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First Presbyterian Church Centennial Book

November 21, 2016 By wpmaster

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...]

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Rotherwood Mansion

November 17, 2016 By wpmaster

Learn how the historical treasure of Kingsport TN was transformed by a "non-mortgage'able" house to a beautiful restored home. … [Read more...]

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Kingsport Government History

November 17, 2016 By wpmaster

Learn how the historical treasure of Kingsport TN has been maintained by the leadership of both charters of her history. … [Read more...]

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Early Church Circle

August 21, 2015 By wpmaster

This early colorized photo of Church Circle was used on a Kingsport Souvenir Postcard. The white building in the center was a retired school building that served as the home of First Presbyterian Church. To the left is First Baptist Church. Church Circle was a defining landmark for the young city, and continues as a foundation of The Kingsport Spirit today. … [Read more...]

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Featured Community Narratives

Nancy Gideon

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

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