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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...]

1951 – Douglass High School opens

February 17, 1951 By wpmaster

New Douglass High School opens in Riverview. … [Read more...]

1949 – Ridgefields Country Club opens

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1949 – Television comes to Kingsport

February 17, 1949 By wpmaster

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1948 – Kingsport Lifesaving Crew begins

December 18, 1948 By wpmaster

Takes first call December 18. … [Read more...]

1947 – John B. Dennis dies

February 17, 1947 By wpmaster

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1947 – Kingsport Theater Guild formed

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1947 – Chamber of Commerce

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Chamber of Commerce formed. … [Read more...]

1946 – First Soapbox Derby held

February 17, 1946 By wpmaster

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