Standout Photos from the Bristol Herald Courier: 2019
Room And Board
Blake Hobbs, 27, and his reflection skateboard in front of a closed business in Bristol, Virginia on Thursday morning.
Bandit Big Rigs at Bristol-02
Big rig race fans check out the entries in the Bandit Big Rig Series on Saturday afternoon at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Bandit Big Rigs at Bristol-05
Bandit Big Rigs Series drivers Randy Briggs and Austin Hoppe race for position during the first heat race Saturday afternoon at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Bandit Big Rigs at Bristol-03
Bandit Big Rigs Series driver Randy Briggs signs autographs for Easton and Collin Hill of Pipestem, West Virginia, during a meet-and-greet session Saturday afternoon at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Bandit Big Rigs at Bristol-04
Big rig race fans check out the entries in the Bandit Big Rig Series during a meet-and-greet session Saturday afternoon at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Bandit Big Rigs at Bristol-01
Big rig race fans check out the entries in the Bandit Big Rig Series on Saturday afternoon at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Fall(ing) Color
The leaves on the trees in Cumberland Square Park in Bristol, Virginia have changed from green to yellow to rusty gold and now cover much of the ground and surroundings in the park, including the “Take the Stage” sculpture.
Chevy Car Show-01
Chris Duncan cleans his 2011 Chevy Camaro SS during Saturday's Bristol Chevy car show on the grounds of Bristol Motor Speedway. The car show was part of the Beef 'O' Brady's Thunder Valley Mayhem show that is being held throughout the weekend at the dragway.
Chevy Car Show-02
A 2002 Chevrolet Corvette with flames and a unique mural on the inside of the hood was one of the cars on display Saturday afternoon at the annual Chevy Car Show at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Chevy Car Show-03
A 2002 Chevrolet Corvette with flames and a unique mural on the inside of the hood was one of the cars on display Saturday afternoon at the annual Chevy Car Show at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Chevy Car Show-04
Rows of Chevys from the past and present were on display Saturday afternoon at the annual Chevy Car Show at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Chevy Car Show-05
The classic Chevrolet emblem adorns one of the cars on display Saturday afternoon at the annual Chevy Car Show at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Chevy Car Show-06
Classic fuzzy dice hang from a 1957 Chevy Belair Saturday afternoon at the annual Chevy Car Show at Bristol Motor Speedway.
3 Turtles
Three turtles sun themselves on a rock in the Sugar Hollow Wetlands Park on the first day of autumn.
Viking Hall Brick Work-01
Jody Brown, owner of JB Masonry, works on the steps at Viking Hall in Bristol, Tennessee. Many of the bricks in the steps had became loose and needed to be repaired. Since the original bricks could not be matched, the old bricks are carefully being removed, cleaned and reused. One set of steps was completed earlier this year.
Viking Hall Brick Work-02
Workers with JB Masonry work on the steps at Viking Hall in Bristol, Tennessee. Many of the bricks in the steps had became loose and needed to be repaired. Since the original bricks could not be matched, the old bricks are carefully being removed, cleaned and reused. One set of steps was completed earlier this year.
Viking Hall Brick Work-03
Workers with JB Masonry work on the steps at Viking Hall in Bristol, Tennessee. Many of the bricks in the steps had became loose and needed to be repaired. Since the original bricks could not be matched, the old bricks are carefully being removed, cleaned and reused. One set of steps was completed earlier this year.
Wild Art.jpg
Monarchs compete for prime locations on flower spikes inside the butterfly habitat Saturday at the Appalachian Fair in Gray, Tennessee. The monarch is a migratory insect, with a large number of the butterflies flying each year to wintering grounds in the mountains of Mexico.
Hot Deals on Autos
After two pickup trucks were destroyed by arson at the new Blue Ridge Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram dealership in Abingdon on Old Jonesboro Road near Interstate 81’s Exit 14, the dealership made the best of the situation and placed a sign in front of the burnt-out trucks to describe their deals on new automobiles.
Snapping Turtle
A large snapping turtle peers out of the aquatic vegetation of the Sugar Hollow Wetlands Park on Monday morning.
