.4% experience frequent mental distress. 11.6% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,550. The dentist ratio is 1:2,829. 91.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.4 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-22)

PM2.5

7.8

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

8.7

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

8.0

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

64.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.4

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

201.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Bristol vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	37.9%
	18% above US avg
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart Disease	6.2%
High Blood Pressure	35.6%
Asthma	11.5%
COPD	8.3%
Cancer	7.6%
Stroke	3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	19.6%
	40% above US avg
Binge Drinking	14.6%
Physical Inactivity	27.0%
Depression	32.5%
Mental Distress	21.4%
Physical Distress	15.1%
Short Sleep	39.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	90.9%
Uninsured	11.6%
	35% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,550
Dentists	1:2,829
Mental Health	1:731
Checkup Rate	76.5%
Dental Visits	58.0%
Premature Death	12,793/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.4/10
Exercise Access	91.2%
Healthcare Facilities	54

Bristol has a violent crime rate of 502 per 100,000 residents, 32% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 397.8 per 100,000, robbery at 44.6, rape at 55.8. The murder rate is 3.7 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,022 per 100,000, 54% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,245, burglary at 513, vehicle theft at 264 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 2 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Bristol receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Bristol vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	501.9/100K
	32% above US avg
Murder	3.7/100K
	41% below US avg
Rape	55.8/100K
Robbery	44.6/100K
Assault	397.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	3,022.3/100K
	54% above US avg
Burglary	513.0/100K
Theft	2,245.4/100K
Vehicle Theft	263.9/100K
Arson	11.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	2
Traffic Accidents	47
Avg Accident Severity	2.8 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	91

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Bristol experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,588 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	53.7°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,588 ft (484 m)
Area	32.4 sq mi (84.0 km²)
Population Density	840/sq mi
Coordinates	36.5585°N, 82.2170°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Bristol city County
Nearest Airport	Foothills Regional (MRN) 61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"

21% above US avg

Snowfall 12.4"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.61"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	8.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	86.8 / 100
Community Resilience	23.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	No Rating
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

81 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 14, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012	6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky	M4.2	99 km
Aug 17, 1990	9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky	M4.0	112 km
Jul 30, 1997	6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.8	119 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	146 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	69 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	33 km
Mar 5, 2019	7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee	M3.4	139 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	124 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	95 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	135 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.2	136 km
Apr 29, 2018	10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee	M3.1	109 km
Jan 17, 1999	7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky	M3.1	146 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	77 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	35 km
Nov 24, 2012	7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.0	135 km
Aug 4, 2007	12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M3.0	120 km
Apr 13, 2001	11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee	M3.0	101 km
Jul 17, 2019	7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.0	129 km
Apr 5, 2005	1 km SE of Blaine, Tennessee	M2.9	140 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
1989	Hugo	Category 1	230 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

94 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 15 fatalities, 212 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	67 km	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	26 km	3
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	79 km	6
Jul 10, 1980	EF3	42 km	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	42 km	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	28 km	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	53 km	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	49 km	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	64 km	0
May 5, 1989	EF2	83 km	0
Jul 6, 1980	EF2	92 km	0
Jan 25, 1975	EF2	47 km	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF2	58 km	0
Mar 12, 1967	EF2	79 km	1
Apr 9, 1965	EF2	49 km	0
Jun 3, 1962	EF2	5 km	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF2	45 km	0
Mar 5, 1955	EF2	59 km	0
Sep 25, 2024	EF1	67 km	0
Sep 24, 2024	EF1	83 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (22,282 ac, 1991).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1991	UNNAMED	22,282	98 km
1991	UNNAMED	17,406	100 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,328	98 km
1994	UNNAMED	15,526	92 km
1987	UNNAMED	15,138	81 km
2000	BRUSHY RIDGE	12,405	82 km
1999	UNNAMED	10,990	91 km
1987	UNNAMED	9,572	86 km
1991	UNNAMED	9,084	85 km
2001	UNNAMED	7,177	96 km
2007	LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB)	7,151	86 km
2016	LITTLE SHEPHERD TRAIL	6,751	91 km
2016	SILVER MINE	6,082	89 km
2001	UNNAMED	5,790	85 km
1991	BRADSHAW	5,029	93 km
2014	North Fork Rx	4,934	75 km
1987	KIWIS CREEK	4,879	90 km
1999	UNNAMED	4,756	100 km
2001	CROCKETT BRANCH	4,702	95 km
2022	LOST BEAR RX FY2022	4,276	95 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	3.5 in
March	46°F (8°C)	4.0 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.6 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.1 in
June	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in
July	73°F (23°C)	4.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	72°F (22°C)	3.7 in
September	67°F (19°C)	3.4 in
October	55°F (13°C)	2.9 in	Driest
November	46°F (8°C)	3.2 in
December	38°F (3°C)	3.4 in

Bristol has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (2.9").

