☀️ Today’s Weather
Overcast skies today with a high of 95°F and a low of 73°F. There’s a 24% chance of rain — stay cool and hydrated out there, Kingsport!
😄 Only in Kingsport
Fun Fest is still two weeks away and people are already negotiating lawn chair territory on the parade route. The Model City takes its traditions seriously.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Which nationally known city planner helped refine Kingsport’s early planned layout?
Answer at the bottom of today’s newsletter.
🔝 Top Stories
🎆 Independence Day & America250 Events Across the Tri-Cities
A roundup of Independence Day and America250 celebrations is available for Tri-Cities residents planning their July 4th. Kingsport’s festivities include the morning parade followed by the Red, White & BOOM celebration on Main Street beginning at 5 p.m., with fireworks scheduled for 9:45 p.m.
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📅 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
John Nolen, a prominent city planner based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, who helped shape Kingsport’s design and strengthen its reputation as a model of planned urban development.