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😄 Only in Kingsport
Kingsport has a full-blown summer festival with nationally touring headliners, a food truck rally, an e-sports camp for kids, a musical revue, and a turtle race — all happening within a few weeks of each other. The Model City doesn’t have an off-season; it just changes the schedule.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: What familiar Kingsport nickname grew out of the city’s carefully planned early development?
Answer: The Model City, a nickname Kingsport earned for its reputation as a showcase of thoughtful urban planning and industrial development in the early 20th century.
🔝 Top Stories
Kingsport Parks and Rec Hosts Third Annual E-Sports Training Camp for Youth
Kingsport Parks and Recreation is recently hosting its third annual e-sports training camp for young residents. The program reflects the city’s continued investment in diverse recreational programming for youth. Visit the link below for details on the camp and how to get involved.
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Cancer Cluster Designation: A Double-Edged Sword?
A new report from the Kingsport Times News examines the complex implications of a potential cancer cluster designation for the Kingsport area. The story explores how such a designation can both raise community awareness and create difficult challenges for affected residents and local officials. Visit the Times News for the full story.
📅 Upcoming Events
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
A Morning with Chad Roberts – Books-A-Million
Meet local author Chad Roberts at a morning event at Books-A-Million in Kingsport on Saturday, June 6 at 10:00 AM. This free event is a great opportunity for the community to connect with a local voice. Visit Eventbrite for more details.
Fun Fest 2026 – Block Party Weekend
Fun Fest’s Block Party Weekend kicks things off on July 10, 11, and 12, leading into the full festival running July 17–25 across Kingsport. The Sunset Concert Series this year features Brothers Osborne, LeAnn Rimes, Daughtry, and Jeremy Camp at J. Fred Johnson Stadium. Visit funfest.net for the full schedule and event details.
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