☀️ Today’s Weather
Thunderstorms today with a high of 86°F and a low of 68°F — 57% chance of rain. Keep that umbrella handy, Kingsport!
😄 Only in Kingsport
Kingsport has a free outdoor concert series, a farmers market, a Fourth of July fireworks show, and a nine-day festival with over 100 events — and somehow, every June, the conversation still goes: “Wait, when exactly does Fun Fest start again?”
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: What Kingsport landmark has the unusual distinction of serving as both a boatyard and a stagecoach stop?
Answer at the bottom of today’s newsletter.
🔝 Top Stories
Riverview Community Comes Together for Juneteenth Event
The Riverview community in Kingsport recently came together to mark Juneteenth with a community event honoring the holiday. The gathering reflected the neighborhood’s ongoing tradition of celebrating history and community bonds. Visit the link below for full details on the festivities.
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New BlueCross Healthy Place Opens at Riverwalk Park
A brand-new community space two years in the making has recently opened in Kingsport. The “BlueCross Healthy Place” at Riverwalk Park on Industry Drive is now welcoming the public. Full details on the facility and its offerings can be found at the link below.
Kingsport Rally and Parade Celebrate Charleigh McCracken’s Miracle Recovery
A parade of community support recently rolled through Kingsport in honor of a young girl named Charleigh McCracken and her remarkable recovery. The outpouring of local support highlighted the tight-knit spirit of the Kingsport community. Read the full story at the link below.
Former Dobyns-Bennett Standout Courtney Whitson Returns as Head Coach
Former Dobyns-Bennett standout basketball player Courtney Whitson has recently returned to the school to serve as head coach of the Lady Indians. The hire brings a familiar face back to one of Kingsport’s most prominent athletic programs. Click below for the full story.
Sullivan County Approves Crypto Mining/Data Center Zoning — Strict New Rules Set
Sullivan County has recently joined a growing list of local governments enacting strict new rules for data centers, amid widespread community concern about potential impacts. The move reflects ongoing debate in the region about balancing economic development with quality-of-life concerns. Read more at the link below.
📅 Upcoming Events
Twilight Alive featuring HOOCH – Music on the Rocks
Date/Time: Friday, June 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Location: 100 Block of Broad Street, Downtown Kingsport (street closure at 5 PM)
The free outdoor Twilight Alive concert series continues with HOOCH – Music on the Rocks performing on Broad Street in downtown Kingsport. Bring a lawn chair; food, drink, and beer vendors will be on site. No coolers, please.
Kingsport’s Red, White & BOOM Independence Day Celebration
Date/Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Location: Main Street, Kingsport
Kingsport’s annual Independence Day celebration returns to Main Street. This year’s Twilight Alive component features Grand Funk Railroad with opener Nashville Yacht Club Band as part of the festivities.
Fun Fest 2026
Dates: July 17–25, 2026
Location: Venues across Kingsport (including Downtown Kingsport, Dobyns-Bennett High School, Allandale Mansion, and Kingsport Farmers Market)
Kingsport’s signature nine-day summer festival returns with over 100 events at more than 50 locations throughout the city. The Sunset Concert Series at J. Fred Johnson Stadium will feature Jeremy Camp and Katy Nichole (July 23), Daughtry and Switchfoot (July 24), and LeAnn Rimes and Brothers Osborne (July 25). The Fun Fest Store opens June 27 inside the Kingsport Chamber. Check the official schedule for full event listings and times.
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🧠 Trivia Answer
Netherland Inn, a historic structure on the banks of the South Fork Holston River that served travelers by land and river during the frontier era.