Woodpecker
A woodpecker searches for food as it sits in a tree near Rooster Front Park in Bristol, Tennessee.
Volunteer Parkway Work-01
Workers with Bristol, Tennessee, restripe the center lines along both sides of Volunteer Parkway from State Street to the intersection with Weaver Pike on Friday morning.
Volunteer Parkway Work-02
Workers with Bristol, Tennessee, restripe the center lines along both sides of Volunteer Parkway from State Street to the intersection with Weaver Pike on Friday morning.
Band Camp-01
With the full marching band working on their new show for the upcoming season, members of the John Battle High School Color Guard began their precamp work on Monday. The Color Guard and members of the marching band will be attending band camp next week at UVa-Wise.
Band Camp-02
With the full marching band working on their new show for the upcoming season, members of the John Battle High School Color Guard began their precamp work on Monday. The Color Guard and members of the marching band will be attending band camp next week at UVa-Wise.
Band Camp-03
With the full marching band working on their new show for the upcoming season, members of the John Battle High School Color Guard began their precamp work on Monday. The Color Guard and members of the marching band will be attending band camp next week at UVa-Wise.
Sixth Street Sidewalks-01
Alex Howe with White’s Construction smooths out fresh concrete that forms the widened sidewalk dining area on Bristol, Tennessee’s Sixth Street. The city said the project is expected to be completed by early August, according to a news release. Parking along Sixth Street will be blocked off during construction, the release states, but the road will remain open. When the project is complete, the travel lane on the south end of the street will be shifted to the opposite side, and there will be fewer on-street parking spaces, the release states.
Sixth Street Sidewalks02
Employees of White's Construction smooth fresh concrete that forms the widened sidewalk dining area on Bristol Tennessee's Sixth Street. The city said the project is expected to be completed by early August, according to a news release. Parking along Sixth Street will be blocked off during construction, the release states, but the road will remain open. When the project is complete, the travel lane on the south end of the street will be shifted to the opposite side, and there will be fewer on-street parking spaces, the release states.
Splash Pad
7-year-old James Humphrey takes aim while playing at the Steele Creek Splash Pad on Thursday morning.
Splash Pad
3-year-old Jake Eige plays at the Steele Creek Splash Pad on Thursday morning.
Splash Pad
5-year-old Mack Humphrey stands under a spout at the Steele Creek Splash Pad on Thursday morning.
Playing at Steele Creek-01
Jax Buckles, 6, of Bristol, Virginia, plays in the creek at Steele Creek Park on Friday afternoon.
Dragonfly-01
A dragonfly perches on a stem after a rain shower Monday afternoon in Bristol, Virginia.
BCM Summer Camps
Connor Nelson performs with other students from the Pick Along Summer Camp for Beginners with the Birthplace of Country Music at Blackbird Bakery on Friday morning. During the week of camp, the students explore the museum and learn about Bristol’s important role in the history of country music. Campers learn the basics of a stringed instrument and work on projects with Radio Bristol, which conclude with live and on-air performances.
BCM Summer Camps
Gavin Diamond performs with other students from the Pick Along Summer Camp for Beginners with the Birthplace of Country Music at Blackbird Bakery on Friday morning. During the week of camp, the students explore the museum and learn about Bristol’s important role in the history of country music. Campers learn the basics of a stringed instrument and work on projects with Radio Bristol, which conclude with live and on-air performances.
BCM Summer Camps
Carter Bresowar performs with other students from the Pick Along Summer Camp for Beginners with the Birthplace of Country Music at Blackbird Bakery on Friday morning. During the week of camp, the students explore the museum and learn about Bristol’s important role in the history of country music. Campers learn the basics of a stringed instrument and work on projects with Radio Bristol, which conclude with live and on-air performances.
BCM Summer Camps
Students in the Birthplace of Country Music’s Pick Along Summer Camp play at Blackbird Bakery on Friday. During the camp, students explore the museum and learn about Bristol’s important role in the history of country music. Campers learn the basics of a stringed instrument and work on projects with Radio Bristol, which conclude with live and on-air performances.
