Kingsport Symphony formed. … [Read more...]
1945- Cut Rate Grocery and Giant Food Markets
Thomas E. La Guardia Jr., a board member of Cut Rate Grocery (1934-1945) which was owned by Thomas E. La Guardia Sr., made an impact on his customers, employees and within the community. He later became President of Giant Food Markets from 1945-1984 and was also the founder of Jiffy Markets convenience stores (1956-1984). Not only did Thomas E. La Guardia Jr. make an impact on business in … [Read more...]
1945 – Saint Dominic School opens
1944 – J. Fred Johnson dies
1943 – Santa Train
Santa Train begins. … [Read more...]
1942 – J. Fred Johnson Stadium and Park open
1942 – Tennessee Eastman constructed Holston Ordinance Works
Tennessee Eastman, a government contractor, constructed Holston Ordinance Works to manufacture explosives during World War II. They stopped production in 1945 but reactivated in 1949 and continue operation today. Photo from Archives of the City of Kingsport. … [Read more...]
1941 – Wallace News opens
1940 – Kingsport Housing Authority opens housing projects
Robert E. Lee and Riverview homes. … [Read more...]
1940 – WKPT Radio
WKPT Radio begins broadcasting. … [Read more...]
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