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...]
Spirit of Generosity Unveiling
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...]
Business Journal: Centennial Edition
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...]
Be One of the First: Grand Opening of Kingsport Centennial Park
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...]
Nominations Open: Impactful Women in Kingsport
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...]
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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...]
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...]