Hard Rock’s Bristol Casino celebrates one-year anniversary, with economic benefits to Southwest Virginia

Saturday, July 8, 2023 12:21 PM
  • Ashley Hoak, WCYB-TV

July 8 marks one-year since the Bristol Casino: Future Home of Hard Rock opened its doors to the public.

Opening day brought excitement to the community, and promises of renewed economic growth to the area.

“The feedback has been the best in my entire career, obviously, I hear a lot from my team members whom I spend the most time with,” said Allie Evangelista, Bristol Casino: Future Home of Hard Rock, President. “It’s been very nice, the community here has been supportive and loyal to us. That has been the best part of the job so far.”

While casino leaders are grateful for community support, Bristol, Virginia, and Southwest Virginia as a whole, are also seeing benefits.