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Bristol Virginia Last Updated: 09/28/2026 |
| Bristol is an independent city in Virginia. The city is situated at an elevation of 1,680 ft (512 m). According to the 2020 census, the population was 17,219. Surrounded by the picturesque Lake South Holston and the River Holston, Bristol is the birthplace of country music and home to the Bristol Motor Speedway. | |