☀️ Today’s Weather
Overcast skies for Monday — High 62°F, Low 39°F, with just a 4% chance of rain. A good day to get outside before the week gets away from you.
😄 Only in Kingsport
Kingsport has a NASCAR-sanctioned racetrack, a wolf habitat, a hand-carved carousel, and a planetarium — all within a few miles of each other. Most places pick a lane. The Model City just keeps adding them.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: Kingsport Speedway is the only NASCAR-sanctioned weekly racing track in all of Tennessee — but how long has it been around, and what colorful nickname did it earn after a major surface transformation in 1996?
Answer: Kingsport Speedway opened in 1965 after local businessmen saw the success of Bristol Motor Speedway. The track went through several transformations — from dirt, to asphalt, back to dirt — and then in 1996, was converted to concrete. That concrete surface is what earned it the nickname “the Concrete Jungle,” as the track is known today. Out of current racetracks across the United States and Canada, Kingsport is the only one to feature a fully concrete surface.
🔝 Top Stories
Kingsport Chamber’s 2026 BrewHaHa Wraps Up
The Kingsport Chamber of Commerce’s annual BrewHaHa event took place this weekend, bringing comedy and craft brews together for one of the city’s most popular spring gatherings. The event has drawn significant local attention leading up to and through the weekend, with comedians from outside the region making the trip to the Model City. Visit the link for video coverage of the event.
Kingsport Election Financial Disclosures: First Quarter Breakdown
A first-quarter breakdown of financial disclosures related to Kingsport’s upcoming local elections has been published, giving residents a closer look at campaign fundraising and spending activity. With early voting already underway in Sullivan County, transparency in campaign finances is drawing increased attention from voters and observers alike. Visit the link for the full breakdown of who raised and spent what in the first quarter.
Read more at Kingsport Times News
Acts of Love Volunteers Spread Help Throughout the Tri-Cities
Acts of Love volunteers fanned out across the Tri-Cities area on Saturday, lending a hand to neighbors and communities in need. The annual outreach effort mobilizes volunteers to complete a wide range of service projects in a single day. Visit the link for more on where volunteers showed up and what they accomplished.
Section of Fort Robinson Drive to Be Temporarily Closed
The City of Kingsport is performing needed water system repairs along Fort Robinson Drive. The repairs are taking place on Monday (April 20) and Tuesday (April 21) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days, during which Fort Robinson Drive will be temporarily closed. Drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes during those hours.
Read more at Kingsport Times News
Riverview Cleanup Set for Saturday
A community cleanup event was scheduled for the Riverview area recently, inviting residents to come out and help beautify the neighborhood. Events like these are part of an ongoing community effort to keep Kingsport’s green spaces and riverside areas clean and welcoming. Visit the link for details on the organizers and what was planned.
Read more at Kingsport Times News
🏪 Local Business Spotlight
No Limit Chiropractic
If you’ve been dealing with back pain, headaches, sciatica, or neck pain and feel like you’ve already tried everything, Dr. Kyle Umland at No Limit Chiropractic might be worth a visit. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Umland takes a one-on-one, results-driven approach using gentle instrument-based adjustments. No high-volume clinic feel, no long-term treatment plans, no runaround. Just direct care from the doctor every visit. He’s conveniently located in downtown Kingsport at 108 E Main St.
nolimitchiro.com | (828) 649-7881
📅 Upcoming Events
Kingsport Speedway — Race Night
The next race night at Kingsport Speedway is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026. Divisions include Late Model Stock, Sportsman, Street Stock, Mod 4, Pure 4/FWD, and Enduro. Visit the Kingsport Speedway website for start time and ticket information.
More info at KingsportSpeedway.net