Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bristol

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

šŸŒ± How a new ALDI could reshape Bristolā€™s Volunteer Parkway corridor

Good morning to you Bristol! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new ALDI could reshape Bristolā€™s Volunteer Parkway corridor
  • How could Bristolā€™s new parks master plan change your favorite spot?
  • Why Bristol tops this country music road trip bucket list

Also on today's calendar: The Bellamy Brothers and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

From our Partner
Today's Bristol Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. After investing billions to light up their network from big cities to small towns, T-Mobile is America's best mobile network in the US, according to Ookla Speedtest. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Bristol Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Bristol.AdvertisementAdvertisement

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Very warm with sun and clouds, temps: high: 82, low: 47.
  • Sunday: Cooler; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 60 and low of 35 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Proposed ALDI part of Volunteer Parkway redevelopment project (wjhl.com) ā€” A major redevelopment on Volunteer Parkway could soon bring a new ALDI grocery store to the old Volunteer Plaza site in Bristol backed by tax increment financing. City and county approvals are still needed, but the project is part of a broader ā€œProject Stripeā€ effort thatā€™s already added new businesses and could create dozens of local jobs by 2027.
Ā Ā Ā 

2. Bristol, TN holds meeting for Parks & Rec master plan (wjhl.com) ā€” Bristolā€™s Parks and Recreation Department has kicked off a new master planning process that will shape how city parks are improved and maintained in the coming years. A state-funded consultant is gathering public input to identify park strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities, updating the cityā€™s last comprehensive plan from 2014. Residentsā€™ feedback will help prioritize future investments across Bristolā€™s park system.
Ā Ā Ā 

3. The places where country music comes aliveā€”15 trips worth taking (alot.com) ā€” Country music fans are encouraged to put Bristol on their travel list, since itā€™s where Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family recorded and where Ernie Ford was born. The article then maps out 14 more music-themed road trip stops across Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Texas, and beyond for a full country music vacation.
Ā Ā Ā 

4. Tri-Cities Home Sales up 10%, Prices up 4.4% - CoreData @ donfenley.com (donfenley.com) ā€” Bristolā€™s housing market saw 34 home closings in March, a sharp 54.5% jump that outpaced many neighboring Tri-Cities communities. Regionwide, sales rose just over 10% and prices climbed 4.4%, signaling steady demand even as some nearby markets experienced price dips or volatile month-to-month swings.
Ā Ā Ā 

5. Alex Bowman provides health update after return from vertigo at Bristol (yardbarker.com) ā€” NASCAR fans in Bristol just saw Alex Bowman return to racing at Bristol Motor Speedway after missing four Cup Series events with vertigo symptoms. He says he feels ā€œpatched back up and ready to rip,ā€ though his crash and last-place finish highlight how tough it is to regain form and Chase position after time out of the car.
Ā Ā Ā 

šŸ“ø Around Bristol

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

šŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Bristol

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

ā˜… Featured events ā˜…

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

šŸ“£ Bristol Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

šŸ—“ Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Do you know me ?
    If you do please contact the Hawkins county humane society . I lost and want to go home ! (Nextdoor Fairmount)
  • Dog treats were delivered to me by accident.
    They are for a small dog. Come get them after messaging me to make sure I know when to set them out. (Nextdoor King College)
  • Luttrell Staffing Group posted a job opening for Part Time Cook in Bristol. Apply here.
  • T-Force posted a job opening for Dockworker Part Time No CDL-TForce Freight in Bristol. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bristol here.

Ok Bristol! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

šŸ‘‰ Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you whatā€™s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoorĀ Ā Ā Ā  Share to Facebook

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bristol

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bristol

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.