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The Kingsport Farmers Market will join markets from across the country next week (August 7-13) in celebrating the 23rd annual National Farmers Market Week.
National Farmers Market Week is an annual celebration of farmers markets coordinated by the Farmers Market Coalition – a nonprofit organization that supports farmers markets nationwide through training, technical assistance, and network-building.
This year, the campaign’s slogan is “Farmers markets don’t just happen,” which aims to highlight the importance of market operators and all of the work that takes place behind the scenes to make markets thrive in communities across the country.
“If you’ve not been to the Kingsport Farmers Market before, next week is the perfect time to pay us a visit,” said Market Manager Kristie Leonard. “We’ve got a wide variety of farmers, vendors and artisans and you might just be surprised by everything we have to offer.”
The Kingsport Farmers Market began in 1977 and currently hosts over 110 farmers and crafters selling an assortment products, from fresh produce to local meats, baked goods and handmade crafts. National Farmers Market Week is a celebration of these vendors and the benefits of having local produce and goods available to the Kingsport community.
To join in the celebration, be sure to snap a picture of you and your family at the farmers market and use the hashtag #farmersmarketweek on social media.
The Kingsport Farmers Market is currently open on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. For more information about the market, visit www.kingsportfarmersmarket.org.
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Kingsport Police Department
DalePhipps, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 http://KingsportTN.gov/City-Services/Police-Department • www.KingsportPDBlog.com |
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| SUBJECT: | Applications Being Accepted for K.P.D. Corrections Officer | ||
| DATE: | August 4, 2022 | ||
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| The City of Kingsport Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Corrections Officer with the Kingsport Police Department. Individuals 18 years of age or older who are interested in a criminal justice career are encouraged to apply.
Two positions are currently available. As Tennessee Corrections Institute (TCI) regulations require an equal number of male and female Corrections Officers on staff, the current openings are for one male Corrections Officer and one female Corrections Officer. It is important to note that due to when the two positions became available, the deadline to apply for the male Corrections Officer position is August 14, 2022; however, the deadline to apply for the female Corrections Officer position is August 21, 2022. All applications must be submitted online using the following link: https://www.GovernmentJobs.com/Careers/Kingsport The salary for a Kingsport Police Department Corrections Officer has recently been increased and starts at $15.37 per hour or $31,977 per year. City of Kingsport employee benefits include direct payroll deposit; paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave; employee life insurance; optional supplemental and dependent life insurance; long-term disability; health insurance; optional dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; education tuition and fitness membership reimbursements, Mission Square 401 retirement; and optional Mission Square 457 retirement. For additional information regarding the application process, please call the City of Kingsport Human Resources Department at 423-229-9401. For additional information regarding the Corrections Officer position, please call the K.P.D. Jail Administrator at 423-229-9424. |
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| Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
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The City of Kingsport has received the Public Outreach Award from the Clean Water Professionals of Kentucky & Tennessee organization.
The award was for the stormwater department’s Storm Drain Art Contest – an annual contest (now in its fifth year) where participants paint storm drains to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our rivers, stream habitat and aquatic wildlife.
Drains have been painted in downtown, neighborhoods and near schools with the artwork depicting thriving rivers and streams, aquatic mammals and reptiles with positive messages about conservation, protection and the environment.
Kingsport received the award during the 2022 Kentucky/Tennessee Water Professionals Conference held in Lexington, Kentucky July 17-20.
“We love to host this contest every year and give the community a chance to help share in the education of the importance of stormwater,” said Amanda McMullen, stormwater quality control technician. “It’s a popular event among local artists and other cities have even reached out to us, wanting to learn how they can do a similar contest.”
The Public Outreach Award recognizes significant accomplishments in promoting public awareness and understanding of water environment issues through the development and implementation of outreach, education and/or communication programs.
The CWPKT is an organization that aims to lead a professional community dedicated to safe and clean water through education, innovation and advocacy. For more information about the organization visit cleanwaterprofessionals.org.
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