☀️ Today’s Weather
Clear skies. High 86°F, Low 66°F. 3% chance of rain.
😄 Only in Kingsport
Kingsport has a hand-carved carousel, a planetarium, a working 1850s farm, and a chemical plant that’s been here since the city was laid out on a drawing board. Most places would call that a contradiction. Kingsport just calls it Tuesday and puts it all on the tourism brochure.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: Kingsport marked its city centennial in what year?
Answer at the bottom of today’s newsletter.
🔝 Top Stories
United Way of Greater Kingsport Launches Regional Campaign Kickoff
The United Way of Greater Kingsport hosted the regional kickoff at MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center in Kingsport. The event brought together the United Ways of Greater Kingsport, Bristol TN/VA, East Tennessee Highlands, Greene County, Hawkins County, and Southwest Virginia, with Omoiye Kinney, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of United Way Worldwide, delivering the keynote address. Money raised through each local campaign will remain in the region, supporting nonprofit organizations and community impact initiatives.
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A Visit with Miss Kingsport 2027
Kingsport recently crowned its new Miss Kingsport 2027 titleholder, and WJHL sat down with her to discuss her plans for the year ahead and what the title means to her and the community. Visit the link below to watch the full feature.
📅 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.
😱 Smoky Mountain Terror 2026
Smoky Mountain Terror 2026 takes place August 28–30, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM on Friday, at 1901 Meadowview Parkway, Kingsport. The event is described as its 4th annual installment at the Meadowview Convention Center. The convention features horror, pop culture, and paranormal celebrities, with tickets, photo ops, and vendor info available.
👗 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. This is an opportunity to shop for fall and winter clothing and gear for children. Visit the link for full details on hours and how to participate.
📚 Tennessee Lit Con 2026
Tennessee Lit Con 2026 is happening on Friday, September 25, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM at MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center, Kingsport. Visit the link for full details on programming, authors, and tickets.
🍂 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, the Kingsport TN 1850s Farm. Visit the link for full details on this beloved annual gathering at the historic farm.
🔍 Hidden Gems — Downtown Kingsport Photo Hunt
Hidden Gems — Downtown Kingsport Photo Hunt is happening on Friday, September 25, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM at Downtown Kingsport. Visit the link for full details on registration and how to participate.
🤝 Community Partners
🧠 Trivia Answer
2017, celebrating 100 years since the city was re-chartered and began its modern planned-city era.