☀️ Today’s Weather
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 — Light drizzle. High 89°F, Low 73°F. 50% chance of rain.
😄 Only in Kingsport
The Model City has a junior golf invitational that’s been running for 76 years, a human trafficking summit headlined by a Heisman Trophy winner, and a Senior Center showing off its renovated offices — all in the same week. Kingsport doesn’t pace itself.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: Allandale Mansion is sometimes known by what grand nickname?
Answer at the bottom of today’s newsletter.
🔝 Top Stories
Tim Tebow Visits Kingsport for National Human Trafficking Summit
The Rotary Human Trafficking Summit: Awareness, Education & Prevention took place on Monday, July 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Marriott MeadowView Resort & Convention Center in Kingsport. Ballad Health served as the title sponsor of the event, hosted by the Rotary Club of Bristol, VA/TN and the Rotary Action Group Against Slavery (RAGAS). The summit’s featured guest was Tim Tebow, Heisman Trophy winner, former NFL quarterback, and founder of the Tim Tebow Foundation.
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First-Ever “Party in the Park” Coming to Kingsport
Kingsport is set to host its first-ever Party in the Park event. Details on the date, location, and activities are available through the source link below. Check the listing for the latest information on this new community gathering.
📅 Upcoming Events
Final Friday Food Truck Rally — July 31, 2026
The July Final Friday Food Truck Rally is happening on Friday, July 31, 2026, starting at 5:00 PM in Downtown Kingsport. It’s a monthly downtown tradition featuring local food trucks.
5th Annual Meals on Wheels Cruise In — August 8, 2026
The 5th Annual Meals on Wheels Cruise In is coming up on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 8:00 AM at the Toy F. Reid Employee Center in Kingsport. Visit the source link for full details on registration and participation.
Stryper in Concert — October 17, 2026
Stryper is coming to MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center in Kingsport on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Check the venue’s website for ticketing and full event details.
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🧠 Trivia Answer
The White House of Kingsport, a nickname that reflects the mansion’s stately appearance and its prominence in the city’s architectural and social history.