Hard Rock Bristol CEO Allie Evangelista talks three-year milestone in Virginia

Monday, July 7, 2025 8:47 PM
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  • Allison Winters, Kingsport Times News

Three years ago, the Bristol Casino opened its temporary facility in the former Bristol Mall. Since then, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol President Allie Evangelista said more than 4.5 million people have visited the property — from locals to visitors from across the globe.

She said this week her team of more than 1,400 employees will celebrate with a two-day picnic at Steele Creek Park; July 8 marks the official anniversary for the opening.

“We started this the first year, celebrating our first anniversary and second anniversary, and here we are, three years later, celebrating all that we accomplished together,” Evangelista said.

She explained there is a core group of both employees and patrons who have supported the facility since it opened in 2022.