☀️ Today’s Weather
Overcast skies today with a high of 88°F and a low of 58°F. Just a 1% chance of rain — a warm June Saturday in the Model City.
😄 Only in Kingsport
Kingsport claims to be the birthplace of the Long Island Iced Tea — a drink the entire rest of the world associates with New York — and honestly, given everything else this city quietly invented, it’s not even the most surprising thing you’ll learn this week.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Q: The Kingsport Carousel uses a refurbished carousel frame from what year?
A: 1956, giving the carousel a historic foundation that connects it to the mid-20th century golden age of American carousel craftsmanship.
🔝 Top Stories
Sullivan County Jury Acquits Garcia of First-Degree Murder, Convicts on Lesser Charges
A Sullivan County jury found Michael Garcia not guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Daniel Cano-Preciado. After a four-day trial, jurors instead convicted Garcia of reckless homicide and felony reckless endangerment. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 24 at the Sullivan County Justice Center.
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Man Arrested After Woman Found Dead in Yard in Sullivan Gardens
The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in connection with the death of a woman found in a yard in the Sullivan Gardens area. The case has been referred to law enforcement for further investigation. Visit the link below for the latest details as this story develops.
Visit Kingsport Launches Long Island Tea Trail Kickoff Event
Visit Kingsport is hosting a kickoff event for the city’s new Long Island Tea Trail, celebrating Kingsport’s claim as the birthplace of the Long Island Iced Tea. Local restaurants, bakeries, and specialty stores are offering their own themed creations — both alcoholic and non-alcoholic — throughout the month of June. For full event details, visit the link below.
📅 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
Fun Fest 2026 — Sunset Concert Series
Kingsport’s signature summer festival, Fun Fest, runs July 17–25, 2026 at various locations across the city, with the Sunset Concert Series held at J. Fred Johnson Stadium. The Sunset Concert Series will feature Jeremy Camp and Katy Nichole (July 23), Daughtry and Switchfoot (July 24), and LeAnn Rimes and Brothers Osborne (July 25). Visit funfest.net for the full schedule.
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