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.

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Location of Bristol on Tennessee map.

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
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Geography

Bristol is located at 36°35'42"N 82°11'19"W (36.5951100, -82.1887400).

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Weather

72°F
Sunny
10 to 15 mph W Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

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Official website of Bristol

Official Website

Demographics

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
Bristol zip code is 37620. County name: Sullivan, County fips: 47163
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Best Things to Do in Bristol

1Steele Creek Park

Rating: 4.7 (1896)

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2Just Jump Trampoline Park

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3Bristol Caverns

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4Pinnacle Park, Bristol TN

Rating: 4.6 (433)

470 Pinnacle Pkwy, Bristol, TN 37620, United States View details

5Paramount Center for the Arts

Rating: 4.8 (423)

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, .

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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

Other places with the same name (15)

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  • Bristol, Pennsylvania The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. with a population of 53,311 people.
  • Bristol, Illinois township in Kendall County, Illinois with a population of 30,486 people.
  • Bristol, Rhode Island town in Rhode Island with a population of 21,866 people.
  • Bristol, Virginia independent city in Virginia, United States with a population of 17,329 people.
  • Bristol, Wisconsin village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin with a population of 5,145 people.
  • Bristol, Vermont town in the United States with a population of 3,838 people.
  • Bristol, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 3,156 people.
  • Bristol, Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 2,796 people.
  • Bristol, Ohio township in Morgan County, Ohio with a population of 2,747 people.
  • Bristol, New York city in Ontario County, New York, United States of America with a population of 2,226 people.
  • Bristol, Indiana town in Indiana with a population of 1,697 people.
  • Bristol, Florida city in and the county seat of Liberty County, Florida, United States with a population of 977 people.
  • Bristol, Minnesota township in Fillmore County, Minnesota with a population of 416 people.
  • Bristol, South Dakota city in Day County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 57 people.

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