Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Bristol, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Bristol and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Bristol
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Bristol:
- 36.592891, -82.188814
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Bristol
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Sullivan County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Sullivan County
- Since Bristol is near Carter County and also Johnson County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Carter County
- eBird sighting report for Johnson County
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Bristol ...
We found 47 communities that share the name Bristol.
Within Tennessee, the name Bristol is unique.
Beyond Tennessee, we know of another 44 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 44 communities, 39 are located in the United States and five are in Canada.
In addition to the above occurrences of Bristol, we know of three communities located outside of the United States and Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- California
- Orange County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Bristol [Orange County].
- San Bernardino County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Bristol [San Bernardino County].
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Effingham County
- This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of Bristol [Effingham County].
- Kendall County
- This Bristol is located in Kendall County and lies 484 miles [778.9 km]<3> to the northwest of the Bristol that is located in Sullivan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kendall County community of Bristol.
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Coffey County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Bristol [Coffey County].
- Jefferson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Bristol [Jefferson County].
- Louisiana
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- This Bristol is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 663 miles [1,067 km]<3> to the southwest of the Bristol that is located in Sullivan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Bristol.
- Saint Landry Parish
- This Bristol is located in Saint Landry Parish and lies 715 miles [1,150.7 km] to the southwest of the Bristol that is located in Sullivan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Landry Parish community of Bristol.
- Maine
- Manitoba
- This Bristol lies 1,149 miles [1,849.1 km]<3> to the northwest of the Bristol that is located in Sullivan County.
- Maryland
- Anne Arundel County
- This Bristol is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 337 miles [542.3 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Bristol that is located in Sullivan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Bristol.
- Charles County
- This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Maryland community of Bristol [Charles County].
- Michigan
- Iosco County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Bristol [Iosco County].
- Kent County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Bristol [Kent County].
- Lake County
- This Bristol is located in Lake County and lies 548 miles [881.9 km]<3> to the north northwest of the Bristol that is located in Sullivan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Bristol.
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Nevada
- Lincoln County
- This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nevada community of Bristol [Lincoln County].
- Washoe County
- This community is historic and although located in Washoe County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washoe County community of Bristol.
- New Brunswick
- This Bristol lies 1,014 miles [1,631.9 km]<3> to the northeast of the Bristol that is located in Sullivan County.
- New Hampshire
- New York
- Nova Scotia
- This Bristol lies 1,050 miles [1,689.8 km]<3> to the northeast of the Bristol that is located in Sullivan County.
- Ohio
- Morgan County
- This Bristol is located in Morgan County and lies 215 miles [346 km]<3> to the north of the Bristol that is located in Sullivan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of Bristol.
- Perry County
- This Bristol is located in Perry County and lies 212 miles [341.2 km] to the north of the Bristol that is located in Sullivan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perry County community of Bristol.
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- This Bristol lies 1,208 miles [1,944.1 km]<3> to the northeast of the Bristol that is located in Sullivan County.
- Quebec
- This Bristol lies 685 miles [1,102.4 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Bristol that is located in Sullivan County.
- Rhode Island
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Bristol City
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bristol City community of Bristol.
- Washington County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Bristol [Washington County].
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Communities Beyond North America ...
Curious and Interesting Names Near Bristol ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Cedar Valley
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Valley
- Cedar Valley is located in Sullivan County
- Driftwood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest) - Edgefield
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Evergreen
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east) - Hill Country
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hill Country have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill Country
- Hill Country is located in Sullivan County
- Hunter Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Hills
- Hunter Hills is located in Sullivan County
- Population from the 2010 Census: 1,854 people
- Leonardtown
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leonardtown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leonardtown
- Leonardtown is located in Sullivan County
- Maple Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Hill
- Maple Hill is located in Sullivan County
- Paperville
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paperville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paperville
- Paperville is located in Sullivan County
- Redstone
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Ridgedale
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Rock Hill Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Hill Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Hill Park
- Rock Hill Park is located in Sullivan County
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- Stonegate
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east) - Sugarville
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugarville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugarville
- Sugarville is located in Sullivan County
- Sunny Brook
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunny Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Brook
- Sunny Brook is located in Sullivan County
- Sunny Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunny Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Hills
- Sunny Hills is located in Sullivan County
- Tennessee Hills
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tennessee Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tennessee Hills
- Tennessee Hills is located in Sullivan County
- Valley Hills
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Hills
- Valley Hills is located in Sullivan County
- Walnut Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Hill
- Walnut Hill is located in Sullivan County
- Weaver
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
- Stonegate
How Far From Bristol to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a city such as Bristol to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Bristol and extending to:
- Blountville, which is the Seat of Sullivan County, lies just to the West Southwest.
- Nashville, which is the State Capital of Tennessee, lies 256 miles [412 km]<3> to the west (W). If you could drive a straight line from Bristol to Nashville, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 15 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 10 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 323 miles [519.8 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take five to six hours, a buggy would take 13 days and walking would take 19 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,216 miles [10,003.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,924 miles [11,143.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,800 miles [7,724.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Bristol: www.bristoltn.org/
The official website for Sullivan County: www.sullivancounty.org/
The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Bristol, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <2> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Bristol could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <3> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Bristol) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Bristol. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.5929, Longitude: -82.1888 |
| <4> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <5> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <6> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Bristol to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 311.013 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.658 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 307.64 degrees. |