☀️ Today’s Weather
🌧️ Sunday, April 5, 2026: Rain all day. High 65°F, Low 48°F. 100% chance of rain. Bring an umbrella!
😄 Joke of the Day
A Kingsport man was bragging to his neighbor: “We’ve got everything here in the Model City — Bays Mountain, the Greenbelt, Fun Fest…” His neighbor nodded and said, “That’s true. The only thing Kingsport doesn’t have is a way to make it stop raining in April.” The man looked out the window and replied, “Give it a minute — the forecast says 100% chance of complaining about it on Facebook.”
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: Kingsport is known as the “Model City,” but it’s also home to a unique annual summer celebration called Fun Fest. Fun Fest 2026 is scheduled for July 17–25 — but can you name the prestigious national award that Fun Fest won recognition for in early 2026, and what organization presented it?
Answer: Fun Fest was honored at the 2026 Southeast Festivals and Events Association’s Kaleidoscope Awards, presented by the Southeast Festivals and Events Association (SFEA).
🔝 Top Stories
🐣 Cornerstone Church Easter Egg Hunt Fills Many Baskets
Kingsport-area families came together this past Saturday for Cornerstone Church’s Easter egg hunt, an uplifting springtime community event that left children going home with plenty of colorful Easter eggs. The event was a feel-good celebration of the Easter season, drawing families from across the area to take part in the festivities. Community gatherings like this continue to highlight the strong spirit of togetherness found throughout the Kingsport area. It’s a reminder of how local faith communities bring residents of all ages closer together around the holidays.
🥗 Clean Eatz Opens in Kingsport with a Healthy Block Party
Clean Eatz, a healthy food restaurant franchise, celebrated its ribbon cutting in Kingsport this past Saturday with a community block party. Clean Eatz is a healthy food restaurant that offers a variety of healthy food — from a dine-in café menu, smoothies, and Grab ‘N’ Go meals to catering, healthy snacks, and weekly meal plans. The healthy restaurant’s mission is to help be the first step customers take to living a healthy lifestyle by providing nutrition, education, and support. The new Kingsport location is a welcome addition to the Model City’s growing dining scene, giving health-conscious residents a new local option to fuel up.
🎖️ American Legion Post 145 Hosts 4th Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness Walk
American Legion Post 145 brought together community members and fellow Legion members this weekend for its 4th Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness Walk. Legion Family members from eight different posts joined others in Bristol for Post 145’s awareness effort. The mission of The American Legion’s Be The One initiative is to reduce the number of veterans and servicemembers lost to suicide — leading the effort to reduce the stigma associated with mental health treatment and empowering everyone to take action when a veteran may be at risk. The event underscores the continued commitment of local veterans’ organizations to look out for one another and raise awareness in the community.
🚦 Traffic Incidents on E. Stone Drive and Granby Road
The City of Kingsport issued multiple traffic alerts over the weekend related to incidents on East Stone Drive and Granby Road. Alerts for 2617 and 2626 E. Stone Drive were issued Saturday evening, with updates posted through the night. A separate incident on Granby Road prompted alerts early Sunday morning, with an updated all-clear issued shortly after. Residents are encouraged to monitor the City of Kingsport’s website and ConnectKingsport app for the latest traffic and road condition updates in real time.
🎸 Fun Fest 2026 Set for July 17–25 in Kingsport
Fun Fest 2026 is scheduled for July 17–25 in Kingsport, giving residents something to look forward to all summer long. Fun Fest was recently honored at the 2026 Southeast Festivals and Events Association’s Kaleidoscope Awards. The beloved annual festival features more than 50 locations and 100+ events spanning nine days across the city. Food vendor and food truck applications have been underway, signaling that planning for this summer’s celebration is well in motion.
🌿 Exchange Place Spring Garden Fair Coming April 25–26
The Exchange Place Spring Garden Fair features demonstrations of springtime activities on a mid-19th century farmstead, interspersed with thousands of plants and unique offerings. The Exchange Place Spring Garden Fair 2026 is happening on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM onwards at 4812 Orebank Rd, Kingsport, TN. This popular annual event draws visitors from across the region for a look at living history and early American farm life. It’s one of Kingsport’s most beloved spring traditions and is not to be missed.
📅 Upcoming Events
🔥 Iron Pour Scratch Mold Workshops — Kingsport Cultural Arts
Kingsport Cultural Arts is bringing back its popular Iron Pour event on April 18 during the Kingsport ARTS Festival. To participate, you must first attend one of the remaining scratch mold workshops where you’ll scratch a unique design into a 5-inch sand mold — which will then be cast with molten iron by sculpture artist Joe Bigley and his team. Cost is $23 per person. Ages 18+ (children 6–17 welcome with an adult). All materials provided.
Remaining workshop dates: April 10 (6–8 PM), April 11 (2–4 PM), April 17 (6–8 PM)
Location: The Inventor Center, 118 Shelby Street, Kingsport
Register on Eventbrite or visit artskingsport.org for more info.
📚 Silent Book Club — Monthly Meetup
Silent Book Club is a recurring monthly event happening on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 6:00 PM onwards at 116 Commerce Street, Suite 101, Kingsport, TN 37660. Bring your current read and enjoy a quiet evening of reading in good company — no book assignment required. It’s a relaxed, social way to spend an evening with fellow book lovers in downtown Kingsport.
🎨 Kingsport ARTS Festival 2026
The Kingsport ARTS Festival will be presented by Engage Kingsport and Kingsport Cultural Arts Office on April 18th, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the 100 block of Shelby Street in Downtown Kingsport. The festival celebrates local artists and makers, connecting citizens to the creative community. Highlights include the Iron Pour with sculpture artist Joe Bigley and a variety of local artisans. Admission details and full programming are available at the link below.
More info at artskingsport.org
🌱 Exchange Place Spring Garden Fair 2026
The Exchange Place Spring Garden Fair 2026 is happening on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM onwards at 4812 Orebank Rd, Kingsport, TN 37664. The event features demonstrations of springtime activities on a mid-19th century farmstead, interspersed with thousands of plants and unique offerings. Sunday, April 26 hours are noon until close. It’s a perfect outing for gardeners, history enthusiasts, and families alike.
🛍️ Downtown Kingsport May Shop & Hop
The Downtown Kingsport May Shop & Hop, sponsored by First Horizon Bank, takes place on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Shop late and shop local as participating downtown businesses offer sales and special deals during this monthly evening event. It’s a fun way to support small businesses and explore all that downtown Kingsport has to offer.
More info at downtownkingsport.org
🌺 Tennessee Plant Show 2026 — Mother’s Day Weekend
The Tennessee Plant Show 2026 Mother’s Day Weekend Celebration is happening on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 8:00 AM onwards at MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center, Kingsport, TN. This show is a great opportunity for plant lovers to find unique varieties and connect with growers from across the region. Visit the link below for full details on vendors, admission, and hours.