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• Encore Senior Leadership Encore Senior Leadership is a program designed for persons over age 50. ENCORE is an acronym for Enrich and Nurture our Community, Offer your Resources and Experience. It is founded on the belief that retirees can offer a wealth of knowledge, experience,
• FUN FEST Kingsport’s popular summer festival – FUN FEST, draws thousands of fun-seekers and tourists for a week long celebration of community events, balloons, parades, contests and live concerts featuring today’s most entertaining performers. This festival has be
• Keep Kingsport Beautiful Keep Kingsport Beautiful, a joint partnership between the Kingsport Chamber and the city of Kingsport, is an award-winning affiliate of Keep America Beautiful. Its mission is to involve the community in responsible solutions for a clean and beautiful envi
• Kingsport Convention and Visitors Bureau (KCVB) The Kingsport Convention and Visitors Bureau (KCVB) serves as a tourism and information bureau and works to promote Kingsport as a place to visit and as a preferred destination for conferences, conventions, sports events and leisure travelers. The KCVB st
• Leadership Kingsport Leadership Kingsport is a program of the Kingsport Chamber as well as a national program designed to develop community leaders or “trustee” who will take an active and leadership role in various community activities. The selected class meets once per mont
• Move to Kingsport Move To Kingsport is the official relocation program supported by the Kingsport Chamber, in partnership with the city of Kingsport, and Kingsport-Times News that facilitates the relocation and naturalization of new residents. The official relocation guide
• S.H.O.U.T! (Students Helping Others Understand Tomorrow) S.H.O.U.T! (Students Helping Others Understand Tomorrow) is a youth leadership program for area high school students. The mission is to develop, in an interactive environment, the leadership skills and community awareness of selected high school sophomore
• Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) In a joint effort with the city of Kingsport and the Kingsport Chamber, the Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is a non-profit economic development organization, to specifically nurture, counsel and encourage the continued robust gr
• TN/VA Scholars program The TN/VA Scholars program is a regional rewards and recognition program for high school students, sponsored by businesses and industry. TN/VA Scholars complete a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes “on level” and above courses. This program provides a ve

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• Allandale Mansion Allandale Mansion was the home of Ruth and Harvey Brooks, who left the beautiful mansion to the City of Kingsport with the instructions that it “shall be open to the public and held for public use and benefit.” It most certainly is.
• Barter Theatre Barter Theatre began in 1933 with one man’s idea to have patrons pay with produce and has grown today into a year-round theatre with more than 160,000 visitors each year. Famous Barter Alumni include: Gregory Peck, Patricia Neal, and Wayne Knight.
• Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium Located in beautiful Kingsport, Tennessee, this 3500 acre nature preserve features a 44 acre lake, Nature Center, Farmstead Museum, and a spectacular Planetarium Theater with a 40 foot diameter dome.
• Bristol Motor Speedway Bristol is among the most popular tracks in NASCAR due to its distinct features that include extraordinarily steep banking, an all concrete surface, two pit roads and amphitheater-like seating. The Sharpie 500 Sprint Cup is NASCAR’s most popular race!
• Cattails at MeadowView Cattails at MeadowView, a Denis Griffiths design, originally opened in 1998 and has quickly become recognized as one of the top golf courses in a Tennessee region that was recently named the second best golf city in America by Golf Digest magazine.
• City of Kingsport Offering a dynamic combination of pristine beauty and cutting-edge technology, the city of Kingsport is a beacon of hospitality in an increasingly impersonal world. Fulfill your goals and dreams in beautiful Kingsport, Tennessee!
• Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail One of the nation’s most historic routes, the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail was blazed by the legendary frontiersman in 1775 from Long Island of the Holston at what is now Kingsport, TN, through the Cumberland Gap of Virginia and into Kentucky.
• Downtown Kingsport Association DKA is a private, non-profit membership organization dedicated to the revitalization of Downtown Kingsport. Our purpose is to promote Downtown Kingsport as being the heart of our community.
