Driftwood
District of Blue Ridge
in Sullivan County of Tennessee, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.554 and -82.218 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 33' 15" and W -82° 13' 6"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 08:39 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
1:15 am and 11:15 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.937 and 115.018 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Burnside
References
This place on Geonames.org
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Discover Driftwood

The district Driftwood of Blue Ridge in Sullivan County (Tennessee) is a district in United States about 326 mi south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Bristol, Blountville, Elizabethton, Abingdon and Jonesborough. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 5°C / 41 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Evening Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Night Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 88%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

10°C (50 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

14°C (58 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

12°C (53 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Fairfield Inn & Suites Bristol

Address
3,1 mi
3285 West State Street
37620 Bristol
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn Bristol

Address
3,1 mi
3299 West State St.
37620 Bristol
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


American Inn Bristol

Address
3,1 mi
3281 West State St.
37620 Bristol
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Travelodge Bristol TN

Address
3,3 mi
Holiday Dr 111
37620 Bristol
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Econo Lodge Near Motor Speedway

Address
3,9 mi
912 Commonwealth Ave.
24201 Bristol
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


KNIGHTS INN BRISTOL

Address
2,9 mi
101 GATE CITY HIGHWAY
24201 Bristol
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BUDGET HOST INN

Address
3,1 mi
1209 W. STATE STREET
24201 BRISTOL
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DAYS INN BRISTOL PARKWAY

Address
2,9 mi
536 VOLUNTEER PKWY I-81 EXIT 3
37620 Bristol
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Super 8 Bristol

Address
6,0 mi
Lee Hwy 2139
24201 Bristol
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Comfort Inn Bristol

Address
6,4 mi
2368 Lee Hwy. I-81 exit 5
24202 Bristol
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Northern? Traction elevator @ Fort Shelby Apartment Building Bristol TN

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Rating: 4 of 5
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Jeff Gordon's Qualifying lap at Bristol Motor Speedway August 2013

Published: March 18, 2014
Length: 50:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Walter Dylag

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2 of 5 Bristol Tennessee Emergency Warning Siren

Published: May 21, 2011
Length: 00:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Village Discount Drapery

Published: April 10, 2013
Length: 56:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: James Fisher

Short Commercial for our friends down at Village Discount Drapery. 215 Raytheon Rd Bristol, TN 37620 423-968-9531 www.countryruffles.com.


2009 United Way Campaign

Published: September 09, 2009
Length: 26:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: unitedwayofbristol

This video is a great introduction to the work that United Way accomplishes here in our region. Through the generous support of community members like you, we are able to provide support and...


Leased!- 136 Pendleton Bristol TN

Published: June 03, 2011
Length: 47:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TriCitiesAgent

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Published: August 03, 2013
Length: 00:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals 2011- Finals

Published: June 21, 2011
Length: 17:02 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: neverthesame123

NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals 2011- Top Fuel Dragsters Finals Larry Dixon wins.


Riding at Steel Creek

Published: September 23, 2008
Length: 35:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hunter Booher

Riding some nice singletrack at Steele Creek Park in Bristol TN.


Shelby Heights Apartments

Published: September 05, 2014
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Bristol, Virginia

Bristol is an independent city in Virginia, United States, bounded by Washington County, Virginia; Bristol, Tennessee; and Sullivan County, Tennessee. The 2010 U.S. Census enumerated a population of 17,835. It is the twin city of Bristol, Tennessee, just across the state line, which runs down the middle of its main street, State Street. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Bristol, Virginia with Washington County for statistical purposes.

Located at 36.6, -82.1833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Bristol, Virginia, Cities in Virginia, Divided cities, Twin cities, Kingsport–Bristol metropolitan area

Sullivan County, Tennessee

Sullivan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. When originally established in 1779, it was a North Carolina county; and from 1784 to 1788 was part of the extra-legal State of Franklin. As of 2010, the population was 156,823. Its county seat is Blountville.

