| Bristol, Tennessee | |
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| Nickname: The Birthplace of Country Music | |
| Motto: A Good Place To Live | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Sullivan |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | David Shumaker |
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| - Total | 29. A nickname is a Name of an entity or thing that is not its Proper name. A motto (from the Italian word motto, meaning witticism sentence is a phrase meant to formally describe the general motivation or intention of a social group Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically Tennessee ( is a state located in the Southern United States. ImageTennessee_population_mappng|450px|right|poly 4 198 64 199 68 156 62 154 61 153 56 153 53 155 27 153 23 157 24 162 18 163 18 169 25 171 25 175 22 177 24 182 19 180 16 182 13 190 6 Sullivan County is a County located in the US state of Tennessee. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 5 sq mi (76. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 4 km²) |
| - Land | 29. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 4 sq mi (76. 1 km²) |
| - Water | 0. 1 sq mi (0. 3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,676 ft (511 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 24,821 |
| - Density | 845. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 8/sq mi (326. 5/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 37620, 37621, 37625 |
| Area code(s) | 423 |
| FIPS code | 47-08540[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1327702[2] |
| Website: www. UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area Code 423 is an Area code in Tennessee that covers two separate areas of East Tennessee. Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout bristoltn. org | |
Bristol is a city in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States. Sullivan County is a County located in the US state of Tennessee. Tennessee ( is a state located in the Southern United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The population was 24,821 at the 2000 census. It is the twin city of Bristol, Virginia, just across the state line, which runs down the middle of State Street. Twin cities are a special case of two cities or urban centres which are born in close geographic proximity and then grow into each other over time Bristol is an Independent city in Virginia, bounded by Washington County Virginia, and Sullivan County Tennessee. Borders define geographic boundaries of political entities or legal jurisdictions such as Governments States or subnational administrative Along with Kingsport, Tennessee and Johnson City, Tennessee the Bristols form the Tri-Cities. Kingsport is a city in Hawkins and Sullivan counties in the U Johnson City is a city in Carter, Sullivan, and Washington Counties in the U In Tennessee and Virginia the name " Tri-Cities " refers to the region comprising the cities of Kingsport, Johnson City and Bristol
Bristol is probably best known for being the site of some of the first commercial recordings of country music, showcasing Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family, and later a favorite venue of the legendary mountain musician Uncle Charlie Osborne. The Bristol sessions are considered the "Big Bang" of modern Country music. Country music is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. The Carter Family was a Country music group that recorded between 1927 and 1956 Charles Nelson Osborne, ( December 26, 1890 &ndash May 27, 1992) affectionately known as "Uncle Charlie" was a musician in the Congress recognized Bristol as the Birthplace of Country Music in 1998. Bristol is the birthplace of Tennessee Ernie Ford. Ernest Jennings Ford ( February 13, 1919 – October 17, 1991) better known by the Stage name Tennessee Ernie Ford, was
Bristol is the site of a NASCAR short track which routinely sells out more than 160,000 seats twice annually. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. In North American Auto racing, particularly with regard to NASCAR, a short track is a Racetrack of less than one mile (1 Tickets to Bristol Motor Speedway and DukesFest, a two day festival showcasing the 1980s television show "Dukes of Hazzard" are highly sought-after. Bristol Motor Speedway, originally known as Bristol International Raceway and Bristol Raceway is a NASCAR short track located in Bristol The Dukes of Hazzard is an American Television series that originally aired on the CBS television network from 1979 to 1985.
The city is also the home of King College. Founded in 1867 King College is an independently governed institution with covenant affiliations to the Presbyterian Church (U
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Geography
Bristol is located at (36. 569135, -82. 197489)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 29. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 5 square miles (76. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 4 km²), of which, 29. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 4 square miles (76. 0 km²) of it is land and 0. 1 square miles (0. 3 km²) of it (0. 44%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 24,821 people, 10,648 households, and 6,825 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 845. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 8 people per square mile (326. 5/km²). There were 11,511 housing units at an average density of 392. 2/sq mi (151. 4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95. 15% White, 2. 97% African American, 0. 31% Native American, 0. 64% Asian, 0. 01% Pacific Islander, 0. 23% from other races, and 0. 70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0. 68% of the population.
There were 10,648 households out of which 26. 2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49. 0% were married couples living together, 11. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35. 9% were non-families. 32. 1% of all households were made up of individuals and 14. 1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 26 and the average family size was 2. 84.
In the city the population was spread out with 21. 1% under the age of 18, 9. 1% from 18 to 24, 27. 2% from 25 to 44, 24. 7% from 45 to 64, and 17. 9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 90. 6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87. 3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,039, and the median income for a family was $37,341. Males had a median income of $28,210 versus $21,173 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,535. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 11. 5% of families and 15. 0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 4% of those under age 18 and 12. 0% of those age 65 or over.