• Farmer's Market Downtown Farmer’s Market, offering fresh, locally grown produce at the former Quebeccor building parking lot, corner of Center and Clinchfield streets.
• Fun Fest Kingsport’s popular summer festival – FUN FEST, draws thousands of fun-seekers and tourists for a week long celebration of community events, balloons, parades, contests and live concerts featuring today’s most entertaining performers.
• Kingsport Art Guild The Kingsport Art Guild is a nonprofit organization founded in 1949. An important part of the cultural life of Kingsport, the Guild is comprised of nearly 100 community artists.
• Kingsport Ballet Kingsport Ballet is known in the southeast as a premiere classical ballet school and company, specializing in full-length ballets. The company performs in venues throughout the Tri-Cities, and hosts guest artists from around the world.
• Kingsport City Schools Kingsport City Schools serves the residents of Kingsport including areas of Sullivan and Hawkins County. The mission of Kingsport City Schools is to provide excellence in education for all students. “Student Focused…World Class.”
• Kingsport Deals Every week, the dedicated deal finders bring you the best opportunities for saving money in Kingsport, TN. Plus, they offer a valuable monthly prize, known as the Big Deal Give-Away!
• Kingsport Fire Department The Kingsport Fire Department serves a population of over 44,000. Employing 97 personnel, with 94 being uniformed firefighters, our department provides a variety of services, including FIRE, MEDICAL RESPONSE, HAZMAT and TECHNICAL RESCUE.
• Kingsport Greenbelt The Kingsport Greenbelt is a linear park that connects residential neighborhoods, traditional parks, downtown, commercial districts, schools and activity centers. A special feature of this unique park is a top tier pathway for pedestrian and bicycle use.
• Kingsport Higher Education The City of Kingsport’s Academic Village includes: The Regional Center for Applied Technology (RCAT), The Regional Center for Health Profesionals (RCHP), The Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing (RCAM) and The Kingsport Higher Education Center (KHEC
• Kingsport Kiwanis Club Current local Kiwanis service projects include support for the elderly residents of Kiwanis Towers, coats, shoes and socks for needy children in local elementary schools and a Reading Partnership with students at Kennedy and Roosevelt Elementary Schools.
• Kingsport Parks & Recreation Kingsport Parks and Recreation provides the people with facilities and programs which enhance leisure services by offering quality recreation opportunities for customers.
• Kingsport Police Department The primary goal of the Kingsport Police Department is to strive for a community free from crime and disorder. We use traditional, as well as recently established methods – such as community oriented policing – towards reaching our goals.
• Kingsport Public Library The Kingsport Public Library was started by five women in 1919 when they formed the Kingsport Book Club. Now it is an award-winning full-service library serving a community of more than 40,000. Come visit us!
• Kingsport Public Works Kingsport’s Public Works keeps the city moving, with continual improvements in all available services and service. Kingsport’s Public Works help make our city a wonderful place to live.
• Kingsport Senior Center A community resource dedicated to enriching the quality of life for area seniors and providing a stimulating educational environment where participation in diverse activities and community involvement is encouraged.
• Kingsport Store! Your one stop shop to purchase your Kingsport custom embroidered logo apparel and gifts that support Kingsport and your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. Offering ladies and men’s apparel, outerwear, head ware, youth and various other items!
• Kingsport Tomorrow Civic organization working to improve the community through citizen participation in determining its future. Sponsors civic events and volunteer activities.
• Netherland Inn and Boatyard Complex The Netherland Inn is the nation’s only registered historical site which was both a stage stop and a boatyard. The restored Netherland Inn and section of the Old Boatyard are a great place to visit and learn the history of the region.
• NETWORKS- Sullivan County Partnership NETWORKS-Sullivan Partnership is the economic development organization for Sullivan County and its municipal sectors of Bluff City, Bristol and Kingsport. Our primary mission is promoting the creation of new jobs for the residents of the county.
• Publication: Business Journal of Tri Cities Business news and information in the greater Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia region.
• Publication: Kingsport Times-News The Kingsport Times-News is the city’s flagship daily newspaper and primary source for news and community updates. The Times-News also boasts an award-winning website and several online entertainment destinations.
