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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- Bristol is a fairly small city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
- It is the twin city of Bristol, Virginia, which lies just across the state line.
- The two cities share much, from the main street, which acts as the border between two states, to the downtown district and the reputation as The Birthplace of Country Music.
- While the museum is located in Bristol, Virginia, it showcases the role of both Bristol, Tennessee, and Bristol, Virginia, in the birth and development of country music as a new music genre.
- Check out the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion in September.
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