☀️ Today’s Weather
Sunday, August 30, 2026 — Mainly clear. High 90°F, Low 69°F. 4% chance of rain.
😄 Only in Kingsport
Kingsport has an IMAX theater, a mountain with wolves and a planetarium, a river trail, and a downtown farmers market — and still manages to keep the whole thing feeling like a small town where everyone knows your neighbor’s truck.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: What Kingsport middle school is named for Tennessee’s first governor?
Answer at the bottom of today’s newsletter.
🔝 Top Stories
KPD Seeks Two Robbery Suspects After Off-Duty Deputy Intervenes
Kingsport police are searching for two men accused of attempting to rob another man near a traffic circle, after an off-duty Sullivan County deputy witnessed the incident around 7:45 a.m. near Gibson Mill Road, East Ravine Road, and Watauga Street. Two men — one armed with a large stick, one with what appeared to be a metal pipe — attempted to rob another man, but the deputy intervened before anyone was injured. The suspects were later identified as 35-year-old Justin Roberts and 26-year-old William Burk, and warrants have been obtained charging them with aggravated robbery. Both men are considered dangerous — anyone who sees them should call 911 and should not approach.
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Man Arrested After Attempting to Break Into Kingsport Home With Axe
A man faces several charges after Sullivan County investigators said he came to a home in Kingsport armed with an axe. Donald Knapp, 66, arrived at the house in the Bloomingdale area just after 3 a.m. and the victim told deputies Knapp attempted to break down their front door with the axe. Knapp fled into a wooded area near the house but was later found and arrested. He faces two counts of aggravated assault and one count of burglary.
NewEarth Project Director Clarifies Plans: Church Campus, Not Residential
The director of the NewEarth project recently stated that the site will be developed as a church campus rather than a residential development, addressing questions that had been circulating in the community. The clarification came amid public interest in the nature and scope of the planned project. Visit the source for full details.
Read more at Kingsport Times-News
📅 Upcoming Events
Event details are pulled from public listings and can change. Please confirm dates and times on the official event page before making plans.
Discovery Lab: Ocean Explorers
Date/Time: Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Location: 2101 Fort Henry Drive, Kingsport, TN 37664
A discovery lab program focused on ocean exploration. Visit the event listing for details and registration.
Speed Dating at Lakeview Marina
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Location: Lakeview Marina and Marker 2 Grille, Kingsport
A social speed dating event at Lakeview Marina. Visit the event page for details and registration.
Scenic Planetarium Yoga at Bays Mountain
Date/Time: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Location: 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd, Kingsport, TN 37660
Yoga held inside the scenic planetarium setting at Bays Mountain Park. Visit the event page for details.
9/11 Never Forget — Flags Across the State Line
Date/Time: Friday, September 11, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Location: 2626 E Stone Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660
A community remembrance event honoring those lost on September 11. Visit the event page for full details.
The Pink Bride Wedding and Women’s Expo – Tri-Cities
Date/Time: Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Location: MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center, Kingsport
The Pink Bride Expo comes to Kingsport, featuring wedding vendors, women’s lifestyle exhibitors, and more for brides-to-be. Visit the event page for ticket information and the full vendor lineup.
Joseph Habedank in Kingsport
Date/Time: Friday, September 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Location: Preaching Christ Church, Kingsport
A live concert featuring Joseph Habedank. Visit the event page for ticket and venue details.
UNSPOKEN Concert
Date/Time: Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Location: 140 Broad St, Kingsport, TN 37660
A live concert by UNSPOKEN in downtown Kingsport. Visit the event page for ticket information.
TRI CITIES CARD SHOW
Date/Time: Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Location: MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center, Kingsport
A trading card show at MeadowView. Visit the event page for vendor and admission details.
Hidden Gems Downtown Kingsport Photo Hunt
Date/Time: Friday, September 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Location: Downtown Kingsport
Explore Downtown Kingsport in a fun photo hunt experience. Visit the link for more details and registration.
Tennessee Lit Con 2026
Date/Time: Friday, September 25, 2026 (through Saturday, September 26)
Location: MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center, Kingsport, TN
Join in Kingsport, Tennessee for the second annual Tennessee Lit Con — a two-day event on Friday and Saturday, September 25th & 26th, featuring 100 authors, 20 vendors, 5 narrators, and more. Visit the Eventbrite page for tickets and the full schedule.
Exchange Place Fall Folk Arts Festival 2026
Date/Time: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Location: Exchange Place Kingsport TN 1850s Farm
The Exchange Place Fall Folk Arts Festival returns at the historic 1850s farm. Visit the event page for full details.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Date/Time: Friday, October 30, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Location: MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center, Kingsport
A candlelight concert featuring Halloween classics at MeadowView. Visit the event page for tickets and program details.
2nd Annual Hearth & Holiday Christmas Market
Date/Time: Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Location: Kingsport Farmers Market
The second annual Hearth & Holiday Christmas Market returns to the Kingsport Farmers Market. Plan ahead for a festive shopping experience. Visit the event page for vendor and ticketing details.
🤝 Community Partners
🧠 Trivia Answer
John Sevier Middle School, named for John Sevier, the frontier leader and statesman who became Tennessee’s first governor and has deep ties to the Northeast Tennessee region.