17 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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Abingdon Historic District
· 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
You're driving through a living history book! This area, the Abingdon Historic District, showcases over a hundred buildings that tell the story of this important Virginia town. From the late 1700s to the mid-1900s,…
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Abingdon Bank
· 0.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Take a look at that brick building – it's the old Abingdon Bank, and it's more than just a pretty face. Back in 1845, they built this place to house both the bank and the cashier's family. Can you imagine living right…
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Moonlite Theatre
· 4.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Picture this: a warm summer night, the smell of popcorn in the air, and a giant screen flickering under the stars. That's the magic of the Moonlite Drive-In. Opened on June 9, 1949, the Moonlite's first feature was…
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Edmondson Hall
· 7.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Built in 1856, this Greek Revival house was home to William Campbell Edmondson, an early pioneer and merchant. Edmondson Hall, constructed in 1856, was the centerpiece of William Campbell Edmondson’s 383-acre estate. He…
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Emory and Henry University
· 9.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pulling up on Emory & Henry University, you're driving past more than just brick and mortar; you're passing a cornerstone of Appalachian education. Back in 1836, amidst the rolling hills of Southwest Virginia, Emory &…
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East Hill Cemetery (Tennessee and Virginia)
· 13.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Right here, where Tennessee meets Virginia, lies hallowed ground, a silent testament to Bristol's intertwined past. East Hill Cemetery was established in 1857. It became a final resting place for Confederate soldiers…
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Bristol Virginia–Tennessee slogan sign
· 13.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Check out that sign! It's more than just a pretty picture; it marks the spot where country music found its voice. In 1927, Victor Talking Machine Company talent scout Ralph Peer set up shop here, looking for local…
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Bristol station (Virginia)
· 13.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a time when this very spot was buzzing with the energy of travelers arriving and departing, their lives intertwined by the iron horse. This is Bristol station, a vital link in the nation's rail network. Built in…
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Bristol: Birthplace of Country Music
· 13.8 mi
Bristol straddles the Tennessee-Virginia line right down the middle of State Street, and it calls itself the birthplace of country music. In the summer of 1927, talent scout Ralph Peer set up a portable recording rig…
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Bristol Commercial Historic District
· 14.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a minute, you're driving through the heart of Bristol's history! This district, right on the Virginia-Tennessee line, is packed with buildings that tell a story of boom and border life. From the late 1890s…
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Birthplace of Country Music Museum
· 14.1 mi · Historical Marker
Victor Records talent scout Ralph Peer recorded Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family in Bristol in 1927, launching country music.
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Birthplace of Country Music Museum
· 14.1 mi · Historical Marker
In late July 1927, a talent scout named Ralph Peer set up portable recording equipment in a hat warehouse on State Street in Bristol, a city that straddles the Tennessee-Virginia border. He placed an ad in the local…
