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AIRPORT of SULLIVAN COUNTY
| Tri-Cities Regional Airport | Hwy 75 Blountville |
ATTRACTIONS of SULLIVAN COUNTY
| Fort Patrick Henry Built in 1776 to serve as protection against Indians The fort was located in what is today's Sullivan County |
| Rocky Mount State Historic
Area Hwy 11E Located between Bristol and Johnson City Log structure built 1770 Served as capitol of the "Territory South of Ohio River" Open daily, closed Dec 21 to Jan 5 Admission charged |
| WOPI Am 1490 Radio Station 3245 W State St Bristol First radio station in Sullivan County Owned by Wilson family Tennessee Ernie Ford gave credit to Will Wilson for giving him his start and letting him sing on the air Submitted by K Smith |
HIGHER EDUCATION of SULLIVAN COUNTY
| NE State Technical
Community College 2425 Highway 75 Blountville 2425 Highway 75 Blountville |
Bristol University 2409 Volunteer Pkwy Bristol |
East Tennessee State
University at Bristol 1227 Volunteer Pkwy Bristol |
| Graham Bible College 2690 Volunteer Pkwy Bristol |
King College 1350 King College Rd Bristol Senior College-4 year Private, Presbyterian Enrollment: 600+ |
Tri-Cities State Technical
Institute Junior College-2 year State Technical Enrollment: 1,180 |
| Virginia
Highlands Community College 140 Jonesboro Rd Bristol |
East Tennessee State
University at Kingsport 1501 University Blvd Kingsport |
HIGHWAYS of SULLIVAN COUNTY
| U S Highways I-81, I-181, 11E, 11W, 19, 19W, 23, 421 |
State Highways 1, 34, 36, 37, 44, 75, 93, 126, 137, 181, 346, 355, 358, 374, 385 |
HISTORY of SULLIVAN COUNTY
| Settled about 1765 Established 1779 Organized February 7, 1780 Blountville is county seat |
PEOPLE of SULLIVAN COUNTY
| Major General John Sullivan | Named for Major General John Sullivan Born 1740 Was an officer in the Revolutionary War Served in the Continental Congress Appointed Attorney General of New Hampshire Served as district judge and governor of New Hampshire Died 1795 |
| Sullivan County Genealogical Society | PO Box 568 Blountville 37617 Non-profit Interested in preserving family history in Upper East TN & Southwest Virginia |
Contact: shelia@chartertn.net |
POST OFFICES of SULLIVAN COUNTY
| Afton | Opened:August 5, 1891 | Closed:November 17, 1899 |
| Arcadia | Opened:February 11, 1846 | Closed:December 15, 1917 |
| Avoco | Opened:June 20, 1904 | Closed:March 23, 1909 |
| Bays Mountain | Opened:March 7, 1831 | Closed:April 19, 1831 |
| Beaver Creek | Opened September 14,1858 | Closed:July 18, 1866 |
| Opened:July 1, 1868 | Closed:September 29, 1869 |
| Beidleman's | Opened:May 25, 1888 | Closed:December 31, 1901 |
| Bentley | Opened:January 10, 1900 | Closed:August 15, 1900 |
| Big Creek | Opened:April 17, 1897 | Closed:March 15, 1922 |
| Blair's Gap | Opened:August 27, 1886 | Closed:December 12, 1893 |
| Blairs Gap | Opened:December 12, 1893 | Closed:February 28, 1904 |
| Blountville | Opened:April 1, 1819 | Closed:Operating |
| Bluff City | Opened:April 13, 1887 | Closed:Operating |
| Boat Yard | Opened:February 16, 1809 | Closed:October 24, 1822 |
| Boring | Opened:July 15, 1881 | Closed:January 15, 1903 |
| Bristol | Opened:November 5, 1853 | Closed:February 15, 1859 |
| Opened:June 16, 1865 | Closed:January 25, 1867 |
| Opened:May 22, 1867 | Closed:June 21, 1975 |
| Butterfly | Opened:February 21, 1883 | Closed:February 29, 1905 |
| Lawson | Opened:October 9, 1882 | Closed:January 15, 1903 |
| Lella | Opened:June 7, 1886 | Closed:January 15, 1903 |
| Lida | Opened:July 26, 1894 | Closed:January 31, 1902 |
| Lovedale | Opened:July 1, 1893 | Closed:March 30, 1907 |
| Luraton | Opened:March 10, 1888 | Closed:November 6, 1888 |
| Lyceum | Opened:March 4, 1898 | Closed:December 15, 1900 |
| Marion | Opened:August 15, 1900 | Closed:December 31, 1901 |
| Massingale's | Opened:May 29, 1802 | Closed:ca 1824 |
| Middleton | Opened:June 16, 1809 | Closed:ca 1819 |
| Mill Point | Opened:July 29, 1846 | Closed:June 25, 1866 |
| Opened:December 4, 1866 | Closed:July 6, 1876 |
