3171 Linden Drive

“Thanks to its close proximity to Interstate 81, Bristol is linked from Tennessee in the south to New York in the north, making it an ideal center for economic development and growth.​ Given Bristol’s wide variety of entertainment, shopping and recreational opportunities in the midst of a rural environment, the city is often referred to as the “Capital of Southwest Virginia.​” The city is also known as the “Birthplace of Country Music” because Bristol was the location of the first country music recordings made for national distribution.​ Today, country music murals and monuments line Bristol’s State Street.​ The Birthplace of Country Music Museum provides a forum for live performances, and it also features collections of musical instruments and memorabilia from country music legends like Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs and Tennessee Ernie Ford.​” TRI-CITIES REGION: The Property sits within the city of Bristol, Virginia, just across the state line from its twin city of Bristol, Tennessee.​ The city is part of the larger Tri-Cities region, which is home to approximately 500,538 residents and is served by Interstate Highways 2 and 81.​ Bristol’s central location and excellent transportation connections puts the states of West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina within easy driving distance.​ COMMERCIAL RETAIL DEVELOPMENT: The Property is prominently positioned off Exit 5 on Interstate 81, one of the two major commercial retail corridors in the city of Bristol.​ The retail centers off Exits 5 and 7 both have a regional pull that serve a very large market area that captures local and regional visitors.​ Juxtaposition to the highway and two airports creates an ideal location foraccommodating travelers and visitors while also providing dining, shopping and entertainment options for local residents.​”