Bristol, Tenn.-Va. (April 29, 2026) - Believe in Bristol (BiB) is excited to unveil the official lineup for the 26th annual Border Bash, the region’s premier free outdoor summer concert series held along State Street in Historic Downtown Bristol. This year’s series will feature five high-energy shows headlined by The Wilson Springs Hotel, Hannah Dasher, Larry Keel & Jon Stickley Duo, Sunny Sweeney, and Moga Family Band; each bringing a unique sound and stage presence to the h

A century after the recordings that forever changed American music, Bristol, Tennessee is setting the stage for a yearlong celebration that bridges its storied past with a vibrant musical future. Today, the City of Bristol, Tennessee, alongside the ETSU Appalachian Music Collective and Tennessee Hills Distillery, proudly unveils Bristol Sessions Nights: Road to 100, a 12-night cultural series leading to the 100th anniversary of the historic Bristol Sessions. Beginning May 22,

2026 Artwork by Logan Schmitt Believe in Bristol (BiB) is excited to unveil the official lineup for the 26th annual Border Bash, the region’s premier free outdoor summer concert series held along State Street in Historic Downtown Bristol. This year’s series will feature five high-energy shows headlined by The Wilson Springs Hotel, Hannah Dasher, Larry Keel & Jon Stickley Duo, Sunny Sweeney, and Moga Family Band; each bringing a unique sound and stage presence to the heart of

Annual Indie Bookstore event celebrated on April 25, 2026 Dragonfly Book Bar is happy to announce their participation in the 13th Anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day! Dragonfly Book Bar will have 10 exclusive items for sale and as giveaways, from specialized tote bags and books to bookmarks and stickers. Blind Dates with a Book and Kids’ Mystery Books will be on sale, and we will have a variety of freebies for lucky customers throughout the day. In partnership with Libro

61st anniversary features Charlotte’s Web, Grease, Red, White and Tuna, Deathtrap, The SpongeBob Musical, American TALL Tales, The Mockingbird Sings, It’s a Wonderful Life, and more! Mark your calendars for performances, auditions, classes, summer camp, and other ways to get involved in your community theatre, Theatre Bristol! Theatre Bristol has announced its 2026 season of auditions, performances, and registrations that celebrate the 250th anniversary of the country with sh

Believe in Bristol (BiB) is now accepting applications for its Downtown Bristol Facade Improvement Grant, a funding opportunity designed to support exterior improvements that enhance the vitality, appearance, and economic strength of Bristol’s Historic Downtown District. Applications are open January 16 through March 13, 2026, with grant recipients announced by March 23, 2026. Projects of all sizes are encouraged to apply. The Facade Improvement Grant program offers up to $1

Baker’s hiring marks an important step in Believe in Bristol’s continued investment in staffing capacity to better serve downtown businesses, property owners, residents, visitors, and partners on both sides of State Street.

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Photo credit: Birthplace of Country Music BRISTOL, Va.-Tenn., (Aug. 28, 2025) – The Birthplace of Country Music (BCM), the parent...