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The Kingsport Farmers Market opens at 7 a.m. on Saturdays. Locals who show up at 7:02 have already developed their backup produce strategy.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Today’s Question & Answer
Question: The Kingsport Farmers Market is a beloved weekly tradition in the Model City. On what days of the week does it operate during its peak season, and what are the market hours?
Answer: The Kingsport Farmers Market operates on Saturdays through the end of November, and adds Wednesdays beginning in early May through the end of September. Both days run from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until produce and products sell out.
🔝 Top Stories
Kingsport Farmers Market Opens 2026 Season
The Kingsport Farmers Market officially opened its 2026 season this past Saturday at 308 Clinchfield Street, drawing a crowd to its celebration-filled opening day. Activities included a children’s program from the Kingsport Public Library, free tomato plant potting for kids, a community quilt signing station, and free carousel rides sponsored by market vendors. Live music from Mike Milhorn and Gold Pine rounded out the morning. The market runs Saturdays through November and will add Wednesday hours starting in May.
Read more at Kingsport Times News
Kingsport Chamber BrewHaHa Returns with National Comedians
The Kingsport Chamber of Commerce’s annual BrewHaHa recently brought an evening of comedy, craft beer, and pizza to the Model City. Comedians Tara Brown, Jason Allen King, and headliner Collin Moulton performed for the crowd. The Chamber-hosted event has grown into one of Kingsport’s most anticipated gatherings of the year.
Kingsport Celebrates Its 40th Arbor Day
Kingsport marked its 40th Arbor Day this past week with a tree planting ceremony honoring four decades of the city’s commitment to its urban tree canopy. The milestone reflects Kingsport’s first formal observance of Arbor Day in 1986. Officials and community members gathered to continue the tradition. See the link below for details on where the plantings took place.
Read more at Kingsport Times News
Flamingos Make a Splash in Sullivan County Commission Race
A flock of flamingos — technically called a “flamboyance” — has reportedly become part of the action in a Sullivan County Commission race in an unusual way. The story adds some unexpected color to the current local election season. Read the full story at the link below for the full details.
Read more at Kingsport Times News
Court Grants More Time and Additional Experts in Sullivan County Wrongful Death Lawsuit
A Sullivan County wrongful death lawsuit has been given additional time and the go-ahead for more expert witnesses, a judge recently ruled. The case continues to progress through the court system. Visit the link below for the latest updates on the proceedings.
Read more at Kingsport Times News
📅 Upcoming Events
Netherland Inn Opening Day 2026
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 PM | Free to the public
Netherland Inn & Boatyard — 2144 Netherland Inn Rd, Kingsport
The Netherland Inn kicks off its 2026 season with a free public celebration marking 250 years on the banks of the Holston River. The afternoon includes live music from the Kingsport Community Band, a second set from the Hillbilly Hippies, and period dancing by the Sabine Hill dancers. Revolutionary War reenactors will be on site, along with storytellers at the flatboat and the Daniel Boone Cabin, where Rebecca Boone’s 1776 life gets brought to life. Historical documents from Kingsport Archives will be on display in the schoolhouse cabin. No admission, no tickets — just show up.
The Netherland Inn is a nonprofit that runs entirely on fundraisers and volunteers with no city or government funding. If you’ve never been out to the site, this is a good excuse to go.
Tennessee Plant Show 2026 — Mother’s Day Weekend Celebration
Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Marriott MeadowView Resort & Convention Center, Kingsport
The Tennessee Plant Show returns to Kingsport for Mother’s Day weekend, featuring a wide array of vendors for plant lovers of all kinds. General admission is $10. Visit the source link below for more details on vendors and what to expect.
Kingsport Farmers Market — 2026 Season Now Open
Saturdays through November | Starting in May, also Wednesdays
7:00 AM – 1:00 PM (or until sold out)
308 Clinchfield Street, Kingsport
The Kingsport Farmers Market is now open for the season, offering fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, local meats, artisan crafts, flowers, and more each week. Programs returning this year include Market Jams (live music monthly), Saturdays with the Chef, and the Fall Festival. Wednesday hours begin in May. Visit the market’s website for the latest vendor and program details.