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Bristol is located in Bristol city County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12% below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. 9.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 69.5% of the vote, a 39.7-point margin. 86.2% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 11 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 54 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 81.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%

D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	2
Traffic Accidents	47
Avg Accident Severity	2.8 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	29.8%
	12% below US avg
High School+	92.3%
Graduate Degree+	9.8%
School Test Score	5.08

B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	840/sq mi
Total Area	32.4 sq mi
County	Bristol city County

Services

Broadband Access	86.2%
Avg Download Speed	298.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	13.8 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	11
Alt Fuel Stations	13
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	54
Restaurants	77
Retail Stores	127

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	20.3 min
Drive Alone	81.2%
Public Transit	0.1%
Work from Home	10.8%

Average costs for common services in Bristol. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$230 ($138–$368)
Specialist Visit	$322 ($184–$505)
Urgent Care Visit	$184 ($92–$322)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,022 ($735–$4,595)
Dental Cleaning	$119 ($69–$184)
Dental Filling	$230 ($138–$368)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$41 ($23–$69)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$69 ($46–$110)
Brake Pad Replacement	$276 ($138–$460)
Tire Rotation	$37 ($18–$69)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$551 ($368–$919)
Battery Replacement	$184 ($92–$322)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$92 ($55–$138)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$83 ($46–$129)
HVAC Repair	$368 ($138–$735)
HVAC System Install	$6,433 ($3,676–$11,028)
Roof Repair	$919 ($368–$1,838)
Roof Replacement	$8,271 ($5,055–$13,785)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,379 ($460–$3,217)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,785 ($4,595–$27,570)
DUI Defense	$4,595 ($1,838–$9,190)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,379 ($735–$2,757)
Will Preparation	$460 ($184–$919)
Trust Preparation	$2,298 ($919–$4,595)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$23 ($14–$41)
Women's Haircut	$51 ($28–$92)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$138 ($69–$230)
Manicure	$23 ($14–$41)
Pedicure	$37 ($23–$60)
Massage (1 Hour)	$74 ($46–$119)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.77 ($2.76–$5.05)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.22 ($2.30–$4.60)
Loaf of Bread	$3.49 ($2.30–$5.05)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.14 ($2.76–$5.97)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.05 ($3.68–$6.89)
Rice (per lb)	$0.92 ($0.55–$1.65)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$129 ($74–$230)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$64 ($28–$138)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$64 ($37–$110)
Internet (Monthly)	$64 ($37–$92)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$60 ($28–$92)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$78 ($46–$138)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$184 ($69–$460)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,838 ($1,103–$3,217)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$64 ($28–$119)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.35–$23)
Car Registration (Annual)	$92 ($28–$230)
Driver's License Renewal	$28 ($14–$69)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,103 ($551–$2,298)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$919 ($460–$1,838)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$368 ($184–$643)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$46 ($23–$92)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$919 ($368–$2,298)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,488 ($4,595–$27,570)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$55 ($28–$92)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$92 ($46–$184)
Dog Grooming	$55 ($28–$92)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$37 ($18–$69)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$276 ($138–$460)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$184 ($92–$368)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$558
Toddler	$455
Preschool	$455
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$403
Toddler	$390
Preschool	$390

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Bristol city

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	1,590	22	$56,101	1.86
Retail Trade	1,398	129	$30,083	1.35
Health Care & Social Assistance	1,078	114	$45,702	0.72
Transportation & Warehousing	591	8	$49,966	1.34
Administrative & Waste Services	302	18	$35,044	0.49
Finance & Insurance	272	32	$89,676	0.65
Other Services	232	38	$37,268	0.74
Professional & Technical Services	187	36	$38,855	0.26
Information & Technology	93	7	$64,674	0.48
Educational Services	92	7	$41,490	0.43
Management of Companies	69	5	$132,804	0.39
Unclassified	40	9	$42,457	2.76
Real Estate	35	9	$29,990	0.22

Colleges & Universities in Bristol

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
King University	Private Non-Profit · Graduate	1,816	54.4%	$34,800	$34,800

Hospitals in Bristol

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
WELLMONT BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	Yes	(423) 844-1121

Schools in Bristol

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Tennessee High School	High	1,154	70	16.5:1
Bristol Tennessee Middle School	Middle	883	45	19.6:1
Avoca Elementary	Elementary	423	28	15.1:1
Haynesfield Elementary	Elementary	386	23	16.8:1
Fairmount Elementary	Elementary	349	28	12.5:1
Emmett Elementary	Elementary	333	27	12.3:1
Anderson Elementary	Elementary	308	25	12.3:1
Holston View Elementary	Elementary	301	23	13.1:1
Tennessee Online Public School	High	203	10	20.3:1
Tennessee Online Public School at Bristol	Elementary	22	2	11.0:1

