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...]

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

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

 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...]

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...]

 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...]