Karen’s guidebook

Karen
Karen’s guidebook

My favorite local restaurants

There are so many great restaurant in Downtown Bristol there is certainly something to satisfy your cravings.
Blackbird Bakery has a complete selection of donuts, pastries, cakes & pies. I personally love the apple fritters and the Brownie Towers. They have a complete coffee service too. They are open 24 hours a day but close a Midnight on Saturday and open again Monday morning. They have a few outdoor seat and they also have live music on a regular basis.
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Blackbird Bakery
188 Piedmont Ave
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Blackbird Bakery has a complete selection of donuts, pastries, cakes & pies. I personally love the apple fritters and the Brownie Towers. They have a complete coffee service too. They are open 24 hours a day but close a Midnight on Saturday and open again Monday morning. They have a few outdoor seat and they also have live music on a regular basis.
The food is delicious! The is a great selection if you are looking for down-home southern cooking. They specialize in Jerk Chicken, BBQ ribs, Fried Chicken. The collard greens, mac & cheese is amazing! The have the best cornbread that I have ever eaten! Great desserts too.
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Eatz on Moore Street
17 Moore St
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The food is delicious! The is a great selection if you are looking for down-home southern cooking. They specialize in Jerk Chicken, BBQ ribs, Fried Chicken. The collard greens, mac & cheese is amazing! The have the best cornbread that I have ever eaten! Great desserts too.
The Southern Churn is a sweet shop that will satisfy all of your cravings. They make the BEST homemade fudge you will ever try. They have homemade ice cream, fine chocolates, and all of the old fashioned nostalgic candies. They even have coffee, cappuccino, and hot chocolate. Grab an old fashioned glass bottle soda while you are there too!
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The Southern Churn
627 State St
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The Southern Churn is a sweet shop that will satisfy all of your cravings. They make the BEST homemade fudge you will ever try. They have homemade ice cream, fine chocolates, and all of the old fashioned nostalgic candies. They even have coffee, cappuccino, and hot chocolate. Grab an old fashioned glass bottle soda while you are there too!
This is a great little Italian restaurant that has been a staple in Downtown Bristol for many years. They specialize in brick-oven pizzas and all of the classic Italian dishes. They have a full service bar and its a great place to hang out.
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Machiavelli's Italian Restaurant
8 5th St
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This is a great little Italian restaurant that has been a staple in Downtown Bristol for many years. They specialize in brick-oven pizzas and all of the classic Italian dishes. They have a full service bar and its a great place to hang out.
Burger Bar is a great spot to eat in Downtown Bristol. Its our oldest restaurant. They have a great selection of hand-patted hamburgers, fresh cut fries, milkshakes, etc. The prepare old-fashioned diner food in a great atmosphere. you won't be disappointed.
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Burger Bar
120 Piedmont Ave
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Burger Bar is a great spot to eat in Downtown Bristol. Its our oldest restaurant. They have a great selection of hand-patted hamburgers, fresh cut fries, milkshakes, etc. The prepare old-fashioned diner food in a great atmosphere. you won't be disappointed.
This is a restaurant & bar but the food is delicious! They have the best hand-breaded chicken tenders in town. You can get steaks, salad, sandwiches, homemade soups, and they are known for their wings. They have live music on the weekends and Karaoke on Thursday and the bar stays open until 2:00 a.m. on weekends.
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State Line
644 State St
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This is a restaurant & bar but the food is delicious! They have the best hand-breaded chicken tenders in town. You can get steaks, salad, sandwiches, homemade soups, and they are known for their wings. They have live music on the weekends and Karaoke on Thursday and the bar stays open until 2:00 a.m. on weekends.
Vivian's Table is located inside The Bristol Hotel. They have Executive Chef that prepares delicious Farm-to-table meals. The Saturday & Sunday Brunch is awesome, they have a Mimosa & Bloody Mary Bar!
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Vivian's Table
115 Country Music Way
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Vivian's Table is located inside The Bristol Hotel. They have Executive Chef that prepares delicious Farm-to-table meals. The Saturday & Sunday Brunch is awesome, they have a Mimosa & Bloody Mary Bar!
This is a great local restaurant in the heart of Downtown Bristol. It is an Asian Fusion restaurant - they have a Sushi Bar and a little local secret is that its half price on Tuesdays. They also have a large selection of steaks, burgers, and sandwiches. Full bar and patio dining is also available.
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620 State Restaurant: Sushi + Asian + American + Cocktail Bar | Bristol, TN
620 E State St
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This is a great local restaurant in the heart of Downtown Bristol. It is an Asian Fusion restaurant - they have a Sushi Bar and a little local secret is that its half price on Tuesdays. They also have a large selection of steaks, burgers, and sandwiches. Full bar and patio dining is also available.
Cootie Brown's food is excellent! Everything is homemade and they have an extensive menu. Save room for their famous Key Lime pie.
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Cootie Brown's in Bristol
118 Volunteer Pkwy
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Cootie Brown's food is excellent! Everything is homemade and they have an extensive menu. Save room for their famous Key Lime pie.
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Delta Blues
724 State St
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Southern Craft BBQ Bristol
15 Commonwealth Ave
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The Angry Italian Restaurant
714 State St
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The Mad Greek Restaurant
2419 Volunteer Pkwy
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Shoku Japanese Steak House
1921 Highway 394
Giovanni's Italiano Cucina
1921 TN-394
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Vivian's Table
115 Country Music Way
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Los Jalapeno's Mexican Restaurant
6681 Bristol Hwy
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This restaurant is great for carry out it only has limited indoor dining. The food is fabulous!
Italiano Cafe
2025 W State St
This restaurant is great for carry out it only has limited indoor dining. The food is fabulous!
This is a great spot for breakfast!
The Old Lighthouse Diner
2520 W State St
This is a great spot for breakfast!
Awesome coffee shop they also serve breakfast and lunch!
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Bloom
601 State St
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Awesome coffee shop they also serve breakfast and lunch!
Friday night All you can eat Fish Fry! It’s delicious.
Boonies Restaurant and Pizzeria
641 Buffalo Rd
Friday night All you can eat Fish Fry! It’s delicious.
This restaurant is a “hole in the wall” with some of the best BBQ around. It a local favorite. Make sure to try the homemade blue cheese dip with saltine crackers. It’s so delicious and I don’t even like blue cheese!
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Ridgewood Barbecue
900 Elizabethton Hwy
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This restaurant is a “hole in the wall” with some of the best BBQ around. It a local favorite. Make sure to try the homemade blue cheese dip with saltine crackers. It’s so delicious and I don’t even like blue cheese!
Bear Necessiteas & Coffee
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The Angry Italian Restaurant
714 State St
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bistro on 6th

