Do you ever wonder what happens at the Carousel after all the doors have been locked and the riders go home? Do the animals come to life? Do they have their own party till everyone returns the next day? Read about the carousel animals’ adventures when no one is looking in this special, limited edition story, Ups and Downs of the Merry-Go-Round.
Ups and Downs of the Merry-Go-Round, is written by BB Joyner and illustrated by Joe Pilkenton. This children’s book is not only a great story, but also doubles as a coloring book, making it a great gift for any child. The books are available for pre-order at the Carousel Gift Shop or at www.EngageKingsport.com until June 22nd. The books are $25 and checks can be made payable to Engage Kingsport.
All books be available for pick up at the Kingsport Carousel’s Birthday Bash on July 7th, and both the author and illustrator will be at the event to sign copies of the book. These books will only be available via pre-order and will each have an authentication number that will be inserted and marked by the author and illustrator.
For more information, please visit EngageKingsport.com, or call 423-392-8414.
The Kingsport Aquatic Center is kicking off the summer with your favorite exercise classes. Enjoy your summer mornings or afternoons by taking a Lazy River or Poolside Yoga class.
There are many benefits of working out in water. Not only is it easier to stay cooler in a pool, but the workout itself has both mental and physical health perks. The average thirty minute pool workout burns approximately 300 calories. It takes the elimination of 3500 calories to burn off a pound of body fat. A minimum three to four times per week pool workout is recommended, so a mere three to four weeks will result in measurable weight loss.
The Lazy River class will take place outside in the Lazy River and is open to all fitness levels. Participants will perform exercises while moving against or with the current of the river. Modifications will be provided by the instructor when necessary, and participants do not have to know how to swim to take the class, as the water is only 3 ft. deep.
For those who like to stay on dry land, the Poolside Yoga class is a great option. The gentle practice will invite strength and flexibility to the entire body through yoga postures and movements. Poolside Yoga is a class that will release stress while building core muscles as you practice in the lovely outdoors with beautiful, Bays Mountain in the background. Participants must provide their own yoga mat.
Lazy River Class: June and July
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday: 7:40 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Poolside Yoga: June and July
- Monday and Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Water Aerobics classes are $5 for KAC/YMCA members, $4 for members of the Kingsport Senior Center and $7 for non-members. Monthly passes are also available for water aerobics classes. KAC and YMCA members can purchase an unlimited monthly pass for $40, Kingsport Senior Center members for $32 and non-members for $45. Classes do not require pre-registration. Participants can sign up and pay for classes on the day of the class.
For more information, please call 423-343-9758 or visit www.swimkingsport.com.
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In its centennial year, the City of Kingsport continues to find innovative approaches to local governance by involving citizens, utilizing new technology, and leveraging a strong relationship between the elected board and professional staff.
In recognition of the city’s innovative approach to service delivery, the Tennessee Municipal League is pleased to present Kingsport with the 2018 Award for Excellence in Governance.
“Kingsport is incredibly honored to receive this award,” said City Manager Jeff Fleming. “It’s not something we sought or applied for. There are more than 300 cities in Tennessee from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Mississippi River and to be selected by our peers in a surprise nomination is extremely rewarding.”
The Kingsport Spirit is alive and well 100 years after the city’s founding. The term was coined by founding father J. Fred Johnson to describe the community’s propensity to come together for the greater good.
“Governance is the process of bringing life to community dreams through citizen input, a representative democracy of elected officials, and a professional staff that innovatively delivers services at a constrained price,” Fleming said.
Leading up to the city’s centennial, officials established the OneKingsport Summit, a two-day period where citizen input was gathered and an advisory committee was formed to help guide the city into the future. The result of the summit were five projects aimed at providing a sustained economic impact and improving quality of life for citizens.
The city also established a 12-member Neighborhood Commission that advises and promotes initiatives to strengthen local neighborhoods. The group serves as a liaison to city officials about programs that could benefit various neighborhoods. To communicate better with residents, Kingsport implemented ‘YourGOV,’ a free service that allows residents to report non-emergency issues and service requests using the web or a smart phone.
