Cindy Lemons is a Kingsport native through and through. She credits her love of the model city to her grandparents and parents, who instilled her with the Kingsport spirit. She shares memories of her childhood Christmases and tells the story of the Church Circle nativity scene and how important it is to be a part of the Kingsport community. … [Read more...]
Tune In and Take Part in Kingsport 100 Social Media
Kingsport, TN – Kingsport may be turning 100 but its social media is in full swing! Kingsport 100’s website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram will be capturing all the moments from the centennial year! The Kingsport Centennial Year is right around the corner and 2017 will be a celebration involving many events, experiences and stories of Kingsport. The centennial is about celebrating how far … [Read more...]
New Book Recalls Kingsport Highs and Lows Over 365 Days
While some people have an aversion to detail, Brianne Wright, archivist for the City of Kingsport, seems to thrive on it. Her new book, “On This Day in Kingsport History,” is living proof. Newly released by Arcadia Publishing and The History Press, Wright’s text is a daily log over 365 days in Kingsport’s history – starting on January 1, 1942 (President Franklin Roosevelt’s proclamation for a … [Read more...]
Randy Still
Randy Still tells the story of his grandparents who started Tom Still Transfer Co in Kingsport, which grew from local business to become an international shipper with customs authority. Today, Still Transfer Company is transitioning its leadership to a fourth generation of the Still family. … [Read more...]
First Presbyterian Church Centennial Book
Jane Boyd, DeeDee Dietrich, and Jane Harris started working on the First Presbyterian Church's first 100 years of history back in 2010 in order to have it ready for the church's 2017 centennial celebration. Learn how they researched, compiled and designed "Our First Century." The 276 page book is filled with photographs and stories of the church's history and may be purchased for $30 at the church … [Read more...]
Rotherwood Mansion
Learn how the historical treasure of Kingsport TN was transformed by a "non-mortgage'able" house to a beautiful restored home. … [Read more...]
Kingsport Government History
Learn how the historical treasure of Kingsport TN has been maintained by the leadership of both charters of her history. … [Read more...]
Centennial Merchandise Available Now!
Centennial merchandise is now available at the Kingsport Chamber! Check out the video below to see what is available to help you celebrate the centennial! To get your centennial merchandise, stop by the Kingsport Chamber in Downtown Kingsport. Kingsport Chamber 400 Clinchfield Street, Suite 100 Kingsport, TN 37660 … [Read more...]
Four Big Upcoming Kingsport100 Events
Kingsport Delphian Club
The Kingsport Delphian Club meeting on September 9, 2016 introduces the club's theme for the year, "Kingsport, 100 Years of Treasures: People and History." Enjoy nearly a full hour of stories and conversation with Kingsport treasures Josie Reid and Nancy Gideon, Delphian Club members; Jo Morrison, mother of member Ann Garver; and Sam and DeLois Anderson, parents of Dee Dee Detrich, emcee for the … [Read more...]