| Opened:March 6 1878 | Closed:November 30, 1906 |
| Morell's Mill | Opened:October 29, 1858 | Closed:July 11, 1892 |
| Mullinex | Opened:July 2, 1883 | Closed:January 25, 1886 |
| Ore Bank | Opened:August 26, 1891 | Closed:January 15, 1903 |
| Ovand | Opened:July 17, 1890 | Closed:January 15, 1903 |
| Pactolus | Opened:January 24, 1821 | Closed:August 18, 1841 |
| Opened:March 26, 1892 | Closed:January 19, 1901 |
| Paperville | Opened:November 21, 1818 | Closed:September 22, 1866 |
| Opened:March 20, 1873 | Closed:December 31, 1901 |
| Peltier | Opened:November 27, 1885 | Closed:July 1, 1899 |
| Pen | Opened:June 6, 1892 | Closed:July 5, 1892 |
| Piney Flats | Opened:August 29, 1855 | Closed:Operating |
| Pleasant Plains | Opened:June 2, 1868 | Closed:October 22, 1873 |
| Poor Hill | Opened:March 17, 1846 | Closed:September 22, 1866 |
| Reedy Creek | Opened:February 20, 1833 | Closed:October 16, 1845 |
| River Bend Forge | Opened:September 9, 1856 | Closed:April 10, 1860 |
| Rockhold's | Opened:November 6, 1847 | Closed:November 8, 1847 |
| Opened:December 16, 1847 | Closed:November 8, 1847 |
| Rockhold's Store | Opened:May 1, 1830 | Closed:August 13, 1837 |
| Rocky Mount | Opened:December 8, 1838 | Closed:September 7, 1847 |
| Rossville | Opened:January 1, 1800 | Closed:February 16, 1809 |
| Russell Creek | Opened:November 7, 1878 | Closed:January 23, 1880 |
| Ruthton | Opened:March 19, 1884 | Closed:June 30, 1900 |
| Sac | Opened:February 11, 1890 | Closed:January 15, 1903 |
| Samuel | Opened:December 20, 1880 | Closed:January 15, 1903 |
| Shadyford | Opened:December 6, 1897 | Closed:October 15, 1900 |
| Shaver | Opened:January 18, 1815 | Closed:May 1817 |
| Shipley's Ferry | Opened:December 26, 1832 | Closed:October 27, 1842 |
| Silvcola | Opened:July 11, 1892 | Closed:January 15, 1903 |
| Slaughter | Opened:June 30, 1881 | Closed:November 30, 1900 |
| Smalling | Opened:April 20, 1897 | Closed:February 28, 1901 |
| Stop | Opened:July 3, 1896 | Closed:November 4, 1898 |
| Opened:December 19, 1898 | Closed:September 5, 1899 |
| Sumpter | Opened:October 11, 1886 | Closed:May 31, 1904 |
| Theola | Opened:May 7, 1898 | Closed:November 30, 1900 |
| Thom | Opened:July 22, 1891 | Closed:July 15, 1903 |
| Thomas Bridge | Opened:March 13, 1874 | Closed:January 22, 1875 |
| Thomasbridge | Opened:April 20, 1897 | Closed:December 13, 1902 |
| Union Depot | Opened:April 15, 1856 | Closed:April 13, 1887 |
| Vance | Opened:May 24, 1897 | Closed:July 30, 1910 |
| Vance's Tank | Opened:June 24, 1874 | Closed:May 24, 1897 |
| Wahoo | Opened:November 5, 1882 | Closed:January 15, 1903 |
| White's Store | Opened:February 28, 1839 | Closed:July 29, 1846 |
| Opened:August 22, 1872 | Closed:January 31, 1902 |
HOSPITALS of SULLIVAN COUNTY
| Bristol Regional
Medical Center 1 Medical Park Blvd Bristol |
Indian Path Medical
Center 2000 Brookside Dr Kingsport |
Healthsouth Rehab Hospital 113 Cassell Dr Kingsport |
Wellmont-Holston
Valley Hospital Kingsport |
PARKS of SULLIVAN COUNTY
| Warriors' Path State Park | Box 5026 Kingsport I-81, Exit 59 to Hwy 36 970 acre park Located on shores of Fort Patrick Henry Reservoir Named after war and trading paths used by the Cherokee Indians |
| ACCOMMODATIONS RV Parking (95 sites) Hook-ups Electric Water Dump Station Restrooms Showers Tent Camping |
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Frisbee Golf Bicycling Protected Roads Trails (9 miles of trails) Hiking Horseback Riding Rentals Picnic Area Playground Tennis Courts |
WATER ACTIVITIES Boat Dock Boat Launching Boat Rental Canoeing Fishing Swimming- Lake Swimming- Outdoor Pool Water Slide Water/Jet Skiing |
| GOLF (On site) Course 18 Holes |
INDOOR ACTIVITIES Camp Store Recreation Center |
STATISTICS for SULLIVAN COUNTY
| SIZE of SULLIVAN COUNTY |
| Square Miles | 413 |
| Miles of City Streets | 272.61 |
| Miles of County Road | 942.47 |
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BLOUNTVILLE, Tennessee
ATTRACTIONS of BLOUNTVILLE
| Appalachian Caverns 420 Cave Hill Rd Guided tours every thirty minutes, with special afternoon tours for the hearing impaired Admission charged |
| Blountsville Historic
District State Hwy 126 Walking tour includes 20 structures on the National Historic Register Old Deery Inn and Anderson Town-house, both built in the late 1700s Open by appointment |
| Cooper's Gem Mine 1136 Big Hollow Rd Look for semi precious stones (amethysts, emeralds, rubies, etc) Admission charged Countryside Vineyards & Winery 658 Henry Harr Rd A small family owned and operated farm winery, offers tours and tastings Free |
| Countryside Vineyards
& Winery 658 Henry Harr Rd Exit 63, I-81 |
GOLF in BLOUNTVILLE
| Tri Cities Golf Club | 2354 State Route 37 Blountville Public Holes: 18 Par: 71 Length (Ft) 6,220 |
HISTORICAL SOCIETIES of BLOUNTVILLE
| Sullivan County Historical Society | Located in the Anderson Townhouse (37617) |
LIBRARY of BLOUNTVILLE
| Sullivan Library | 1655 State Route 37 Blountville |
STATISTICS for BLOUNTVILLE
| LOCATION CODES for BLOUNTVILLE |
| Zip | 37617 |
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BLUFF CITY, Tennessee
ATTRACTIONS of BLUFF CITY
| White Top Hunting Preserve | 424 White Top Rd Quail and pheasant hunting on 400 acres of beautiful rolling fields Abundant game and plentiful ground cover A natural "wild bird" environment Admission charged |
HISTORY of BLUFF CITY
| A town of many names Originally known as Choate's Ford Named changed to Middletown Name changed to Union Name changed to Bluff City 1887 Incorporated 1887 |
LIBRARY of BLUFF CITY
| Bluff City Branch Library | 481 Cedar St Bluff City |
STATISTICS for BLUFF CITY
| POPULATION of BLUFF CITY |
| 1960 | 948 |
| 1970 | 985 |
| 1980 | 1,121 |
| 1990 | 1,390 |
| LOCATION CODES for BLUFF CITY |
| Zip | 37618 |
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BRISTOL, Tennessee
ATTRACTIONS of BRISTOL
| BCMA Museum Bristol Mall 500 Gate City Hwy P.O. Box 216 Birthplace of Country Music Alliance |
| Bristol Caverns 1157 Bristol Caverns Hwy Feature geologic formations and year round temperature of 56-60 degrees Paved walkway Admission charged |
| Bristol Motor Speedway Sports Arena Volunteer Parkway 2805 Highway 11 E World's fastest half mile track is home of six major NASCAR events and site of fall night race High banked curves provide some of the most competitive action of the season Home of the World Boxing Federation Souvenir Store Admission charged |
| Bristol Dragway 2821 Highway 11 E Opened June 1999 State-of-the-art drag racing facility Adjacent to Bristol Motor Speedway |
| Bristol Sign State St The most famous landmark of the Twin-City is the historic Bristol Sign Located across State St above the line dividing the states of Virginia & Tennessee |
| Historic Downtown Bristol State St Unique blend of specialty shops Apparel to handicrafts, fine furniture, antiques & delicious eateries Free |
| Paramount Center for the
Arts 518 State St A 756 seat restored 1931 Art Deco movie palace Offering a diverse program of performing arts Admission charged for performances Listed on National Register of Historic Places |
| South Holston Dam Visitors can drive across the top of the world's largest earth dams View the beauty of Cherokee and Jefferson National Forests |
| Tennessee Ernie Ford Home Anderson St Bristol 37620 |
| Train Station Marketplace State St Built in 1902 An enduring monument to the community's origin as an early railroad center Features a restaurant & jazz club Admission charged |
| Viking Hall 1100 Edgemont Ave Seating 8,200 people Hall hosts a variety of concerts, trade shows, conventions, sporting events & more Admission charged |
GOLF in BRISTOL
| Country
Club of Bristol 6045 Old Jonesborough Rd Bristol |
East Hill Golf Course 1000 E State St Bristol |
King College Golf Course Public Holes: 9 Par: 35 Length (Ft) 2,600 |
Steele Creek Park Public Holes: 9 Par: 36 Length (Ft) 3,047 |
HISTORY of BRISTOL
| Called "Camp Big Meet" by Cherokee
Indians Named after the port city in England Name changed to Bristol, 1890 Recognized by U.S. Congress as the official Birthplace of Country Music Bristol recording sessions launched careers of Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family in 1927 They are recognized as the first commercially successful country music performers |
PEOPLE of BRISTOL
| Samuel E. Goodson | The Virginia town of Bristol founded by Samuel
E. Goodson Incorporated in 1855 |
LIBRARY of BRISTOL
| Avoca Branch Library 2450 Volunteer Pkwy Bristol |
E W King Library 1350 King College Rd Bristol |
PARKS of BRISTOL
| Multi-Purpose
Sports Complex Softball fields, soccer fields, playground areas basketball and volleyball courts 1.5 mile walk/run course |
Observation Knob
Park Campsites, boat ramps and picnic areas Located on South Holsten Lake |
| Steele Creek Park 2,000 acres of forest and water along with 25 mi of hiking trails Picnicking, golf, half mile scenic train ride, lakeside pier for fishing Admission charged |
STATISTICS for BRISTOL
| POPULATION of BRISTOL |
| 1960 | 17,582 |
| 1970 | 20,064 |
| 1980 | 23,986 |
| 1990 | 23,421 |
| LOCATION CODES for BRISTOL |
| Zip | 37620 |
VISITOR CENTER of BRISTOL
| Bristol Area Chamber of Commerce | Official Website |
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KINGSPORT, Tennessee
ATTRACTIONS of KINGSPORT
| Bays Mountain Park Off Hwy. 93 Southeast of Kingsport 3,000-acre nature preserve with nature center, planetarium, hiking trails Open daily Admission |
| Exchange Place 4812 Orebank Rd Kingsport Restored 19th century farm and crafts center Open weekends, May through Oct., Free |
| The Netherland Inn Netherland Inn Rd. on the Holston River Early tavern and boatyard complex built about 1818 3-story log hotel Restored and filled with period furniture Open Sunday afternoons, May through October Admission |
| Long Island of the Holston Located on the south fork of the Holston River Starting point of Daniel Boone's Wilderness Road through the Cumberland Gap Used by more than 200,000 settlers in 1775-95 |
GOLF in KINGSPORT
| Crystal Springs Golf
Range 550 Rock Springs Rd Kingsport |
Fairway Golf 2461 Sherwood Rd Kingsport |
Meadowview Golf Club 204 Upland Dr Kingsport |
| Ridgefields Country Club 2320 Pendragon Rd Kingsport |
Warrior's Path State Park Public Holes: 18 Par: 71 Length (Ft) 6,106 |
Old Island Golf Club 535 Island Rd |
HISTORY of KINGSPORT
| Kingsport known by many names in its early
history Boat Yard Island Flats Peace Island Fort Robinson Christianville Incorporated in 1822 |
PEOPLE of KINGSPORT
| Colonel James King | City named after Colonel James King |
LIBRARY of KINGSPORT
| Bloomingdale Library 3230 Van Horn St Kingsport |
Kingsport Library Broad Kingsport |
Sullivan Gardens Branch
Library 104 Bluegrass Dr Kingsport |
SPECIAL DAYS of KINGSPORT
| Open House & Folk Arts
Festival Late-April Chamber of Commerce This crafts show is held during a special open house weekend at the Exchange Place Historic Site |
| Kingsport Fun Fest Late-July-early August Chamber of Commerce More than 150 events for the entire family Celebrity entertainment, sports tournaments, & hot air balloon rides, etc |
| Arts & Crafts Festival Early-September Sponsored by the Downtown Kingsport Association Quality arts and crafts from the region. |
STATISTICS for KINGSPORT
| POPULATION of KINGSPORT |
| 1960 | 26,314 |
| 1970 | 31,938 |
| 1980 | 32,027 |
| 1990 | 36,365 |
| LOCATION CODES for KINGSPORT |
| Zip | 37660 |
VISITOR CENTER of KINGSPORT
| Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce | P.O. Box 1403 151 E Main Kingsport TN 37662 |
E-mail: chamber@kingsportchamber.org |
| KINGSPORT TENNESSEE |
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PINEY FLATS, Tennessee
ATTRACTIONS of PINEY FLATS
| Rocky Mount Museum | 200 Hyder Hill Rd Piney Flats |
PEOPLE of PINEY FLATS
| Forest "Frosty"
Wilson Mail was not always delivered by truck Forest Wilson was a legally blind man His job with the post office was to retrieve the mail from a sack that the train left there every day Submitted by K Smith |
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