1852History
== History ==
Before 1852, the land where Bristol is located was owned by Reverend James King.
1869Architecture
Blackley House, one of the oldest houses in Bristol, was constructed in 1869.
1880History
State (1880)
== Notes ==
== References ==
== Further reading ==
Phillips, V.N.
1927History
In 1927, record producer Ralph Peer of Victor Records began recording local musicians in Bristol, to attempt to capture the local sound of traditional "folk" music of the region.
1964History
The rainiest calendar day on record is October 16, 1964, when 3.65 inches (93 mm) of rain fell; monthly precipitation has ranged from 0.02 inches (0.51 mm) in October 2002 to 12...
1965Civil Rights
Slater High School in Bristol closed in 1965 following desegregation.
1969Architecture
A Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Minor League Baseball affiliate, the Bristol Pirates, played its home games at DeVault Memorial Stadium in Bristol, Virginia, from 1969 to 2020.
1981History
Bristol's normal (1981–2010) winter snowfall stands at 13.3 inches (34 cm), significantly more than what most of Tennessee receives.
1985History
The all-time record low is −21 °F (−29 °C), set on January 21, 1985, while the all-time record high is 103 °F (39 °C), set on June 30, 2012.
1992History
(1992) Bristol Tennessee/Virginia: A History-1852-1900.
1994History
Since 1994, the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance has promoted the city as a destination to learn about country music and the city's role in the creation of an entire music g...
1998Culture
Congress recognized Bristol as the "Birthplace of Country Music" in 1998, and the Birthplace of Country Music Museum is located nearby in Bristol, Virginia.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, 24,821 people, 10,648 households, and 6,825 families were residing in the city.
2014Architecture
On August 1, 2014, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum opened in Bristol, Virginia to commemorate the historical significance of the Bristol sessions.
2020Infrastructure
It is a principal city in the Kingsport–Bristol metropolitan area, which had a population of 307,614 in 2020.