☀️ Today’s Weather
Violent showers today with a high of 80°F and low of 74°F — 51% chance of rain. Keep an umbrella handy, Kingsport.
😄 Only in Kingsport
Fun Fest runs for ten days every summer, and somehow every single year Kingsport residents act genuinely surprised when it arrives — even though they’ve been talking about it since February.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: What Kingsport road name points back to frontier-era history?
Answer at the bottom of today’s newsletter.
🔝 Top Stories
📱 Kingsport City Schools Ready for New ‘Digital Device’ Law
As the new school year approaches, Kingsport City Schools is preparing to comply with Tennessee’s updated digital device law, which took effect July 1, 2026. The law requires schools to adopt policies governing the use of wireless communication devices — including not just cell phones, but also wearable technology and earphones — throughout the school day. Kingsport City Schools has been ahead of the curve, having already updated its policies to restrict device use during school hours.
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🏘️ Kingsport BMA Advances Rezoning Request for Quarry Expansion
The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen has advanced a rezoning request related to a proposed quarry expansion, a move that has drawn attention from nearby Sullivan County Schools and local residents. The board’s action moves the request forward in the approval process. Details on next steps are available at the link below.
🏪 Local Business Spotlight
Meet Your Neighbor: Dr. Kyle Umland, No Limit Chiropractic
What made you choose chiropractic care over other paths in medicine?
I never wanted to go the route of mainstream medicine, I’ve never been a fan of hospitals and wasn’t drawn to a career built around medicating people to manage symptoms. Chiropractic fit my lifestyle instead. The philosophy is built on proper alignment, nutrition, and exercise to help the body do what it’s meant to do, which is heal and maintain itself.
What’s different about the care someone gets here compared to a bigger clinic with multiple staff?
You’ll always be seen by me, and we never rush through a visit. That means the care is tailored to your unique needs every time you come in.
Can you explain what instrument-based adjustments are for folks who’ve never tried it?
Earlier in my career I thought instrument adjusting was just for doctors who couldn’t manually adjust. I was wrong. The instruments let me do more, they give more input to the nervous system to correct issues, more ways to adjust in motion or in different positions, and a more relaxed, comfortable adjustment that a lot of patients prefer. If a manual adjustment is still what’s needed, I’ll do that too. Whatever gets the best results for that individual is what I use.
What do you think you’re doing differently for patients who’ve already tried everything else?
I use a lot of muscle testing, which is basically asking the body what it needs. That way we address whatever your body’s priorities actually are, instead of giving everyone the same adjustment every time. I’m focused on changing the underlying patterns for lasting relief, not just a temporary fix.
What do you want people in Kingsport to know about No Limit Chiropractic?
At No Limit Chiro you get personalized care aimed at the actual reason you’re having issues, so the goal is lasting change, not just a temporary fix.
Reach No Limit Chiropractic at (828) 649-7881 or visit nolimitchiro.com. Located at 108 E Main St, Suite 204 in downtown Kingsport.
📅 Upcoming Events
🎬 Fun Fest’s Giant Screen Outdoor Movie — Tonight, July 22, 2026
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Fort Henry Dr, Kingsport, TN
Fun Fest’s Giant Screen Outdoor Movie series features Zootopia 2 tonight on the outdoor big screen. A great family-friendly evening option during Fun Fest week.
🎤 Fun Fest Sunset Concert: Jeremy Camp & Katy Nichole — July 23, 2026
Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 7:00 PM
J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Dobyns-Bennett High School, Kingsport
Jeremy Camp kicks off the Fun Fest Sunset Concert Series with opener Katy Nichole. Tickets are available at the Fun Fest Store (400 Clinchfield Street) and at FunFest.net. Note: Fun Fest has a Clear Bag Policy for all stadium concerts.
🎤 Fun Fest Sunset Concert: Daughtry & Switchfoot — July 24, 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026 | 7:00 PM
J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Dobyns-Bennett High School, Kingsport
Daughtry headlines the Friday night Fun Fest Sunset Concert with Switchfoot opening. Tickets are available at the Fun Fest Store and at FunFest.net.
🎤 Fun Fest Sunset Concert: Brothers Osborne & LeAnn Rimes — July 25, 2026
Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 6:30 PM
J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Dobyns-Bennett High School, Kingsport
Brothers Osborne and LeAnn Rimes close out the 2026 Fun Fest Sunset Concert Series on Saturday night. A Fireworks Spectacular will immediately follow the show. Tickets are available at the Fun Fest Store and at FunFest.net.
🎡 Kingsport Carousel: Christmas in July — Next Week
Kingsport, TN
The Kingsport Carousel is hosting a special “Christmas in July” event next week, as reported by WCYB. For specific date, time, and details, visit the link below.
🚫 Human Trafficking Awareness, Education & Prevention Summit — July 27, 2026
Monday, July 27, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Marriott MeadowView Resort & Convention Center, 1901 Meadowview Pkwy, Kingsport, TN
The Rotary Club is hosting a Human Trafficking Summit featuring Tim Tebow, a former NFL player and founder of the Tim Tebow Foundation, which is known for its efforts to combat human trafficking. The summit will bring together advocates, educators, healthcare professionals, first responders, and law enforcement to discuss awareness and prevention. Registration is $20 per attendee.
More info at RotaryHumanTraffickingSummit.com
🥣 5th Annual Meals on Wheels Cruise In — August 8, 2026
Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 8:00 AM
Toy F. Reid Employee Center, Kingsport, TN
The 5th Annual Meals on Wheels Cruise In is coming up in early August at the Toy F. Reid Employee Center in Kingsport. For full details, check local event listings.
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🧠 Trivia Answer
Fort Henry Drive, a road whose name recalls the frontier fort that was part of the early settlement history of the Kingsport region.