Located at 36.51, -82.3 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1779 establishments in the United States, State of Franklin, Tennessee counties, Sullivan County, Tennessee, Kingsport–Bristol metropolitan area, Populated places established in 1779

Bluff City, Tennessee

Bluff City is a city in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,733 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Kingsport–Bristol (TN)–Bristol (VA) Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region.

Located at 36.4633, -82.275 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities in Tennessee, Populated places in Sullivan County, Tennessee, Kingsport–Bristol metropolitan area, Populated places established in 1887

Blountville, Tennessee

Blountville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,074 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Sullivan County. and is the only Tennessee county seat not to be an incorporated city or town. Blountville is part of the Kingsport–Bristol (TN)–Bristol (VA) Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region.

Located at 36.5333, -82.3264 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Sullivan County, Tennessee, Census-designated places in Tennessee, County seats in Tennessee, Former municipalities in Tennessee, Kingsport–Bristol metropolitan area, Populated places established in 1792

Walnut Hill, Tennessee

Walnut Hill is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 2,394 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Kingsport–Bristol (TN)–Bristol (VA) Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region.

Located at 36.5714, -82.2578 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Sullivan County, Tennessee, Census-designated places in Tennessee, Kingsport–Bristol metropolitan area

Bristol, Tennessee

Bristol is a city in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 26,702 at the 2010 census. It is the twin city of Bristol, Virginia, which lies directly across the state line between Tennessee and Virginia. The boundary between the two cities is that of the States, which runs along State Street in their common downtown district.

Located at 36.5692, -82.1975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cities in Tennessee, Populated places in Sullivan County, Tennessee, Bristol, Tennessee, Divided cities, Twin cities, Kingsport–Bristol metropolitan area

Virginia Intermont College

Virginia Intermont College is a private, four-year liberal arts college in Bristol, Virginia. Founded in 1884 to create additional education opportunities for women, the College has been coeducational since 1972. The name "Intermont" is a reference to the College's mountain setting. The Holston Range, which merges into the Blue Ridge Mountains, can be seen from campus.

Located at 36.6048, -82.1762 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Virginia, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, National Register of Historic Places in Bristol, Virginia, Universities and colleges affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, Former women's universities and colleges in the United States, Educational institutions established in 1884, Baptists in Virginia, Buildings and structures in Bristol, Virginia, Education in Bristol, Virginia

Bristol Motor Speedway

Bristol Motor Speedway, formerly known as Bristol International Raceway and Bristol Raceway is a NASCAR short track venue located in Bristol, Tennessee. Constructed in 1960, it held its first NASCAR race on July 30, 1961. Despite its short length, Bristol is among the most popular tracks on the NASCAR schedule because of its distinct features, that include extraordinarily steep banking, an all concrete surface, two pit roads and stadium-like seating.

Located at 36.5162, -82.2569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
NASCAR tracks, Motorsport venues in Tennessee, Landmarks in Tennessee, Bristol, Tennessee, NHRA Division 2 drag racing venues, NASCAR races at Bristol Motor Speedway, Buildings and structures in Sullivan County, Tennessee, Visitor attractions in Sullivan County, Tennessee

Battle of Blountville

The Battle of Blountville, sometimes called Battle of Blountsville, was a battle of the American Civil War, occurring on September 22, 1863, in Sullivan County, Tennessee. The battle occurred during a Union expedition into East Tennessee led by Major General Ambrose Burnside, commander of the Department of the Ohio, with the objective of clearing the roads and gaps to Virginia and securing the saltworks in southwestern Virginia. On September 22, Union Col. John W.

