Historic Stone Castle

         On March 16, 2006, officials unveiled a new historic marker at

           Tennessee High School's stadium, the Stone Castle.

                Once known as the Bristol Municipal Stadium, it has been listed on

          the National Register of Historic Places since 1987 but was only recently

          placed on the state of Tennessee's list. It is constructed of coarse rubble

          limestone from another WPA project at nearby Beaver Creek.

                Our stadium seats approximately 6,000 people and features most of

          the original Medieval Gothic details.  The unique corner towers, arched

          entries and crenellated walls clearly make the Stone Castle the most

          architecturally significant stadium in Tennessee.      

Historic Bristol Stone Castle Stadium marker inscription:

            The Bristol Municipal Stadium was built with funds provided

             by the Works Progress Administration between 1934 and 1937. 

            The stone came from nearby Beaver Creek.  A dedication

            ceremony was held on October 8, 1936 before the Tennessee High

            and Science Hill High of Johnson City football game.  It served as

            the home field for Tennessee High School, Virginia High School,

            as well as Slater High School and Douglas High School.  Black

            high schools in Bristol, Virginia, and Bristol, Tennessee,

            respectively, and King College. The Municipal Stadium,

            commonly known as Stone Castle, was placed on the National

            Register for Historic Places in 1987 for its unique example of

            Norman architecture.