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Kingsport is the kind of place where the Lions Club races actual turtles, the park up the hill has actual wolves, and a former NBA player stops by downtown on a Friday afternoon — and somehow it all just feels like a normal June.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: What major frontier route was connected to settlers moving through the Kingsport area toward Kentucky?
Answer: The Wilderness Road, the frontier trail blazed by Daniel Boone that carried thousands of settlers westward through the region toward Kentucky and beyond.
🔝 Top Stories
Smoky Mountain Fan Fest Wraps Up in Kingsport
The 7th annual Smoky Mountain Fan Fest concluded its three-day run at the Meadowview Conference Center in Kingsport, drawing attendees to meet celebrity guests from film, television, gaming, and social media. Notable guests included Mario Lopez, Mitchell Musso, Alyson Stoner, Richard Karn, and many others. The pop culture convention gave Tri-Cities fans a rare opportunity to interact with more than 50 celebrity personalities close to home.
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Bays Mountain Park Shares Black Bear Safety Tips as Sightings Increase
Bays Mountain Park is reminding visitors and nearby residents about black bear safety as local sightings have been on the rise. The park recently shared guidance to help the community stay safe when encountering or living near black bears in the area. Residents in neighborhoods close to natural areas are especially encouraged to review the tips.
Read more at Bays Mountain Park
📅 Upcoming Events
A Morning with Chad Roberts – Books-A-Million Kingsport
A free community meet-and-greet event featuring Chad Roberts is scheduled at the Books-A-Million location in Kingsport. The event is free to attend.
Date/Time: Saturday, June 6, 2026 — 10:00 AM
Location: Books-A-Million, Kingsport, TN
Lights, Camera, Music: Summer Musical Revue
FHG Productions presents their summer musical revue June 11-14 at 2152 Hawthorne St in Kingsport. The show features live musicians, ensemble performers, and choreography celebrating memorable moments from cinema. Thursday through Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 3pm.
More info at FHGProductions.org
Kingsport’s Red, White & BOOM Independence Day Celebration
Kingsport’s annual Independence Day celebration is returning to downtown with festivities on the Fourth of July. The event is scheduled to take place on Main Street.
Date/Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026 — 5:00 PM
Location: Main St, Kingsport, TN
Fun Fest Sunset Concert Series – Jeremy Camp & Katy Nichole
Kingsport’s beloved Fun Fest kicks off its Sunset Concert Series at J. Fred Johnson Stadium with Jeremy Camp and Katy Nichole performing live.
Date/Time: Thursday, July 23, 2026 — 7:00 PM
Location: J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Kingsport, TN
Fun Fest Sunset Concert Series – Daughtry & Switchfoot
Fun Fest continues at J. Fred Johnson Stadium with a concert featuring Daughtry and Switchfoot.
Date/Time: Friday, July 24, 2026 — 7:00 PM
Location: J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Kingsport, TN
Fun Fest Sunset Concert Series – LeAnn Rimes & Brothers Osborne
Fun Fest wraps its Sunset Concert Series weekend at J. Fred Johnson Stadium with a double headliner show featuring LeAnn Rimes and Brothers Osborne.
Date/Time: Saturday, July 25, 2026 — 6:30 PM
Location: J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Kingsport, TN
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