Located at 36.5333, -82.3264 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Knoxville Campaign, East Tennessee Campaign, Battles of the Western Theater of the American Civil War, Union victories of the American Civil War, Tennessee in the American Civil War, Sullivan County, Tennessee, Conflicts in 1863, 1863 in Tennessee

John S. Battle High School

John S. Battle High School is a high school located in the Southwest portion of Virginia in Washington County. The school was named after the Governor John S. Battle. It was built in 1959. There have been many additions. The Mason building is in the Northwest quadrant of the school. In the 1970s, it was added to accommodate more than 1000 students. For the 2006-2007 academic school year, the school accommodates over 650 students.

Located at 36.6427, -82.104 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1959, Public high schools in Virginia, Schools in Washington County, Virginia

Devault Memorial Stadium

Devault Memorial Stadium is a stadium in Bristol, Virginia. It is primarily used for baseball, and is the home field of the Bristol White Sox minor league baseball team. Also, home to the Virginia High School baseball team. Virginia High won the 1993 and 1996 Virginia state baseball championships at this location. It was built in 1969. It holds 2,000 people. The stadium is named for Charlton Ross ("Chauncey") DeVault, Sr. (1910 – 1980), of Bristol, TN. Mr.

Located at 36.602, -82.1992 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Baseball venues in Virginia, Minor league baseball venues, High school baseball venues in the United States, Buildings and structures in Bristol, Virginia

WZAP

WZAP is a Religious and Southern Gospel formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Bristol, Virginia. The station serves the Tri-Cities area with an AM signal at 690 kilohertz. WZAP is owned and operated by RAM Communications, Inc.

Located at 36.6308, -82.1647 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Virginia, Religious radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1946

Viking Hall (Bristol)

The Viking Hall is a 6,100-seat multi-purpose arena in Bristol, Tennessee, USA. It hosts locals sporting events and concerts. The arena is the home stadium for Bristol Tennessee High School. It was opened in 1981. Also the major site of controversy when White Zombie came to perform in the early 90's and local churches came to protest Rob Zombie's purported "connection to Satan"

Located at 36.5805, -82.1832 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Tennessee, Indoor arenas in the United States, Buildings and structures in Sullivan County, Tennessee, Music venues in Tennessee

South Holston Lake

South Holston Lake is located near the cities of Abingdon, Virginia and Bristol, Virginia / Bristol, Tennessee, and is a 7,580-acre impoundment operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Much of the reservoir is in Tennessee, but the Virginia portion of the reservoir offers anglers more than 1,600 acres of water. At this time there is a South Holston Reservoir Fishing License that will allow anglers from the two states to fish the entire lake with the purchase of this license.

Located at 36.5242, -82.0875 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Reservoirs in Virginia, Reservoirs in Tennessee, Protected areas of Sullivan County, Tennessee, Protected areas of Washington County, Virginia

WXBQ-FM

WXBQ-FM is a Country formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Bristol, Virginia, serving the Tri-Cities. WXBQ-FM is owned and operated by Bristol Broadcasting Company, Inc.

Located at 36.4331, -82.1364 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Country radio stations in the United States, Radio stations in Virginia, Radio stations established in 1945

Bristol Mall

Bristol Mall is the only regional shopping mall serving Bristol, Virginia. The mall was built in the early to mid-1970s. The mall is notable to the area because it was at one time the largest enclosed indoor mall in the Upper East Tennessee/Southwest Virginia area. Anchor stores of the mall comprise two Belk stores, as well as JCPenney and Sears. One of the Belk stores was previously Parks-Belk, while the other, which opened as Miller's Department Store, later became Hess's and then Proffitt's.

Located at 36.5988, -82.2193 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shopping malls in Virginia, Buildings and structures in Bristol, Virginia

WIGN

WIGN is a radio station broadcasting a Gospel Music format. Licensed to Bristol, Tennessee, USA, it serves the Tri-Cities Tennessee and Virginia area. The station is currently owned by Sunshine Broadcasters, Inc..

