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Allandale Mansion to host annual Easter Egg Roll event

The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department plans to host its annual Easter Egg Roll at Allandale Mansion later this month, with an afternoon of egg rolling on the front lawn, an egg hunt, games and activities for children and even a friendly visit from the Easter Bunny.

The free event will take place on the front lawn of the mansion from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on March 24. The event is being held in partnership with The Assembly at Kingsport. Allandale Mansion will not be open for tours during the Easter Egg Roll.

“The Easter Egg Roll is one of our most popular events and one that families look forward to every spring,” said Program Administrator Renee Ensor. “So, feel free to bring the entire family, go searching for some Easter eggs and just have a fun afternoon at the Allandale Mansion.”

Though the event is free, Kingsport Parks and Recreation officials are asking folks to register to know approximately how many people will be showing up.

To register, visit https://bit.ly/48OD9y0. You can also click on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on the “CivicRec” link, then search for “Easter Egg Roll” in the search bar.

For information about other events, activities and programs offered by the Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.

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KATS celebrates Driver Appreciation Day

The Kingsport Area Transit Service will celebrate Transit Driver Appreciation Day on March 18.

KATS drivers do it all every day from conducting pre-trip inspections, to driving passengers safely to their destinations, to answering trip planning questions from riders. And they do so while safely maneuvering an extra-large, heavy vehicle through traffic, around tight corners and through all sorts of weather.

The importance of safety, customer service, skill and attention to detail are demonstrated daily by each of our drivers. Without them, KATS could not exist. As such, our drivers deserve a heartfelt thanks.

“KATS drivers make a difference in the community by connecting people to places,” said Transit Manager Chris Campbell. “On Driver Appreciation Day we want to recognize and thank our drivers for the dedication and hard work it takes to provide essential transit service. Please let your driver know you appreciate them, too.”

Join us in celebrating our hard-working bus drivers by expressing your gratitude and support to them. And be sure to give them a ‘Thanks!’ on March 18!

For more information about KATS and its services, visit www.kingsporttransit.org or call 423-224-2613.

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Bays Mountain Park hosting Spring Planetarium Yoga

Bays Mountain Park is partnering with a local yoga instructor to offer residents an immersive yoga program inside the park’s planetarium theater.

The 60 minute event will take place from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on March 22 inside the planetarium theater at Bays Mountain Park. The cost is $12 per person and class size is limited to 10 people. Participants of all levels are welcome to attend. Wear exercise clothing and bring your own mat and water with a sealable lid.

The planetarium will simulate a day’s journey – from dawn to dusk – while participants do Sun Salutations, Warrior series, and balance poses. Concentric, eccentric and isometric contractions will be featured so participants can work to optimize both their strength and balance.

Finally, the class concludes with a twilight to starry night sky for the restorative portion of the yoga class.

To register, visit https://bit.ly/3voVWSx. You can also register by clicking on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on “CivicRec,” then search for “yoga” in the search bar.

REMINDER – please allow yourself plenty of time to arrive at the Nature Center. The planetarium doors will open 10 minutes prior to the start of the class. Late arrivals will not be allowed to enter.

For information about other events, activities and programs offered by Bays Mountain Park, visit www.baysmountain.com.

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Allandale Mansion hosting St. Patrick’s Day Afternoon Social

Allandale Mansion is continuing its afternoon social series by offering the public a chance to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a relaxing and low-key afternoon with friends and family.

A St. Patrick’s Day afternoon social will be held at Allandale Mansion from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on March 19. Come and explore the mansion’s collection of games or bring along one of your own to enjoy. Feel free to bring your own lunch or enjoy a provided snack.

Though the event is free, Allandale Mansion officials are asking folks to register to know approximately how many people will be showing up.

To register, please visit https://bit.ly/49IHzaj. You can also register by clicking on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on “CivicRec,” then search for “afternoon social” in the search bar.

For information about other programs, activities and classes offered by the Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department, visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org or call 423-229-9460.

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KPD e-News Release: KPD Investigating Assault on Sequoyah Drive (Update: Victim Deceased)

 

SUBJECT:  KPD Investigating Assault on Sequoyah Drive (Update: Victim Deceased)

DATE:  March 9th, 2024 

CASE #: 24-003674

GENERAL NARRATIVE

Update: Martha De La Riva was reported to be in stable condition previously on March 7th, 2024. Since that release, Martha developed complications related to the injuries she received from her attacker. Martha passed away this morning (March 9th, 2024) because of those complications.

She will be sent to the William L. Jenkins Forensic Center of the E.T.S.U. James H. Quillen College of Medicine in Johnson City for an autopsy.

Phillip Pendleton is still listed in stable condition.

Charges against her attacker and son, William Clark, have been enhanced from attempted to 1st degree murder.

This case remains active and ongoing. Further information will be released as it becomes available.

 

 

As previously released on March 7th, 2024: Martha De La Riva (female victim) and Phillip Pendleton (male victim) are now in stable condition. Both Martha and Phillip were treated for severe lacerations to the head and face area consistent with stab wounds.

