☀️ Today’s Weather
Clear skies. High 94°F, Low 68°F. 2% chance of rain. A beautiful late-summer day in the Model City.
😄 Only in Kingsport
Fort Henry Mall went from “are they closing?” to “they’re getting an IMAX and an arcade” in about six months. Kingsport doesn’t do slow comebacks.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: The Kingsport area was known as Salt Lick in what year?
Answer at the bottom of today’s newsletter.
🔝 Top Stories
Fort Henry Mall Shifts from Retail to Entertainment
With the announcement of a Tiebreakers location at Fort Henry Mall, just weeks after the opening of the IMAX theater, the mall appears to be experiencing continued growth. Hull Property Group is seeing a broad shift toward entertainment at the Kingsport mall and others across the U.S., crediting a partnership with the City of Kingsport as key to reaching this point, and noting they are in preliminary talks with other businesses that may potentially join the mall.
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Group Hopes to Turn Former Sullivan County School into Community Center
A group is advocating to convert a former Sullivan County school building into a community center, according to a report published September 3, 2026. The effort reflects ongoing community interest in finding a productive second use for the shuttered facility rather than demolition. Visit the link below for full details on the group’s plans and the school in question.
TDOT Talks Memorial Boulevard Improvement Project
The Tennessee Department of Transportation recently discussed plans for improvements along Memorial Boulevard in Kingsport. The project reflects ongoing infrastructure investment in one of the city’s key corridors. Visit the link below for details on the scope and timeline of planned work.
Read more at Kingsport Times News
📅 Upcoming Events
Event details are pulled from public listings and can change. Please confirm dates and times on the official event page before making plans.
Scenic Planetarium Yoga at Bays Mountain Park
Yoga held inside the scenic planetarium setting at Bays Mountain Park on Friday, September 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM, at 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd, Kingsport, TN 37660. Visit the event page for details and registration.
9/11 Never Forget — Flags Across the State Line
This community remembrance event is happening on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 6:15 PM at 2626 E Stone Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660. Visit the event page for full details.
The Pink Bride Wedding and Women’s Expo – Tri-Cities
The Pink Bride Wedding and Women’s Expo is happening on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 12:00 PM onwards at MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center, Kingsport. Visit the event page for ticket information and the full vendor lineup.
UNSPOKEN Concert
The UNSPOKEN Concert is happening on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM at 140 Broad St, Kingsport, TN. Visit the event page for tickets and additional details.
TRI CITIES CARD SHOW
The Tri Cities Card Show is happening on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM at MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center, Kingsport. Visit the event page for details on admission and vendors.
Tennessee Lit Con – Two-Day Author Event
The second annual Tennessee Lit Con is a two-day event taking place Friday and Saturday, September 25–26, 2026, at MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center, Kingsport, TN, featuring 100 authors, 20 vendors, 5 narrators, and more. Visit the Eventbrite page for tickets and the full schedule.
Exchange Place Fall Folk Arts Festival
The Exchange Place Fall Folk Arts Festival takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Exchange Place Kingsport TN 1850s Farm. Visit the event page for full details.
Folkfest Fall Shindig
The Folkfest Fall Shindig is happening on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10:00 AM onwards at 140 Broad Street, Kingsport, TN 37660. Visit the event page for full details.
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🧠 Trivia Answer
1787, according to local historical summaries that trace the early names used for the area before it became known as Kingsport.