Located at 36.5661, -82.1583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in Tennessee, Gospel radio stations in the United States, Christian radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1974

WOPI (AM)

WOPI is a broadcast radio station licensed to serve Bristol, Virginia, USA. The station is owned and operated by Holston Valley Broadcasting Corporation. WOPI broadcasts a classic country and bluegrass music format serving Bristol, Virginia and Bristol, Tennessee.

Located at 36.5958, -82.1617 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Virginia, Country radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1929

WFHG (AM)

WFHG is a Sports formatted broadcast radio station affiliated with Fox Sports Radio. WFHG is licensed to Bristol, Virginia, serving the Tri-Cities of Tennessee and Virginia. WFHG is owned and operated by Bristol Broadcasting Company, Inc.

Located at 36.6083, -82.16 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in Virginia, Radio stations established in 1947

Virginia High School (Virginia)

Virginia High School is a high school located in Bristol, Virginia. In 1999, Virginia High started offering the Tri-Cities area's first International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Classes from the Advanced Placement program are also offered to help students who are headed to college. A vocational wing was added to the main school building to help students who wish to go into a trade straight from high school.

Located at 36.6154, -82.1785 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1895, Public high schools in Virginia, Schools in Bristol, Virginia, International Baccalaureate schools in Virginia, National Register of Historic Places in Bristol, Virginia, 1895 establishments in the United States

Sullins College

Sullins College was founded about 1868 and named for David Sullins, a Methodist minister. It was both a high school for girls and later also a junior college, operated by the Methodist Church. Its first location was in downtown Bristol, Virginia, United States. The entire building burned during Christmas vacation in late December 1915, and the Methodist Church decided not to rebuild. Some of the citizens of Bristol prevailed upon William E.

Located at 36.6092, -82.1894 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Defunct universities and colleges in Virginia, Former buildings and structures in the United States, Former women's universities and colleges in the United States, Rebuilt buildings and structures in the United States, Educational institutions established in 1868, Buildings and structures in Bristol, Virginia, Burned buildings and structures in the United States

Bristol Tennessee High School

Bristol Tennessee High School (more commonly called Tennessee High) is a public high school located in Bristol, Tennessee, operated as part of the Bristol City School System.

Located at 36.5816, -82.1821 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bristol, Tennessee, Educational institutions established in 1916, Public high schools in Tennessee, Schools in Sullivan County, Tennessee

WKJV-LP

WKJV-LP is a Southern Gospel/Religious formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Bristol, Virginia, serving Bristol, Virginia and Bristol, Tennessee. WKJV-LP is owned and operated by Belle Meadows Baptist Church.

Located at 36.6122, -82.2072 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Virginia, Low-power FM radio stations in Virginia, Radio stations established in 2002

South Holston Dam

South Holston Dam is a hydroelectric and flood control dam on the South Fork Holston River in Sullivan County, in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is the uppermost of three dams on the South Fork Holston owned and operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority, which built the dam in the 1940s as part of efforts to control flooding in the Tennessee River watershed. The dam impounds the South Holston Lake of 7,550 acres, which extends northeastward across the Tennessee-Virginia state line.

Located at 36.5233, -82.0889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Dams in Tennessee, Tennessee Valley Authority dams, Bristol, Tennessee, Hydroelectric power plants in Tennessee, Buildings and structures in Sullivan County, Tennessee, Dams completed in 1950, Energy infrastructure completed in 1950

Mountain Empire Baptist School

Mountain Empire Baptist School was a private Baptist K-12 grade school, and was a ministry of Belle Meadows Baptist Church. Started in 2001, was member of the Tennessee Association of Christian Schools. With old fashioned style worship and preaching from the King James Bible (1611), it was a Baptist school without apologizing for doctrine, heritage, nor for zeal. Their goal was to not take the place of the Christian home, but seek to complement it. The curriculum used for all grades was A Beka.

Located at 36.5761, -82.1735 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Baptist schools in the United States, Bristol, Tennessee, Educational institutions disestablished in 2010, Educational institutions established in 2001, Defunct schools in Tennessee

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