NHRA Thunder Valley-03
Fans watch the NHRA drag racing from atop the Thunder Valley tower at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway on Saturday afternoon.
NHRA Thunder Valley-01
Allen Henderson (left), of Kingsport, and Corey Tallent (right), of Sweetwater, Tennessee, test their reaction skills in the fan area of Thunder Valley at Bristol Dragway on Saturday afternoon during the NHRA weekend.
NHRA Thunder Valley-02
Fans line up several deep along the fence as the Top Fuel cars come to the start line at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway on Saturday afternoon.
NHRA Friday-01
A dragster heads to the launch pad for preliminary rounds of racing Friday afternoon at Bristol Dragway.
NHRA Friday-02
A team member walks to the launch pad during preliminary rounds of racing Friday afternoon at Bristol Dragway.
NHRA Friday-03
A competitor waits in the staging lanes for his chance to run in the preliminary races Friday afternoon at Bristol Dragway.
NHRA Friday-04
Dragsters in the staging lane inch closer to preliminary round racing Friday afternoon at Bristol Dragway.
NHRA Friday-05
Fans watch the early rounds of drag racing Friday afternoon in Thunder Valley.
Hot Rod Power Tour-01
A spectator to the 24th annual HOT ROD Power Tour sprints through the rain as cars keep arriving at Bristol Motor Speedway on Monday afternoon durng the one-day stop.
Hot Rod Power Tour-02
The 24th annual HOT ROD Power Tour made a one-day stop at Bristol Motor Speedway on Monday, featuring classic and modern cars.
Hot Rod Power Tour-03
Rain drops collect on the highly polished hood of a classic American sedan during the 24th annual HOT ROD Power Tour at Bristol Motor Speedway on Monday afternoon.
Over The Edge-01
Jennifer Gozevich, Over the Edge coordinator for YWCA Northeast Tennessee/Southwest Virginia, stands poised to take the first step in rappelling down the tower at Bristol Motor Speedway as Mike Cowan begins his descent Saturday morning.
Over The Edge-02
Jennifer Gozevich, Over the Edge coordinator for YWCA Northeast Tennessee/Southwest Virginia, and Mike Cowan rappell down the Turn 2 tower at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday morning.
Over The Edge-03
Jennifer Gozevich, Over the Edge coordinator for YWCA Northeast Tennessee/Southwest Virginia, rappells down the Turn 2 tower at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday morning.
Rainy Day Walkers
Despite a steady rain, Becky Avirett and Meredith Massie get their steps in on the outside lanes of the Tennessee High track Friday morning. The rainy weather is forecast to continue through the weekend.
Woofstock 2019-01
Tony Branson gives his Great Dane, Kaptian, a drink of water following the 4K-4Paws race and the mile walk at Woofstock 2019 on Saturday morning at Sugar Hollow Park. Woofstock is an annual event that raises money for the Bristol Humane Society Margaret B. Mitchell Spay/Neuter Clinic. Saturday's event featured numerous games and activities for the dogs and owners and pet-related vendors.
Woofstock 2019-02
Erelah Looney holds her dog, Piper, during the Radical Rags competition at Woofstock 2019. Woofstock is an annual event that raises money for the Bristol Humane Society Margaret B. Mitchell Spay/Neuter Clinic. Saturday's event featured numerous games and activities for the dogs and owners and pet-related vendors.
Woofstock 2019-03
Odie hangs out with her owner, Rahel Krtausch, during the Radical Rags competition at Woofstock 2019. Woofstock is an annual event that raises money for the Bristol Humane Society Margaret B. Mitchell Spay/Neuter Clinic. Saturday's event featured numerous games and activities for the dogs and owners and pet-related vendors.
Woofstock 2019-04
Rey makes a pass in front of the judges during the Radical Rags competition at Woofstock 2019. Woofstock is an annual event that raises money for the Bristol Humane Society Margaret B. Mitchell Spay/Neuter Clinic. Saturday's event featured numerous games and activities for the dogs and owners and pet-related vendors.
