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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.
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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
Hampton Inn Bristol
American Inn Bristol
Travelodge Bristol TN
Econo Lodge Near Motor Speedway
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Super 8 Bristol
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Videos from this area
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Northern? Traction elevator @ Fort Shelby Apartment Building Bristol TN
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2 of 5 Bristol Tennessee Emergency Warning Siren
Bristol Tennessee Emergency Warning Siren located in front of Central Fire Station on Bluff City Hwy. Tested each Saturday at Noon.
Village Discount Drapery
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2009 United Way Campaign
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...
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100 Holston View Dr, Bristol, TN 37620
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NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals 2011- Finals
NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals 2011- Top Fuel Dragsters Finals Larry Dixon wins.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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"
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.
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.
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.
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..
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.