Black Bear Resort in Hampton, Northeast Tennessee is the perfect home base for your section hike or Vacation. Our location makes for some of the most scenic hiking on the Appalachian Trail A/T.  We offer a variety of accommodations such as Cottages,  Cabins,  Bunkhouse,  Camping sites.
We also have a  Breakfast Cafe on site. (8am-11am)
We provide affordable shuttle services to many trail destinations, including drop off and pickup to Tri-Cities Airport TN or Asheville NC.
We also offer short term or long term parking. You can make us your starting point or better yet shuttle out to a starting point and hike back to us.
Call for our shuttle rates and drop off points.

Black Bear Resort is an Appalachian Trail Passport Stamp Location.

Our location is perfect for group get togethers.  We have hosted many Family reunions, Church Groups, Youth Groups, Motorcycle Groups, Office get togethers, Wedding parties and college classes.

Come and relax in this beautiful, fun and friendly environment. We have a beautiful wooded setting and shade in all our sites! We can accommodate any size camper, and have cabins and a 3 bedroom house available for nightly rentals!

Live life in the fast lane at Hilton Garden Inn Bristol located in the beautiful southwest Virginia Mountains. We are only minutes from “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile” Bristol Motor Speedway which hosts two major NASCAR races each year and the Bristol Dragway home of NHRA racing. Music buffs will enjoy being near the Rhythm & Roots Festival and the new Birthplace of Country Music Museum. Enjoy some downtime bike riding or hiking on the Creeper Trail or shopping at the newly developed Pinnacle in Bristol, TN.

Feel at home in one of our Bristol, VA, guest rooms, equipped with a host of modern amenities, including complimentary WiFi. Savor American classics in the Garden Grille or unwind with a drink in the bar. Grab a snack from the 24-hour Pavilion Pantry® to enjoy in the comfort of your guest room. Energize in the complimentary fitness center or refresh in the indoor pool, which enjoys access to the outdoor patio and fire pit. Our friendly Bristol, VA, hotel also offers a complimentary business center and a divisible 4,000 sq. ft.

Our 65-room bou­tique hotel in Bristol, Virginia features a rooftop bar with sweeping views of the Appalachian Mountains, street-front dining with family-style regional fare, and a historic ballroom for unforgettable social gatherings and special events.

The City of Bristol, located on the Tennessee and Virginia border, has been noted as a “Good Place To Live” for over 150 years. Located in Bristol’s Central Business district, the city is a “Certified Main Street Community” with attractions such as parks, restaurants, nightlife, shopping and museums – all within walking distance of the hotel.

Abingdon Vineyards was founded in 2001 by retired engineers, Bob Carlson & Janet Nordin. In the summer of 2018, the Gardners moved from California to Virginia to build the legacy.Abingdon Vineyards is truly a community effort with a wonderful team & many volunteers that help tend to the land, grapes, wine & guests!

Pizzeria chain offering create-your-own & specialty pies, plus pastas & sandwiches.

Indulge in our delicious coffee and freshly baked pastries. Discover a cozy atmosphere perfect for your morning routine or afternoon break.

Welcome Home to our family-friendly craft beer and cider garden with outdoor patio.

RedTail Mountain Resort is a luxury lodge and country club located in Mountain City, Tennessee. A gated community in the far northeastern corner of the state, it is the only golf club in Johnson County. The mountain resort is known for its high elevation, and views of the surrounding hills and valleys

Serving Elizabethton, Carter County, and the surrounding region by providing a variety of programs and services for our members and community at large. We focus on businesses, non-profits, and education opportunities for our region.

At Delta Hotels Bristol, our top priority is to indulge every streamliner’s needs and wants to the utmost quality. From fast and reliable Wi-Fi to cozy, comfortable beds, our team strives to create a seamless, full-service hotel experience for every guest. Serving up southern hospitality and delicious, fresh foods, our on-site restaurant will be sure to make you feel right at home. With 20,000 square feet, our conference center is the perfect spot for conventions, weddings, meetings and more! Looking for a night out? Come visit the world’s fastest half mile or even take a stroll downtown and experience the city between two states! By focusing on the details that truly matter, we are simple, made perfect. Book your stay at our pet-friendly Bristol, VA hotel today.

Nestled on South Holston Lake, in the hills of east Tennessee, Lake View Dock is flanked between the TVA Property of South Holston Dam and the Cherokee National Forest. The views and surrounding lake-front are spectacular. Our fine floating facility includes a General Store complete with Lookout providing beautiful views of South Holston Lake. Our Lookout provides a great gathering place for customers. The Lake View Dock General Store provides a full line of fishing, camping, and boating equipment and supplies.

The Damascus Old Mill Inn is a historic hotel and restaurant located in Damascus, Virginia. All of our rooms have a private bathroom, daily housekeeping services, an individually controlled HVAC system, interior corridors, and elevator service.

