☀️ Today’s Weather
Overcast skies with a high of 90°F and a low of 60°F. Just a 2% chance of rain — a warm, mostly dry Sunday in Kingsport.
😄 Only in Kingsport
Eastman employs thousands of people, sponsors half the events in town, and still somehow manages to be the answer to a trivia question most Kingsport natives have to think twice about.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: Kingsport was first chartered before the modern Model City era in what year?
Answer: 1822, decades before the 1917 re-chartering that established the modern planned city Kingsport is known for today.
🔝 Top Stories
Grant Williams Gives Back at Boys & Girls Club “Night of Champions” Fundraiser
Charlotte Hornets forward and former University of Tennessee star Grant Williams spent time in Kingsport recently, serving as the keynote speaker and featured guest for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kingsport’s annual “Night of Champions” fundraiser. Williams visited HBZ Sports Cards during the afternoon, signing autographs, taking photos with fans, and opening trading card packs before attending the third annual dinner at the Meadowview Marriott Convention Center. The Night of Champions brings together athletes, coaches, school employees, family members, friends, and community leaders for an ESPYS-style award ceremony recognizing the accomplishments of high school student athletes in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia communities.
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Exclusive Video Shows Intense Moments Between Murder Suspect and Kingsport Neighbors
An exclusive video shared with News 5 appears to show Frank Crawford aiding his parents down the road after hearing that Kevin Justis, who was behind the wheel, was going door to door acting erratically. In the video, Justis is seen talking to Frank and his father, Gary, behind the wheel of a blue SUV before backing out of the driveway. The video then appears to show him suddenly driving back into the driveway in reverse, hitting Crawford’s vehicle and crashing in front of the house.
Sullivan County Director of Schools Contract Extended Through June 2030
The Sullivan County director of schools recently received a contract extension through June 2030, according to a report from the Kingsport Times-News. The extension reflects continued confidence in local educational leadership from the Sullivan County school board. Visit the link below for the full story.
📅 Upcoming Events
Lights, Camera, Music: Summer Musical Revue
FHG Productions presents their summer musical revue June 11–14 at 2152 Hawthorne St in Kingsport. The show features live musicians, ensemble performers, and choreography celebrating memorable moments from cinema. Thursday through Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 3pm.
More info at FHGProductions.org
Kingsport’s Red, White & BOOM Independence Day Celebration
Kingsport’s Red, White & BOOM Independence Day Celebration is happening on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 5:00 PM onwards at Main St, Kingsport, TN. Celebrate Independence Day with this community-wide Fourth of July event in the heart of downtown Kingsport.
Fun Fest 2026 – Sunset Concert Series
Fun Fest runs from July 18 through July 26, with events happening across Kingsport. This year’s Sunset Concert Series lineup includes Tauren Wells and We Are Messengers on Thursday, July 24; Bret Michaels and Edwin McCain on July 25; and Brad Paisley and Avery Anna on Saturday, July 26. Key locations include Downtown Kingsport, Dobyns-Bennett High School, Allandale Mansion, and Kingsport Farmers Market, among others.
🤝 Community Partners