Culture
"Birthplace of Country Music"
Bristol is considered to be the "Birthplace of Country Music" according to a resolution passed by the U. S. Congress in 1998 for its contributions to early country music recordings and influence.
In 1927 record producer Ralph Peer of Victor Records began recording local musicians in Bristol to attempt to capture the local sound of traditional 'folk' music of the region. Events January 8 - Alban Berg 's Lyric Suite is premiered in Vienna. Ralph Peer ( May 22 1892 &ndash January 19 1960) was born Ralph Sylvester Peer in Independence Missouri. The Bristol sessions are considered the "Big Bang" of modern Country music. One of these local sounds was created by The Carter family. Tha Carter is a 2004 rap album by American rapper Lil Wayne. The bulk of the album was produced by Cash Money Records 's former The Carter Family got their start on July 31, 1927, when A. The Carter Family was a Country music group that recorded between 1927 and 1956 Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Year 1927 ( MCMXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. P. Carter and his family journeyed from Maces Spring, Virginia, to Bristol to audition for Ralph Peer who was seeking new talent for the relatively embryonic recording industry. Maces Spring is a small unincorporated community in Scott County, Virginia, United States, along State Route 614. Ralph Peer ( May 22 1892 &ndash January 19 1960) was born Ralph Sylvester Peer in Independence Missouri. They received $50 for each song they recorded. That same visit by Peer to Bristol also resulted in the first recordings by Jimmie Rodgers. Jimmie Rodgers ( September 8, 1897 – May 26, 1933) an early purveyor of Delta blues, known as "The Singing Brakeman" [4]
Since 1994 the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance has promoted the city as a destination to learn about the history of Elvis and its role in the creation of an entire music genre. Currently, the Alliance is organizing the building of a new Cultural Heritage Center to help educate the public about the history of country music in the region.
Professional sports
Bristol is the location of Bristol Motor Speedway, a NASCAR Sprint Cup track. Bristol Motor Speedway, originally known as Bristol International Raceway and Bristol Raceway is a NASCAR short track located in Bristol The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States.
A Chicago White Sox R-league minor league affiliate, the Bristol White Sox, plays its home games at Devault Memorial Stadium in Bristol, Virginia. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Part of the History of baseball series Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of Professional baseball leagues in North The Bristol White Sox are a Minor league baseball team in Bristol Virginia, USA. Devault Memorial Stadium is a Stadium in Bristol Virginia. It is primarily used for Baseball, and is the home field of the Bristol White Sox
Media
Television:
- WCYB-TV (NBC Channel 5)
Newspaper:
Library:
Notable current and former residents
- Clarence Ashley, old-time musician
- Tennessee Ernie Ford, singer, actor, entertainer (1919-1991)
- Dave Loggins, songwriter
- Chris Crocker, Youtube Sensation
Police Department
| Bristol Police Department |
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| Jurisdiction | City of Bristol, TN |
| Sworn | 69 |
| Non-sworn | 25 |
| Chief | Blaine E. WCYB-TV Channel 5 is the NBC television affiliate serving the Tri-Cities of Tennessee and Virginia ( Bristol Virginia - Tennessee "Tom" Clarence Ashley ( September 29 1895 - June 2 1967) was an American Clawhammer Banjo player and Ernest Jennings Ford ( February 13, 1919 – October 17, 1991) better known by the Stage name Tennessee Ernie Ford, was David Allen "Dave" Loggins (born November 10 1947 in Mountain City Tennessee) is a singer Songwriter and musician Chris Crocker may refer to Chris Crocker (Internet celebrity, American video blogger famous for his "Leave Britney Alone" video In Law, jurisdiction (from the Latin ius iuris meaning "law" and dicere meaning "to speak" is the practical Authority A police officer (also known as a policeman or policewoman) is a warranted employee of a Police force. Chief of Police is the title typically given to the head of a Police department, particularly in North America. Wade |
The Bristol, Tennessee Police Department is the municipal law enforcement agency for the city. Law enforcement agency ( LEA) is a term used to describe either an organisation that enforces the laws of one or more governing bodies or an organisation that actively and directly The BPD has 69 sworn officers and 25 civilian supportive staff. It also makes use of citizen volunteers as an auxiliary staff that saves the department over $100,000 annually. A volunteer is someone who works for a community or for the benefit of environment primarily because they choose to do so [5]
See also
References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. This is a list of law enforcement agencies in the state of Tennessee. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). The United States Geological Survey ( USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ David Sanjek, "All the Memories Money Can Buy: Marketing Authenticity and Manufacturing Authorship", p. 155–172 in Eric Weisbard, ed. , This is Pop, Harvard University Press, 2004. ISBN 0-674-01321-2 (cloth), ISBN 0-674-01344-1 (paper). p. 158.
- ^ Bristol Police Department website
External links
- Bristol, Tennessee is at coordinates Coordinates:
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