FOOD & DRINK
Bloom, Bristol's popular restaurant, to close after 7 years due to finances
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — A major restaurant in downtown Bristol recently announced it's closing for good. The owner of Bloom made the announcement earlier this week on social media. The popular restaurant has been in business for seven years. News 5 spoke with her Thursday she mentioned that the...
New Borderline Billiards location to open in Bristol this month
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — Bristol will soon be a stopping place for pool fanatics all around the world. "I've been playing pool for about sixty years and traveling all over the country playing pool rooms and nothing comes close to this, said pool player Alex Andersen. The new pool...
Bloom in Bristol to close in May
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Bloom on State Street in Bristol, Virginia, will close permanently in May. The restaurant said in a social media post that its last day will be on Sunday, May 5. It was added that until then, the restaurant will be have brunch and lunch from...
Meet Hank the Calf
When Sullivan County Farm Bureau member Hannah Blankenship’s father, Barry King, saw black vultures flying above his Blountville farm on a cold April evening in 2022, he knew something was wrong. He went out to check on his cows and was surprised to find a lifeless baby calf nearly...
WXBQ wins ACM Personality of the Year award
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — A Bristol, Virginia radio station was awarded an Academy of Country Music award on Monday. WXBQ’s Steve, Ben and Nikki won the On-Air Personality of the Year award in the small market category. “We did not think we were going to win at all,” Program Director/Morning Show Nikki Thomas said. “There’s […]
Full lineup announced for 2024 Bristol Rhythm & Roots
BRISTOL, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — The full lineup for the 2024 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion was announced on Thursday. 49 Winchester, Ashley McBryde, The Wallflowers and more will take the stage at this year’s Rythm & Roots reunion. Local and regional artists performing at the music festival were announced on Thursday. The full lineup can […]
Paramount Bristol to host Shaolin Jazz: hip-hop fused with martial arts films
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — A group that mixes hip-hop music to martial arts films in real-time, Shaolin Jazz, is hosting its “Can I Kick It?” event at the Paramount Bristol in August. According to the group’s website, “Shaolin Jazz produces events and creates content that highlight the intersections between hip-hop, jazz, and martial arts culture.” […]
Alchemy & Shade wins Tri-Cities Best Tattoo Shop
This story is part of Tri-Cities Best, a viewer-driven segment of News Channel 11’s community coverage. Your votes placed Alchemy & Shade as the Tri-Cities’ Best Tattoo Shop, among several finalists also chosen by viewers: PINEY FLATS, Tenn. (WJHL) – Melissa Arrowood has always had an eye for art. Her distinctive eyes spotted the perfect […]
Fish and Chicken Feast May 4 at Boozy Creek
Boozy Creek Community Center, 1989 Shelleys Road, Bristol, Va., (276-466-0026) will hold a Fish and Chicken Feast on Saturday, May 4, at 4 p.m. Music will be provided by Bill Copas and Steel Creek from 5 to 6:30 p.m. This meal includes lots of traditional side dishes and a variety of desserts and drinks. Door […] The post Fish and Chicken Feast May 4 at Boozy Creek appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
SWVA Artisan Conference kicks off in Abingdon
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL)—After nearly a year of planning, the ‘Round the Mountain Artisan Network is presenting the Southwest Virginia Artisan Conference Thursday through Saturday. Artisans from the area will showcase their work, participate in discussions with other artists and possibly make professional connections. The conference also offers various workshops for artists to engage in. According […]
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