Bristol Sessions

Tennessee Historical Commission Marker 1A-140: “Bristol Sessions, July 25 through August 5, 1927” Located at the intersection of State Street and MLK Boulevard in Bristol, Tennessee. “In 1927 Ralph Peer, a record producer with the Victor Talking Machine Company, set Continue reading →

Birthplace of Bristol

The “Birthplace of Bristol” historic marker (Tennessee Historical Commission #1A-137) is on the southwest corner of MLK Boulevard and State Street in downtown Bristol, Tennessee, on the opposite corner from the train depot and the historic marker “Historic Bristol.” GPS Continue reading →

The Netherland Inn

  From Wikipedia: The Netherland Inn and Complex is a historic house museum located on the banks of the Holston River in Kingsport, Tennessee, United States. Built in 1802 to serve as a boat yard for salt distribution, the property Continue reading →

Battle of Blountville

Battle of Blountville: Federal Guns on Cemetery Hill Marker placed by Tennessee Civil War Trails. This is where Union forces stood when they attacked Blountville on September 22, 1863, during a campaign to control the Tennessee & Virginia Railroad. On Continue reading →