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Radio Stations near Bristol

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Campgrounds Near Bristol

18 campgrounds found near Bristol.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Johns River Road Backcountry Camping	5.0/5	2	$15
KATY BRANCH	5.0/5	1	$75
BACKBONE ROCK RECREATION AREA PAVILIONS	4.9/5	1	$50
BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND	4.6/5	11	$10–$20
WATAUGA POINT RECREATION AREA	4.6/5	2	$30
DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	14	$10–$20
Jacobs Creek Campground (TN)	4.5/5	27	$12
Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)	4.5/5	32	$20–$50
CARDENS BLUFF CAMPGROUND	4.4/5	42	$12
LITTLE OAK CAMPGROUND	4.4/5	66	$10
Julian Price Campground	4.3/5	192	$30
Horse Creek Pavilion DAY USE	4.2/5	1	$30
THE LAURELS PICNIC AREA PAVILIONS	3.5/5	2	$30
Horse Creek Recreation Area	2.5/5	14	$10
FLATWOODS GROUP PICNIC AREA	2.0/5	1	Free
Bark Camp	—	1	Free
High Knob Campground	—	1	Free
Old Forge Campground	—	1	$7

National Parks Near Bristol

37 national parks and monuments found near Bristol.

Park	Type	Fee
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Bear Paw State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Beech Creek State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Blue Ridge Parkway	Parkway	Free
Bobs Creek State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Breaks Interstate Park	State Park	Free
Clinch River State Park	State Park	Free
Clinch River State Park	State Park	Free
Davy Crockett Birthplace	State Park	Free
Elk Knob State Park	State Park	Free
Elk Knob State Park	State Park	Free
Fonta Flora State Trail	State Park	Free
Grandfather Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Grayson Highlands State Park	State Park	Free
Hungry Mother State Park	State Park	Free
John And Landon Carter House State Park	State Park	Free
Kingdom Come State Park	State Park	Free
Lake James State Park	State Park	Free
Lake James State Park	State Park	Free
Linville River State Natural and Scenic River	State Park	Free
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Mount Mitchell State Park	State Park	Free
Natural Tunnel State Park	State Park	Free
NC Division of Parks and Recreation Conservation Land	State Park	Free
New River State Park	State Park	Free
Panther State Forest	State Park	Free
Pineola State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Pinnacle Rock State Park	State Park	Free
South Fork of the New River State Natural and Scenic River	State Park	Free
South Mountains State Park	State Park	Free
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park	State Park	Free
Southwest Virginia Museum State Park	State Park	Free
Sugar Mountain State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Sycamore Shoals	State Park	Free
Warriors Path	State Park	Free
Wilderness Gateway State Trail	State Park	Free
Yellow Mountain State Natural Area	State Park	Free

