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Bluegrass Music in Bristol

An overview of the local traditional music scene with info about bands, venues, etc.

Bluegrass in Galax

Calendar, links, and information about bluegrass in central Blue Ridge mountains of VA and NC

Blue Ridge Music Trail

 A travelers guide to live traditional music and dance along the Blue Ridge Parkway

Bristol Chamber of Commerce

Source for tourism and visitor information.

Bristol Motor Speedway

Besides being known as the "Birthplace of Country Music," Bristol is also home to the "World's Fastest Half-Mile." Visit the BMS web site to see "racin' the way it ought to be."

Cove Creek Preservation and Development

Non-profit NC organization which  maintains  the  Doc and Merle Watson Folk Art Museum in Sugar Grove, NC

GoTriCities.com

A portal for arts, entertainment, events, news, classifieds, and other information about the Tri-Cities region.

The Loafer

The area's original Arts & Entertainment weekly magazine!
Serving Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Abingdon and beyond!

Natural Tunnel State Park 

        Venue for some good music and special program. 

Newspapers:

Silver Chord Dulcimer Shop

        Musical instruments and gifts

The Southwest Virginia Music Trail

A special driving trip, considered so unique that it was recently designated an American Pathways 2000 journey

Rhythm and Roots Festival

Annual musical celebration in Downtown Bristol

Television stations:

  • WCYB - TV-5 (NBC affiliate)

  • WJHL - News Channel 11 (CBS affiliate)

  • WKPT (ABC affiliate)

Tri-Cities Calendar

Giving you a "Heads Up" on events in Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee

Tri-Cities Online

On-line directory.