Food scene

This is an amazing dining experience. The restaurant is located in a restored Victorian home. Their Chef will satisfy even the discerning palate!
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J Frank's Resturant
412 6th St
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This is an amazing dining experience. The restaurant is located in a restored Victorian home. Their Chef will satisfy even the discerning palate!
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Michael Waltrip Brewing Co.
221 Moore Street
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Blended Pedaler
170 Piedmont Avenue
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bistro on 6th
16 6th Street
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shanghai-restaurant
711 State St
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Union 41
Michael Waltrip Brewing Co.

Shopping Downtown

Cranberry Lane is an anchor store in Downtown Bristol. They have been in business over 20 years. They have gifts, souvenirs, home decor, Seasonal decor, candles, Jams, jellies, dip mixes, toys, greeting cards, florals, and much more! It is a must see when you are in Bristol!
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Cranberry Lane
623 State St
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Cranberry Lane is an anchor store in Downtown Bristol. They have been in business over 20 years. They have gifts, souvenirs, home decor, Seasonal decor, candles, Jams, jellies, dip mixes, toys, greeting cards, florals, and much more! It is a must see when you are in Bristol!
Check out this great Ladies Boutique and the owner is a clothing designer as well.
Serendipity Boutique
705 State St
Check out this great Ladies Boutique and the owner is a clothing designer as well.
This is the place to stop if you are looking for stylish men's clothing!
Wm. King Clothiers Inc
534 State St
This is the place to stop if you are looking for stylish men's clothing!
Men's clothing store - offering shoes, suits, and a large selection of hats.
Blakley-Mitchell Co
517 State St
Men's clothing store - offering shoes, suits, and a large selection of hats.
Trendy ladies dress shop.
STUDIO 6 Apparel
531 State St
Trendy ladies dress shop.
You will have fun doing one of their 3 Escape games!
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Tri-Cities Escape Game
642 State St
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You will have fun doing one of their 3 Escape games!
The Trading Shoppees on State
610 State St
Wiseman's Western & Work
Boho Collective

Sightseeing

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Bristol Caverns
1157 Bristol Caverns Highway
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Virginia Creeper Trail Bike Shop
201 Pecan St SE
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If you are not here seeing a race then you can take a track tour.
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Bristol Motor Speedway
151 Speedway Blvd
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If you are not here seeing a race then you can take a track tour.
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Steele Creek Park
4 Little Ln
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Sugar Hollow Park
23261 Sugar Hollow Rd
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Appalachian-grotten
420 Cave Hill Rd
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Great place to visit for the whole family!
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Rocky Mount State Historic Site & Museum
200 Hyder Hill Rd
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Great place to visit for the whole family!
Lots of activities for the whole family. It’s a great place for a picnic lunch too.
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Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
853 Bays Mountain Park Rd
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Lots of activities for the whole family. It’s a great place for a picnic lunch too.

Fly Fishing

This is a great fly fishing shop!
South Holston River Fly Shop
608 Emmett Rd
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South Holston Lake
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Eastern Fly Outfitters
6209 Bristol Highway
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Mountain Sports Ltd
1061 Commonwealth Ave
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East Tennessee Fly Fishing
111 Infinity Dr
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The South Holston River Company
1084 Aberlea Valley Cir
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Local Marinas

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Boone Lake Marina
452 Sportsman Dock Rd
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Jay's Boat Dock
945 S Pickens Bridge Rd
Rockingham Marina
639 Rockingham Road
Painter Creek Marina
766 Painter Creek Rd
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Laurel Marina & Yacht Club
191 Shady Ford Rd
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Sportsmans Marina
23511 Sportsman Dr
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Friendship Resort & Marina
Davis Marina
641 Buffalo Road

Local Trails, Hike & Bike

Great local hiking and biking trail along the old railroad. The view is spectacular!
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Mendota Trail
3460 Island Rd
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Great local hiking and biking trail along the old railroad. The view is spectacular!
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Tweetsie Trail Trailhead
Alabama Street
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Kingsport Greenbelt Trail Head
Kingsport Greenbelt
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Rooster Front Park
1160 Vance Dr
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Steele Creek Park
4 Little Ln
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Sugar Hollow Park
23261 Sugar Hollow Rd
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