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Bristol, TN

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Population
28,107
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,667 ft
Median Home Value
$194,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$842/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$58,162
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Bristol in context.

OverallBest places in TennesseePopulation rankingHighest population places in TennesseeNearest larger communityJohnson City, Tennessee18 miles away · 74,943 residents.

About Bristol

Bristol is a northeast Tennessee city on the Virginia border, famous for its place in country music history. Congress recognized Bristol as the Birthplace of Country Music in 1998, honoring early commercial recordings that featured artists such as Jimmie Rodgers, and the Birthplace of Country Music Museum keeps that story visible downtown. Bristol also has a motorsports identity through Bristol Motor Speedway and Dragway. The city feels like a border-town blend of Appalachian culture, music heritage, and regional industry.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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