'The project will spur economic growth, additional tax revenue and create new jobs for the city and its surrounding areas.
'We’ve introduced the Hard Rock experience to a number of cities this year, and our presence in Bristol, Virginia, is especially rewarding for the brand as the project is our first hotel & casino in the state,' Chief Operating Officer of Hard Rock International Jon Lucas said. (WCYB) - Hard Rock International announced Thursday that construction plans have begun for its temporary casino in Bristol, Virginia.