When the Bristol Gas and Electric Company was purchased in 1910 the new owners donated this advertising sign. The “Mammoth Electric Sign”, measuring 60’ wide by 35’ high, was shipped by rail and dedicated on July 4 to a crowd of over 3,000 citizens. For its first five years it was perched on the top of The Interstate Hardware building until it was removed in 1915 to its present location over State Street. The original slogan read, “Push, That’s Bristol”, which was the mantra for the era’s industrial “push” that centered in Bristol. In 1921 the polish of the sign had diminished Bristol’s marketing icon when its lights would flicker “PU” That’s Bristol or “SH” that’s Bristol, and a citywide campaign chose its current slogan. In 1988 it was accepted to the National Register of Historical Places.
In 2010 this enormous structure, the Bristol Slogan Sign, marked its 100th year on the eastern end of downtown Bristol, itself straddling State Street. It has been a part of community pride and the one structure in the city that has identified Bristol’s common purpose and heritage. The message on this sign has been the marketing slogan for the city for close to 90 of those years, and considered one of the oldest community slogans in the United States. It reads, “Bristol Va – Tenn, A Good Place To Live”.

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Walk to State Street - Remodeled Home

Bristol

Douglas D.

SAR 1,205 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

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Bristol

"Stayed while in town for business and will stay again if available. Beautifully decorated with local touches. Everything you need to make your stay comfortable from a throw to cuddle on the couch to a beautiful balcony deck with a view of the forest. Nice neighborhood that was very peaceful. This property had so much to offer from a mini pool table to corn hole boards and ping pong. Really enjoyed my stay!!"

Erica

SAR 738 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Dec - 3 Dec

Bristol’s Mountain Side Oasis -NEW- Hot-tub- Privacy- Pet friendly - Location

Bristol

Jessica H.

SAR 735 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

Hotel- Middle of Downtown Bristol, TN. Best location with Reserved Parking

Bristol

Kelsey

SAR 691 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

Affordable, Private, Single Level House Steps From Hard Rock Casino Pet Friendly

Bristol

Tracy T.

SAR 988 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

Downtown ~ Hot Tub - Ping Pong - Putting Green - Connect 4 - PAC Man ~

Bristol

mjskelton1

SAR 744 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

Charming 2-bedroom house with AC in beautiful Bristol

Bristol

Laura C.

SAR 1,223 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Dec - 30 Dec

Private Historic House, in Downtown Bristol Virginia!

Bristol

Deb M.

SAR 873 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

Peaceful Family Retreat in Bristol

Bristol

"We are local to Bristol, but wanted to find a house that could accommodate 4 couples for a birthday celebration! This was the PERFECT listing! The kitchen was nice for our appetizer dinner and full-spread breakfast. The beds were very comfortable and the common areas were plenty big enough for everyone to sit together and be comfortable! Don’t let the curb appeal discourage you - it may be a small, older looking home, but the updates are awesome and it definitely feels like a ton of space once...

Kristie M.

Cozy Bristol Retreat 2 Blocks from State Street

Bristol

Michelle S.

SAR 1,303 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

No cleanup chores-Fenced yard, fire pit. Close to I81, downtown. Walk to casino.

Bristol

Valerie G.

SAR 1,097 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

Bet on Bristol a 3 bedroom 2 bath house located near downtown Bristol TN/VA

Bristol

Bret E.

SAR 1,481 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

Entire Spacious Bristol Getaway with Farmhouse Charm

Bristol

Mariah N.

SAR 1,323 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

The Fives - 22450 Cloud View

Bristol

Drayton S.

SAR 1,361 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

No cleanup chores-Fenced yard, arcade, fire pit, close to casino, I81, downtown.

Bristol

Suzanne T.

No cleanup chores-Fenced yard, arcade, fire pit, close to casino, I81, downtown.

Bristol

Ann R.

SAR 1,038 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Dec - 3 Dec

Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Walk to Downtown! Pet-Friendly + Fenced Yard

Bristol

Megan H.

SAR 1,191 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

Beautiful + Spacious 4BR Home Bristol, VA. Close to Bristol TN / VA attractions!

Bristol

Amanda D.

SAR 1,154 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Dec - 5 Dec

Experience the Magic of Christmas Year-Round at The Mistletoe Manor

Bristol

"It was a very cozy and warm feeling house and we loved the decorations! Very clean house and the outside and yard is very nice with some outdoor games and a fire pit! The only thing that was an issue was that the only bathroom was downstairs and had to walk up and down the steps to use the bathroom!! Other than that it is a very cozy and nice house and we would most likely stay again if we get a chance to!!"

Charles L.

SAR 790 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

Charming home for 8 Close to State St

Bristol

"Was a nice stay overall the fenced back yard was perfect for our fur babies. Location to casino and shopping is great. The place is small for 5 adults we couldn't sit together for a meal. There is a table outside but it was too cold to use. The biggest thumbs down is the washing machine is located in the basement and it is creepy to go down there. It also only filled a quarter of the so we had to go to the laundry mat. We bought our own bedding cause it looked clean but it wasn't. We bought our...

Elizabeth H.

SAR 1,359 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Dec - 30 Dec

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