Activities

The Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion takes place in Bristol, Tennessee/Historic Virginia’s Downtown. Along nearby State Street and neighboring side streets, there are a variety of independent shops, art galleries, and restaurants worth visiting to complement your visit to the Festival – all within walking distance of the museum.

At 20 6th Street in Downtown Bristol, Believe in Bristol, our city’s Main Street group, serves as a welcome center. They have brochures and information on downtown attractions and businesses, as well as three self-guided downtown walking tours: Bristol history, Art in Public Places (public sculpture), and the Caterpillar Crawl (for families). They also have brochures and information on regional destinations and organizations.

The three-day music festival is held in Historic Downtown Bristol and features around 100 acts of live music on more than a dozen outdoor stages and indoor venues, including Americana, country, old-time, bluegrass, rock, Piedmont blues, Celtic, and more.

The Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival is a thrilling musical experience featuring the best roots music. The three-day music festival is held in September in historic downtown Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia, and is geared toward Appalachia’s past, present, and future. The Festival reaches deep into the roots of Appalachian music and raises its branches to new heights. It all takes place in the heart of the Country Music Capital of the World.

416 State Street, Suite A
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 573-1927

For more information visit Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion

This event is open to the public and is free to attend. During the show, you may support live comedy by purchasing snacks, beer, or soda.

Each performer is allotted 5 minutes on stage. Whether it’s your first time on stage or you’re a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome. Here in the Tri-Cities, we try our hardest to foster an inclusive comedy community.

Blue Ridge Comedy Club

620 State Street
Bristol, Tennessee 37620
(423) 765-3320

For more information visit  Comedy Open Mic

The 3rd annual State St. Tattoo Fest is presented by the Bristol Tattoo Company! Tattoo artists from across the country will be tattooing all weekend!

The public is welcome!

Come down and get yourself a cool tattoo!

An all-day pass costs $15. Tickets are only available at the door.

620 E State St
Bristol, TN
+1 423-573-7804

For more information visit State St. Tattoo Fest 2022!

With superstar Jason Aldean joining stunner Morgan Wallen as your 2022 headliners, Country Thunder is roaring back to Bristol Motor Speedway! With the biggest year to date and a crowd of over 27,500, Country Thunder sells out.

151 Speedway Blvd
Bristol, TN 37620
+1 866-388-0007
info@countrythunder.com

For more information visit Country Thunder Bristol 2022

We are ecstatic to be in the midst of putting up our next event!!

Join us as we welcome interior designers, decorators, and over 100 vendors selling unique vintage and antique items, handmade treasures, apparel and jewelry, LIVE plants, and more!

Hungry?! Enjoy a diverse selection of cuisines from our fantastic food trucks. Delicious delicacies like caramel apples, gourmet fudge, and chocolates, and it doesn’t stop there!

Take part in DIY clinics, giveaways, and a whole lot more!

Children under the age of 12 are admitted free of charge!

Because the market is entirely indoors, the weather has no bearing! Come shop in style in over 60,000 square feet of the TriCities’ most unique and one-of-a-kind shopping experience!

According to state and federal regulations, service animals are allowed

106 Nascar Boulevard
Bristol, TN 37620

For more information visit Rustic Charm

Live music will be performed at the historic Cascade Draft House. Julie Williams is a bluegrass, old-time, Celtic, country, gospel, folk, and classic rock singer/songwriter from Carter County, Tennessee. Julie performs renditions of great songs that you can sing along to, as well as her own original music that you will like! Willie Melton, a multi-talented guitarist and vocalist, is constantly with her! You will not want to miss this show!

The Brewhouse provides a cozy atmosphere in which to enjoy your favorite band. While sipping a cold one, watch our brewers at work.

This event is completely free, and no tickets are required to attend. The Brewhouse is in the resort village, next to the fire station.

The Cascade Draft House

828 State St Suite 100
Bristol, TN, US 37620

For more information visit Mid Week Concert With Julie Williams

This is a one-of-a-kind comedy show in which comedians argue absurd questions. We explore a variety of topics each week, including Marvel movies, 90s music, dating, superstitions, and more!

“Would you rather have a weapon like Thor’s hammer, which you can only use as long as you have a pure heart, or Iron Man’s suit, which you can only use as long as you don’t gain any weight?” has been asked on previous shows.

“Anonymous love poems are being sent to you.” “Does that make you feel good or bad?”

Every week, the show is recorded for Shawn Carter’s podcast “Pick a Side Stupid.”

At this show, we’re always excited to meet new people and expand our community. I look forward to seeing you there.

620 State Street
Bristol, TN 37620

For more information visit Pick a Side Stupid: Comic Books!