Bristol, Tennessee
Bristol: city in Tennessee
About
Bristol is a city located in the county of Sullivan in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 26,702 and a population density of 315 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 27,142 inhabitants.
The city was created 170 years ago in 1855.
Quick Facts about Bristol
| Population | 27,142 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| County | Sullivan County |
| Different from | Bristol |
| Phone Area Codes | 423 |
| Area | 84.77 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.5951,-82.1887 |
| Altitude | 1,677 feet / 511 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1856 (170 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:57:28 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 37620 |
| Density | 320 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.62% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 72℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Bristol is located at 36°35'42"N 82°11'19"W (36.5951100, -82.1887400).
Bristol map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Bristol
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Bristol increased by 1.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26,702 | - | census |
| 2011 | 26,776 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 26,646 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 26,571 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 26,635 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 26,563 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 26,983 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26,844 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 26,868 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 26,987 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,142 | 0.57% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Bristol
1Steele Creek Park
4 Little Ln, Bristol, TN 37620, United States View details
Phone: +14239895616 | Website available
2Just Jump Trampoline Park
315 Bristol W Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620, United States View details
Phone: +18443445867 | Website available
3Bristol Caverns
1157 Bristol Caverns Hwy, Bristol, TN 37620, United States View details
Phone: +14238782011 | Website available
4Pinnacle Park, Bristol TN
470 Pinnacle Pkwy, Bristol, TN 37620, United States View details
5Paramount Center for the Arts
518 State St, Bristol, TN 37620, United States View details
Phone: +14232748920 | Website available
People born in Bristol (23)
People born in Bristol, including actress and singer Jayma Mays, baseball player Jimmy Gobble, recording artist and television host Tennessee Ernie Ford, .
More notable people
- Clarence Ashley (American musician) he was born in 29/09/1895
- David Shumaker he was born in 01/01/1954
- Sam R. Sells (American politician (1871-1935)) he was born in 02/08/1871
- Justin Grimm (American professional baseball player) he was born in 16/08/1988
- David P. Reynolds (American businessman) he was born in 16/06/1915
- George Edmundson Pyle (American college football coach, college athletic director) he was born in 27/08/1885
- Greg Barrett (American journalist) he was born in 23/11/1961
- Heath Calhoun (American alpine skier) he was born in 29/06/1979
- Mike Crowder (American businessman) he was born in 21/01/1962
- Morten Clark (American baseball player) he was born in 19/12/1889
- Scotty Barr (American baseball player) he was born in 06/10/1886
- Ulysses Livingston (American musician) he was born in 29/01/1912
- William C. Wampler, Jr. (Virginia politician) he was born in 09/09/1959
- Lew Flick (American baseball player) he was born in 18/02/1915
- Mack Crowder (American football player) he was born in 23/12/1992
- Chase Owens (American professional wrestler) he was born in 07/03/1990
- George M. King (American football player (1896-1963)) he was born in 21/06/1896
- Vivian Wilson Henderson he was born in 10/02/1923
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bristol, TN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220516 | King University | Bristol (TN) | 37620-2699 |
Closest post offices linked to Bristol.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Post Office | Bristol (VA) | 24203 |
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Other cities in Sullivan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sullivan County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsport | 54,112 | The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee. |
| Blountville | 3,074 | Census-designated place in Sullivan County, Tennessee |
| Walnut Hill | 2,394 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Bluff City | 1,670 | City in Harper County, Kansas, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Bristol distances to largest Tennessee cities