East Hill Memorial Day 02
Infrared photography lends a solemn air to this image of an honor guard from the James Keeling Camp 52 S.C.V. as it fires a salute Saturday morning in East Hill Cemetery during a Memorial Day ceremony honoring the fallen soldiers of the Civil War.
East Hill Memorial Day 03
Infrared photography lends a solemn air to this image of people in period clothing watching the James Keeling Camp 52 S.C.V. Memorial Day ceremony Saturday morning at East Hill Cemetery honoring the fallen soldiers of the Civil War.
East Hill Memorial Day 04
Infrared photography lends a solemn air to this image of an honor guard from the James Keeling Camp 52 S.C.V., preparing to retire the colors Saturday morning in East Hill Cemetery during a Memorial Day ceremony honoring the fallen soldiers of the Civil War.
East Hill Memorial Day 01
Infrared photography lends a solemn air to this image of reenactors from the James Keeling Camp 52 S.C.V. standing by the monument to local civil war soldiers Saturday morning in East Hill Cemetery during a Memorial Day ceremony honoring the fallen.
Trail Days-01
Katherine Allen, of Boone, North Carolina, watches as her husky, Koda, plays in the water during the hot afternoon at the 33rd annual Appalachian Trail Days festival in Damascus, Virginia. A wide variety of activities are available to hikers and visitors throughout the town, including vendors, medical attention and the always-popular hiker parade.
Trail Days-02
Katherine Allen, of Boone, North Carolina, watches as her husky, Koda, plays in the water during the hot afternoon at the 33rd annual Appalachian Trail Days festival in Damascus, Virginia. A wide variety of activities are available to hikers and visitors throughout the town, including vendors, medical attention and the always-popular hiker parade.
Trail Days-03
A hiker walks through downtown with a viking helmet in his backpack during the 33rd annual Appalachian Trail Days festival in Damascus, Virginia. A wide variety of activities are available to hikers and visitors throughout the town, including vendors, medical attention and the always-popular hiker parade.
Trail Days-04
Numerous cyclists riding the Creeper Trail join the hikers during the 33rd annual Appalachian Trail Days festival in Damascus, Virginia. A wide variety of activities are available to hikers and visitors throughout the town, including vendors, medical attention and the always-popular hiker parade.
Trail Days-05
Hikers and visitors gathered in Damascus, Virginia, aka "Trail Town USA," for the 33rd annual Appalachian Trail Days festival. A wide variety of activities are available to hikers and visitors throughout the town, including vendors, medical attention and the always-popular hiker parade.
Trail Days-06
Hikers and visitors gathered in Damascus, Virginia, aka "Trail Town USA," for the 33rd annual Appalachian Trail Days festival. A wide variety of activities are available to hikers and visitors throughout the town, including vendors, medical attention and the always-popular hiker parade.
Morning Walkers
Faye and Charles Owens enjoy the day as they walk with their dog, Herbie, across the top of South Holston Dam on Monday morning.
Dandelions-02
Dandelion seedheads stretch towards the sun Monday afternoon in Bristol, Virginia.
Dandelions-01
A dandelion flower and seedhead grow under clear skies and strong sunlight Monday afternoon in Bristol, Virginia.
Flowering Trees
Flowering trees in Cumberland Square Park bloom in the spring sunshine Monday morning.
Basking Turtles
A quartet of turtles and their reflections bask on the bank of the Sugar Hollow Wetlands Park Monday morning.
Bumblebee
A bumblebee collects pollen from a flowering Eastern redbud tree Monday morning in Bristol, Virginia.
Sunny Spring Day
Tyler Cross, left, relaxes with his smartphone on a large swing as Joe Smith takes to the swinging skies Thursday afternoon at Steele Creek Park.
Flowering Forsythia
A flowering Forsythia plant Thursday afternoon in Steel Creek Park.
Cherry Blossoms
A Cherry tree blooms in Steel Creek Park Thursday afternoon.
Spring Color
The American and Tennessee flags fly in the wind in front of the trees that are in full bloom along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on Friday afternoon in downtown Bristol, Tennessee.
