Bristol, Tennessee

Bristol: City in Tennessee

About

Bristol is a city located in the county of Sullivan in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 26,702 and a population density of 315 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 27,142 inhabitants.

The city was created 169 years ago in 1855.

Bristol locator map
Location of Bristol on Tennessee map.

Quick Facts about Bristol

Population : 27,142 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Tennessee (United States)
County : Sullivan County
Different from : Bristol
Phone Area Codes : 423
Area : 84.77 km2
Altitude : 1,677 feet / 511 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1856 (169 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 00:43:25 (8th June 2025)
Postal code : 37620
Density : 320 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 1.62% (2010-2020)
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Bristol
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Geography

Bristol is located at 36°35'42"N 82°11'19"W (36.5951100, -82.1887400).

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Demographics

The population of Bristol increased by 1.62% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 26,702 - census
2011 26,776 0.28% estimation process
2012 26,646 -0.49% estimation process
2013 26,571 -0.28% estimation process
2014 26,635 0.24% estimation process
2015 26,563 -0.27% estimation process
2016 26,983 1.56% estimation process
2017 26,844 -0.52% estimation process
2018 26,868 0.09% estimation process
2019 26,987 0.44% estimation process
2020 27,142 0.57% estimation process

Bristol zip code is 37620. County name: Sullivan, County fips: 47163

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People born in Bristol (23)

People born in Bristol, including actress and singer Jayma Mays, baseball player Jimmy Gobble, recording artist and television host Tennessee Ernie Ford, .

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Schools in Bristol

College & universities near Bristol, TN

Code Name City ZIP
220516 King University Bristol (TN) 37620-2699

Post offices near Bristol

Post Office Name City ZIP
Bristol Post Office Bristol (VA) 24203

Other cities in Sullivan County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sullivan County , TN.

City Name Population Title
Kingsport 54,112 The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
Blountville 3,074 Census-designated place in Sullivan County, Tennessee
Walnut Hill 2,394 City in Illinois, United States of America
Bluff City 1,670 City in Harper County, Kansas, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Bristol distances to largest Tennessee cities