COVID-19 Update

The response to the coronavirus outbreak is a rapidly changing situation that has already begun to have an impact on the small business community. Believe in Bristol will closely watch for updated recommendations and restrictions regarding businesses at the federal, state, and local levels.

Business Updates:

The Believe in Bristol office is currently operating on appointment only visitation. Please contact info@believeinbristol.org or call 423-573-2201 if you need assistance or would like to make an appointment. All visitors will be required to wear a mask at all times and subject to a temperature check upon arrival.

Bristol Public Library — The Bristol Public Library is offering curbside pickup of materials put on hold. Between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, patrons will be able to pick up holds they have placed using the online catalog. The Bristol Public Library — main library location is CLOSED to the public. The library will continue to offer curbside pick-up and online services. These services will be available Monday through Saturday between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM at the Main Branch, and Monday through Friday 10:00-4:00 at the Avoca branch. Please visit their website at bristol-library.org for complete information about reopening policies and procedures.

Bristol, Tennessee — All City offices, including those in City Hall and the Municipal Annex, have reopened to the public. All visitors to city buildings will be subject to a health screening, which includes a temperature scan and questions related to potential COVID-19 exposure or symptoms. Pursuant to Sullivan County Executive Order 2, visitors are required to wear a face mask when entering city buildings, and they will be available for individuals who do not have their own. Members of the public are encouraged to continue utilizing electronic or other alternate methods of conducting business with the city whenever possible. For additional information or assistance with these and other services provided by the City, please call (423) 989-5500. Concerns and requests for help also can be submitted online after regular business hours using the Request Tracker button on the City’s web page at www.bristoltn.org. The City will continue to provide up-to-date information on its website at www.bristoltn.org/covid19.

Bristol, Virginia City Hall and other city buildings remain closed to the public at this time. All business will be facilitate by telephone and email, or an appointment will be made if an in-person visit is required. A full directory of city department contact information is available on our website at https://www.bristolva.org/directory.aspx, or by calling (276) 645-7300. For more information, please contact citymanager@bristolva.org or 276-645-7333.

Arts & Entertainment Updates:

Birthplace of Country Music Museum — REOPENED and following normal hours of operation. To learn more about some of the new procedures in place for the safety of BCMM guests and staff click HERE.

Bristol Academy of Music — Piano, Guitar, Ukulele lessons have moved back to in-person in the studio. The option to maintain your lessons online is still available. Unfortunately, due to the nature of singing and the increased risk of infecting/infection we have to keep our voice lessons online for the summer. This decision has been made based on the most current research regarding singers. Full list of guidelines in place can be found here.

Bristol Ballet — In studio and online options for students, with all safety mandates and protocols being observed to keep our dancers and staff protected. Our most exciting news is that we’re going to bring The Nutcracker to the screen at the Moonlite Drive In! Through an agreement with Barter Theatre, we have secured December 13 at 6:30pm for people to watch this beloved holiday classic from the safety of their cars. Since theaters are not yet open for large public performances like The Nutcracker, this option enables us to keep the tradition alive and also give our dancers goals and performance opportunities. Video from last year will be combined with newly filmed sections that the dancers have worked on this season, and edited together for a fun cinematic event. Recording locations will be at the Paramount Center for the Arts and some outdoor venues around the area. Opportunities for sponsors and donors are available and will be much appreciated. Losses from revenues over the last 6 months is significant, as it is with many businesses. Please contact us at info@bristolballet.org if you would like to discuss how your donation or sponsorship can be best used. Tickets for The Nutcracker are on sale now — click here to purchase. Information about classes can be found at www.bristolballet.org.

Champion Striking and Fitness — Online training is on the website as well as the daily workout which is also available on the member app.

Japan Karate-Do Organization — In-person and zoom classes available! Gift certificates are available by appointment.

Paramount Bristol — In the middle of their best season ever, the Paramount had to shut their doors resulting in a total loss of revenue. The Paramount will reopen as soon as it possibly can, but have taken a huge financial hit. Consider contributing to the Ghost Light Fund, all gifts up to $30,000 will be matched by Paramount Board President Rob Simis and Teresa Cloyd, Bennett and Anne Cowan and season sponsor Edward Jones Investments.

During the shutdown, we will be busy with important maintenance projects and system upgrades. With your support, The Paramount’s prompt return will help historic Downtown Bristol spring back to life! Check back often as the Paramount continues to reschedule 2020 events.

Theatre Bristol — Full list of COVID-19 updates concerning new show and audition dates can be found HERE. Everything is subject to change, so keeping up with Theatre Bristol on Facebook is encouraged.

Restaurants — Curbside, To-Go, or Delivery

620 State — Dining Room Open. Limited seating available, reservations required, call (423) 652 — 0314. Call for Curbside to go pick up! (423) 652 — 0314 OR use our online ordering or app through ChowNow.

