☀️ Today’s Weather
Overcast skies over the Model City today — High 92°F, Low 70°F, with a 23% chance of rain.
😄 Only in Kingsport
Kingsport has a Farmers Market, an IMAX theater, a planetarium, and a scrap metal yard that once made national news. Most cities would call that an eclectic résumé. Kingsport just calls it the welcome packet.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: At the Netherland Inn complex, visitors can see a replica of what frontier riverboat?
Answer at the bottom of today’s newsletter.
🔝 Top Stories
Meals on Wheels of Kingsport Announces Mary Cunningham Volunteer Awards
Meals on Wheels of Kingsport has announced its Mary Cunningham Volunteer Awards, recognizing outstanding volunteers who help deliver meals to homebound and disabled residents across the Kingsport area. The awards honor the legacy of Mary Cunningham, who dedicated decades of tireless service to the organization. For more information on volunteering or the awards, visit mealsonwheelskingsport.org.
Know a Local Business That Should Be Here?
If you send us a business that becomes a sponsor, we’ll pay you $50 for it. No cap, no catch. Just hit reply with their name and we’ll take it from there. (We still make the final call on fit, same as any other pitch.)
Kingsport Cultural Arts to Offer Free Mobile Art Classes
Kingsport Cultural Arts is launching a new series of free Mobile Art Classes, bringing art instruction directly to neighborhood locations around the city. The program is funded through an Arts Education Community Learning Grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission and is aimed at students in grades 1 through 12. Registration details and class schedules are available through the link below.
Registration Open for Variety of Opportunities in Kingsport
Kingsport Parks and Recreation has opened registration for several upcoming programs, including an Intermediate Basketball Skills and Drills session and a Kids’ Day Out camp. These offerings are designed to keep youth and community members active and engaged heading into fall. Visit the city’s website for the full list of programs and registration details.
Kingsport Putt-Putt Offers Weekly Tournaments and St. Jude Fundraiser
Kingsport’s Putt-Putt is hosting weekly tournaments alongside a St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital fundraiser, giving locals a fun way to support a charitable cause. The family-friendly venue is encouraging community members to participate in the ongoing effort. Visit the link below for details on how to get involved.
📅 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.
Personal Security 101
Date/Time: Friday, September 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM
Location: Create Appalachia, Kingsport
A personal security class open to the public in Kingsport. Visit the event page for registration and additional details.
🇺🇸 9/11 Never Forget — Flags Across the State Line
Date/Time: Friday, September 11, 2026, at 6:15 PM
Location: 2626 E Stone Dr, Kingsport, TN
A community event commemorating the September 11 anniversary with a flags display. Visit the event page for full details.
The Pink Bride Wedding and Women’s Expo – Tri-Cities
Date/Time: Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM
Location: MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center, Kingsport
A wedding and women’s lifestyle expo featuring vendors and exhibitors for brides-to-be and more. Visit the event page for ticket information and a full vendor lineup.
UNSPOKEN Concert
Date/Time: Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM
Location: 140 Broad St, Kingsport, TN
A live concert by UNSPOKEN in downtown Kingsport. Visit the event page for tickets and additional details.
Joseph Habedank in Kingsport
Date/Time: Friday, September 18, 2026, at 7:00 PM
Location: Preaching Christ Church, Kingsport
A live performance by gospel artist Joseph Habedank at a local Kingsport church. Visit the event page for details.
St. Jude’s Fundraiser with Three Miles South & Southern Breeze
Date/Time: Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 9:00 PM
Location: 516 G Morelock St, Kingsport, TN
A live music fundraiser benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, featuring the bands Three Miles South and Southern Breeze. Visit the event page for more information.
Tri-Cities Card Show
Date/Time: Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM
Location: MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center, Kingsport
A trading card show open to collectors and enthusiasts in the Tri-Cities region. Visit the event page for full details.
Hidden Gems – Downtown Kingsport Photo Hunt
Date/Time: Friday, September 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Location: Downtown Kingsport
A photo scavenger hunt exploring hidden gems in downtown Kingsport. Visit the event page for full details.
Exchange Place Fall Folk Arts Festival 2026
Date/Time: Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Location: Exchange Place Kingsport TN 1850s Farm
A fall folk arts festival at the historic Exchange Place farm in Kingsport. Visit the event page for details on activities and admission.
Kingsport’s Wing Fling (8th Annual)
Date/Time: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Location: Kingsport Farmers Market
The 8th annual Wing Fling features chicken wing vendors competing for bragging rights, judged by a panel of local first responders. Tickets are $20 in advance at KPTWingFling.com or the Kingsport Chamber, and increase to $25 on the day of the event.
🤝 Community Partners
🧠 Trivia Answer
A flatboat, the type of vessel settlers built at the Kingsport boatyard to carry their families and belongings westward along the river system.