☀️ Today’s Weather
Heavy rain today with a high of 74°F and a low of 65°F — 95% chance of rain. Grab an umbrella before heading out!
😄 Only in Kingsport
Kingsport is the kind of place where you can watch a sunrise hot air balloon launch, run an internationally-known 8K at night, and catch a free concert on Broad Street — all in the same week — and still call it a pretty average July.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: What Kingsport high school name combines two surnames rather than naming a place?
Answer at the bottom of today’s newsletter.
🔝 Top Stories
Kingsport PD: Man Arrested for Sexual Battery, Exploitation of a Minor
Kingsport Police have arrested a man on charges of sexual battery and exploitation of a minor. Details of the incident were not immediately available, but authorities confirmed the arrest in a recent report. Residents with additional information are encouraged to contact the Kingsport Police Department.
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Community Spotlight: Kingsport Farmers Market
The Kingsport Farmers Market is back in the spotlight as a go-to summer destination for local residents. The market offers a gathering place for the community to connect with local vendors and producers. Check the market’s schedule for current hours and locations.
📅 Upcoming Events
Twilight Alive featuring HOOCH – Music on the Rocks
Date/Time: Friday, June 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Location: 100 Block of Broad Street, Downtown Kingsport
A free outdoor concert on Broad Street featuring HOOCH – Music on the Rocks, part of the 2026 Twilight Alive Summer Concert Series. Bring a lawn chair; street closure begins at 5 PM. Beer sales and food vendors will be on site.
Read more at This is Kingsport
Twilight Alive featuring Departure: The Journey Tribute Band
Date/Time: Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Location: 100 Block of Broad Street, Downtown Kingsport
The free Twilight Alive Summer Concert Series continues with Departure: The Journey Tribute Band performing on Broad Street. Bring a lawn chair; no coolers. Beer sales and food vendors will be on site.
Read more at This is Kingsport
Fun Fest 2026
Dates: July 17–25, 2026
Location: Multiple venues across Kingsport (Downtown, Dobyns-Bennett High School, Allandale Mansion, Kingsport Farmers Market, and more)
Kingsport’s signature summer festival returns for nine days of events including the Fun Fest Parade, the Crazy 8s 8K Road Race, Breakfast with the Balloons, hot air balloons, and the Sunset Concert Series headlined by Brothers Osborne, LeAnn Rimes, Daughtry, and Jeremy Camp. The Fun Fest Store opens June 27 at the Kingsport Chamber.
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🧠 Trivia Answer
Dobyns-Bennett, whose name joins the surnames of two figures from Kingsport’s history rather than referencing a geographic location the way many school names do.