☀️ Today’s Weather
Heavy drizzle over Kingsport today. High 82°F, Low 67°F, with a 22% chance of rain.
😄 Only in Kingsport
Kingsport drains the Aquatic Center every few years for maintenance — but only after summer ends, which means the city fixes the pool right when you’ve finally stopped wanting to swim in it.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: Kingsport’s early plan is noted for including what circular traffic feature?
Answer at the bottom of today’s newsletter.
🔝 Top Stories
🐾 Kingsport Police Mourn Loss of Retired K-9 Kylo
The Kingsport Police Department shared with great sadness that retired K-9 Kylo died on Friday, August 14, 2026. K-9 Kylo began his watch with the Kingsport Police Department in 2017 and retired in 2024. K-9 Kylo was a dual-purpose narcotics K-9, performing both patrol duties — such as suspect apprehension, building searches, and handler protection — and narcotics detection, and he assisted in numerous narcotics arrests and apprehensions. Kylo received a police escort to Hamlett Dobson Funeral Home, where he was cremated.
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📅 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.
🧸 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 — an opportunity to shop for fall and winter clothing and gear for children.
💀 Smoky Mountain Terror — 4th Annual Horror & Pop Culture Convention
Smoky Mountain Terror runs Friday, August 28 through Sunday, August 30, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM on Friday, at MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center, 1901 Meadowview Parkway, Kingsport — its 4th annual event, a horror, pop culture, and paranormal fan convention. Visit the official site for tickets and the full celebrity lineup.
👰 The Pink Bride Expo
The Pink Bride Expo comes to Kingsport on Sunday, September 13, 2026, starting at 12:00 PM at MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center, Kingsport, featuring wedding vendors, women’s lifestyle exhibitors, and more for brides-to-be.
📚 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 event page for full details on programming, authors, and tickets.
📸 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. Check the event listing for full details and registration information.
🌾 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 event link for full details on this beloved annual gathering at the historic farm.
🎄 2nd Annual Hearth & Holiday: A Christmas Market
The 2nd Annual Hearth & Holiday: A Christmas Market is happening on Saturday, December 19, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM at Kingsport Farmers Market. Visit the event page for vendor and ticketing details.
🤝 Community Partners
🧠 Trivia Answer
Traffic circles, which were incorporated into the city’s design as part of its forward-thinking approach to organizing downtown movement and creating distinctive street patterns.