Community Corner
🌱 What led to the Lilly Street double homicide suspect’s return to Tennessee?
And on the Bristol Patch calendar - The 10th Annual Toy Drive
Good morning to you Bristol! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What led to the Lilly Street double homicide suspect’s return to Tennessee?
- How Tennessee High’s floor general is driving the Vikings’ offense
Also on today's calendar: Kids Fused Glass Night Light and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Bristolfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and colder, with a high of 34 and low of 29 degrees.
- Friday: Chilly with snow, 1-2", temps: high: 41, low: 30.
- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 43 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bristol double homicide suspect booked into Sullivan County Jail (wjhl.com) — Bristol residents should know that an 18-year-old suspect in a November double homicide on Lilly Street has been extradited to Tennessee and booked into the Sullivan County Jail. Authorities say he surrendered to Bristol, Virginia police after two people were fatally shot and a third wounded, and he now faces upcoming court proceedings in Bristol, Virginia. 
• Braden Howard steers Vikings' offense, earns Player of the Week Honors (wcyb.com) — A standout season from Tennessee High guard Braden Howard in Bristol has earned him News 5’s Player of the Week honor. With only two returning players, Howard is leading a young Vikings squad on and off the court as they chase conference, district, and state goals under coach Michael McMeans.
📸 Around Bristol
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bristol
★ Featured events ★
- The 10th Annual Toy Drive
The Bristol Tattoo Company, 504 State St, Bristol
12:00 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Sullins Academy Holiday Market
Sullins Academy
9:00 am - Gingerbread Jingle with Kris Kringle
Bristol, TN Calendar , The Lodge at Steele Creek Park , Bristol
11:00 am - Kids Fused Glass Night Light
Kil'n Time Contemporary Ceramics , 818 State St , Bristol
1:30 pm - Warming up Winter with the Chief
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4:00 pm - Christmas Show
Delta Blues BBQ , 724 State St , Bristol
8:00 pm - City Council Work Session
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6:00 pm - Power Board
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12:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
📣 Bristol Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Young Professionals 2026 Planning Meeting
Brown, Edwards & Company, L.L.P. , 636 Shelby St, Suite 400 , Bristol
9:00 am - O' Christmas Tree Canvas Class
Kil'n Time Contemporary Ceramics , 818 State St , Bristol
6:00 pm - Karaoke @ Stateline
Stateline Bar & Grille , 644 State St , Bristol
7:00 pm - “Poinsettia Delivery” Canvas Class — Kil’n Time Contemporary Ceramics
Kil'n Time Contemporary Ceramics , 818 State St , Bristol
6:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- FREE DIAPERS!!!
This Saturday, December 13 from 10AM - 12PM. Addilynn Memorial United Methodist Church 3225 Avoca Rd. Bristol, TN 37620 PLEASE SHARE!!! (Nextdoor Holston/7th Ave) - Tap on the photograph to read more.
Puppies puppies puppies needed to be adopted at pet Works animal services ! (Nextdoor Fairmount)
- Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate (Early Morning) - Pinnacle (The) in Bristol. Apply here.
- Gold Spectrum CBD posted a job opening for Head Chef in Bristol. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bristol here.
🗞 Nearby News
Blountville
- New Carson-Newman scholarship to benefit state employees (timesnews.net)
- S&P rates Ballad Health credit outlook positively (timesnews.net)
- West Ridge routs Crockett behind 38 for Jones (timesnews.net)
Elizabethton
- Wingstop opens in Elizabethton (wjhl.com)
- 'A Christmas Carol' Being Presented At Sycamore Shoal's Sabine Hill (greenevillesun.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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