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Bristol is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,219. It is the twin city of Bristol, Tennessee, just across the state line, which runs down the middle of its main street, State Street. It is surrounded on three sides by Washington County, Virginia, which is combined with the city for statistical purposes. It is a principal city in the Kingsport–Bristol metropolitan area, which had a population of 307,614 in 2020. The metro area is a component of the larger Tri-Cities region of Tennessee and Virginia, with a population of 508,260 in 2020.
Bristol is a city in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 27,147 at the 2020 census. It is the twin city of Bristol, Virginia, which lies directly across the state line between Tennessee and Virginia. The boundary between the two cities is also the state line, which runs along State Street in their common downtown district. It is a principal city in the Kingsport–Bristol metropolitan area, which had a population of 307,614 in 2020. The metro area is a component of the larger Tri-Cities region of Tennessee and Virginia, with a population of 508,260 in 2020.
Walnut Hill is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sullivan County, Tennessee. The population was 2,394 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area, commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region.
Clinchport is a town in Scott County, Virginia. The population was 64 at the 2020 census. Clinchport is the least-populated municipality in Virginia. It is part of the Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region.
Weber City is an incorporated town in Scott County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,327 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Kingsport–Bristol (TN)–Bristol (VA) Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region.
DeVault Memorial Stadium is a stadium in Bristol, Virginia. It is primarily used for baseball, and is the home field of Bristol State Liners of the summer collegiate Appalachian League. It was previously home to the Bristol Pirates Minor League Baseball team. it is also home to the Virginia High School baseball team and was the site of their 1981, 1983, 1992, 1993 and 1996 Virginia VHSL state baseball championships. It was built in 1969. It holds 2,000 people.
WXIS is a 24-hour all-news radio station serving Elizabethton, Greeneville, and the Tri-Cities region of Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol in Tennessee, as well as Bristol in Virginia. The WEMB outlet operates with an ERP of 6 kW and is licensed and based in Erwin, Tennessee.
The US 13 Dragway is an IHRA sanctioned drag racing facility. Its track is 3,600 ft (1,100 m) long, and has spectator seating for 2730 fans. It is located in Delmar, Delaware along with its sister track the Delaware International Speedway. The complex is one of Delaware's largest attractions.
Viking Hall is a 6,100-seat multi-purpose arena in Bristol, Tennessee, USA. Opened in 1981, the facility is the home arena and aquatic center for Bristol Tennessee High School. It was formerly operated by the City of Bristol but is now managed by Bristol Tennessee City Schools. The facility is now for the exclusive use of Tennessee High School.
WQUT is a radio station in Tri-Cities, Tennessee. The station format is classic rock and is branded as "Tri-Cities Classic Rock 101.5 WQUT." As of the Fall 2008 Arbitron ratings book, WQUT is the third highest rated station in the Tri-Cities market behind country music station WXBQ-FM and adult contemporary WTFM-FM. Since the early 1990s, WQUT and WTFM have fought for the number two spot in the market, with WXBQ rated the overall number one station since 1993.
Summit Motorsports Park, formerly Norwalk Raceway Park and Norwalk Dragway, is a drag racing facility located at 1300 State Route 18 near Norwalk, Ohio. It has been a National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) sanctioned facility since 2007 and annually hosts the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals an NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Event and the Cavalcade of Stars, an NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Regional Event. As well as the national events, the facility holds regular local competition throughout the season.
WHCB is a Religious formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Bristol, Tennessee, serving the Tri-Cities, VA/TN area. WHCB is owned and operated by Appalachian Educational Communications Corp.
Bristol is an unincorporated community in southern Pike Township, Perry County, Ohio, United States. It lies along State Route 93 at its intersection with Marietta Road and Township Road 223. It is located 4 miles south of New Lexington, the county seat of Perry County.
Midway Dragway is an eighth mile drag racing facility located in Greeleyville, South Carolina. It is sanctioned by the International Hotrod Association.
The Fairchild 82 and the 34-42 Niska were a family of utility aircraft produced in Canada in the mid-1930s, based on designs by Fairchild Aircraft Ltd. (Canada)'s parent company in the United States.
The Virginian Golf Club, designed by Tom Fazio and opened in 1992, is a luxury golf community located in Bristol, Virginia. It features an 18-hole golf course along with a golf club house, and a swimming and racquet club.
New England Dragway is a 1⁄4 mile NHRA dragway in Epping, New Hampshire, Rockingham County, United States. The track hosts the New England Nationals event as part of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. The track also hosts a regional event as part of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
Rockingham Dragway is an American auto racing facility, opened in 1970. It is located in Rockingham, North Carolina. The drag racing venue has a capacity of 30,000.
South Butler is a hamlet in the Town of Butler, Wayne County, New York, United States near the Savannah town line. It is located seven miles (11 km) south-southeast of the Village of Wolcott and five miles (8 km) north of the hamlet of Savannah, at an elevation of 400 feet. The primary cross roads where the hamlet is located are N.Y. Route 89, South Butler Road and South Butler-Conquest Road.
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- ↑ David M. McGee, Bristol Dragway (Arcadia Publishing, 2007), ISBN 978-0738544441. Excerpts available at Google Books.
