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KINGSPORT — A false alarm was triggered Saturday‚ when testing a new community alerting siren system in western Kingsport. After completion of the outdoor siren test, the system inadvertently sent follow-up warning phone messages to neighboring residences due to a malfunction. There is no community alert at this time. Please do not call 911 as there is no emergency. The new system was installed recently, amid‚ an ongoing‚ evaluation of the adequacy of existing community-wide emergency warning systems.
KINGSPORT – John Adams Elementary School has been awarded the 2010 School of the Year for Excellence in Architectural Design by the Tennessee School Boards Association.
Opened in 2009, John Adams Elementary is the first newly constructed city elementary school in a decade. The 500-student school was designed by Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon and DLR Group, with the architectural concept developed through a collaborative process involving parents, students, teachers and community members. Located in the Rock Springs Community in the Edinburgh subdivision, John Adams Elementary currently has an enrollment of 250 students in grades Pre-K through 5.
The two-story facility includes an open floor plan of classroom neighborhoods that can be divided into four separate classes in each grade level. The school features a full-size gymnasium, a multi-level library including a story tower, and a community room for multi-purpose use. John Adams Elementary was designed to be an environmentally friendly school, with a geo-thermal heating and cooling system along with other energy-efficient architectural and design features.
We are pleased that John Adams Elementary has been recognized for its outstanding architectural design, said Kingsport City Schools Superintendent Dr. Richard Kitzmiller. The design process for the school truly exemplifies a collaborative effort; dozens of parents, community members and staff members generated design elements incorporated in the building. We share this award not only with students, parents and staff of John Adams, but also with the entire Kingsport community.
The Tennessee School Boards Association recognizes architectural firms for their excellence in design. School of the year awards are granted in five categories including new school construction of elementary, middle, and high schools, renovation and the People’s Choice Award, which is selected by the attendees to the exhibit hall during the annual TSBA convention.
It is extremely gratifying to have our talents and efforts recognized on the state level.‚ I am very proud to have been a part of the team that provided such a unique and wonderful new school for my home town, added Terry Cox of Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon.
For more information on this award, please contact the Kingsport City Schools Office of Community Relations at (423) 378-2123.
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Kingsport, Tenn. Kingsport Town Center is pleased to announce the addition of The Childrens Place to the retail tenant mix at Kingsport Town Center.
Construction on the 4,200 square bart retail space is scheduled to begin early January 2011 with a target completion date of in the second quarter. The new store will be located near Belk on the lower level of the mall.
The Children’s Place Retail Stores, Inc., is a leading national specialty retailer of children’s merchandise, ages newborn to 14 years old. The Company designs, contracts to manufacture and sells high-quality, value-priced merchandise under the proprietary “The Children’s Place” brand name. As of July 31, 2010, the Company currently owns and operates 977 The Children’s Place stores in North America and its online store, www.childrensplace.com.
As a growing specialty retailer of clothing and accessories for kids, The Childrens Place provides a high-quality, focused merchandise selection at prices that represent a substantial value relative to its competitors. Current fashion trends in a broad color palette are offered as coordinated outfits specifically designed for children.
The Children’s Place creates freshness in its stores by introducing seasonal merchandise lines throughout the year. Each store offers spacious, bright and airy shopping that is a friendly and convenient atmosphere for both children and adults.
Each shop is clearly identified and dedicated to serving the needs of Girls and Boys (sizes 4-14), Baby Girls and Boys (sizes 6 mos.-4T) and Newborn (sizes 0-12 mos.). Customers also are able to shop at their convenience in our online store, www.childrensplace.com.
The Childrens Place commitment to the welfare of children continues to be an important endeavor, proudly supporting many national and local charities that focus on improving the lives of children.
With the addition of Childrens place to the tenant mix at Kingsport, we are also pleased to announce that Intellithought will install wireless internet connections throughout the common areas of the mall just in time for the holiday shopping season.
Kingsport Town Center is the only regional mall in Kingsport, Tennessee serving a thriving and growing trade area. Originally named Fort Henry Mall, the two-level, 529,000 square bart center is anchored by Belk, Sears, JCPenney, Marquee Cinemas and more than 60 national and specialty retailers. For more information, visit www.kingsporttowncenter.com.
KINGSPORT – The Animal Rescue Coalition will be hosting “Christmas for the Animals”. They will be set up in front of Barebart Chameleon and River Mountain Antiques on Broad Street in Downtown Kingsport from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.on Sat. Nov. 20. Everyone come by and join us for refreshments (people and pets). They will also have homemade dog treats, bandanas, bottle babies, lap quilts and other Christmas items. They will also be **Exclusively Selling** a local print called “Shed a Light On A Global Tragedy”. This has been a yearlong project. This large print is mosaic candle made up from one thousand of the animals faces that came through the local shelter last year. AMAZING!!! If you would like to donate bard for the animals, we will have a container available. Be sure to stop by and say hello!
KINGSPORT ‚¬ A segment of Chestnut Ridge Road will closed to thru traffic possibly through the end of the month between Aberdeen Trail and Old Stage Road to allow for continuing tree removal.‚ Work will not take place the week of Thanksgiving, but could continue the week after.‚ Road closures will occur Monday through Friday, running from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists are asked to seek alternative routes in the interim.
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KINGSPORT — Prehistoric Exhibits Company will be hosting its First Ever Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show on November 12th through the 14th of 2010. Show hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Prehistoric Exhibits is located in Downtown Kingsport at 321 Broad St. In addition to gems, minerals, and jewelry there will be artifacts, lectures, fossils, beads, jewelry repair, exhibits, and door prizes. Door prizes will be given out every two hours although you must be present to win.
Admission is only $3 admission with free parking.
This event will showcase dealers from six different states, who can also identify your own, gem, or fossil. Lectures on Paleontology, Geology, and local Archaeology will be offered every day at 5 p.m., and of course, the 38 bart T-Rex exhibit, named Fort Peck Rex, is well worth the admission price and on permanent display at Prehistoric Exhibits.
Prehistoric Exhibits moved to downtown Kingsport from Cookeville, Tennessee with a vision of becoming a part of a regional interest for Geological, Paleontological, and Archaeological sites and programs.
Stop by to purchase unique gifts for the holiday season or for your own personal collections. For more information please visit our website or call 423-765-9633.
KINGSPORT – The Kingsport Senior Center will be opening a‚ consignment art gallery at the Lynn View Branch site beginning with a reception on November 17th. There will be some beautiful handmade items available for purchase. Stop by and take a look and do some Christmas shopping. See the attached flyer for details on the reception. Normal operating hours for the gallery will be 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning on November 18th.
To view the invitation please click here.
KINGSPORT – Did you know why D-B band wont be at the bartball game this Friday?‚ Because they are in a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP competition of their own!
The Bands of America Grand National Championships is recognized as the premier marching band event in the nation. Ninety bands from across America participate, including some of the finest, most progressive bands in the activity today. The annual event also features exhibition performances by outstanding college bands from across the country.
The field competition features 90 bands in preliminary competition on Thursday and Friday, with up to 36 bands advancing to semi-finals during the day on Saturday. Twelve bands advance to finals on Saturday evening. All performances take place in Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis.
http://www.marching.com/events/boa-grand-national-championships/
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