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1991 – Arcata becomes Quebecor

February 17, 1991 By wpmaster

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1991 – Renaissance Center opens

February 17, 1991 By wpmaster

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1989 – Kingsport Tomorrow/Vision 2017

April 5, 1989 By wpmaster

Kingsport Tomorrow/Vision 2017 process has far-reaching implications on city plans. … [Read more...]

1989 – Friends of Allandale Established

February 17, 1989 By wpmaster

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1988 – Farmstead Museum at Bays Mountain opens

February 17, 1988 By wpmaster

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1988 – Survivor’s Club (now Kingsport Historical Society) is founded

January 17, 1988 By wpmaster

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1986 – Justice Center built

February 17, 1986 By wpmaster

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1985 – Coach Van Huss Coach of the Year

February 17, 1985 By wpmaster

Coach Van Huss named National Coach of the Year for men’s basketball. … [Read more...]

1985 – Interstate 181 established

February 2, 1985 By wpmaster Leave a Comment

Interstate 181 (future I-26) established as an interstate designation of US-23, connecting Johnson City to Kingsport. … [Read more...]

1985 – Kingsport recognized as a Main Street Community

January 17, 1985 By wpmaster

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