Earl Neikirk / Photojournalist
 
The year 2004 is an election year and a year for all to be thankful for the freedoms we have here in America. Below is a sample of people doing what they do best in the Bristol, VA TN area. Enjoy!

   
John Edwars looks like a southern preacher during rally in Bristol.
Sullivan County Jail is one of 3 in Tennessee to have Chapel.
First year teacher at end of year.
Tennessee High students raise money for fellow student with cancer.
Busch wins at Bristol Again.
Great shots are still to be had during Softball Tourney.
Those baseballs just seem to get away.
Those softballs just seem to get away too.
This duck looks confused during Easter Egg Hunt in Bristol.
Sixth place was not a good start during Appalachian Fair Sheep contest.
Owner of last full service gas station holds back emotion before closing up.
First sunny day without rain and a puppy just seem to go together.
DukesFest came to Bristol and the cast sang their hearts out.
Trade Days ground is blessed prior to festival.
Jerry Hall stays underwater 120 hours.
King College Women's Soccer gets physical.
King College Volleyball plays with passion.
A smile on the face after 2 years of empty smile after pulling own teeth.
The band Wiyos performs at 4th. Rythm & Roots in Bristol, VA-TN.
Old Charter found on Ebay for local chapter.
The leaves are beautiful in Norton, VA.
Senior Citizens line up for flu shots at 5 am.
Ralph Stanley gets is own Museum in Clintwood, VA.
Driver stopped to let van cool off. It caught fire instead.
Virginia Intermont College Soccer star is from Canada.
Old plastic grocery bags are made into hats in Bristol.
There are many Indian families in area. Here is 3 generations.
Class being held to teach cycle riders how to be seen.
Billy the Goat lives on a Putt Putt Course and petting zoo.
Typical Halloween stunt but still interesting in Bluff City, TN.
King College Volleyball is still going strong after ranking 1st. in 2003.
Touchdown catch in 2nd. half gave UVA points but VA Tech Won the Game.
This player got a second chance on Scholarship after year off.
Officer Vance funeral brought together Police from around the Country.
Husband was seen in local paper after dining hall bombing in Iraq.
No matter how old your are, Christmas is special.
Just a reminder to keep those open flames away from gas fumes in winter.
Father of daughter killed in Knoxville with local ties to Bristol, Tenn.