Aspiring Photographer
Addison Hale, 11, photographs a scene in the Sugar Hollow Wetlands Park as she spends some time making photographs Friday afternon. An aspiring photographer, she has been learning and photographing for the last two years.
Aspiring Photographer
Addison Hale, 11, looks at a scene in the Sugar Hollow Wetlands Park as she spends some time making photographs Friday afternon. An aspiring photographer, she has been learning and photographing for the last two years.
Aspiring Photographer
Addison Hale, 11, looks at a scene in the Sugar Hollow Wetlands Park as she spends some time making photographs Friday afternon. An aspiring photographer, she has been learning and photographing for the last two years.
March Super Moon
The "super worm equinox moon", the last supermoon of 2019, rises Wednesday night.
ISS Flyover
The International Space Station leaves a bright trail across the sky as it flies overhead Wednesday night during a 30-second time exposure. Weather permitting, the next best viewing date will be Friday March 22, 2019 at about 8:47 pm.
Cold Spring Weather
The sunshine and blue skies were deceiving Monday afternoon as fans watching the softball game between Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett and Tennessee High School dressed for the weather. Temperatures were in the mid-40s, and a cold wind blew throughout the game.
Spring Tree Buds
Small buds bloom on a tree in Bristol, Virginia herald the coming spring season.
Spring Tree Buds
Small buds bloom on a tree in Bristol, Virginia herald the coming spring season.
Sunday Sunset
Sunday's sunset is seen reflected in the windows of a home in Bristol, Virginia.
Sunday Sunset
Trees still bare from winter's grip stand out against a colorful Sunday evening sunset in Bristol, Virginia.
Blooming Daffodils
Blooming Daffodils herald the coming of spring, sunlight and warmer weather.
Blooming Daffodils
Blooming Daffodils herald the coming of spring, sunlight and warmer weather.
Blooming Daffodils
Blooming Daffodils herald the coming of spring, sunlight and warmer weather.
Pothole Repair-01
Bristol Tennessee city workers Mike Jenkins and Ricky Cheathem shovel asphalt from a pickup as they fill potholes along Volunteer Parkway on Monday as Jim Cornish waits for the holes to be filled to compact the asphalt.
Pothole Repair-02
Bristol Tennessee city workers Mike Jenkins and Ricky Cheathem shovel asphalt from a pickup as they fill potholes along Volunteer Parkway on Monday.
Pothole Repair-03
Bristol Tennessee city worker Jim Cornish compacts asphalt in a pothole after it was filled along Volunteer Parkway on Monday.
Pothole Repair-04
A work crew with Bristol Tennessee drives along the Volunteer Parkway filling potholes that have developed during the winter months.
Slippery When Wet
A sign post on the Sugar Hollow Wetlands boardwalk warns users that the small foot bridge is slippery when wet as flood waters cover the park Wednesday morning after several days of rain.
Garter Snake
A small Garter Snake basks in the sun and leaves of Sugar Hollow Park Wednesday morning.
Great Blue Heron
a Great Blue Heron flies over Steele Creek Park against blue skies during a short break in the rainy weather Tuesday morning.
Canada Goose
A Canada Goose beats the water with its wings as it baths Tuesday morning at Steel Creek Park while another goose grroms itself in the background.
Rain and Flooding
A low area near Henson Hill Road lies flooded Monday morning after rains over the weekend, and with more rain forecast, the already-soaked ground can't hold any more water.
Rain and Flooding
Field grass stands in deep flood water near Henson Hill Road on Monday morning after a rainy weekend, and with more rain forecast, the already-soaked ground can't hold any more water.
Rain and Flooding
Field grass stands in deep flood water near Henson Hill Road on Monday morning after a rainy weekend, and with more rain forecast, the already-soaked ground can't hold any more water.
South Holston Lake
A navigation buoy floats on the still water of South Holston Lake on Monday morning.
