Eastern Tennessee
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Bristol offers planners unique options in a twin city that straddles the Tennessee/Virginia state line. According to ExploreBristol.org, visitors can learn about outdoor adventures, racing, and live music at the recently opened Explore Bristol Visitor Center.
Bristol Motor Speedway, a major stop on the NASCAR racing circuit, offers a full event schedule, luxury suites and a hospitality village, and custom packages and teambuilding experiences.
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum is a Smithsonian-affiliated facility honoring the 1927 Bristol Sessions, which introduced country music to the world. It features a monthly speaker program, group tours, and event space that includes a 100-seat theater and 50-person-capacity multipurpose room. Full museum rental is available after hours. Looking toward the 100th anniversary of the Bristol Sessions in 2027, the city features monthly music programs highlighting the music’s evolution.
Bristol has approximately 1,500 guest rooms. Event space at the 303-room Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol includes the 800-person capacity Hard Rock Live. Delta Hotels Bristol has nearly 20,000 square feet of event space, including two ballrooms. The Bristol Hotel has 65 guest rooms and 3,800 square feet of event space. The Sessions Hotel, Bristol, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel has 70 guest rooms with indoor and outdoor event space, including a rooftop venue. A luxury resort set on 450 acres, Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards includes a 28-room inn with a 2,300-square-foot ballroom and corporate retreat and teambuilding activities.
