☀️ Today’s Weather
Thunderstorms today with a high of 97°F and a low of 70°F. Chance of rain: 2%.
😄 Only in Kingsport
Kingsport schedules a full Independence Day parade, a fireworks spectacular, AND Fun Fest — all within three weeks — and somehow locals still find time to argue about the best parking spot on Broad Street.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: What Kingsport high school is better known to many locals simply as D-B?
Answer at the bottom of today’s newsletter.
🔝 Top Stories
🎆 Kingsport Street Closures Announced for July 4 Events
The City of Kingsport has announced several road closures for Independence Day celebrations this weekend. The Mack Riddle American Legion Independence Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. on July 4, traveling down Center Street from Wateree Street to Memorial Park on Fort Henry Drive, with closures on Center Street from Sullivan Street to Fort Henry Drive and on Fort Henry Drive from Center Street to Eastman Road. The city’s Red, White and Boom event takes place Saturday on Main Street beginning at 5 p.m., concluding with a fireworks display at approximately 9:45 p.m.
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🎭 Lamplight Theatre to Perform Patriotic Musical
Lamplight Theatre has announced an upcoming patriotic musical performance, just in time for the July 4th holiday weekend. The local theatre company is bringing a patriotic production to the stage for Kingsport audiences. Visit the link below for showtimes and ticketing details.
🔥 Crews Respond to Attic Fire in Kingsport
Kingsport firefighters recently responded to an attic fire in the city. Details on the cause and extent of damage were not immediately available. Residents are reminded to check smoke detectors and keep emergency numbers handy.
🌡️ Heat Concerns Continue in Tri-Cities
As temperatures climb into the upper 90s across the region, local health and safety officials are urging residents to take precautions against the heat. Vulnerable populations — including the elderly and young children — are especially at risk during prolonged high-heat periods. Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, seek air-conditioned spaces, and check on neighbors during the heat.
Read more at Kingsport Times-News
📅 Upcoming Events
🍝 SMILE Foster Closet Gift-a-thon & Spaghetti Dinner — July 10, 2026
Friday, July 10, 2026 | Doors 5:00 PM, dinner 5:15–7:00 PM, drawing 7:30 PM
Waverly Road Presbyterian Church, 1415 Waverly Rd, Kingsport
A spaghetti dinner and prize drawing benefiting SMILE Foster Closet and the local foster families they support. Dinner is $3 per person ($3.50 to-go). Gift-a-thon tickets are $2 each or six for $10, with no limit on entries. Every prize is worth at least $50, including themed baskets, gift cards, and event tickets.
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🧠 Trivia Answer
Dobyns-Bennett High School, one of the largest and most storied high schools in Northeast Tennessee, commonly known by its initials D-B.