Bristol Tennessee Map

About Bristol, Tennessee

Bristol is a locality in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 72,565. The population density is 324.5 people per km². Bristol is located at 36.5951°N, 82.1887°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37620.

Bristol, Tennessee, unfolds across rolling Appalachian foothills, where verdant pastures give way to stands of hardwood and the air carries the faint, sweet scent of pine. It lies 7.8 miles north-north-east of Hamilton, TN (from Hamilton, TN: bearing 31°T), and is situated 8.8 miles east-north-east of Blountville. The land here is a study in gentle rises and falls, a topography that invites the eye to wander and the spirit to settle. Creeks, often no more than glinting ribbons in the sun, thread their way through hollows and across open fields, their banks fringed with the lush green of ferns and mossy stones. In the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, warm shadows that deepen the hues of the landscape, lending a quiet, almost sacred quality to the way the hills embrace the sky. This is a place where music and industry have long intertwined, shaping the character of Bristol. Born from a shared vision of brothers who saw opportunity where the railroad lines converged, Bristol quickly became a hub for commerce and culture. The city's history is deeply tied to its nickname, "Birthplace of Country Music," a legacy celebrated through its museums and vibrant music scene, a constant echo of the sounds that first filled these valleys. Beyond the melodies, the hum of manufacturing, particularly in automotive and aerospace, still resonates, a testament to the enduring spirit of innovation that has sustained Bristol through generations, connecting the old traditions with the forward march of progress.

About This Bristol Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bristol, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.595106, -82.188744. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bristol and Sullivan County.

Detailed location data for Bristol includes the ZIP code (37620), telephone area code (731), county seat of Sullivan County (Blountville), and school district assignment (Bristol City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bristol is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.