Bristol Tennessee Essential Services

09/01/2026

At approximately 7:00pm, Internet service was restored. If you are still experiencing an Internet service interruption, please contact our 24/7 Technical Support at 423-793-5555

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Original Post: BTES is currently experiencing an Internet outage impacting many customers. The issue appears to be related to multiple upstream circuits, and our team is actively working to reroute affected customers to other circuits and restore service as quickly as possible.

Due to the high volume of incoming calls, our automated outage reporting system may not be available to all customers at this time. Please know that we are aware of the outage and are actively working to resolve it.

At this time, there is no estimated time for restoration available.

08/31/2026

This Friday, Gridiron Gameday on BTES Power 7 will be at Sullivan East High School!

On Friday, September 4, BTES Power 7 is live from Sullivan East Hig...

08/28/2026

Tonight! We are broadcasting live on BTES Power 7 from West Ridge! Be sure to tune in at 6:20 PM and we can’t wait to see you there!

WATCH OPTIONS:

BTES Internet customers can watch for free on your BTES-connected device at https://btes.net/power7/LiveStream

BTES cable customers can watch live on channel 7.

Although there will not be a live YouTube broadcast of the game, a recording will be posted on our YouTube channel, , in the days following the game.

08/25/2026

BTES is proud to provide reliable Internet, telephone, and video services through an all-fiber network. As the local provider, we invest in the infrastructure our community needs today while preparing for tomorrow's technology.

This means we are:
Built for speed and reliability
Local people serving local people
The trusted resource for energy and connectivity

08/24/2026

This Friday, Gridiron Gameday on BTES Power 7 will be at West Ridge as they take on David Crockett High School! We can't wait to see you there!

On Friday, August 28, BTES Power 7 is live from West Ridge High Sch...

08/21/2026

Tonight! We are broadcasting live on BTES Power 7 from Tennessee High playing against West Ridge. Be sure to tune in at 6:30 PM for all the Friday night football action!

WATCH OPTIONS:

BTES Internet customers can watch for free on your BTES-connected device at https://btes.net/power7/LiveStream

BTES cable customers can watch live on channel 7.

Although there will not be a live YouTube broadcast of the game, a recording will be posted on our YouTube channel, , in the days following the game.

08/20/2026

Tonight! We are broadcasting live on BTES Power 7 from Sullivan East playing against Johnson County. Be sure to tune in at 7:00 PM to catch all the excitement.

WATCH OPTIONS:

BTES Internet customers can watch for free on your BTES-connected device at https://btes.net/power7/LiveStream

BTES cable customers can watch live on channel 7.

A live stream of the game will also be available on our YouTube channel:

August 20, 2026 - Johnson County travels to Sullivan East High Scho...

08/19/2026

Every successful project starts with teamwork and dedication. We are proud of the people who make it happen!

08/18/2026

Two more days until Gridiron Gameday is back on BTES Power 7!

The 2026 Gridiron Gameday season begins this Thursday night at Sull...

08/17/2026

Gridiron Gameday on BTES Power 7 is back! We’re kicking off this season on Thursday at Sullivan East and on Friday at Tennessee High. We look forward to seeing you there!