☀️ Today’s Weather
Overcast skies with a high of 80°F and a low of 50°F — just a 1% chance of rain. A warm Friday for the Model City.
😄 Only in Kingsport
Kingsport Speedway opened its season Friday night under the lights, the Greenbelt got cleaned up for Earth Day, and a local brewery celebrated a downtown expansion — all in the same week. In most cities, any one of those would be the week’s big news. Here, it’s just a busy Thursday–Friday.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: Kingsport’s Exchange Place is one of the region’s most treasured living history sites, welcoming visitors for seasonal events and demonstrations. Exchange Place hosts two major annual fairs — one in spring and one in fall. What is the name of the spring fair, and along what historic road does Exchange Place sit that once served as a key route for early settlers moving westward into Tennessee?
Answer: The spring event is the Exchange Place Spring Garden Fair, held each April. Exchange Place sits along the Great Stage Road (also known as the Old Stage Road), a historic route that carried early settlers and traders westward through the Holston Valley into the Tennessee frontier.
🔝 Top Stories
Bays Mountain Brewing Co. Celebrates Downtown Expansion
Kingsport’s beloved craft brewery, located in downtown Kingsport, is marking a milestone with a recently celebrated downtown expansion. The micro brewery and gathering place features locally brewed craft beer and local food trucks. Residents and fans of the local craft beer scene are encouraged to stop by and check out what’s new at this community staple.
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Inadvertent Lockdown at Dobyns-Bennett and Palmer After Crisis Alert Badge Triggered
An inadvertent lockdown occurred at about 1:21 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, at Dobyns-Bennett High School and the Palmer Early Learning Center across the street. One of the crisis alert badges was inadvertently activated, which initiated lockdown protocols — but there was no actual threat to students or staff at any time. The lockdown was simply a situation where the alert badge was inadvertently pressed too many times. School officials notified families and staff following the incident.
Read more at Kingsport Times News
Kingsport Senior Center Honors Volunteers at Appreciation Luncheon
The Kingsport Senior Center recently hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, recognizing the dedicated individuals who give their time to support the center and its programs. Volunteers play a vital role in keeping the Senior Center’s many offerings running smoothly for older residents throughout the community. Visit the link below for more details on the event.
Read more at Kingsport Times News
Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office Investigates South Holston Lake Drowning
The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drowning incident at South Holston Lake. Authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Additional details are expected to be released as the investigation continues — check the source link for the latest updates.
Read more at Kingsport Times News
Two Republican Groups and Candidates Condemn PAC Ads in Sullivan County Race
With early voting underway in the Sullivan County mayoral race, two local Republican groups and several candidates have recently spoken out to condemn political action committee advertisements running in the contest. The condemnation adds another layer of tension to what has been a closely watched local election cycle. Full details on which groups and candidates are involved are available at the link below.
Read more at Kingsport Times News
📅 Upcoming Events
Tri-Cities Walk to Defeat ALS
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM
Kingsport Chamber Building Parking Lot
Join the walk to raise awareness and support for ALS. The event includes a short program followed by a half-mile walk around the block. Learn about ALS, available services, and a new Tennessee ALS license plate. Donations welcome before or after — and it’s right next to the farmers market if you want to make a morning of it.