The Angry Italian — Open for Dine In and Take Out with curbside pickup and delivery service available. Call ahead or use online order to assist in minimizing the people in the dining room waiting. Adjusted hours: Tuesday — Friday 11am — 9pm, Saturdays 1pm — 9pm. Our last orders will be taken until 8:15 for Deep Dish Pizza and 8:30 for Tavern Style Pizza.

Blackbird Bakery— Limited indoor dining with social distancing now available.Out door dining and carry out also available. Monday — Friday, 6:00am — 10:00pm & Saturday 6:00am — midnight.

Bloom: Cafe & Listening Room — Open! Wednesday through Monday from 8:00am to 3:00pm (Closed Tuesday). Dine In and Carry Out.

Bristol Bagel & Bakery — Open Monday — Friday, 7:30am — 3:00pm | Saturday — Sunday 8:00am — 3:00pm! If you are interested in bulk orders of bagels (24+ of a single variety), cupcakes (12+), soup (8 quarts+) or other catering options, please contact us at 423-652-2216 or bristolbagelandbakery@gmail.com

Broad Street on State Retro Diner —Open! Monday — Friday 11:30am — 3:00pm (Closed Wednesday), Saturday 11:30am — 4:00pm, Closed Sunday.

Burger Bar — Indoor and outdoor dining available. Curbside Pickup and delivery to the immediate downtown area! Call 276-466-6200 or order online!

Cootie Browns — Dining Room Open. Curbside Carryout Available. 11:00am-10:00pm Daily.

Delta Blues BBQ — Dining Room and Patio Open! Carryout and curbside service available. Call 423-573-3382 or order online!

Eatz on Moore Street — Open! Current Hours: Lunch 11:30am — 3:00pm and Dinner 4:00pm — 8:00pm (Closed Sunday & Monday)

Lumac Rooftop Bar — Open daily for drinks and appetizers, 3:00pm to 10:00pm! Limited seating, first come first served.

Machiavelli's — Open Tuesday — Saturday from 4:00pm to 9:00pm for Dine in, Carry Out and Curbside Pick Up. Please make reservations for parties of 6 or more.

Piedmont Station Market—Reopen with a limited menu!!Wednesday — Saturday 11:00am — 7:00pm. Online ordering, curbside pickup, contactless takeout, as well as select inside dining available.

Quaker Steak & Lube — Dining room and patio open. Back to normal hours.

Shanghai — Buffet Service currently available. Online ordering available. Customers in Bristol will have the option to opt for contactless deliveries. Customers can request where the food is delivered and receive an alert when it's ready for pick-up. Order online here or call us at 276-669-9000!

Stateline Bar & Grille — Dining room open! Family Meal Deals Togo, curbside and delivery also available

Southern Churn — Open with normal hours and online ordering available.

Southern Craft BBQ Bristol — Dining Room and Patio open, following distancing guidelines. Bulk Smoked Meats TOGO. Curbside Pickup Available. Call 276-285-5044.

Vivian’s Table — Open for breakfast and dinner! Breakfast: Monday — Saturday 7:00 AM — 10:30 AM | Brunch: Sunday 7:00 AM — 2:00 PM | Closed for Lunch: Monday — Friday (grab-and-go options available) and Saturday 10:30 AM — 2:00 PM | Dinner Daily: 5:00 PM — 9:00 PM. Carry out, Curbside Pick-up or Delivery still available via Door Dash.

Retail

AR Workshop — DIY Kits To Go, Curbside Pickup Available. Class schedule available online.

A Work of Art Gallery & Gifts — Open Sunday — Friday from 10:00 AM — 5:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM

Benjamin Walls Gallery — Open to the public Tuesday — Saturday 11:00 AM — 6:00 PM. Experience the gallery virtually on the website.

Boyd's Bicycle Shop — Open to the public, Hal and Marty are waiting for you!

Blakley Mitchell — Open Monday-Friday 9:30 AM — 5:30 PM | Saturday 9:30 AM — 5:00 PM

Burlap Nest Creations — NEW TO DOWNTOWN! Located at 834 State Street, they sell Dixie Belle paint, repurposed furniture, and gifts. They also offer classes, parties and walk-in paint projects.

Cranberry Lane — Open Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM — 5:00 PM

Fabric ETC — Open Tuesday — Saturday 10:00 AM — 5:00 PM or call 423-967-1230 to schedule for private appointment.

Goodman Jewelers — Open Monday-Tuesday/Thursday-Friday, 9:30 AM — 5:30 PM | Wednesday 9:30 AM — 1:00 PM | Saturday 9:30 AM — 2:00 PM

Grand Antiques — Open normal hours

LC King Manufacturing — Factory Store Now Open! Monday — Thursday, 10:00 AM — 3:30 PM | Friday, 10:00 AM — 2:30 PM | Closed Weekends and Holidays. Small Batch Collection, and other LC King classics, available for purchase online.

Mini Corner Mart — NOW OPEN at 527 State Street!! A new convenient store right in the heart of State Street.

Misty Mountain — Open to shoppers Tuesday — Saturday 11:00 AM — 7:00 PM.

