Access to a vibrant region

Bristol’s location provides excellent accessibility to the rest of the nation. Interstate 81 runs through the city, with three interchanges in the city limits. By connecting to other nearby Interstates – 381, 77 and 26 – a commuter is within a day’s drive of 70 percent of the U.S. population and within a few hours of such cities as Asheville, N.C. (87 miles); Charlotte, N.C. (134.1 miles); Atlanta, Ga. (315 miles); and Richmond, Va. (325 miles).