BSA Continuous Campfire-01
Allan Marshall (left) and Ray Ratheal (right) tend to the Overmountain District of the Sequoyah Council, Boy Scouts of America’s 44th annual continuous campfire late Saturday afternoon. The campfire kicks off the 109th year of scouting in America and the 50th annual Klondike Derby to take place next Saturday in downtown Bristol. Ashes from the previous 43 campfires were added when the fire was lit on Saturday.
BSA Continuous Campfire-02
The Overmountain District of the Sequoyah Council, Boy Scouts of America’s 44th annual continuous campfire burns late Saturday afternoon. The campfire kicks off the 109th year of scouting in America and the 50th annual Klondike Derby to take place next Saturday in downtown Bristol. Ashes from the previous 43 campfires were added when the fire was lit on Saturday.
BSA Continuous Campfire-03
Troop and American flags are illuminated Saturday night at the Overmountain District of the Sequoyah Council, Boy Scouts of America’s 44th annual continuous campfire late Saturday afternoon. The campfire kicks off the 109th year of scouting in America and the 50th annual Klondike Derby to take place next Saturday in downtown Bristol. Ashes from the previous 43 campfires were added when the fire was lit on Saturday.
Dropping Temperatures
Air trapped under the thin ice at Sugar Hollow Wetlands Park leaves a scalloped pattern Monday morning. Temperatures and some winter weather are expected this week as an arctice cold front moves into the region.
Woolly Mammoth Winter Prediction-02
Jeff Campbell, the Mammoth Whisperer, gets the crowd ready for Woolly the Mammoth's winter prediction Saturday morning at Northwood High School in Saltville.
Woolly Mammoth Winter Prediction-03
With Little Salty in the foreground, Woolly the Mammoth appears at Northwood High School in Saltville Saturday morning to make its annual winter prediction.
Woolly Mammoth Winter Prediction-04
Cali Dunbar, 4, and Suzanne Richie, both from Greeneville, Tennessee, watch as Woolly the Mammoth makes its annual winter prediction at Northwood High School in Saltville Saturday morning.
Woolly Mammoth Winter Prediction-01
People cheer as Woolly the Mammoth appears at Northwood High School in Saltville Saturday morning for its annual winter prediction. The mammoth says we're to have six more weeks of winter.
Appalachian Sunset
The setting sun lights up the Appalachian Mountains under a cloudy sky Sunday afternoon.
Appalachian Sunset
The setting sun lights up the clouds clearing over the Appalachian Mountains Sunday afternoon.
Sessoins Work
A worker is silhouetted in the window of the future Session Hotel in Bristol, Virginia, on Monday afternoon as renovation work continues. The boutique hotel will be located in the former Jobbers Candy factory, Service Mills and Owen Equipment buildings between State Street and Goode Street.
Thursday Feature
Quentin Skaggs goes for a 5-mile walk with Sprinkles and Ro around the Lakeside Trail at Steele Creek Park Thursday afternoon.
Thursday Feature
Quentin Skaggs goes for a 5-mile walk with Sprinkles and Ro around the Lakeside Trail at Steele Creek Park Thursday afternoon.
Searching for Treasure
With skies clearing from the morning rain, Emmett Russell, who is retired and lives in Bristol, Virginia, searches Anderson Park in downtown Bristol, Tennessee, on Friday afternoon for discarded or lost metal treasure.
Schools Out Skate In
Gabriel Morelock skates on his own Wednesday morning at the Bristol Skateway.
Schools Out Skate In
Gabriel Morelock skates on his own Wednesday morning at the Bristol Skateway.
Schools Out Skate In
Roller skaters enjoy the holiday break from school at the Bristol Skateway Wednesday morning.
Schools Out Skate In
Matt Korell helps his 3-year old son, Henry, keep his balance as he learns to roller skate Wednesday morning atthe Bristol Skateway. With schools still out for the break, many families with young children were enjoying their morning at the recently renovated and reopened facility.
Schools Out Skate In
Matt Korell watches other skaters with his 3-year old son, Henry, before they take to the floor of the Bristol Skateway Wednesday morning. With schools still out for the break, many families with young children were enjoying their morning at the recently renovated and reopened facility.
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