Mountain Empire Comics — Open to shoppers! Back to normal hours.

Pen's Floral — In-store shopping available, as well as online orders.

Rug Man & Antiques — NOW OPEN at 511 State Street!! Specialties include Persian and Oriental rugs (both antique and new).

Salon Bristol (Merle Norman) — Reopened for appointments with new guidelines! Curbside Pickup / Local Delivery Available for Products

Serendipity Boutique — Open to shoppers! Curbside pick-up and online ordering available.

Sidetrack Tobacco — Open to shoppers! Curbside Pickup / Local Delivery Available

Studio 6 — Open to shoppers! Curbside Pickup / Local Delivery (10 mile radius)

Team Shear Obsession — Reopened for appointments with new guidelines! Curbside Pickup for Products.

The Answer — Open to shoppers! Monday — Friday, 11am — 6pm and Saturday, 11am — 5pm. Sunday closed. Curbside Pickup Available.

The Trading Shoppees — Help us welcome a new business to Downtown Bristol! Trading Shoppees on the Line is located at 625 State Street right between Cranberry Lane and Southern Churn and is now open!!

Uncle Sam's Loan Office — Open! Tuesday — Friday, 9:00am — 5:00pm and Saturday, 9:00am — 4:00pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. Practicing 6 ft social distancing and all employees wear gloves and masks.

Willow Creek Antiques — Open to shoppers Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM — 5:00 PM | Sunday 1:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Wm. King Clothiers — Back to Regular Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, open from 10:00am to 5:30pm | Saturday open 10:00am-2:00pm. Closed Wednesday and Sunday. For private appointments please call 423-968-9383.

Online Shopping

LC King Manufacturing
Pen’s Floral
Salon Bristol (Merle Norman)(Free Shipping on orders over $50)
SerendipityBoutique
Studio 6
The Answer (Free Priority Shipping on online orders over $50)

Visit by Appointment Option Available

AR Workshop — Offering private workshops of up to 8 people just email www.arworkshop.com/bristol.

Boxwood Antiques — Call 276-644-9520 for private shopping appointment

Bristol Tattoo Company — Reopen!! Now accepting appointments. Call 423-573-7804 (New guidelines for appointments in place). Gift certificates also available.

Golden Rule Tattoo — Reopen!! Now accepting appointments. (New guidelines for appointments in place). If you are interested in obtaining a private session tattoo, contact directly at 423-573-8222 to discuss available options. Please come to your appointment alone with with no pending ailments.

Hallway 9 — Now open at 26 6th Street! New hat emporium and art gallery, message Hallway9@yahoo.com to make your appointment today!

McClellan's Antiques — Call 423-573-3512 for private shopping appointment

Salon 525 — Reopen for appointments only. New guidelines must be followed. Call 276-644-1510 to schedule.

Salon Bristol — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10-6 & Saturday 10-2 (other hours by appointment). Closed Wednesdays and Sundays. Offering curbside pickup, free local delivery and free shipping for Merle Norman and hair products. Accepting new clients and appointments and encouraging everyone to support the stylists during this time. Schedule by phone by calling 276-644-4944 or online.

Salon Remington — Open for Appointments Only, No Walk-Ins. New guidelines must be followed for appointments. Call 423-217-7995. Curbside Pick-up Available for Products.

Team Shear Obsession — Reopen for appointments only. New guidelines must be followed. Call (276) 696-9795 to schedule.

Tri-Cities Escape Game — Now booking PRIVATE games for up to 8 people. Book Now.

R&R Medicine — Appointments conducted via phone, video, and telehealth conferencing. Not currently taking appointments for direct contact services.

Brewery & Distillery Updates

Bristol Station Brews & Taproom — Patio and taproom open! Adjusted hours: Wednesday-Thursday 5-10 PM / Friday 5-11 PM / Saturday 12 PM-11 PM

Cascade Draft House — Open Daily at 2:00 PM. Online Ordering, Curbside Pickup by Appointment, Delivery on Orders Over $25

Elderbrew — eGift Cards through Square. To Go and Curbside options available. Limited indoor/outdoor seating. Masks required to enter.Place your order at elderbrew.online

Lost State Distilling — Currently operating under normal business hours, curbside pickup available. No cocktails sales in the tasting room until further notice, but bottle and merchandise sales available. Buy Any Bottle and Save 10% |Buy 3 or More and Save 15% | Buy 6 Bottles and Pay For 5! Now available: 6oz bottles of hand sanitizer for $6!

O'mainnin's Pub — Reopened and back to regular hours Monday — Sunday 4:00pm — 2:00am

State Street Brewing — Tap Room Open!! Curbside Pick-Up available. Currently offering core beers and some select small batch beers to-go in cans.

Gift Cards Available

Buy Now, Spend Later! Grab a Gift Card from a variety of different downtown Bristol merchants. Full list found on our community notice board HERE.

Other Business Updates

Kil'n Time Contemporary Ceramics Studio — Temporarily closed with plans to reopen