Bristol, Virginia pairs a historic downtown and a growing entertainment economy with a manufacturing and distribution base that is built to last. The City of Bristol's Economic Development Office is READY to help your business locate, expand and thrive here.

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Born at the meeting of two railroads and now positioned on Interstate 81, with more than 60% of the Eastern US within a day's drive. Bristol, Virginia provides the ideal location for your next business!

BIRTHPLACE of
COUNTRY MUSIC

Home of the 1927 Bristol Sessions. Music Heritage and tourism draw visitors year-round and support a vibrant hospitality economy.

HISTORIC
DOWNTOWN

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State Street's walkable blocks of shops, restaurants and venues make Bristol a place people want to live, work, and visit.

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PBS Appalachia's Hometowns Series visits Bristol, the city where the state line runs right down State Street; exploring its railroad roots, its legacy as the Birthplace of Country Music, and the people building its future.

WHY BRISTOL

A SMALL CITY WITH REGIONAL REACH

Straddling the Virginia–Tennessee line, Bristol gives businesses a two-state labor market, a Virginia tax advantage and a quality of life that helps you recruit and keep talent.

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KENDRA HAYDEN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

CONTACT US!

CITY OF BRISTOL, VIRGINIA
OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

300 Lee Street

Bristol VA 24201

Contact Details

Email: kendra.hayden@bristolva.gov

Phone: 276-645-7352

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