Bristol: The Birthplace of Country Music
Known commonly as the “Birthplace of Country Music,” Bristol Tennessee is a unique city with both history and fun for groups of all ages. Home to country music legends and NASCAR’s most elite venue, this historic city invites guests to come and witness the fresh mountain air and the soft rolling hills of the Eastern Tennessee country. For more information about visiting Bristol, please call 423-989-5500 or check out the website at http://bristoltn.org/visiting.cfm.
Nestled right on the Tennessee Virginia State Line, the little city is home to some of the first recordings of country music. Jimmie Rodgers, the Carter Family, and famous mountain music man Uncle Charlie Osborne are among those first recorded musicians in 1927 when producer Ralph Peer of Victor Records moved to recording local Tennessee musicians. The city is also the home of Tennessee Ernie Ford, who released over 50 singles throughout his career and got his start at as an announcer at the local WOPI-AM. The Birthplace of Country Music Alliance has focused on promoting the city as an educational destination since 1994, hoping to educate the public about the history of local country music. The third weekend in September, Bristol plays host to the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, a music festival that celebrates the heritage of country music.
Known as the fourth largest sports venue in America and the eighth largest venue in the world, Bristol Motor Speedway is opening its track once again for the Food City 500, on March 18, 2012. The Food City 500 is a 500 lap race held by the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Considered one of the best races in NASCAR, the Food City 500 is only one of two NASCAR races to be held on the track and with fast cars and southern hospitality, Bristol Motor Speedway’s Food City 500 offers guests of all ages and chance to enjoy a little taste of down-home racing. This NASCAR short track sells out over 160,000 seats twice a year, and offers fans a chance to quench the need for speed.
Whatever your reason for visiting, Bristol offers a little Southern adventure for the whole family! Just a short drive away, Sugar Hollow Retreat offers lodging for your visit to Bristol, Tennessee. Sugar Hollow is excited to be offering a new special for all Speedway fans this spring. We are offering a 10% to all NASCAR fans that book their stay with us for the Bristol Motor Speedway Food City 500. In addition to the recent discount, the staff at Sugar Hollow is friendly and willing to help, so don't hesitate to call at 1-800-957-1776, or visit us at http://www.sugarhollowretreat.com/. Book your stay with us today and experience the Southern hospitality in Bristol, Tennessee!
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