Kingsport also worked to improve infrastructure – the foundational building blocks of a city. In 2017, Kingsport finished a $13.7 million raw-water intake project to provide a safe, reliable source of drinking water for generations to come. Major reinvestments to the wastewater system removed a single point of failure from the Reedy Creek basin. Ground-penetrating radar was used to obtain objective data and analyze every street in the city in preparation for PaveKingsport, the city’s sustainable paving initiative to ensure that every street is paved within an industry-standard life cycle. Major gateways and high profile medians have been retrofit with trees and landscaping to provide a favorable first impression. The city also made major reinvestment into parks and greenspace like Centennial Park, Carousel Park, Borden Park and Bays Mountain Park, the largest city-owned park in the state at 3,550 acres. The new Lily Pad Cove Pavilion, along with major park renovations, will ensure that Bays Mountain maintains its prominence as Kingsport’s crown jewel. A fire facilities master plan was developed and funded. The public library has been remodeled and expanded. Dobyns-Bennett High School is undergoing a major expansion made possible by a partnership with Sullivan County for city-county school facilities.
“People seem to be taking notice,” said Fleming. Kingsport was recently featured in The Tennessean as the 5th fastest-growing city in Tennessee for the 2017 U.S. Census.
According to the Tennessee Municipal League, “None of these projects would have been possible without the hard work and dedication of Kingsport’s elected officials and city staff, led by City Manager Jeff Fleming. Together, Kingsport officials have managed to provide top-notch traditional services while encouraging and supporting a variety of innovative approaches to service delivery by working together and showing a willingness to implement new and exciting approaches to government.”
“It truly takes a team and I’d put ours up against any team anywhere in terms of dedication, professionalism, and commitment to making a better community,” Fleming added.
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Kingsport Police Department
David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 |
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NEWS RELEASE | |||
SUBJECT: | K.P.D. Detectives Seeking Suspect in Counterfeit Check Cashing Cases | ||
DATE: | June 8, 2018 | ||
CASE #: | 18-013334 (First Community Bank)
18-015369 (Citizens Bank Downtown) 18-015383 (Citizens Bank Colonial Heights) |
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GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
Over the past few weeks, the same white male suspect has feloniously cashed three counterfeit checks, fraudulently obtaining over $5,000, from three Kingsport bank locations.
Each of the checks was written out to a different name; however, the suspect used what is believed to be three separate fake North Carolina driver licenses to identify himself as the person to whom each check was written. This same suspect is also being investigated in a similar counterfeit check cashing case in a neighboring jurisdiction. An array of photos of this individual, taken from surveillance video footage, has been included in this release. Anyone who recognizes him, or who may have any additional information which could help solve this case, is asked to contact Detectives in the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111. Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link: https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us |
RELEASING OFFICER | ||
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
Kingsport Police Department
David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 |
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NEWS RELEASE | |||
SUBJECT: | Kingsport Police Investigating Car Dealership Burglary/Stolen Vehicle | ||
DATE: | June 8, 2018 | ||
CASE #: | 18-016515 | ||
GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
On June 3, 2018, shortly after midnight, two white female suspects burglarized the Chantz Scott Kia dealership, located at 929 East Stone Drive in Kingsport. The suspects broke into the building through an office window. Once inside, the suspects took a set of keys and then stole a black 2018 Kia Stinger 4-door sedan in which they fled the scene.
The suspects are also believed to have stolen a temporary drive-out license tag # C964844 which could potentially be displayed on the stolen Kia. A stock photo of a similar black 2018 Kia Stinger has been included in this release. As of the time this news release was issued, the vehicle has not yet been recovered. An array of photos of the suspects, taken from surveillance video, has also been included in this release. A clip of the actual footage has been made available for viewing on the K.P.D. YouTube channel via the link below: Anyone who recognizes either of them, or who may have any additional information which could help solve this case, is asked to contact Detectives in the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111. Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link: https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us |
RELEASING OFFICER | ||
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |