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Partly cloudy. High 87°F, Low 62°F. 2% chance of rain.
😄 Only in Kingsport
Kingsport is building a new road to better connect downtown to I-81, converting an old assisted living facility into a rehab center, and adding an entertainment venue to the mall — all at the same time. The Model City didn’t get that nickname by doing one thing at once.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: The Netherland Inn became a famous stop on what historic stage route?
Answer at the bottom of today’s newsletter.
🔝 Top Stories
🚧 TDOT Updates Memorial Boulevard Improvement Project
Work on the Memorial Boulevard improvement project in Kingsport continues to move forward. Crews are currently working on the first of three planned phases, covering 2.1 miles between East Center Street and Briarwood Road. The project includes new retaining walls, upgraded traffic signals, and new sidewalks along the route. The first phase carries an $82.3 million price tag, and TDOT officials say the work is expected to finish by September 2029.
Read more at Tri-Cities Local News
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🎳 Tiebreakers Entertainment Venue Coming to Kingsport
A new business called Tiebreakers is set to open at Fort Henry Mall in Kingsport. The announcement adds to a growing trend of entertainment-focused businesses taking up residence in the mall. Visit the link below for more details on the upcoming opening.
🔥 Industrial Fire in Kingsport Sends One to the Hospital
Kingsport fire crews recently responded to an industrial fire that sent one person to the hospital. Details on the location and cause of the fire were not immediately available from the headline alone. Visit the link below for full coverage from the fire department.
📊 TBI Releases 2025 Annual Crime Report
A new TBI report shows Kingsport Police cleared about 65 percent of serious offenses reported last year. The annual Tennessee Bureau of Investigation crime report breaks down reported offenses across counties and cities statewide. Visit the link below to see how Kingsport and Sullivan County compare.
Read more at Tri-Cities Local 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.
🚩 9/11 Never Forget — Flags Across the State Line
This community remembrance event is happening on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 6:15 PM onwards at 2626 E Stone Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660.
🔒 Personal Security 101
Personal Security 101 is happening on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 12:00 PM onwards at Create Appalachia, Kingsport. Visit the event page for registration and additional details.
💍 The Pink Bride Wedding and Women’s Expo — Tri-Cities
The Pink Bride Wedding and Women’s Expo — Tri-Cities 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 and vendor details.
🎵 UNSPOKEN Concert
The UNSPOKEN Concert is happening on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 7:00 PM onwards at 140 Broad St, Kingsport, TN. Visit the event page for tickets and additional information.
🎶 Joseph Habedank in Kingsport
Joseph Habedank in Kingsport is happening on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 7:00 PM onwards at Preaching Christ Church, Kingsport. Visit the event page for details.
👕 SMILE Foster Closet Fall Rummage Sale — Sept 18–19, 2026
Friday, Sept 18, 5:00–7:00 PM | Saturday, Sept 19, 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
Waverly Road Presbyterian Church, 1415 Waverly Rd, Kingsport
A clothing rummage sale benefiting local foster families through SMILE Foster Closet. Clothes are $5 for a stuff-a-bag and shoes are $2 a pair, with sizes from infant to adult. Foster families shop free (check in with a volunteer first). All proceeds go to SMILE Foster Closet.
🃏 Tri-Cities Card Show
The Tri-Cities Card Show is happening on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 9:00 AM onwards at MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center, Kingsport. Visit the event page for vendor and admission details.
🎸 St. Jude’s Fundraiser w/ Three Miles South & Southern Breeze
The St. Jude’s Fundraiser with Three Miles South & Southern Breeze is happening on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 9:00 PM onwards at 516 G Morelock St, Kingsport, TN. Visit the event page for tickets and additional details.
🍂 Exchange Place Fall Folk Arts Festival, 2026
The Exchange Place Fall Folk Arts Festival 2026 is happening on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10:00 AM onwards 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. Visit the event page for more details.
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🧠 Trivia Answer
The Great Stage Road, also referred to in some sources as the Great Old Stage Road, an important frontier travel route through the region.