Trails Near Bristol

129+ trails found near Bristol.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
IRON MOUNTAIN	16.4		—	—	—
FLATWOODS HORSE TRAIL	13.8		—	—	—
BUFFALO MOUNTAIN ATV TRAIL	10.8		—	—	—
SHINBONE	8.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HOLSTON MOUNTAIN TRAIL	7.5		—	—	—
DARK HOLLOW HORSE TRAIL	6.5		—	—	—
VIRGINIA CREEPER	6.2	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DEVILS FORK	6.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAUREL FORK TRAIL	5.8		—	—	—
HOLSTON MOUNTAIN WEST	5.8		—	—	—
GUEST RIVER GORGE	5.1	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
STAMPING GROUND HORSE TRAIL	4.3		—	—	—
POND MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS TRAIL	4.3		—	—	—
LITTLE POND MOUNTAIN	4.3		—	—	—
HIGH KNOB LOOP	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CHIEF BENGE SCOUT	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LONGARM TRAIL	3.6		—	—	—
RATTLESNAKE RIDGE TRAIL	3.4		—	—	—
CHIEF BENGE SCOUT	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LIMESTONE COVE TRAIL	3.2		—	—	—
HIGH KNOB LOOP	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HACK LINE TRAIL	3.2		—	—	—
OLD DUG RD	3.1		—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VIRGINIA CREEPER	2.8	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DICK CREEK HORSE TRAIL	2.8		—	—	—
PATTY RIDGE TRAIL	2.7		—	—	—
DAVIS CREEK TRAIL	2.6		—	—	—
LACY TRAP TRAIL	2.5		—	—	—
JOSIAH HIKING TRAIL	2.4		—	—	—
SARVIS COVE TRAIL	2.4		—	—	—
CALIFORNIA TRAIL	2.3		—	—	—
OLD HOMESTEAD TRAIL	2.3		—	—	—
CHIEF BENGE SCOUT	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGH KNOB LOOP	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MORRELL TRAIL	2.1		—	—	—
BARTEE BRANCH	2.1		—	—	—
LITTLE JENNINGS CREEK TRAIL	2.1		—	—	—
BACKBONE ROCK	2.0		—	—	—
SQUIBB CREEK TRAIL	2.0		—	—	—
BARK CAMP LAKE	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VIRGINIA CREEPER	1.8	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
GRANNY LEWIS TRAIL	1.8		—	—	—
TEMPLE HILL TRAIL	1.7		—	—	—
VIRGINIA CREEPER	1.7	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TURKEY PEN COVE TRAIL	1.7		—	—	—
SHORT SPUR	1.7		—	—	—
LITTLE OAK	1.6		—	—	—
WRIGHT HOLLOW	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BARK CAMP LAKE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROCK CREEK FALLS TRAIL	1.5		—	—	—
VIRGINIA CREEPER	1.5	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COWBELL HOLLOW HORSE TRAIL	1.5		—	—	—
POPLAR COVE HORSE TRAIL	1.5		—	—	—
CHIEF BENGE SCOUT	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHIEF BENGE SCOUT	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VIRGINIA CREEPER	1.5	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BUZZARD DEN	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WRIGHT HOLLOW	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FLINT MILL	1.3		—	—	—
WILSON CREEK SPUR	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FEATHERCAMP	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE STONY	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BILL CRUMP	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SILL BRANCH SOUTH TRAIL	1.3		—	—	—
LITTLE STONY	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHIEF BENGE SCOUT	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
STRAIGHT FORK RIDGE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JENNINGS CREEK HORSE TRAIL	1.2		—	—	—
CLOUDLAND	1.2	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COON DEN FALLS	1.2		—	—	—
LITTLE OAK MOUNTAIN TRAIL	1.1		—	—	—
MIDDLE SPRING RIDGE TRAIL	1.1		—	—	—
HIGH KNOB LOOP	1.1	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HIGH KNOB LOOP	1.0	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FEATHERCAMP	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DOCTORS RIDGE HORSE TRAIL	1.0		—	—	—
HIGH KNOB LOOP	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
VIRGINIA CREEPER	1.0	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HIGH KNOB LAKE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TENNESSEE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGH KNOB LOOP	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HAMPTON-BLUELINE TRAIL	0.9		—	—	—
HIGH KNOB LOOP	0.9	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
OVERMOUNTAIN VICTORY TRAIL	0.9		—	—	—
CHIEF BENGE SCOUT	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FURNACE BRANCH	0.8		—	—	—
OVERMOUNTAIN VICTORY NHT APP	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHIEF BENGE SCOUT	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JOSIAH HORSE TRAIL	0.7		—	—	—
CARDENS BLUFF HIKING TRAIL	0.7		—	—	—
BEECH GROVE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HELL HOLLOW TRAIL	0.7		—	—	—
SILL BRANCH NORTH TRAIL	0.6		—	—	—
STRAIGHT FORK RIDGE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGH KNOB LOOP	0.6	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HIGH KNOB LOOP	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
KITCHEN ROCK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GRASSY RIDGE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FEATHERCAMP RIDGE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
HIGH KNOB LOOP	0.6	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DEVILS FORK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROCK CREEK BICYCLE TRAIL	0.5		—	—	—
LITTLE STONY	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHIEF BENGE SCOUT	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PETES BRANCH TRAIL	0.4		—	—	—
VIRGINIA CREEPER	0.4	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
JACOBS TRAIL	0.4		—	—	—
WATAUGA POINT HIKING TRAIL	0.4		—	—	—
GUEST RIVER GORGE	0.4	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
LOWER HORSE CREEK TRAIL	0.4		—	—	—
HIGH KNOB LOOP	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ROAN MTN GARDENS NRT	0.3	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
HEMLOCK FOREST TRAIL	0.3		—	—	—
HIGH WATER ALTERNATE TRAIL	0.3		—	—	—
BACKBONE FALLS TRAIL	0.3		—	—	—
MARGARETTE FALLS TRAIL	0.3		—	—	—
BEECH GROVE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DEVILS FORK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROAN MTN GARDENS NRT LOOP B	0.2	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
BUZZARD DEN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TRAIL OF THE HARDWOODS	0.2		—	—	—
ROAN MTN GARDENS NRT LOOP A	0.2	CONCRETE	Yes	—	—
TAYLORS VALLEY SPUR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BARK CAMP LAKE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SCARLET OAK TRAIL	0.1		—	—	—
IRON MOUNTAIN SPUR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WRIGHT HOLLOW	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes

