☀️ Today’s Weather
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 — Overcast. High 88°F, Low 68°F. 18% chance of rain.
😄 Only in Kingsport
The Axmen clinch the West Division, a new IMAX opens downtown, and someone in line at the Farmers Market is already asking when the Homegrown Tomato Fest starts. The Model City doesn’t really do an offseason.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: What phrase is often used locally to describe the civic pride and cooperation behind Kingsport’s development?
Answer at the bottom of today’s newsletter.
🔝 Top Stories
🗳️ Blackburn Campaigns in Kingsport Ahead of Primary
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn made a campaign stop in Kingsport on August 3, just days before the Republican gubernatorial primary on August 6. The Republican primary features a match between three GOP lawmakers: U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Rep. John Rose, and state Rep. Monty Fritts. Internal polling by Blackburn’s campaign shows she leads the GOP primary race by 17 points ahead of Thursday’s election.
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🚗 Single Vehicle Crash in Sullivan County Claims Female
A single-vehicle crash in Sullivan County recently resulted in the death of a female victim, according to reports. Details on the exact location and circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. Visit the link below for the latest information as it becomes available.
📅 Upcoming Events
🍅 Kingsport Farmers Market: Homegrown Tomato Fest
Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
308 Clinchfield Street, Kingsport
The Kingsport Farmers Market is hosting its annual Homegrown Tomato Fest on August 8, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 308 Clinchfield Street, celebrating National Farmers Market Week.
🏴☠️ Peter Pan — FHG Productions
August 14–23, 2026 | Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00 PM, Sundays at 3:00 PM
Sensory-friendly show: Saturday, August 22 at 2:00 PM
2152 Hawthorne St, Kingsport
FHG Productions brings the classic tale of Peter Pan to the stage, with pirates, pixie dust, and Neverland adventure for the whole family.
🤝 Community Partners
🧠 Trivia Answer
The Kingsport Spirit, a phrase that captures the sense of community investment and collaborative effort that has defined the city’s identity since its early planned development.