News Release: 10/5/2021

EUNOIA – A WELL MIND CONCERTNOVEMBER 13TH, GATES OPEN AT 4 P.M.CUMBERLAND SQUARE PARK, BRISTOL, VA 24201 For the last several years the Frontier Health Foundation has made great strides in improving our region’s perception surrounding mental and behavioral health. Annual events like Stigma Stops Now, brought voices to our region that opened the door for positive conversations about depression, trauma, and substance abuse. Our world has changed, and the last 18 months have been hard. We have missed our

BTES Receives APPA Scattergood Award

Orlando, Florida, June 22, 2021 — Bristol Tennessee Essential Services received an American Public Power Association E.F. Scattergood System Achievement Award during APPA’s National Conference in Orlando, Florida. The award honors APPA member systems that have enhanced the prestige of public power utilities through sustained achievement and customer service. BTES is involved in and committed to economic development to make a difference in its community. BTES works with community partners to assist

Keep Bristol Beautiful Earns Keep America Beautiful President’s Circle Award Recognition

Amazon Selects Bristol, Virginia for a New Delivery Station

Contact:        Shari Brown                                 Project Coordinator                                 J. A. Street & Associates                                 sbrown@jastreet.com                                 Office: 423-323-6701                                 Mobile: 423-418-2120   For questions related to Amazon:Amazon-PR@amazon.com  Amazon Selects Bristol, Virginia for a New Delivery Station Amazon is announcing a new delivery station in Bristol, Virginia, which is expected to open

Ballad Health Appoints Chad Couch, MD, as President of Northeast Market and CEO of Bristol Regional

Long-serving physician has been a trusted leader in the community and hospital Chad Couch, MD, an experienced, board-certified urologic surgeon and longtime physician leader with Ballad Health, has been named president of the health system’s Northeast Market and chief executive officer of Bristol Regional Medical Center. Dr. Couch, who has filled this role on an interim basis since the fall, will have operational and strategic oversight of all services and operations of Bristol Regional Medical Center,

Electro-Mechanical Promotes Dutcher to Vice President of Sales and Marketing

BRISTOL, Va., Jan. 27, 2021 – Electro-Mechanical Corporation (EMC), a leading supplier of power distribution solutions to domestic and international electric utility, mining, and commercial and industrial customers, announces the promotion of Jody Dutcher to vice president of sales and marketing. “In her new role, Jody will be responsible for all segments of the sales and marketing team,” says Howard Broadfoot, chief operating officer for EMC. “She will serve as the strategic commercial leader for our

OPERATION BRISTOL HOLIDAY IN LIGHTS TO PROVIDE SPECIAL EXPERIENCE FOR LOCAL STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILY

Bristol Chamber of Commerce, bristol motor speedway, speedway children’s charitIes and food city announce operation bristol holiday in lightsHousehold vouchers to be provided to Bristol VA, Bristol TN and Sullivan County East Zone school students to participate in Speedway in Lights Holiday experience  Bristol, Tn/Va. (November 6, 2020) — The Bristol Chamber of Commerce, Bristol Motor Speedway, Speedway Children’s Charities and Food City have partnered to provide a special holiday experience for local

BTES AWARDED $500,000 SITE DEVELOPMENT GRANT

BTES AWARDED $500,000 SITE DEVELOPMENT GRANTBristol Tennessee Essential Services (BTES) was awarded $500,000 from Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam as part of the Site Development Grant Program, part of the larger Rural Economic Opportunity Act passed in 2016, helps communities prepare industrial sites for businesses. The grants assist communities in finalizing infrastructure and site improvements for Select Tennessee Certified Sites and sites that will go through the site certification process. The projects

BRISTOL CHAMBER AWARDED THIRD CONSECUTIVE 5-STAR ACCREDITATION FROM U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Wednesday, March 22) - The United States Chamber of Commerce has once again awarded the Bristol Chamber of Commerce its highest honor – a 5-Star Accreditation, for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.This is the third consecutive time the Bristol Chamber has been awarded a 5-Star Accreditation, dating back to 2005. Chambers must apply for reaccreditation every five years. The Bristol Chamber is the oldest accredited chamber in