Museums in Bristol

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC ALIANCE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	416 STATE ST	2766450111	$5,055,059
WILLIAM KING REGIONAL ARTS CENTER	ART MUSEUM	415 ACADEMY DRIVE	2766285005	$1,303,646
HANDS ON! REGIONAL MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		4239286509	$821,252
ROCKY MOUNT HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	200 HYDER HILL ROAD P O BOX 160	4235387396	$381,214
WATAUGA VALLEY RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4237535797	$161,140
TIPTON-HAYNES HISTORIC SITE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6159263631	$149,085
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	306 DEPOT SQUARE SW	2766238337	$32,155
TRINITY ARTS CENTER	ART MUSEUM		4239266048	$23,105
BOONESCREEK HISTORICAL TRUST	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$8,119
BRISTOL FIRE MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM
BUTLER MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4237683880
BUTLER WATAUGA VALLEY HERITAGE ASSOCIATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		4237683880
FIELDS-PENN 1860 HOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2766760216
FLANARY HISTORICAL SITE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MUSEUM OF ANCIENT BRICK	GENERAL MUSEUM	3015 BRISTOL HWY
OLD GLADE ANTIQUE TRACTOR ASSOCATION	HISTORY MUSEUM
OVERMOUNTAIN VICTORY TRAIL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2765251050
REMNANT YUCHI NATION EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ROCKY MOUNT MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4235387396
SLOCUMB GALLERIES	ART MUSEUM		4234394291
STAR MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2766087452
SULLIVAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WATAUGA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	119 GARLAND CEMETERY RD	4234746246
WILDERNESS ROAD - VIRGINIA'S HERITAGE MIGRATION ROUTE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Bristol

Name	Address	Annual Visits
JOHNSON CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY	100 WEST MILLARD STREET	277,958
BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY	701 GOODE STREET	238,240
WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	205 OAK HILL STREET	165,135
ELIZABETHTON CARTER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	201 N. SYCAMORE STREET	91,655
SULLIVAN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	1655 BLOUNTVILLE BOULEVARD	77,792

Farmers Markets in Bristol

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Abingdon Farmers Market	Corner of Remsburg Drive & Cummings St	04/16/2016 to 11/22/2016	Tue: 3pm-6pm;Sat: 8am-1pm;	Yes	Visit
Blountville Farmer's Market	3258 Highway 126	April to October
Johnson City Farmers Market	State of Franklin & South Roan Street	04/20/2013 to 12/14/2013	Wed: 7:00 AM-2:00 PM;Sun: 7:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Nickelsville Farmers Market	11826 Nickelsville Hwy	06/28/2013 to 10/18/2013	Fri: 4:00 PM-8:00 PM;
State Street Farmers Market	Stat Street				Visit

Hotels in Bristol

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Travel Inn Bristol Near State Street

Restaurants in Bristol

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Greene's Seafood

IHOP

Italiano Cafè

Pizza Hut

Pizza Plus

TriSeoul Food

Waffle House

Cafes in Bristol

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks

The Big Bad Wolf Coffee House

Trailblazer Coffee

Cinemas in Bristol

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Twin City Drive-in

Monuments in Bristol

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

gross/morrel homestead

Veterinaries in Bristol

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Animal Medical Clinic

Gas Stations in Bristol

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Exxon

Foodcity Gas & Go

Kroger

Mobil

Shell

Banks in Bristol

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Of Tennessee

Eastman Credit Union

First Horizon Bank

Golf Courses in Bristol

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Cedars Golf Course

Breweries in Bristol

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Bristol Brewery	Breweries, Brewery Tours, Tours, Food & Drink	41 Piedmont Ave	12762063812	Visit
Countryside Vineyards & Winery	Air Fresheners, Vineyards, Deordorant, Wineries & Vineyards, Food & Drink, Brewers, Soap, Wineries,	658 Henry Harr Rd	4233231660, 423 323-1660	Visit
Studio Brew	Restaurant, Restaurants, Brewers	221 Moore St	2766443270, 4233603258	Visit
Yee Haw Brewing Co.	Breweries, Food & Drink	126 Buffalo St	8442002337

Nursing Homes in Bristol

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
CAMBRIDGE HOUSE, THE 250 BELLEBROOK RD	For profit - Corporation	130	88	1/5	—	2/5	1/5	4239684123

Pharmacies in Bristol

12 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
ADVANCED HOME CARE	951 HIGHWAY 126	423-378-7331
ANDERSON COMPOUNDING PHARMACY	310 BLUFF CITY HIGHWAY	423-764-4136
CVS - 3726	3030 WEST STATE STREET	423-764-7105
CVS - 6357	1379 VOLUNTEER PARKWAY	423-968-4136
CVS - 7714	1315 VIRGINIA AVENUE	423-968-7983
FOOD CITY - 617	1430 VOLUNTEER PARKWAY	423-968-2222
H JOHNSONS PHARMACY	1103 BLUFF CITY HIGHWAY	423-968-2895
KMART	2854 WEST STATE STREET	423-968-7032
MEDICAL MALL PHARMACY	1 MEDICAL PARK BOULEVARD	423-844-2888
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 620	220 CENTURY BOULEVARD	423-968-9559
WALGREENS - 10192	1388 VOLUNTEER PARKWAY	423-274-0259
WALGREENS - 5347	2412 WEST STATE STREET	423-764-3261

