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NYE Street Party – It’s Back!

December 19, 2017 By David Cate

Back by popular demand, the New Year’s Eve Street Party in downtown Kingsport is happening again! As the closing event to the city’s centennial, it’s going to be bigger and better than last year. The Street Party is scheduled to take place from 8 p.m. to midnight on December 31st in the 100 block of Broad Street (where the downtown concert series is held) and will include a live DJ (Steve … [Read more...]

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Spirit of Generosity Unveiling

October 31, 2017 By David Cate

Join us for the unveiling of the Santa Train Sculpture by Val Lyle & Owen's Train Dedication. This free event is a great way to celebrate the Holiday Season with your family & friends, and Santa will be making an appearance! … [Read more...]

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Business Journal: Centennial Edition

August 25, 2017 By David Cate

Did you miss it? The Business Journal of Tri-Cities Tennessee/Virginia is excited to partner with the City of Kingsport to publish a commemorative edition celebrating Kingsport 100, a look back at the businesses and people that have made Kingsport a great place to live, work and play for 100 years! http://bjournal.com/kingsport-100/ … [Read more...]

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Be One of the First: Grand Opening of Kingsport Centennial Park

July 27, 2017 By David Cate

The Centennial Commission invites you to join in the celebration as they host a grand opening for Kingsport Centennial Park. The celebration will open with the national anthem sung by Kingsport’s own Carla Karst with the Dobyns-Bennett Band as accompaniment. The ribbon cutting will be the first official turning-on of the interactive water feature, the park’s core. Opening day will continue the … [Read more...]

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