Extensive detail on the founding, development, history, and culture of Bristol—a city located on the Tennessee–Virginia state line—is coupled with tourist information on shopping and hotels in this city guide. Arranged in order of importance based on locals" responses, the included information covers the historic backgrounds of Bristol"s railroads, cemeteries, and medical services as well as full explanations of the impact of the automobile age and the community"s continuing belief in the morals of the masses. An explanation of the city"s unique city dual-government system is also included.