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title: "Fairmount"
url: https://www.herebristol.com/fairmount/
date: 2026-07-11T17:07:23+00:00
modified: 2026-07-11T17:07:23+00:00
author: ""
site: "HEREBristol"
attribution: "HEREBristol"
---

# Fairmount

*Source: [HEREBristol](https://www.herebristol.com/fairmount/) — July 11, 2026 by *

Sullivan County · Historic
                

# Fairmount

                  

Historic Fairmount features the Col. J.M. Barker home, NRHP-listed sections, and well-preserved 1940s–60s residences.

              
    
  

  
    
          
                            Col. J.M. Barker home
                            NRHP-listed sections
                            Pre-WWII housing stock
              
    
    
    

      
      
        

### Quick Facts

        ZIP37620                CategoryHistoric        Platted1920        Main CorridorFairmount Avenue        CountySullivan County      

      
      
        

### At A Glance

        Walkability25/100        Commute7 minutes        InterstateI-81 Exit 74B, 1.5 mi        VibeQuiet historic residential with preservation identity        Best ForHistoric preservation enthusiasts, empty-nesters, long-term homeowners      

      
      
        

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## Location

        

Fairmount is located in the north-central portion of Bristol, accessible from Fairmount Avenue.

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## Character

        

Quiet, stable residential neighborhood with a preservation-conscious identity. Many homes retain original architectural features from the early-to-mid 20th century.

      
    
    
          
        

## History

        

The neighborhood developed in Bristol's early residential expansion era; the Barker home represents civic and architectural heritage predating World War II.

      
    
    
    
    
    
      
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## Schools

        
                                  
              
                Elementary
                                  
                              
              Various Bristol City Schools elementaries
              Bristol Tennessee City Schools                            
                                  [SC Report Card →](https://www.tn.gov/education/data/report-card.html)
                                                  [School site →](https://www.btcs.org)
                              
            
                                  
              
                Middle
                                  
                              
              Bristol Tennessee Middle School
              Bristol Tennessee City Schools                            
                                  [SC Report Card →](https://www.tn.gov/education/data/report-card.html)
                                                  [School site →](https://www.btcs.org)
                              
            
                                  
              
                High
                                  
                              
              Tennessee High School
              Bristol Tennessee City Schools                            
                                  [SC Report Card →](https://www.tn.gov/education/data/report-card.html)
                                                  [School site →](https://ths.btcs.org)
                              
            
                  
        

Ratings from the Tennessee School Report Card (Tennessee Department of Education) — not third-party aggregators.

      
    
    
          
        

## Nearby Retail & Dining

        

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              **Downtown State Street**
               — Restaurants and shops within short drive               *(1 mi)*

      
    
    
          
        

## Healthcare & Essentials

        

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              **Bristol Regional Medical Center**
               Hospital               *(3.5 mi)*

      
    
    
    
      
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        School data from the [SC Department of Education Report Card](https://screportcards.com).
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