☀️ Today’s Weather
Overcast skies today with a high of 90°F and a low of 74°F — a 17% chance of rain means you might just get away with it. Stay hydrated out there, Kingsport!
😄 Only in Kingsport
Kingsport schedules a nationally recognized road race, three headliner concerts, a parade, hot air balloons, a fish derby, a chalk walk, and fireworks — all in the same week — and still calls it a casual community festival.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: What Kingsport neighborhood shares its name with a well-known golf and residential area?
Answer at the bottom of today’s newsletter.
🔝 Top Stories
Colley, Venters Capture Crazy 8s Titles and U.S. 8K Championships
The 2026 Crazy 8s race — Kingsport’s signature Fun Fest event and one of the nation’s most iconic road races — crowned new champions this year. Colley and Venters each claimed both the Crazy 8s title and the U.S. 8K Championship in their respective divisions. The internationally known race runs a unique figure-8 course on candle-lit streets surrounding J. Fred Johnson Stadium.
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Miss Kingsport and Miss Sullivan County Titles Crowned
New titleholders were recently named for Miss Kingsport, Miss Sullivan County, and their respective teen titles. The pageant is a longstanding community tradition in the area. For full results and winner details, visit the Times News.
Ballad Health to Host Hiring Event in Kingsport
Ballad Health is hosting an upcoming hiring event in Kingsport for those interested in careers in healthcare. The event is an opportunity for job seekers to connect directly with one of the region’s largest healthcare employers. Visit the link below for details on date, time, and location.
📅 Upcoming Events
Fun Fest 2026 — Sunset Concert Series: Jeremy Camp & Katy Nichole
Date/Time: Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Location: J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Kingsport, TN
The Fun Fest Sunset Concert Series continues with Jeremy Camp and opener Katy Nichole performing at J. Fred Johnson Stadium. Tickets are required; general admission and Friends of Festus VIP options are available.
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Fun Fest 2026 — Sunset Concert Series: Daughtry & Switchfoot
Date/Time: Friday, July 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Location: J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Kingsport, TN
Daughtry headlines Friday night’s Sunset Concert with Switchfoot opening the show. Tickets are required and available online or at the Fun Fest Store inside the Kingsport Chamber.
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Fun Fest 2026 — Sunset Concert Series: LeAnn Rimes & Brothers Osborne + Fireworks
Date/Time: Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Location: J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Kingsport, TN
The Fun Fest Sunset Concert Series closes with a double-headliner night featuring LeAnn Rimes and Brothers Osborne, immediately followed by the Fireworks Spectacular. Tickets are required.
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Fun Fest 2026 Medallion Hunt — Presented by Kubota of Kingsport
Dates: Daily, July 20–25, 2026 (clues released at 8:00 AM each day)
Location: Throughout Kingsport — clues posted on the Kingsport Fun Fest Facebook and Instagram (@KptFunFest)
One medallion is hidden somewhere in Kingsport each day during Fun Fest. Daily clues are released on social media — and watch for bonus medallions, too.
Midsummer Vendor Market — Kingsport
Date: Coming up this weekend (exact time not listed — see link for details)
Location: Kingsport, TN
A Midsummer Vendor Market is scheduled to take place in Kingsport. Visit the link below for full details on timing and location.
Allandale Family Picnic & Fun Fest Tours
Date/Time: During Fun Fest 2026 (July 20–25) — Tours from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Allandale Mansion, Kingsport, TN
Visitors are welcome to explore Allandale Mansion as part of Fun Fest. The event also includes GellyBall (ages 6 and up), a Food Truck Rally, and Croquet on the grounds — all from 3:00–6:00 PM. Entry details available at the Fun Fest events page.
🤝 Community Partners
🧠 Trivia Answer
Ridgefields, a Kingsport neighborhood and residential area that shares its name with a local golf and community development.