Bristol is an independent city located in the state of Virginia, United States. As an independent city, it is not part of any county, though it sits adjacent to Washington County. According to the 2020 census, the city had a population of 17,219.
The city serves as the twin city of Bristol, Tennessee, which lies directly across the state line. This boundary runs through the center of State Street, the city's main thoroughfare. Bristol is a principal city within the Kingsport–Bristol metropolitan area and is part of the larger Tri-Cities region spanning both Tennessee and Virginia.