Bristol Virginia and Bristol Tennessee July 20 1969

The AZUSA antenna for the Saturn V was make by Raytheon Co. in Bristol, Tenn.  See the link.

https://history.nasa.gov/SP-4206/app-e.htm

"The 1969 Volunteer 500 was a NASCAR Grand National Series (now Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series) event that was held on July 20, 1969, at Bristol International Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee; which was rebuilt with more banking for this race."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1969_Volunteer_500

You should be able to find back issues of local newspapers that can show some of what was going on and how the moon mission was being covered in local press.  Local libraries and historical societies might also be able to help you. You could also try interviewing local inhabitants old enough to remember the day.