Location: Blountville
Top Things to do in Blountville
10 Things to Do in Blountville That You Shouldn't Miss
Blountville is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,074 at the 2010 census. It is the only Tennessee county seat not to be an incorporated city or town.
Restaurants in Blountville
1. Bristol Motor Speedway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 536 reviews
Reviewed By MissMinnow - Tennessee
We drove through the Speedway in Lights this past Saturday. The light displays were pretty cool. Driving on the track at BMS was an amazing experience. The bank around the turn is super steep! Definitely recommend holding back when you enter the stadium so you can take the turn a bit faster.
Also, try to get there early! The event opens at 6 PM, but when we got there at 5:30 there was already a line. Took about 30 min to get to the ticket booths and the first 1/4 mile (the drag strip) took another 30 min. After that it was pretty smooth sailing without much for back ups. We finished the route (with a stop at the Christmas Village inside the track) around 8:00 pm.
The Christmas Village was alright. Not really worth the stop unless you're really craving funnel cake or hot chocolate or you have kids who want to ride the carousel.
2. Appalachian Caverns Tours
Overall Ratings
4 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By William B - Sarasota, Florida
Well I was anxious 2 try a different cavern but when I arrived there was no one available with an open sign but that issue was quickly resolved when I realized there was only one person holding the fort. I found it 2 B quite the experience going into the earth like that and actually seeing real live bats where they hibernate for the winter. what really amazed me was the underground rivers and the way they bridged across them and the way the stairs were carved in. Every so often U would feel water dripping from the ceiling of the cave and the tour guide knew a lot regarding the nature formations and lots of respect by advising not 2 touch the walls of the cave.
3. Birthplace of Country Music Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 174 reviews
The Birthplace of Country Music(R) Museum, in affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution, tells the story of our musical heritage. From the Bristol Sessions and beyond, our region continues to influence music around the world. The 24,000 square foot facility, located at 520 Birthplace of Country Music(R) Way in Historic Downtown Bristol, houses 12,000 square feet of exhibit space, a rotating exhibit gallery, music mixing and listening stations, multiple theater experiences, and interactive, technology-infused media.BCMM also hosts live, year-round performances and educational programming. The museum is a must see for visitors seeking comprehensive knowledge of the music of our region and Bristol's important role in the evolution of recorded music history.
Reviewed By KECournoyer - Baltimore, Maryland
This museum tells the story of the 1927 Bristol Recordings that were the first country recordings in the United States. The museum is located across the street from a park and near Blackbird Bakery (which is delicious). Tickets are $13.65 for adults, but they offer...MoreThank you for the great review. We are so glad you enjoyed the Museum.
4. Off the Grid Mountain Adventures
Overall Ratings
5 based on 530 reviews
Please call for Reservations! Off The Grid Mountain Adventures is the area’s only outdoor adventure park and features zip lines, a gravity-defying giant swing, a tower in the sky standing 60 feet from which you can zip, belay, or take the Leap of Faith, Hagglund tours, and ATV rides.
5. Backyard Terrors Dinosaur Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By nowitspersonal4u - Tazewell, Tennessee
Best experience we've had in a LONG time! We highly recommend it to everyone. Very informative and so life-size! Literally takes you back to the day! Cannot wait to go back a second time to check out what I missed this trip!
6. The Carter Fold
Overall Ratings
5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By MGordonCharlotte_NC - Charlotte, NC
Our first visit to The Carter Fold - what a treat. The Hogslop band was playing and they sure did not disappoint. The music was fun, energetic and delightfully entertaining. Several from the audience took to the dance floor and that was another special treat to watch - young and young at heart danced all night.
I didn't realize that a food concession was available however I will grab a bite to eat on my next visit. A bit of a ride from Kingsport but well worth the effort. I'll definitely watch the upcoming schedule of bands to help determine my next visit.
7. Rocky Mount Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By PaulyPauly2014 - Knoxville, Tennessee
Great little museum and grounds! The main house, cooking area and pioneer style living was enjoyable and was a family friendly afternoon. Very informative and knowledgeable about tennessee and the first capital! We brought our lunch and ate outside in the picnic area!
8. Countryside Vineyards & Winery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Rita G - Augusta, Georgia, United States
The winery was very accommodating to our group of about 100+. We came in two shifts and there were several wine tasting stations set up as well as cheese and cracker trays. The wine was very good. Only problem was the bottle of Autumn Harvest that I purchased leaked in the back of my car. :-( I noticed it when I got back to the hotel. I did not think wine was supposed to leak of it was corked properly. I did enjoy what was left of the wine when I got home. Quite tasty! Might want to check any bottles for air bubbles before you make a purchase!
9. Downtown State Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 201 reviews
Bristol has a proud heritage going back more than 150 years of being both a fun place to visit and a “Good Place to Live”. With so much to do and enjoy, everyone feels at home in Historic Downtown Bristol. As a Certified Main Street Community, Downtown Bristol has more to offer every day – more activities, more shops, more homes, more offices and more life. Believe in Bristol is a nonprofit 501 ( c ) 3 organization composed of dedicated citizens, business owners, government officials and other friends of Bristol who recognize the role a vital downtown plays in preserving and furthering our communities identity, spirit and economy.
Reviewed By Linda C - Johnson City, Tennessee
❤️Loved all the restaurants and shops. Being in two states at once was a hoot! Everyone should come to Downtown State Street!!
10. Warriors' Path State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 258 reviews
Reviewed By Michelle R - Asheville, North Carolina
We stayed Tuesday through Friday the first week in October and loved it. We choose campsite #27 in the mail loop which had the disadvantage of being across from the dump station and the advantage of having a private patio space with no one else on that side. The dump station proximity wasn't an issue - only three or four people came by each morning and never experienced any smells. Across from that was a lovely meadow with a community camp fire area where we saw deer.
Even if we hadn't been down at the end, I noticed that all the other campers, which I'd say the park was about half full, were extremely quiet. Facilities looked nice, but I never actually went in. Camp Host was especially nice, bringing us firewood the first evening as the closet where it is stored was locked when we first arrived. Looks like he is building a beautiful natural wood bench by the campstore.
Lots are mostly shaded and many are super small or right on the road, so take care when making reservations to pay attention to the pictures and descriptions. The loops highest point is the smaller numbered campsites, and the sites and roads terrace down the hill. The best part was being right above the reservoir. There was a trailhead right by our campsite that went down to a small secluded beach. Clear water for wading, a lovely tree for sitting over the water and I couldn't believe it - not a single bug bite all morning we enjoyed it.
All the campsites I saw had both a grill, picnic table and firepit BUT I'm thinking some don't. Again, take care when making reservations and even call ahead. If you have children and want to see the playground I recommend the inner sites but not on that top road - those are super small and literally you'll be right on the road. You are better following the loop around and taking the ones on the left as you go back out. Most of the sites are reasonably level but it's an older park with cracked pavement. I didn't see anything horrible but if you didn't do your homework I can see where you could get a site you'd be really unhappy with. Sites are close together but many are dug into berms to try to offer some sense of semi-private space and many on the outer edges seem to be created with some thought to their angles that offer campfires that are not next to your neighbor.
The perfect campsite? Well, of course there is no such thing, but I'd recommend #34 if you can fit and if you'd like a private awning and a chance to see the reservoir (so much foliage it would have to be fall or winter) while sitting under it. The table for that one is down a few steps so not handicap friendly.
Hope you enjoy your trip as much as we did!
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