2026 Artwork by Logan Schmitt Believe in Bristol (BiB) is excited to unveil the official lineup for the 26th annual Border Bash, the region’s premier free outdoor summer concert series held along State Street in Historic Downtown Bristol. This year’s series will feature five high-energy shows headlined by The Wilson Springs Hotel, Hannah Dasher, Larry Keel & Jon Stickley Duo, Sunny Sweeney, and Moga Family Band; each bringing a unique sound and stage presence to the heart of

YWCA Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia proudly hosted its 35th Annual Tribute to Women Awards Banquet on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Bristol Train Station, honoring six remarkable women whose work positively impacts their communities and exemplifies the approach of empowered women inspiring the next generation. The celebration recognized trailblazers in award categories of Business/Industry, Community Engagement, Education/Arts, Finance, Healthcare, and Mission

A century after the recordings that forever changed American music, Bristol, Tennessee is setting the stage for a yearlong celebration that bridges its storied past with a vibrant musical future. Today, the City of Bristol, Tennessee, alongside the ETSU Appalachian Music Collective and Tennessee Hills Distillery, proudly unveils Bristol Sessions Nights: Road to 100, a 12-night cultural series leading to the 100th anniversary of the historic Bristol Sessions. Beginning May 22,