☀️ Today’s Weather
Heavy drizzle with a high of 93°F and a low of 62°F — 18% chance of rain. Stay cool out there, Kingsport.
😄 Only in Kingsport
The Long Island Iced Tea Trail is now a real, official, mapped thing you can follow through downtown Kingsport — and the city will remind you, politely but firmly, that none of this started in New York.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Q: Kingsport’s name is tied to what early river-port name?
A: King’s Port, an early name associated with the King family and river-shipping activity along the Holston River.
🔝 Top Stories
Watauga Street Roadwork Begins This Week — Project Runs Through November
The City of Kingsport has announced that roadway and utility improvements on Watauga Street are beginning the week of June 8. The project runs from the Gibson Mill roundabout to Linville Street — approximately 2,300 feet — and includes road subgrade repairs, new asphalt, new curb, and water, sewer, and stormwater repairs. Work is expected to continue through November 30, and motorists are advised to use caution and seek alternate routes where possible.
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Kingsport Relaunches Long Island Iced Tea Trail
Visit Kingsport has relaunched the Long Island Iced Tea Trail, celebrating the city’s claim as the birthplace of the Long Island Iced Tea. Throughout June, local restaurants and businesses are offering themed creations — both alcoholic and non-alcoholic — inspired by the drink’s Kingsport origins, which trace back to Charles “Old Man” Bishop in the 1920s. Visitors can explore more than a dozen locally owned stops along the trail.
Read more at Kingsport Times News
Kingsport Axmen Open 2026 Appalachian League Season
The Kingsport Axmen recently kicked off their 2026 Appalachian League season, giving local baseball fans their first look at this year’s roster in action. The team’s home games are played at Hunter Wright Stadium. Highlights and scores from the opening weekend are available online.
Oasis of Kingsport Derby Event
The Oasis of Kingsport recently hosted a derby event, bringing the community together for a local celebration. Details on the event’s activities and participants can be found at 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 — Block Party Weekend
Fun Fest’s Block Party Weekend kicks off the pre-festival celebration on July 10, 11, and 12, 2026 across Kingsport. Block parties can be private neighborhood gatherings or public events open to all. For more information and to find parties near you, visit the Fun Fest website.
Fun Fest 2026 — July 17–25
Kingsport’s signature nine-day summer festival, Fun Fest, runs July 17–25, 2026 at locations across the city. This year’s Sunset Concert Series at J. Fred Johnson Stadium features Jeremy Camp and Katy Nichole (July 23), Daughtry and Switchfoot (July 24), and LeAnn Rimes and Brothers Osborne (July 25). The festival also includes hot air balloons, a parade, The Taste food event, a street fair, and much more.
Long Island Iced Tea Trail — All of June, Downtown Kingsport
Throughout the month of June, you can enjoy all things Long Island Iced Tea in Downtown Kingsport as part of Visit Kingsport’s relaunched LIT Trail. Local restaurants, bakeries, and specialty stores are offering their own themed creations — both alcoholic and non-alcoholic — celebrating Kingsport’s claim as the birthplace of the drink. For a full list of participating stops, visit Visit Kingsport’s website.
More info at VisitKingsport.com
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