Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol celebrates grand opening

Virginia: Permanent Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol opens, transforming former mall into $500M resort
The permanent Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol in Virginia marked its official grand opening on Thursday with a guitar smash ceremony. The $500 million resort now occupies the site of the former Bristol Mall, offering a blend of gaming, entertainment, and dining designed to attract tourists from across the region and beyond.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol employees prepare for opening day
With the grand opening of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol on Thursday, employees are hard at work preparing for the doors to officially open to the public. On Tuesday, employees held a team member rally to get everyone pumped up for opening day.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol celebrates grand opening
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol opened the doors to its permanent home on Thursday. Country music star Blake Shelton performed at the casino’s entertainment venue to celebrate its grand opening.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol gets off to a smashing start
On Thursday, McGlothlin and Stacy joined officials of Hard Rock International, the Seminole Tribe and Virginia Lottery to help smash 16 faux guitars simultaneously about noon, formally opening the $500 million Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino opens in Bristol
Four years after Bristol voters approved a casino, and two years after a temporary gaming facility opened there, southwest Virginia now has the full Hard Rock experience.
Traffic changes coming as Hard Rock Hotel and Casino set to open in Bristol
The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is set to open next week in Bristol, Virginia. Several special events are planned and will impact traffic. Bristol officials announced Wednesday that drivers on Gate City Highway should watch for altered traffic patterns beginning November 14.
Permanent Hard Rock Bristol casino opens
Listen to this article The permanent Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol opened its doors Thursday at the site that was once the Bristol Mall. Developed by a joint venture between Hard Rock, Par Ventures President Clyde Stacy and United Co.
Director of Entertainment talks about Hard Rock grand opening
Director of Entertainment talks about Hard Rock grand opening
Hard Rock hits three years as Indiana's top-earning casino
Hard Rock Casino in October once again tallied more "win" — or revenue after paying successful bettors — than any of its competitors for a 36th consecutive month.
Allie Evangelista reflects on journey to Hard Rock Bristol's opening day
After over two years as president of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, Allie Evangelista is finally getting to see the permanent facility open in its
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Hard Rock illuminates its new marquee guitar
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