EV Charging Stations in Bristol

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
The Pinnacle - Tesla Supercharger	416 Pinnacle Parkway	Tesla		8	TESLA	public
BTES STATION 1 (LL)	392 Pinnacle Pkwy	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
BTES STATION 2 (LM)	392 Pinnacle Pkwy	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
BTES STATION 3 (RM)	392 Pinnacle Pkwy	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
BTES STATION 4 (RR)	392 Pinnacle Pkwy	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
HYUNDAI BRISTOL STATION 3	2622 W State St	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
Bristol City Hall - Justice Center Parking Lot	801 Anderson St	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
BTES CITY HALL	835 Anderson St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Dutch Miller Nissan	235 Century Blvd	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
Dutch Miller Nissan	235 Century Blvd	Non-Networked	1		J1772	private
JOHNNY 5 TOYOTA BRISTOL	3045 W State St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Bristol

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
6101 Sink Valley Rd (123206)	LTOWER	95

Fire Stations in Bristol

Name	Address	Type	Phone
421 Area Emergency Services Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.	1758 Bristol Caverns HWY	Volunteer	423-878-0054
Bristol TN Fire Department	211 Bluff City HWY	Career	423-989-5701
East Sullivan County Volunteer Fire Department	3287 Weaver Pike	Volunteer	423-878-2787

Bridges in Bristol

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1961	21	47,675	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1998	197	20,245	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1966	154	20,245	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1966	146	20,245	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1930	146	20,245	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1929	132	20,245	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1966	132	20,245	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1963	89	16,362	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1963	89	16,362	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1963	183	16,362	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1959	48	14,401	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2000	373	9,211	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1984	64	9,094	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1995	49	7,397	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1995	44	7,397	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1992	240	7,397	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1992	240	7,397	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1991	192	7,397	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1991	192	7,397	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1996	41	7,397	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1975	38	6,205	F
Culvert	Concrete	1999	21	4,400	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1950	46	3,648	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1950	37	3,648	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	1970	42	2,463	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1950	346	2,401	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1950	41	2,401	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1989	30	2,401	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1950	38	2,401	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1989	33	2,401	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1970	53	2,200	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	1985	362	1,470	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1935	141	1,430	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1975	434	1,205	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	1989	35	911	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2021	70	628	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1975	40	610	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1984	48	500	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1996	47	420	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2007	56	290	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1990	31	200	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1984	49	115	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1950	31	100	F
Culvert	Steel	1990	45	100	G

Superfund Sites Near Bristol

2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
STAR BUILDING SYS	151 JUDGE DON LEWIS RD.	CARTER
WOLF HILLS ENERGY	14555 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD	WASHINGTON

Airports Near Bristol

37 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport	TRI	Medium Airport
Avery County Morrison Field	—	Small Airport
Boone Inc Airport	—	Small Airport
Catron Field	—	Small Airport
Center Field	—	Small Airport
Crumley Field	—	Small Airport
Darnell's Field	—	Small Airport
Darnell's Landings Airport	—	Small Airport
Elizabethton Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Elk River Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying W Airport	—	Small Airport
Foothills Regional Airport	MRN	Small Airport
Friendship Field	—	Small Airport
Greeneville Municipal Airport	GCY	Small Airport
Hawkins County Airport	—	Small Airport
Hensley Airpark	—	Small Airport
Indian Springs Airport	—	Small Airport
Johnson City Airport	—	Small Airport
Johnson County Airport	—	Small Airport
Kite Field	—	Small Airport
Lanni Field	—	Small Airport
Lonesome Pine Airport	LNP	Small Airport
Lower Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Mountain Air Airport	—	Small Airport
Mountain View Airport	—	Small Airport
Murphy Field	—	Small Airport
Roach Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Skyline Peak Airport	—	Small Airport
South Fork Field	—	Small Airport
Southfork Airport	—	Small Airport
Srigley Field Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Strawberry Ridge Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Tazewell County Airport	—	Small Airport
Tommy's Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Virginia Highlands Airport	VJI	Small Airport
Ward Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
White Oak Stand Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Bristol

3 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Abingdon Police Department
Bristol Virginia Police Department	551 Scott Street
Elizabethton Police Department	525 East F Street

