Bristol
City in Sullivan County, Tennessee
Bristol is a city in Sullivan County, Tennessee, with 27,147 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,677 ft (511 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Walnut Hill, 2.8 miles W.
- 27,147residents (2020 Census)
- 1,677 ftelevation · 511 m
- 32.9 sq miland area · 85.1 km²
- 826 / sq mipopulation density
- 24201ZIP code
About Bristol
Bristol is a city in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 27,147 at the 2020 census. It is the twin city of Bristol, Virginia, which lies directly across the state line between Tennessee and Virginia. Bristol, TN and Bristol, VA are two separate, though unified, twin cities. They share a unified metropolitan area, meaning they function as one community with a shared State Street as their main dividing line, but have separate governments, police departments, and libraries. It is a principal city in the Kingsport–Bristol metropolitan area, which had a population of 307,614 in 2020. The metro area is a component of the larger Tri-Cities region of Tennessee and Virginia, with a population of 508,260 in 2020.
Bristol is known for being the site of some of the earliest commercial recordings of country music, showcasing Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family, and later a favorite venue of mountain musician Uncle Charlie Osborne. The U.S. Congress recognized Bristol as the "Birthplace of Country Music" in 1998, and the Birthplace of Country Music Museum is located nearby in Bristol, Virginia. It also is the birthplace of Tennessee Ernie Ford.
Bristol is the site of Bristol Motor Speedway, a NASCAR short track. The world's fifth-largest coal producer, Alpha Metallurgical Resources, is based in Bristol.
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Living in Bristol
- Median household income
- $58,162
- Median home value
- $194,500
- Median rent
- $842/mo
- Median age
- 41.1
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Bristol had 27,147 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 27,147 |
|---|---|
| Density | 826 per sq mi (319 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bristol at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Sullivan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 27,147 (2020) |
| Land area | 32.86 sq mi (85.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.40 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,677 ft (511 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.5585° N, 82.2170° W |
| ZIP code | 24201 |
| Official website | bristoltn.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4708540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bristol
- Walnut Hill2.8 mi W
- Bristol, VA5.2 mi NE
- Blountville6.5 mi W
- Bluff City7.6 mi SW
- Hunter11.4 mi S
- Mendota, VA11.6 mi NW
- Biltmore13.1 mi S
- Orebank13.7 mi W
- Watauga13.8 mi S
- Elizabethton15.2 mi S
- Oak Grove15.2 mi SW
- Hiltons, VA15.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bristol
What county is Bristol in?
Bristol is in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Bristol, TN?
27,147 people lived in Bristol at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bristol, TN?
The ZIP code of Bristol is 24201.
What is the elevation of Bristol?
1,677 feet (511 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bristol?
Walnut Hill (2.8 mi), Bristol (5.2 mi), Blountville (6.5 mi), Bluff City (7.6 mi), Hunter (11.4 mi).
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