• Radio AM: Am Tri-Cites – WKPT 1400 AM Featuring conversations with people of local interest, music, book reviews, and “what’s going on in the Tri-Cities” with Dave Light.
• Radio AM: Bluegrass – WEMB 1420 AM Radio station based in Erwin, featuring bluegrass and gospel music plus talk.
• Radio AM: PowerTalk – WPWT 870 AM Featuring conversations with people of local interest, music and upcoming events with Tom Taylor.
• Radio AM: Tri-Cities Talk Radio – WJCW 910 AM WJCW is an AM radio station broadcasting in the Tri-Cities, Tennessee area under a News / Talk format.
• Radio AM: Xtreme Sports Monster – WXSM 640 AM WXSM (640 AM) is a radio station serving the Tri-Cities, Tennessee vicinity with a sports format as an ESPN Radio affiliate.
• Radio FM: Electirc – WAEZ 94.9 FM Top 40 radio station in the serving the Tri-Cities with only the hottest music.
• Radio FM: Soft Rock – WTFM 98.5 FM WTFM (98.5 FM, “Soft Rock 98.5″) is a radio station broadcasting an Adult Contemporary music format. Licensed to Kingsport, Tennessee, USA, it serves the Tri-Cities TN / VA area.
• Radio FM: Super Hits – WKPT 94.3 FM In addition to our SuperHits music, you’ll hear Paul Harvey, University of Tennessee Sports, local high school sports, the latest weather, and the WKPT Radio News Team.
• Radio FM: The HOG – WRZK 95.9 FM WRZK (95.9 FM, “95.9 The Hog”) is a radio station broadcasting a Rock music format. … Radio stations in the Johnson City / Kingsport / Bristol TN – VA
• Radio FM: The Rabbit – WXBQ 96.9 FM WXBQ-FM is a Country formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Bristol, Virginia, serving the Tri-Cities.
• Radio FM: Uplifting – WCQR 88.3 FM 88.3 WCQR is streaming Uplifting & Encouraging Music 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’re glad to be able to provide this service to you and your family.
• Statistics and Demographics Population, cost of living, income and retail sales.
• Sullivan County Sullivan County is located in the East Tennessee. As of 2000, the population was 153,048. Its county seat is Blountville. Sullivan County is part of the Kingsport–Bristol (TN)–Bristol (VA) Metropolitan Statistical Area.
• Television: ABC – WKPT TV 19 WKPT-TV, “ABC 19,” is the ABC television affiliate located in Kingsport, Tennessee. It serves the Tri-Cities area of Tennessee and Virginia.
• Television: CBS – WJHL TV 11 WJHL-TV is the CBS television affiliate in Johnson City, Tennessee. Local and network programming schedule, news, weather, sports, community calendar, and station details.
• Television: FOX – WEMT TV 39 WEMT channel 39 is an affiliate of the Fox Broadcasting Company for the Tri-Cities area,
• Television: NBC – WCYB TV 5 WCYB-TV Channel 5 is the NBC television affiliate serving the Tri-Cities of Tennessee and Virginia
• Tennessee Chamber of Commerce The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry is the state chamber of commerce and the state manufacturers’ association. We work to make your business a success by advocating for you in the State Capitol and by providing you with access to knowledge an
• Tennessee General Assembly Online information for the State House and Senate, including legislative district maps, how to contact legislators, status of proposed legislation and committee information.
• Tennessee State Website According to the 2008 census, it has a population of 6,214,888, an increase of nearly 9.5% since 2000. Tennessee is the 14th fastest growing state in the US and is ranked 17th by population.
• TN Department of Safety Do you need a TN Driver License? Click here for the requirements.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing more than three million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region.
• Warriors Path State Park The 950-acre area was acquired from the Tennessee Valley Authority is 1952, to serve the people who live in or visit this section of Northeast Tennessee. It is situated on the shores of TVA’s Patrick Henry Reservoir on the Holston River.