Virginia: Bristol Casino moves forward with $110 million project to build permanent Hard Rock

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:47 PM
  • Allison Winters, Kingsport Times News

The Bristol Casino is moving forward with the first phase of construction plans after recently filing for a construction permit for a 661,713-square-foot resort and a six-story hotel.

According to a building permit reviewed by the Times News, The city of Bristol issued the permit on Aug. 24 for the $110-million project. The owner, Bristol Mall Holding Company, LCC, also paid a permit fee of $50,000.

The casino is located at 500 Gate City Highway, the former site of the Bristol Mall. Construction for the hotel and resort is already becoming visible from the road, a sign of the progress for many Bristol visitors and residents.