Bill > HJR1067

This resolution, a formal expression from the Tennessee General Assembly, honors and commends the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion for its twenty-fifth anniversary, recognizing its significant contributions to preserving Appalachian musical heritage and strengthening regional identity, pride, and collaboration. The resolution highlights how the festival, established in 2001 and now organized by the Birthplace of Country Music nonprofit, has become a premier cultural event showcasing roots music, fostering economic benefits through tourism and local business support, and uniting communities across Bristol, Tennessee, and Bristol, Virginia. It acknowledges the festival's role in revitalizing downtown Bristol and its surrounding areas, its importance as a model for arts-driven regional development, and the dedication of its organizers, staff, volunteers, artists, sponsors, and leadership.

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