Grocery Stores in Bristol

37 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Carl's Food Mart	Convenience Store	410 Hazelwood St
CVS PHARMACY 3726	Other	3030 W State St
CVS Pharmacy 7714	Other	308 E Cedar St
Dollar General 14708	Other	281 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Dollar General 15236	Other	3977 Weaver Pike
Dollar General 15752	Other	2832 Highway 421
Dollar General 17436	Other	1728 Weaver Pike
DOLLAR GENERAL 2464	Other	1109 Bluff City Hwy
Dollar General 30449	Other	4462 Highway 421
Dollar Tree 3108	Other	1430 Volunteer Pkwy
DOLLARTREE 10808	Other	2124 Volunteer Pkwy
DOLLARTREE 7234	Other	2841 W State St
Express Mart	Convenience Store	201 Pennsylvania Ave
Family Dollar 8778	Other	1404 Virginia Ave
FOOD CITY 617	Supermarket	1430 Volunteer Pkwy
FOOD CITY 622	Supermarket	1317 Virginia Ave
Food City Gas & Go 3622	Convenience Store	1201 Virginia Ave
Ian's Market # 165	Convenience Store	1290 Volunteer Pkwy
Ian's Market # 167	Convenience Store	406 Bristol Caverns Hwy
Ian's Market #121	Convenience Store	1500 King College Rd
Kings Mart	Convenience Store	1610 Weaver Pike
L A Mart	Convenience Store	111 Pennsylvania Ave
Murphy USA 6971	Convenience Store	260 Century Blvd
On The Way Market	Convenience Store	1620 Weaver Pike
Quick Stop Foodmart	Convenience Store	2808 Highway 421
Quick Stop Market 35	Convenience Store	101 Bluff City Hwy
Quick Stop Market 42	Convenience Store	1190 Volunteer Pkwy
Roadrunner Market 6083	Convenience Store	400 Volunteer Pkwy
Scotchman 3402	Convenience Store	2910 W State St
Scotchman 3414	Convenience Store	4035 Weaver Pike
State Street Farmer's Market	Farmers and Markets	810 State St
Village Food Mart And More	Convenience Store	1807 King College Rd
WALGREEN 5347	Other	2412 W State St
Walgreens 10192	Other	1388 Volunteer Pkwy
Walmart STORE 620	Super Store	220 Century Blvd
Weaver Market	Convenience Store	2117 Weaver Pike
Weigels 1116	Convenience Store	1379 Volunteer Pkwy

Treatment Centers in Bristol

13 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Dragonfly Medical and - Behavioral Health	Substance Abuse	423-588-9978
Emmaus Medical and Counseling	Substance Abuse	423-202-3008
Evidence Based Addiction Medicine - DBA High Point Clinic	Substance Abuse	423-631-0731
Frontier Health - Bristol Regional Counseling Center	Both	423-989-4500
Frontier Health - Charlotte Taylor Center	Both	423-547-5950
Frontier Health - Tennessee Community Support Services	Mental Health	423-989-4558
Frontier Health - Turning Point Magnolia Ridge	Substance Abuse	423-926-0940
Frontier Health - Victory Center	Both	423-975-6000
Frontier Health - Watauga Mental Health Center	Both	423-232-2600
Frontier Health - Willow Ridge	Substance Abuse	423-461-7750
ReVIDA Recovery Centers	Substance Abuse	423-631-0432
Sycamore Shoals Hospital - New Leaf Senior Care/GeroPsych	Both	423-542-1358
Woodridge Hospital	Substance Abuse	423-431-7111

DOL Wage Violations in Bristol

28 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $365,402 in back wages owed to 313 employees.

Violations

$365,402

Back Wages Owed

313

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Frizzell Construction	SIGNIFICANT	—	37625	—	1	$194,890	$7,218	27
Associated Builders	—	—	37620	—	2	$28,423	$888	32
T & B Contractors, Inc.	—	—	37620	—	1	$25,493	$2,549	10
Weaver Funeral Home	—	—	37620	—	1	$15,778	$1,753	9
Days Inn	—	Wyndham Hotels	37620	—	2	$15,031	$1,503	10
Troutdale Dining Room	—	—	37620	—	2	$13,542	$356	38
Leab's Trucking	—	—	37620	—	1	$12,669	$975	13
KBM Commercial Property, LLC	—	—	37620	—	1	$10,961	$1,096	10
Astro Granite & Marble	—	—	37620	—	1	$8,289	$1,184	7
Trueline Construction Company, LLC	—	—	37620	—	1	$8,146	$1,018	8
Tim Marburger Chrysler Jeep Dodge	—	—	37620	—	1	$5,872	$226	26
Tim Marburger Volvo Lincoln Mercury	—	—	37620	—	1	$5,560	$1,390	4
BTES	—	—	37620	—	1	$3,535	$1,178	3
Fishtales Pigtales Cafe	—	—	37620	—	1	$3,421	$118	29
Century Square/ML Apts	—	—	37620	—	1	$2,303	$768	3
Cedar Creek Market	—	—	37620	—	1	$1,969	$219	9
Domino's Pizza	—	—	37620	—	1	$1,623	$135	12
Sam Snead Tire Company	—	—	37620	—	1	$1,368	$342	4
Old Lighthouse Restaurant, The	—	—	37620	—	1	$1,177	$147	8
HVAC, INC. [OSHA]	—	—	37620	Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors	1	$1,108	$55	20
Mad Greek Restaurant	—	—	37620	—	1	$1,005	$503	2
Grandma's Place Child Care	—	—	37620	—	1	$770	$385	2
Twin Oaks Apartments	—	—	37620	—	1	$665	$665	1
Grandma's Place Child Care Center	—	—	37620	—	1	$551	$551	1
Little Hands Christian Child Care	—	—	37620	—	1	$427	$47	9
Painter Creek Marina	—	—	37620	—	1	$413	$52	8
Java Js	—	—	37620	—	1	$363	$52	7
Tim Marburger Kia	—	—	37620	—	1	$49	$49	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bristol

