Kingsport 100

Celebrating the Kingsport Spirit • 2017

  • Home
  • Memories
    • Community Narratives
  • History
    • Important Events
    • Timeline
You are here: Home / Archives for wpmaster

J. W. Dobyns: Kingsport First Mayor

October 11, 2017 By wpmaster

Narrated by Kingsport Library archivist, Brianne Wright, the fascinating story of J. W. Dobyns, Kingsport’s first mayor, and the early development of the Model City was compiled from Dobyns family memoirs and photos contributed by Lois Dobyns, Bobby Dobyns, Betsy Tretola and her sister Charlotte. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: People

Raine Greer – Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium

August 18, 2017 By wpmaster

Park Associate, Raine Greer, provides an overview of Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium, Tennessee's largest city park. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: People

Skip Norrell

July 24, 2017 By wpmaster

Skip Norrell came to Kingsport in 1965 to work for Tennessee Eastman. He's spent most of his life living in the Park Hill Historic District, a neighborhood that dates back to 1916. His century-old home reflects the Model City's original vision for its residents and his experiences living there made Skip an advocate for a return to creating neighborhoods that provide, peace, beauty and a deep sense … [Read more...]

Filed Under: People

Asbury Place Residents

June 20, 2017 By wpmaster

Asbury Place residents Baird Harned, Billie Chesney, Marcine Berry, Martha and Glen Jones, and J. Spurgeon McCartt share early Kingsport memories. Baird: 00:06 Billie: 03:14 Marcine: 09:27 Martha: 13:03 Glen: 15:15 Sturgeon: 19:03 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: People

Betty Jones

May 3, 2017 By wpmaster

Betty Jones has been cooking since she was 10. She opened Betty's Stockyard Cafe more than 25 years ago. Most first-timers who have eaten there have become repeat regulars over the years.. The cafe's popularity with folks rich and poor, far and near is due to a winning combination of great tasting food served with warm, family-style hospitality. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: People

Nominations Open: Impactful Women in Kingsport

April 27, 2017 By wpmaster

In honor of Kingsport's Centennial, the Junior League of Kingsport is compiling a list of women who have made an impact on Kingsport during the City's first 100 years. There is no cost involved. If you know of a woman who has made a difference in our community, you are encouraged to submit your nomination by supplying the following information: A list, in bullet format, of the top four (4) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Your 100

Anna Lee Southard Huffine

March 24, 2017 By wpmaster

Anna Lee Huffine was born in what is now known as the Hammond House, located in the historic Boatyard District. She’s had a love affair with Kingsport her whole life, and recounts happy memories of her family home, built by her Great Uncle E.D. Smith, and her life in early Kingsport. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: People

Legacy Sponsor Videos

March 23, 2017 By wpmaster

… [Read more...]

Filed Under: News

What’s Your 100? Pledges

March 23, 2017 By wpmaster

… [Read more...]

Filed Under: News

Phil Kestner: Old Kingsport Presbyterian History

January 12, 2017 By wpmaster

 Phil Kestner, former Old Kingsport Presbyterian pastor, relates the fascinating history of the church dating back centuries and tied closely to early Kingsport history. Learn who the famous person is who's connected to the church's early history. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: People

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 5
  • Next Page »

Featured Community Narratives

Nancy Gideon

Nancy Gideon tells of the many early leaders of the … [Read More...]

Legacy Sponsors

  • Holston Valley Medical Center
  • Regional Eye Center
  • Eastman
  • Kingsport Convention and Visitor Bureau
  • Eastman Credit Union
  • Honda Kingsport

Legacy Media Sponsors

  • WJHL/ABC Tri-Cities
  • Kingsport Times News
  • 98.5 WTFM Radio
  • VIPSeen

Copyright © 2023 · Kingsport Centennial Commission