Buy a Local Phone Number – Area Code 276 (Bristol, Virginia)

Created in 2001 from a split with 540, area code 276 serves southwestern Virginia communities including Bristol, Abingdon, Wytheville, Galax, Norton, and Martinsville. The code has not been overlaid; however, ten‑digit dialing became mandatory in 2021 following adoption of 988 for the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, aligning local dialing with national standards.

On the ground, Bristol straddles the state line with Tennessee, and the local economy is tightly integrated across State Street. The Virginia side mixes legacy manufacturing and newer small‑batch production with healthcare, regional retail, and event‑driven tourism tied to races at nearby Bristol Motor Speedway. Cultural identity is distinctly Appalachian: the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, The Crooked Road heritage trail, the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, and the Virginia Creeper Trail reinforce the region’s music and outdoor narratives, while Abingdon’s Barter Theatre and colleges provide year‑round anchors.

• Advanced manufacturing, metalworking, and remaining furniture/textile operations.
• Energy legacy in the coalfields, with diversification to natural gas, materials recycling, and industrial parks.
• Logistics and warehousing on the I‑81/I‑77 corridor centered near Wytheville.
• Tourism, music heritage, and trail‑based recreation supporting small businesses in Bristol, Abingdon, and Damascus.