Bristol, Virginia is a cool little place. It's considered the birthplace of country music by congressional decree. Actually it is where a lot of early country and bluegrass musicians got their start like The Carter Family. Out of all the downtowns we have been to so far Bristol is definitely the most hip, artsy and fun. It's also a bit weird for instance the main street, State Street is half in the state of Virginia and half in the state of Tennessee. It's split right down the middle if you walk down one sidewalk you are in VA then cross the street to walk back the other way and you are in TN.
The station where Scott is working is one block off main street in Bristol, VA so we have spent a little time on main street while picking up and dropping off Scott last week when we were able to take the car. There are a bunch of little coffee shops, a theater, antique shops and a few Artist co-ops with really nice handmade items as well as other places that offer what looks like a fun nightlife. The area also has lots of art shows and music festivals there is even one while we are here but I'm not sure if we will be able to go or not yet.
Chance and I had a good time on this overcast day walking around downtown taking pictures.
Pic #1: the Bristol sign one side is in VA and the other is in TN. I love their city's moto "A good place to live" Pic #2: Chance on the sidewalk in Bristol, VA with the sign in the background, Pic #3: Chance standing by a piece of art in Bristol, VA
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