☀️ Today’s Weather
Overcast skies over Kingsport today — High 90°F, Low 64°F, with a 17% chance of rain. Stay hydrated out there!
😄 Only in Kingsport
Kingsport gets a new mini-golf course, a patriotic musical extravaganza, a murder trial update, and body cameras for police — all in the same week. The Model City contains multitudes.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: What downtown street has long served as Kingsport’s historic commercial spine?
Answer at the bottom of today’s newsletter.
🔝 Top Stories
Kingsport Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Domestic Incident
A Kingsport man is facing attempted murder and other charges following an early morning incident in the Orebank community. According to the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, Isaiah Joseph Campbell, 29, fired a gun at a vehicle during an argument with a family member, endangering someone standing behind it — no injuries were reported. Campbell was later located in Russell County, Virginia, and taken into custody.
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Liberty Celebration Rehearses for Patriotic Performances This Weekend
Kingsport’s beloved Liberty Celebration, a patriotic musical extravaganza featuring a 150-voice choir, an orchestra, dancers, and voice actors, is rehearsing ahead of two performances this weekend. The event, themed “America 250 Strong,” will be held at the Toy F. Reid Employee Center on Friday, June 26 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, June 27 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are available at the Eastman Employee Center, the Chamber of Commerce, and from choir members.
Read more at Kingsport Times News
📅 Upcoming Events
Liberty Celebration 2026 – “America 250 Strong”
Dates/Times: Friday, June 26 at 7:00 PM & Saturday, June 27 at 2:00 PM
Location: Toy F. Reid Employee Center, 400 South Wilcox Drive, Kingsport
This patriotic musical extravaganza features a 150-voice choir, an orchestra, dancers, and voice actors celebrating America’s heritage. Tickets are available at the Eastman Employee Center, the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, and from choir members.
More info at LibertyCelebration.com
Fun Fest Block Party Weekend
Dates: July 10–12, 2026
Location: Various neighborhoods, Kingsport
Block Party Weekend is the pre-kickoff to Kingsport’s signature Fun Fest festival, featuring neighborhood gatherings that can be private or open to the public.
Fun Fest 2026 – Sunset Concert Series
Dates: July 18–26, 2026 (Sunset Concerts: July 23, 24 & 25)
Location: J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Kingsport (and venues across the city)
Kingsport’s beloved annual festival returns with 9 days of events across 50+ locations. The Sunset Concert Series features Jeremy Camp & Katy Nichole (July 23), Daughtry & Switchfoot (July 24), and Brothers Osborne & LeAnn Rimes (July 25) at J. Fred Johnson Stadium. The full festival includes a parade, the Crazy 8s race, hot air balloons, a downtown street fair, and much more.
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🧠 Trivia Answer
Broad Street, the main commercial corridor that has anchored downtown Kingsport’s business and civic life since the city’s early planned development.