Enjoy creative theater experiences, interactive displays, educational programs, music performances, community events, and more. This museum tells the story of the famous 1927 Bristol Sessions, referred to by Scholars as the “big bang” of country music. The Birthplace of Country Music Bristol Museum is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and a winner of many awards including the “Best Pop Culture Museum” voted by USA Today, so visiting it is a top thing to do in Bristol, TN-VA! Visit The Birthplace of Country Music Museum Birthplace of Country Music via Facebook Take a Picture of Bristol’s Music Muralīest Things to Do in Bristol, TN-VA 1. Stand in Two States at Once on State Street Watch a Movie at the Twin City Drive-in Theater Enjoy Outdoor Activities at Steele Creek Park Watch a NASCAR Race at Bristol Motor Speedway Catch a Show at the Iconic Paramount Bristol Play Slots at the Bristol Casino: The Future Home of Hard Rock Attend the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Music Festival Visit The Birthplace of Country Music Museum