Whether you’re writing a news or feature story, you’ll never be at a loss for fascinating content when Bristol is your subject. From the NASCAR community’s favorite race to nationally-celebrated music festivals, annual events in Bristol always attract a large audience and produce an aura of excitement across the entire region. Similarly, the area’s past—including Native Americans’ use of an underground river as an attack route on white settlers and a small recording session that spawned a world-renowned musical genre—provides an abundance of material for historical perspectives. For more information or photos, contact the Bristol Convention and Visitor’s Bureau at (423) 989-4850.