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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.

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