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😄 Only in Kingsport
Warriors’ Path has a summer camp program, a fishing lake, and multiple hiking trails. Other cities build an entire park around one of those things. Kingsport just calls it a Tuesday afternoon.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: Exchange Place preserves what historic Kingsport farmstead?
Answer: The Gaines-Preston Farmstead, a mid-19th-century farm property that serves as the foundation for Exchange Place’s living history programs and events.
🔝 Top Stories
Smoky Mountain Fan Fest Brings Celebrities to Kingsport
Kingsport recently hosted the Smoky Mountain Fan Fest at MeadowView, drawing celebrities including Mario Lopez and others for a pop culture and cosplay celebration. The event brought fans and attendees together for a weekend of autograph sessions, panels, and fan experiences at the MeadowView Convention Center.
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Are Kingsport Houses Overpriced? NETAR Weighs In
A representative from the Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors (NETAR) recently addressed whether homes in the Kingsport area are overpriced. The segment explores current market conditions and what buyers and sellers can expect in the local real estate landscape.
Strawberry Moon Blooms Opens U-Pick Garden Season in Kingsport
Strawberry Moon Blooms in Kingsport has opened its garden for the U-Pick season, inviting visitors to come out and select their own blooms. The locally operated garden offers a hands-on floral experience for community members looking to enjoy the season’s harvest.
Pickle Fest Returns to Gypsy Circus Cider for Second Year
Gypsy Circus Cider in the Tri-Cities area is hosting the return of Pickle Fest for its second year. The quirky, fan-favorite event celebrates all things pickle and offers a fun outing for food and cider enthusiasts in the region.
Warriors’ Path Summer in the Park Program Enters Second Week
Warriors’ Path State Park’s Summer in the Park program is now into its second week, offering outdoor activities and programming for area residents. The recurring summer initiative gives families and visitors a variety of ways to enjoy the park throughout the season.
📅 Upcoming Events
Saturdays with the Chef — Kingsport Farmers Market
Kingsport’s popular cooking series, Saturdays with the Chef, returns to the Kingsport Farmers Market on Saturday, June 6. Local chefs will share creative tips and new recipes featuring peak-season produce.
A Morning with Chad Roberts — Books-A-Million
A free author event, “A Morning with Chad Roberts,” is scheduled for Saturday, June 6 at 10:00 AM at Books-A-Million in Kingsport.
🤝 Community Partners
