☀️ Today’s Weather
Foggy today with a high of 86°F and a low of 69°F. 27% chance of rain.
😄 Only in Kingsport
Kingsport has an IMAX theater, a horror convention, a Whiskey & Wine Social, and a walking club that visits a different park every week. In most cities, those would seem unrelated. In Kingsport, that’s just August.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: What famous Kingsport-born fast-food brand lends its name to the carousel building?
Answer at the bottom of today’s newsletter.
🔝 Top Stories
Sullivan County Flock Camera Debate Turns Heated
A Sullivan County Commission work session sparked controversy over the county’s Flock license plate camera system. The session turned heated when one commissioner suggested Flock Safety’s CEO be publicly hanged for treason, prompting the chairman to intervene — with commissioners also raising broader privacy and data concerns. A resolution not to renew the county’s Flock contract is set to be considered on August 20th.
Read more at Tri-Cities Local News
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Kingsport Parks and Recreation Launches Inclusive Walking Club
Kingsport Parks and Recreation has launched a new Inclusive Walking Club, aimed at encouraging health and wellness while exploring a different city park each week. The club meets on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., beginning August 5 and continuing through October 28. Participants explore a different Kingsport park each week while enjoying light exercise, fresh air, and the opportunity to build new friendships — and the program is free and open to participants of all ages.
Welcome Center on I-26 in Kingsport Closed for Hazmat Incident
The welcome center on Interstate 26 in Kingsport was recently closed due to a hazmat incident. Details on the nature of the hazmat situation and the expected duration of the closure were not immediately available. Travelers and commuters should check for updates before stopping at the facility.
Hawkins and Sullivan Schools Kick Off Year Two of GEAR UP
Hawkins and Sullivan County schools are beginning the second year of the GEAR UP program, a college-readiness initiative aimed at helping students prepare for higher education. The program’s second year signals continued investment in college access for local students. Visit the Times News 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.
🏴☠️ Peter Pan — FHG Productions
August 14–23, 2026 | Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00 PM, Sundays at 3:00 PM
Sensory-friendly show: Saturday, August 22 at 2:00 PM
2152 Hawthorne St, Kingsport
FHG Productions brings the classic tale of Peter Pan to the stage, with pirates, pixie dust, and Neverland adventure for the whole family.
🚗 Cars & Coffee — Event #5
Cars & Coffee Event #5 is happening on Saturday, August 15, 2026, beginning at 8:00 AM at 321 W Market St, Kingsport. Car enthusiasts are invited to gather for the fifth event of the season in downtown Kingsport.
🌞 Kingsport’s Summer Send Off
Kingsport’s Summer Send Off is happening on Saturday, August 15, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM at the Kingsport Farmers Market. Head to the Farmers Market to celebrate the final days of summer with the community.
🎶 Blues Drivers at High Voltage
Blues Drivers at High Voltage is happening on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM at High Voltage Kingsport. Head downtown for a live blues performance to close out the weekend.
🎨 Wire Wrapped Gemstone Pendants
Wire Wrapped Gemstone Pendants is happening on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 12:00 PM onwards at The Inventor Center, Kingsport. This hands-on crafting event gives participants the chance to create their own gemstone jewelry.
👕 TUAC Kids Consignment Fall & Winter Pop-Up Event
The TUAC Kids Consignment Fall & Winter Pop-Up Event is happening on Thursday, August 27, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM at TNT Sportsplex, Kingsport. It’s an opportunity to shop for fall and winter children’s clothing and gear ahead of the new season.
🍔 Final Friday Food Truck Rally
The August Final Friday Food Truck Rally is set for Friday, August 28, 2026, starting at 5:00 PM in Downtown Kingsport. It’s a monthly tradition bringing food lovers together to sample offerings from a variety of local food trucks.
😱 Smoky Mountain Terror 2026
Smoky Mountain Terror 2026 is a horror convention returning to the MeadowView Convention Center (1901 Meadowview Parkway, Kingsport) starting Friday, August 28, at 3:00 PM. The event features guest appearances, a marketplace with vendors and artists, and special panels and after-party programming.
🎃 Boo Fest
Boo Fest is happening on Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM at the Kingsport Farmers Market. Mark your calendar for this fall community celebration at a beloved local gathering spot.
🏚️ Exchange Place Fall Folk Arts Festival 2026
The Exchange Place Fall Folk Arts Festival 2026 is happening on Saturday, September 26, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM at Exchange Place Kingsport TN 1850s Farm. The festival celebrates traditional Appalachian arts, crafts, and culture at one of Kingsport’s most historic sites.
🤝 Community Partners
🧠 Trivia Answer
Pal’s Sudden Service, the beloved Kingsport-born fast-food chain whose name is attached to the Roundhouse building that houses the carousel.