The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol opened the doors to its permanent home on Thursday.
Country music star Blake Shelton will perform at the casino’s entertainment venue to celebrate its grand opening.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol employees prepare for opening day
To christen the new 620,000-square-foot resort, a Hard Rock Guitar Smash took place at 10:30 a.m.
Doors opened to the public at noon on Thursday.
The permanent casino features almost 1,500 slot machines, more than 50 table games, dining options and more. The hotel includes 303 rooms, a Hard Rock Cafe, stores and a 2,000-seat music venue.
The casino is located at 500 Gate City Highway in Bristol, Virginia.
