Bristol’s best local businesses

The 69 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 27

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69 businesses across 6 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants37 places · newest: 620 State Restaurant | Sushi + Asian + American + Cocktail Bar | Bristol, TN, Aug 27
• 02Beauty4 places · newest: Benefit Cosmetics BrowBar, Aug 27
• 03Shopping11 places · newest: Bass Pro Shops, Aug 27
• 04Entertainment4 places · newest: Legacy Theaters Bristol 14, Aug 27
• 05Nightlife3 places · newest: Chili's Grill & Bar, Aug 27
• 06Home & Garden4 places · newest: Ashley Store, Aug 27

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• Birthplace of Country Music Museum

  Arts & Culture

  Spacious museum dedicated to historic recordings of some of the earliest country music in America.

  101 Country Music Wy · birthplaceofcountrymusic.org ↗

• Blackbird Bakery

  Bakeries & Sweets

  Comfy, multi-level bakery & cafe serving coffee, bread, cupcakes, pastries, ice cream & more.

  188 Piedmont Ave · blackbirdbakerybristol.com ↗

• Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

  Bakeries & Sweets

  Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.

  102 Bristol East Rd · perkinsrestaurants.com ↗

• Boot Barn

  Sporting Goods

  Retail chain with a variety of Western & work-related apparel, shoes & accessories, plus gifts.

  416 Pinnacle Pkwy · bootbarn.com ↗

• PetSmart

  Pets

  Chain featuring a range of pets, supplies & food (most offer grooming, boarding & other services).

  16760 Highlands Center Blvd · petsmart.com ↗

• PetSmart Grooming

  Pets

  Offshoot of the pet store chain focused on grooming services, including nail & ear care.

  16760 Highlands Center Blvd · stores.petsmart.com ↗

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