Birthplace of Country Music

Nearby, Bristol’s role in country music is showcased through the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival, and various community and educational outreach programs. Bristol is located on the state line between Tennessee and Virginia. The boundary between the two cities is also the state line, which runs along State Street in their common downtown district.

Next door to the museum is The Bristol Hotel, pictured behind me in the photo above. It was rated as the #10 hotel in the U.S. by Travel and Leisure magazine in 2020. It features a few areas in which to indulge. Start with handcrafted cocktails at Lumac Rooftop Bar before transitioning to a street-side table at Vivian’s Table. End your evening at Lumac with live music and libations under the stars.

Cumberland Square Park, located across the street, features memorials and public art.

Bristol’s Art In Public Places includes the interactive sculpture, ‘Take The Stage.’ It is a celebration of Bristol’s musical heritage.

The scarf pulls the look together, provides a soft break between my face and the black items, and keeps me warm. My bag is here. The jeans are here. Other items are more than a year old. Similar current items are linked: Jacket – Sweater – Scarf – Boots – Sunglasses.

Bootcut jeans should be hemmed so that the back is about 1/4 to 1/2 inch from the ground. As a general guideline, the wider the leg, the longer the pants should be.

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