CHRISTMAS IN THE TRI-CITIES · 2026
Christmas lights in Bristol
Coming up
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Nov 20 to Jan 2
DisplayNumber 3: Food City Speedway in Lights powered by TVA
A four-mile drive past three million lights, with a lap around the speedway oval and a Christmas Village in the infield.
- Hours
- 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM nightly; arrive by 9:45 PM
- Cost
- Per vehicle, varies by night. Car (up to 8) $29.12 to $34.88 on sampled nights; van (9 to 23) $69.46. Online fees apply; none at the gate
- Where
- 106 Thunder Valley Dr., Bristol, TN 37620
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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From Nov 30
DisplayNumber 15: Bristol Merry & Bright: Anderson Park
New for 2026: custom flagpole light trees that switch on at the downtown tree lighting.
- Where
- Anderson Park, downtown Bristol, TN Approximate location.
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Fri, Dec 4
EventNumber 30: First Fridays: Lights! Merry & Bright
A downtown stroll under the holiday lights, with photo stops along the way.
- Hours
- 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Where
- State St, downtown Bristol, TN Approximate location.
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
All season, dates not posted yet
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Holiday season 2026
DisplayNumber 45: Downtown Center Christmas Tree and State Street Lights
A 25-foot tree at the Downtown Center on State Street.
- When
- Holiday season 2026
- Where
- Downtown Center, 810 State St, Bristol, TN
AnnouncedChecked Nov 13, 2026
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