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1962 – Stone Drive

February 2, 1962 By wpmaster Leave a Comment

Stone Drive completed. … [Read more...]

1961 – J. Fred Johnson Memorial Library

February 17, 1961 By wpmaster

J. Fred Johnson Memorial Library opens in old Post Office building. … [Read more...]

1960 – Tennessee Eastman Aniline Plant Explosion

February 2, 1960 By wpmaster Leave a Comment

Tennessee Eastman Aniline Plant Explosion on October 4, 1960, at 4:42 p.m. was a terrible tragedy in Kingsport’s history which caused Eastman to institute new safety review programs. Photo from Archives of the City of Kingsport. … [Read more...]

1957 – Cerebral Palsy Center/Palmer Center opens

February 17, 1957 By wpmaster

Cerebral Palsy Center /Palmer Center for Crippled Children (now Early Childhood Learning Center and part of city schools) opened on Fort Henry Drive. … [Read more...]

1956 – Pal’s opens

February 17, 1956 By wpmaster

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1955 – Kingsport chosen by US Department of State

February 17, 1955 By wpmaster

Kingsport chosen by US Department of State as part of a Department sponsored observation tour of American city governments. … [Read more...]

1954 – Kingsport selected as a test site for Polio vaccine

February 17, 1954 By wpmaster

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1953 – American Legion Fourth of July Parade begins

February 17, 1953 By wpmaster

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1952 – Women’s Auxiliary at Holston Valley formed

February 17, 1952 By wpmaster

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1952 – Warriors Path State Park

February 2, 1952 By wpmaster Leave a Comment

Warriors Path State Park is acquired from the TVA for recreational use. Named for the Great Indian Warpath used by the Iroquois in war raids against the Cherokee and other tribes, the park is 950 acres around the Ft. Patrick Henry Reservoir and Duck Island on the South Fork of the Holston River. … [Read more...]

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