Sharpie’s Restaurant is a cozy hometown casual restaurant serving quality fresh comfort food for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catering. We are located at 11888 Highway 421 South in Trade, Tennessee. We also have a salad bar, children’s menu, beverages and dessert menu available. We pride ourselves with a family friendly atmosphere with quick service and an attentive waitstaff.

Located on North US-421, you can’t miss the liquor store as it definitely stands out – it’s housed in a big red building with a huge black bear statue out front to welcome customers! Come and check out the various selections of alcohol and liquor we have in stock. Because of our convenient location, we are also one of the most popular alcohol stores and liquor stores near Watauga County.

A series of four waterfalls located on Holston Mountain in the Stoney Creek community of Carter County, TN. The falls’ name, Blue Hole Falls, comes from the deep blue pool in front of waterfall #3 (the main fall).

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum explores how evolving sound technology shaped the success of the 1927 Bristol Sessions and highlights how this rich musical heritage still thrives in the Appalachian region and beyond. Through multiple theater experiences, interactive and stationary displays – along with a variety of educational programs, music performances, and community events – the exciting story of these recording sessions and their far-reaching influence comes alive. Rotating exhibitions from guest curators and other institutions, including the Smithsonian, are featured throughout the year in the Special Exhibits Gallery. The museum also houses a collection of related objects, photographs, ephemera, and a digital archive.An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, our museum tells the story of the 1927 Bristol Sessions, the influential recordings that sparked the “big bang of country music,” and continue to inspire the music of today.

The annual music Festival began in 2001 and has been a part of BCM since December, 2012. A 2015 Economic Impact Study showed that visitors to the Festival from outside the region had a $16.1 million impact on the region. The Festival generally hosts over 130 bands on 20 stages in downtown Bristol during the third weekend in September. Attendance has grown to approximately 45,000. Among its many accolades the Festival has been named as one of Rolling Stone’s “Top 20 Tours and Festivals”, and has won a Grand Pinnacle Award from the International Festival and Events Association.

Experience Bristol TN/VA’s rich music heritage with the birthplace of country music. Join us on state street in downtown Bristol for an incredible lineup of artists performing country, bluegrass, Americana, folk, rock and more! Reunite with friends while celebrating the rhythm of new genres along with the roots of traditional Appalachian music. Weekend passes to Bristol and Roots Reunion make great gifts for the holidays.

The Birthplace of Country Music is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that seeks to perpetuate, promote, and celebrate Bristol’s rich musical heritage; to educate and engage audiences worldwide regarding the history, impact and legacy of the 1927 Bristol Sessions from which we derive our name; and to create recognition, opportunities, and economic benefit for our local and regional communities. BCM accomplishes this mission through its three primary branches (Museum, Festival, and Radio), special projects and events, and a multitude of community and educational outreach programs. A brief description of the three primary entities follows:

Camping in East Tennessee has never been more enjoyable. Campers can relax and camp in a secluded area by the Watauga River while only being a short drive from shopping and restaurants. East Tennessee RV Park is only 15 miles away from the Bristol Motor Speedway, one of the largest attractions in East Tennessee.

Fish Springs Marina is the only true, full service marina on Watauga lake, providing fully certified on-water service department, open, covered, jet ski and houseboat slips, pontoon boat rentals, a twenty-four hour fueling station, campground, boat and trailer storage, full service marina store and fishing guide service. Fish Springs sells new and used boats and carries the full line of new Tahoe Pontoons, HydroHoist boat-lifts and an inventory of quality pre-owned boats. Fish Springs is also the exclusive full line dealer of Yamaha outboards in northeast Tennessee.

Fish Springs Marina was the first, TVA Certified Clean Marina on Watauga Lake and carries that honor with pride! Our family-friendly staff is ready, willing and able to assist you in making your portal for family fun as remarkable an experience as the White Family has so graciously demonstrated for over 70 years.

When injured in a motorcycle accident, it is important to quickly seek legal representation from an experienced personal injury attorney. With 100s of cases on the record, Garza Law not only has the experience necessary to represent motorcycle accident victims, but also possesses the in-house investigative team comprised of attorneys and former law enforcement officers who know how to extract valuable information and subtle clues from witnesses and the accident scene.

Additionally, obtaining compensation and justice in a motorcycle accident case often requires a different set of expertise than for a car accident or truck accident. The cause of a motorcycle wreck and the sequence of events leading up to it can be far different compared to other types of motor vehicle accidents. In addition, the injuries are often catastrophic, such as a brain injury or spinal cord injury, and require creative approaches to finding sources of adequate compensation for motorcycle accidents.

We understand your situation. Being involved in an accident is never a pleasant experience, especially if you’re injured. That’s why we’re here … to help. Garza Law will answer your questions in a friendly and personable manner.

Your friends at Garza Law not only have answers to your questions, but have also handled many other cases like yours. Their job is to help take the burden off of you, so that you can get on with your life … and back on your motorcycle.