On March 6th, 2024, at approximately 2:01 pm, Kingsport Police Officers responded to an assault in the 300 block of Sequoyah Drive. Responding officers located Phillip Pendleton and Martha De La Riva bleeding from severe injuries to their heads from possible stab wounds and/or blunt force trauma.

Martha and Phillip were transported to a local hospital and were treated for their wounds.

During the initial investigation detectives developed Martha’s son and Phillip’s nephew, William Clark, as the suspect. Clark fled the scene prior to officers arriving in a 2008 silver Chevrolet Impala that he took from Phillip without permission. Clark was located and arrested in the 4800 block of Peers Street in Sullivan County.

Clark was taken to the Kingsport City Jail and was charged with two counts of attempted 1st degree murder, theft of property over $2,500, and driving on suspended license. Clark’s bond was set at $350,000.

This is still an active and ongoing case.

 

 

As previously released on March 6th, 2024: The male suspect has been identified as 39-year-old, William Clark, of Kingsport. Clark was charged with two counts of attempted 1st degree murder, theft of property over $2,500, and driving on suspended license. He was booked in the Kingsport City Jail with no bond pending arraignment.

One victim is listed as stable, and the other victim is in critical condition. The victim identities will be released at the appropriate time.

 

 

As previously released on March 6th, 2024: Two victims (adult male and adult female) were transported from the 300 block of Sequoyah Drive to a local hospital with possible life-threatening injuries. Detectives are still investigating the exact cause of the injuries.

A male suspect who fled the scene is now in custody. This remains an active and ongoing investigation.

This was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public.

More details will be released at a later time.

 

As previously released on March 6th, 2024: Kingsport Police Officers are investigating an assault in the 300 Block of Sequoyah Drive. This is an active and ongoing crime scene. Further details will be released at a later time.

 

SUSPECT INFORMATION

Name:  William P Clark

Age: 39

Gender/Race: Male/White 

Residency: Kingsport, TN 

Charges: 1st degree murder, attempted 1st degree murder, theft of property over $2,500, and driving on suspended license.

 

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VICTIM INFORMATION

Name: Martha De La Riva 

Age: 74 

Gender/Race: Female/White 

Residency: Kingsport, TN 

Injuries: Deceased

VICTIM INFORMATION

Name: Phillip Pendleton

Age: 64

Gender/Race: Male/White 

Residency: Kingsport, TN 

Injuries: Severe lacerations to head

RELEASING OFFICER

Corporal Brandon Johnson

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

Office (423) 229-9339, Fax (423) 343-9749 

BrandonJohnson@KingsportTN.gov

 

 

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Home Builders Association announces special partnership with TCAT

The Home Builders Association of Greater Kingsport is proud to announce a partnership with the Tennessee College of Applied Technology to offer local students hands-on experience with a special renovation project taking place within the Model City.

The two organizations made this announcement during Friday’s opening ceremony of the 50th annual Kingsport Home Show taking place at the Meadowview Conference Resort and Convention Center this weekend.

According to the announcement, the HBA of Greater Kingsport has purchased a house in the Highlands neighborhood and under the partnership, students in TCAT’s construction program will completely redo the house from the inside out, including demolition, framing walls, installing insulation, plumbing, electrical work and flooring.

In addition to hands-on experience, students will also have the opportunity to shadow HBA plumbers, electricians and HVAC workers, ask questions of them and see how professionals perform their trade while on the job site.

“Our local home builders association serves many purposes here in Kingsport, but two of the most important are education and making a positive impact on our community,” said James Phillips, president of the HBA of Greater Kingsport. “We feel like this project accomplishes both of those objectives.”

Students in the work-based learning program at Dobyns-Bennett High School will also be participating in the partnership.

Members of the HBA will be providing all the materials for the renovation and once the work is done, the organizations will sell the house with the proceeds going towards the purchase of another house and donated back to TCAT.

“This partnership does several things. It trains students, improves the community and helps in workforce development,” Phillips added. “Hopefully, this will be the first of many homes these organizations remodel or build from the ground up.”

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) in Kingsport began in August 2022, providing hands-on vocational training for adults in the building trades for individuals who have graduated from high school or earned a high school equivalent.

TCAT’s Building Construction Technology Program started in Kingsport in the spring of 2022. An integral part of it starting was due to the critical need of skilled people in the area of building construction, said TCAT President David Hicks.

“Homebuilders in Kingsport were instrumental in helping us start the program and are still active as we continue to build the program,” Hicks said. “This partnership is another example of community partners and educational institutions working together for the greater good of the community.”

The Home Builders Association of Greater Kingsport is a trade association that was organized and chartered in 1970. The HBA is dedicated to providing quality-housing choices in a range of affordability for the consumer.

If you would like to be a part of this project, please contact the Home Builders Association of Greater Kingsport at info@kingsporthomebuilders.com or by calling 423-378-5501.

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