Bristol, TN is a city in both Sullivan and Washington counties of Southwest Virginia, within the Appalachian Mountains region. The area has a rich history, with many churches playing an important role in its development. From large Baptist congregations to smaller nondenominational faith communities, the churches of Bristol feature a range of spiritual beliefs. These places of worship provide a variety of services to their members and the community at large, from Bible study to charitable works. They are important pillars in Bristol's cultural landscape, connecting generations through shared beliefs and traditions.
56.3% of the people in Bristol are religious:
- 25.3% are Baptist
- 0.5% are Episcopalian
- 1.5% are Catholic
- 0.8% are Lutheran
- 10.2% are Methodist
- 1.7% are Pentecostal
- 3.2% are Presbyterian
- 0.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 12.2% are another Christian faith
- 0.1% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.