Bristol, Virginia
A sign welcomes visitors to the twin cities of Bristol, Virginia and Bristol, Tennessee. Bristol is a city in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States.
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Nickname: The Birthplace of Country Music
Motto: A Good Place To Live
Coordinates: 36°35′47″N 82°11′18″W / 36.59639, -82.18833
Country	United States
State	Virginia
Government
- Mayor	James "Jim" Rector
Area
- Total	13. 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 The Commonwealth of Virginia ( is an American state Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 2 sq mi (34. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 1 km²)
- Land	12. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 9 sq mi (33. 4 km²)
- Water	0. 3 sq mi (0. 7 km²)
Elevation	1,680 ft (512 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	17,367
- Density	1,346. 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 4/sq mi (519. 8/km²)
Time zone	Eastern (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
Area code(s)	276
FIPS code	51-09816[1]
GNIS feature ID	1492633[2]
Website: http://www.bristolva.org

State Street separates Virginia (left) and Tennessee (right). 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 A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks North American Telephone area code 276 was established September 1, 2001 as a split from Area code 540. 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

Bristol is an independent city in Virginia, bounded by Washington County, Virginia and Sullivan County, Tennessee. An independent city is a City that does not form part of another general-purpose Local government entity The Commonwealth of Virginia ( is an American state Washington County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Sullivan County is a County located in the US state of Tennessee.

As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 17,367. In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology It is the twin city of Bristol, Tennessee, just across the state line, which runs down the middle of its main street, 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 a city in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Bristol, Virginia with Washington County for statistical purposes. The Bureau of Economic Analysis ( BEA) is an agency in the United States Department of Commerce that provides important economic statistics including the 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

Originally named Goodson, it was renamed to Bristol in 1890.

Geography

Bristol is located at 36°36′40″N, 82°10′34″W (36. 611116, -82. 176193)^[3].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13. 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 2 square miles (34. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 1 km²), of which, 12. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 9 square miles (33. 4 km²) of it is land and 0. 3 square miles (0. 7 km²) of it (2. 05%) is water. The city is served by I-81, US-58, US-421, and US-11. Interstate 81 (abbreviated I-81) is an Interstate highway in the eastern part of the United States. US Route 58 is an east-west US Highway that runs for 508 miles (818 km from U US Route 11 is a north-south United States highway extending 1645 mile

Demographics

As of the census^[1] of 2000, there were 17,367 people, 7,678 households, and 4,798 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 1,346. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 4 people per square mile (519. 8/km²). There were 8,469 housing units at an average density of 656. 6/sq mi (253. 5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92. 54% White, 5. 57% Black or African American, 0. 25% Native American, 0. 37% Asian, 0. 01% Pacific Islander, 0. 18% from other races, and 1. 08% from two or more races. 0. 97% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Hispanic and Latino Americans are Americans of Hispanic or Latino descent, which comprises ancestry or origins in Hispanic America

There were 7,678 households out of which 24. 8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46. 1% were married couples living together, 13. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37. 5% were non-families. 34. 3% of all households were made up of individuals and 17. 4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 18 and the average family size was 2. 78.

In the city, the population was spread out with 20. 3% under the age of 18, 8. 6% from 18 to 24, 26. 2% from 25 to 44, 24. 4% from 45 to 64, and 20. 5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 82. 0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75. 9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,389, and the median income for a family was $34,266. Males had a median income of $28,420 versus $20,967 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,311. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 13. 2% of families and 16. 2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25. 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 8% of those under age 18 and 12. 4% of those age 65 or over.

Government

As of May 2008, the following individuals were major figures in Bristol's government:

• Mayor, James "Jim" Rector
• City Manager, William "Bill" Dennison
• City Attorney, Walt Bressler
• City Clerk, Steve Allen
• Councilmember, Fred T. Bowman
• Councilmember, Ernest Sprouse
• Councilmember, James R. Heaney
• Councilmember, Guy P. Odum
• Sheriff, Jack Weisenburger
• Circuit Court Clerk, Terry Rohr
• Commissioner of Revenue, Terry Frye
• Commonwealth Attorney, Jerry Wolfe
• City Treasurer, Wilma Gill
• School Boardmember, Ronald Cameron
• School Boardmember, Randy White
• School Boardmember, Virginia Goodson
• School Boardmember, Eric Clark
• School Boardmember, Tyrone Foster

Technology

Despite its relatively small size, Bristol, Virginia boasts one of the most advanced broadband networks in the country. Bristol Virginia Utilities, BVU OptiNet (BVU) started planning a fiber optic deployment in the city in the late 1990s. By the year 2001, BVU had been granted approval by the City Council of Bristol for a full deployment of a Fiber to the premises (FTTP or FTTU, fiber to the user). This project was to offer competition to local incumbents and provide broadband Internet, cable TV, and telephone service to the residents of Bristol. This deployment was one of the first of its kind in the United States and was widely watched by the telecommunications industry. A system known as Passive optical network (PON) was successfully deployed to over 6000 customers in a matter of 2 years. A passive optical network ( PON) is a Point-to-multipoint, Fiber to the premises network architecture in which unpowered Optical splitters

Today, Bristol Virginia is still one of only a few FTTP deployments in the country with a significant amount of customers online. Bristol’s twin, Bristol, Tennessee, is also deploying an FTTP system similar to its neighbor across the state line.

Education

In 2007 and 2008, Bristol was named one of the Best 100 Communities for Music Education^[4][5][6]

Colleges

Virginia Intermont College

Sullins College

High schools

Virginia High School

Culture

"Birthplace of Country Music"

Bristol is considered to be the "Birthplace of Country Music" according to a resolution passed by the US Congress in 1998 for its contributions to early country music recordings and influence. Virginia Intermont College is a small private Baptist Liberal arts college in Bristol Virginia. Sullins College was founded about 1868 and named for David Sullins a Methodist minister Virginia High School is a high school located in Bristol Virginia.

In 1927 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. Year 1927 ( MCMXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Ralph Peer ( May 22 1892 &ndash January 19 1960) was born Ralph Sylvester Peer in Independence Missouri.

One of these local sounds was created by the Carter family. 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, Tennessee, to audition for record producer 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. Bristol is a city in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States. 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.

Since 1994 the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance has promoted the city as a destination to learn about the history of the region and its role in the creation of an entire music genre. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) 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 hosts the Bristol White Sox baseball team of the Appalachian League. The Bristol White Sox are a Minor league baseball team in Bristol Virginia, USA. The Appalachian League is a Rookie-class minor league that began play in 1937 with one year of inactivity in 1956

NASCAR driver Kelly Denton is from the city. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. Kelly Denton, (born March 10 1973 in Bristol VA) is a former NASCAR driver

Media

Television:

• WCYB-TV in Bristol, VA (NBC Channel 5)

Newspaper:

• Bristol Herald Courier

Library:

• Bristol Public Library

References

External links

• City of Bristol
• Bristol Virginia Public Schools
• Bristol Virginia Voter Registration Office
• Bristol Family YMCA

• Bristol, Virginia is at coordinates 36°36′40″N 82°10′34″W / 36.611116, -82.176193 (Bristol, Virginia)Coordinates: 36°36′40″N 82°10′34″W / 36.611116, -82.176193 (Bristol, Virginia)