☀️ Today’s Weather
Heavy showers today with a high of 84°F and a low of 70°F; 32% chance of rain. Grab an umbrella before heading out!
😄 Only in Kingsport
Kingsport has an IMAX theater and an arcade-style entertainment venue both arriving at the same mall within a few months of each other. Other cities spend decades trying to attract one. The Model City just calls it a Tuesday at Fort Henry Mall.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: What is the name of Dobyns-Bennett High School’s stadium?
Answer at the bottom of today’s newsletter.
🔝 Top Stories
🍗 Kingsport’s Wing Fling Returns November 5
The 8th annual Wing Fling returns to the Kingsport Farmers Market on November 5, and organizers said this year’s event will feature more chicken wing vendors than ever before. Tickets are $20 and go on sale online at KPTWingFling.com or at the Kingsport Chamber (400 Clinchfield Street). A panel of first responders from the Kingsport Fire Department, Kingsport Police Department, Sullivan County EMS, and the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office will serve as official judges, selecting winners in several wing categories, including a first-ever “ZachBites Favorite Flavor” award.
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📅 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.
👕 SMILE Foster Closet Fall Rummage Sale — Sept 18–19, 2026
Friday, Sept 18, 5:00–7:00 PM | Saturday, Sept 19, 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
Waverly Road Presbyterian Church, 1415 Waverly Rd, Kingsport
A clothing rummage sale benefiting local foster families through SMILE Foster Closet. Clothes are $5 for a stuff-a-bag and shoes are $2 a pair, with sizes from infant to adult. Foster families shop free (check in with a volunteer first). All proceeds go to SMILE Foster Closet.
🏀 Intermediate Basketball Skills & Drills — Tuesdays in September 2026
Kingsport Parks and Recreation is offering an Intermediate Basketball Skills and Drills program in September for children interested in learning advanced skills. The four-week intermediate program will be held at the V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex (301 Louis Street) on Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
🏕️ Kids’ Day Out Camp — September 8, 2026
Kingsport Parks and Recreation is offering a special Kids’ Day Out camp on September 8 — the same day as a Kingsport City Schools’ in-service day. This one-day camp will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex (301 Louis Street). The cost is $15 per child.
🍗 Wing Fling — November 5, 2026
The 8th annual Wing Fling returns to the Kingsport Farmers Market on November 5, featuring more chicken wing vendors than ever before. Tickets are $20 and available online at KPTWingFling.com or at the Kingsport Chamber (400 Clinchfield Street). Tickets include entry and wing sampling from each vendor, and the price will increase to $25 on the day of the event.
🤝 Community Partners
🧠 Trivia Answer
J. Fred Johnson Stadium, the longtime home of Dobyns-Bennett athletics and a venue closely associated with Kingsport’s sporting and community life.