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1946 – Kingsport Symphony

February 2, 1946 By wpmaster Leave a Comment

Kingsport Symphony formed. … [Read more...]

1945 – Saint Dominic School opens

February 17, 1945 By wpmaster

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1942 – J. Fred Johnson Stadium and Park open

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1942 – Tennessee Eastman constructed Holston Ordinance Works

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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

February 17, 1941 By wpmaster

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1940 – Kingsport Housing Authority opens housing projects

February 17, 1940 By wpmaster

Robert E. Lee and Riverview homes. … [Read more...]

1940 – WKPT Radio

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WKPT Radio begins broadcasting. … [Read more...]

1939 – Garden Apartments

February 17, 1939 By wpmaster

Kingsport's first large scale apartment complex completed. Photo from Archives of the City of Kingsport. … [Read more...]

1939 – Downtown Merchants Association formed

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1939 – Civic Auditorium

February 2, 1939 By wpmaster

Civic Auditorium built. … [Read more...]

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