36 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
AGAPE CHRISTIAN MISSIONINCORPORATED	2151 VOLUNTEER PKWY
ANDERSON STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	954 ANDERSON ST
AVOCA CHRISTIAN CHURCH	2417 VOLUNTEER PKWY
BRISTOL COMMUNITY PRAYER BREAKFAST	501 5TH ST
BRISTOL RACEWAY MINISTRIES	PO BOX 1414
BRISTOL-GRACE POINT CHURCH	1318 SHELBY ST
CALL MINISTRIES	4892 ISLAND RD APT I101
CENTRAL HOLSTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH	261 SAND BAR RD
CHARITY BAPTIST MISSION INC	ROUTE 1
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY	608 5TH ST
COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH	1505 BROAD ST
COMMUNITY CHURCH AT BRISTOL	6320 OLD JONESBORO RD
DISCOVERY CHURCH	242 BETHEL DR
EDGEMONT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	1013 EDGEMONT AVE
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH	2909 WEAVER PIKE
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD	C / O THE MARKLAND GROUP LLC
FOR ZIONS SAKE MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 1486
FRESH FIRE LIFE INC	313 REDSTONE DR
FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP CHURCH	94 RIDGECREST RD
GOSPEL CHRISTIAN MUSIC ASSOCIATION	3208 STEELE CREEK DR
GRACE BIBLE CHURCH	PO BOX 912
HIGHER FAITH MINISTRIES INC	1509 KENTUCKY AVE
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH	607 GREENFIELD PL
HOUSE OF PRAYER WORSHIP CENTER INC	1537 MARYLAND AVE
KATIE FRAZIER MINISTRIES	133 LAKE VIEW ESTATES DR
LYNWOOD BIBLE CHURCH	PO BOX 381
OUTLAW MINISTRIES	621 SAN ANTONIO DR
QUIET WATERS MINISTRY	371 TVA RD S
REFORMED EVANGELISTIC FELLOWSHIP INC	100 5TH ST STE 330
SACRED CROSS ASSEMBLY OF GOD INC	2222 VOLUNTEER PKWY
SURF	401 ARNOLD RD
THE BRIDGE ASSEMBLY OF GOD	50 24TH ST
THE REST OF GOD MINISTRIES OF THE CHURCH OF GOD INC	80 FAIRWAY DR
TRI-STATE BAPTIST CHILDRENS HOME INC	PO BOX 888
VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF BRISTOL	PO BOX 1983
WALNUT HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	224 MIDWAY DR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bristol

What is the population of Bristol?

Bristol has a population of 27,490 residents and is located in Tennessee. The population density is 840 people per square mile, spread across 32.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.4% female and 47.6% male.

Is Bristol expensive to live in?

Bristol is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 91.9 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $55,007, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $182,500 (35% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $764 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Bristol safe?

The violent crime rate in Bristol is 502 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,022 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Bristol receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Bristol?

Bristol has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.9 inches, with 12.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Bristol?

Bristol has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $902. There are 614 business establishments in the area, including 77 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 10.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Bristol?

The median home value in Bristol is $182,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $229,074. For renters, the median monthly rent is $764. Fair market rent is $924 for a 1-bedroom and $1,118 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 66.3%. The average annual property tax is $4,490.

How are the schools in Bristol?

Schools in Bristol score 5.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 29.8% of adults in Bristol hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. 9.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Bristol?

The obesity rate in Bristol is 37.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 19.6% of adults are smokers. 27.0% are physically inactive. 32.5% of residents report depression. 11.6% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 91.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,550.

What is transportation like in Bristol?

The average commute in Bristol is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 81.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Bristol?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bristol is 90.7% White, 2.6% Black or African American, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino. 97.3% of residents speak only English at home. 8.0% of the population are military veterans. 16.7% of residents have a disability. 90.9% have health insurance coverage.

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Cost of Services 3/3

Historical Trends 0/3

Geography 6/6

Places & Facilities 23/32

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