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2003 – Kingsport Symphony renamed Symphony of the Mountains

February 17, 2003 By wpmaster

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2003 – Interstate 181 becomes extension of I-26

February 2, 2003 By wpmaster Leave a Comment

Interstate 181 becomes extension of I-26 from Johnson City to the I-81 intersection (Tri-Cities Crossing) in Kingsport. … [Read more...]

2002 – Blazier-Wilson Hall opens

April 5, 2002 By wpmaster

Blazier-Wilson Hall (known as RCAT or Regional Center for Applied Technology) opens as first building in Academic Village downtown. … [Read more...]

2002 – Red Cross Chapter assigns 309 New Disaster Certificates

February 2, 2002 By wpmaster Leave a Comment

Red Cross Chapter assigns 309 new disaster certificates for volunteers after 9/11 reignites spirit of service. … [Read more...]

1999 – Economic Summit

April 5, 1999 By wpmaster

Economic Summit breathes new life into Kingsport. … [Read more...]

1998 – Downtown Heritage trail dedicated

February 17, 1998 By wpmaster

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1997 – Lafe Cook joins Kingsport City Schools

April 5, 1997 By wpmaster

Lafe Cook joins Kingsport City Schools as Dobyns-Bennett Director of Bands. Mr. Cook is the longest-serving band director in the school's history. … [Read more...]

1997 – Kingsport named All-American City

February 17, 1997 By wpmaster

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1996- Thomas E. LaGuardia, Jr. became the first President of Wellmont

June 8, 1996 By David Cate

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1996 – Meadowview Marriott opens

February 2, 1996 By wpmaster Leave a Comment

Meadowview Marriott opens with 195 rooms; 30,000 square feet of meeting space. … [Read more...]

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