☀️ Today’s Weather
Partly cloudy. High 92°F, Low 65°F. 3% chance of rain.
😄 Only in Kingsport
Kingsport already has Eastman, a model city plan, Bays Mountain, and Warriors Path. Now In-N-Out Burger filed a conceptual application. The Model City just keeps adding to its résumé.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: What all-volunteer group keeps the Netherland Inn historic site operating?
Answer at the bottom of today’s newsletter.
🔝 Top Stories
🏈 Area 32 Goats to Represent Tennessee at Special Olympics NFL Experience Weekend
The Area 32 Goats Special Olympics flag football team is preparing to represent Tennessee at a national-level event in Nashville, where the team will take part in a Special Olympics NFL Experience Weekend on the Tennessee Titans’ field. Area 32 Director Kelly Middleton said the Goats were selected as the only team from across Tennessee to receive the invitation this year. The team is grateful to Kingsport Parks and Recreation for giving them a place to practice as they prepare for their game.
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If you send us a business that becomes a sponsor, we’ll pay you $50 for it. No cap, no catch. Just hit reply with their name and we’ll take it from there. (We still make the final call on fit, same as any other pitch.)
🏛️ Kingsport BMA Approves System Upgrades, Updated Building Codes
The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen recently held a meeting in which members approved a set of system upgrades and updated building codes for the city. The action reflects ongoing efforts to modernize city infrastructure and ensure safety standards keep pace with current requirements. Visit the Times News link below for full details on what was approved.
Read more at Kingsport Times News
🎓 Northeast State and TCAT Elizabethton Form New Partnership
Northeast State Community College and TCAT Elizabethton have recently reached a partnership agreement aimed at creating clearer pathways for students pursuing a degree. The collaboration is designed to help students transition more smoothly between technical and community college programs. For full details on the agreement, see the story linked below.
⚖️ Federal Judge Dismisses Ballad Health’s Lawsuit Against UnitedHealth
A federal judge has dismissed Ballad Health’s lawsuit against UnitedHealth, a significant legal development for the regional health system that serves Kingsport and the broader Tri-Cities area. The ruling closes this chapter of a legal dispute between the two organizations. See the full report linked below for additional details.
📅 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.
🎤 UNSPOKEN Concert — Sept 17, 2026
Date/Time: Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Location: 140 Broad St, Kingsport, TN
A live concert event in downtown Kingsport.
👕 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.
🧘 Scenic Planetarium Yoga — Sept 19, 2026
Date/Time: Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM
Location: 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd, Kingsport, TN 37660
A yoga session held inside the scenic planetarium at Bays Mountain Park.
🃏 Tri-Cities Card Show — Sept 19, 2026
Date/Time: Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM
Location: MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center, Kingsport
A trading card show open to collectors and enthusiasts.
🎸 St. Jude’s Fundraiser w/ Three Miles South & Southern Breeze — Sept 19, 2026
Date/Time: Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 9:00 PM
Location: 516 G Morelock St, Kingsport, TN 37660
A live music fundraiser benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, featuring performances by Three Miles South and Southern Breeze.
📚 Tennessee Lit Con 2026 — Sept 25, 2026
Date/Time: Friday, September 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM
Location: MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center, Kingsport
The second annual Tennessee Lit Con is a two-day event featuring 100 authors, 20 vendors, 5 narrators, and more.
🏡 Exchange Place Fall Folk Arts Festival — Sept 26, 2026
Date/Time: Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 10:00 AM
Location: Exchange Place, Kingsport TN 1850s Farm
A fall folk arts festival held at the historic Exchange Place 1850s farm site in Kingsport.
🎩 Motivating Magic Show — Oct 8, 2026
Date/Time: Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Location: Temple Baptist Church, Kingsport
A magic show event in Kingsport.
🕯️ Campfire Tales at Bays Mountain Park — Dates TBD
Location: Bays Mountain Park, Kingsport
Bays Mountain Park, in partnership with the Friends of Bays, has announced the return of Campfire Tales — a free event featuring Dr. Hannah Harvey, a renowned national storyteller and an award-winning performer and director. Visit the link below for specific dates and times.
🤝 Community Partners
🧠 Trivia Answer
The Netherland Inn Association, a volunteer organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting this important piece of Kingsport’s frontier history.