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KPD e-News Release: National Night Out 2024 Is October 17th

SUBJECT:  National Night Out 2024 Is October 17th

DATE:  October 10th, 2024 

GENERAL NARRATIVE

Family event with activities, free movie & more

 

South Central/New Vision Youth, KHRA and the Kingsport Police Department are hosting a free community-building event that promotes community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.

 

On October 17, from 4 to 7pm, residents are encouraged to stop by V.O. Dobbins Sr., Complex (301 Louis Street) for an afternoon of fun and interaction with local emergency services.

“National Night Out in Kingsport enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement, bringing neighbors and police together under positive circumstances,” said New Vision Youth Director Johnnie Mae Swaggerty.

 

Inflatables and touch-a-truck will be happening, along with a free fun family movie being shown in the gym at 5pm. Pizza, snacks and drinks will be provided while supplies last.

 

The emergency services in attendance include the Kingsport Police Department, the Kingsport Fire Department, Kingsport Lifesaving Crew, Sullivan County Emergency Services and Sullivan County Sheriffs Office. These organizations will be set up with equipment for kids to check out and be ready to answer any questions.

 

National Night Out, a nationally celebrated occasion, encourages a helpful relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community.

 

“This community building event is a special way for our residents to meet and interact with officers and strengthen relationships,” said Chief Dale Phipps. “We all have the same goal of making Kingsport a safe and more caring place to live, work, and play.”

 

 

 

RELEASING OFFICER

Corporal Brandon Johnson

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

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

BrandonJohnson@KingsportTN.gov

 

 

KPD e-News Release: KPD Asking Public For Help Locating Runaway Juvenile

SUBJECT:  KPD Asking Public For Help Locating Runaway Juvenile

DATE:  October 10th, 2024 

CASE #: 24-016059

GENERAL NARRATIVE

On October 10th, 2024, at approximately 11:30 am, Aiden Cradic was reported to the Kingsport Police Department as an endangered runaway juvenile by his father. Aiden is believed to have left in his 2013 white Chevrolet Silverado, Tennessee License (BRD 9158). It is unknown when Aiden left or what he was wearing. The last time his father spoke with Aiden was around 9:15 am on October 10th, 2024.

 

Aiden is 17 years old, stands approximately 6 feet tall, and weighs approximately 215 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes.

 

Anyone with information on Aiden’s current whereabouts is asked to contact Kingsport Central Dispatch at (423) 246-9111 or the Criminal Investigations Division at (423) 229-9429.

Alternatively, if an individual who can provide 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

 

 

MISSING PERSON INFORMATION

Name: Aiden Cradic

Age: 17

Gender/Race: Male/White 

Height/Weight: 6’0″/215lbs 

Hair/Eyes: Brown/Blue 

Residency: Kingsport, TN 

Last Known Location: Unknown

MISSING VEHICLE INFORMATION

Make: Chevrolet 

Model: Silverado 

Year: 2013 

Type: Pickup 

Color: White 

License #: BRD 9158

Other Info: “Big Steppa” sticker on back

 

 

RELEASING OFFICER

Corporal Brandon Johnson

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

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

BrandonJohnson@KingsportTN.gov

 

 

Corporal Brandon Johnson

Professional Standards Unit 

Kingsport Police Department

P: 423-229-9339

C: 423-534-1390

brandonJohnson@kingsportttn.gov

 

200 Shelby Street

Kingsport, TN37660

www.kingsporttn.gov

 

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Christmas Connection returns to MeadowView Conference Center

Free event celebrates 45 years of artisans and crafters

For nearly half a century, Christmas Connection has hosted the region’s best arts and crafts vendors and celebrated their work during the holiday season. This year, the two-day event returns to the MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center.

The free holiday event will be held in the main convention hall (1901 Meadowview Parkway) on November 15 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on November 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Connection is sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts.

“It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner, which means now is the perfect time to come to Meadowview and begin your holiday shopping,” said Kristie Leonard, special events and cultural arts manager for the city. “Whether you’ve been enjoying the Christmas Connection for years or are trying it out for the first time, this event is sure to have something for you.”

Christmas Connection – now in its 45th year – offers a variety of unique gifts just in time for the holiday season. Some of the items available include country crafts, home décor, fine wood and leather crafts, handmade soaps and lotions, jewelry, ornaments, stained glass, wheel-thrown pottery, baked goods, pet accessories and much more.

In addition to a fine selection of arts and crafts, visitors can partake in the Connection Café, where you can enjoy a variety of country favorites.

For more information on Christmas Connection, please visit www.artskingsport.org or call Kingsport Cultural Arts at 423-392-8414.

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Bring Your Pumpkin Carving Skills to Kingsport’s Fall Festival

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The Kingsport Farmers Market is hosting its 7th annual Fall Festival this Saturday (October 12) with plenty of vendors on hand, kids activities and a pumpkin carving and painting contest.

The festival is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the farmers market (308 Clinchfield Street) and all events and activities are free and open to the public. The market will be open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. with more than 50 vendors offering a variety of fall produce, baked goods, meats, fresh eggs and crafts.

Fall Festival Schedule:

  • Pumpkin Carving/Painting contest – Pumpkin check-in begins at 8 a.m. and the judging starts at 11 a.m. Entrants must pick up their pumpkins by noon. Enter to win prizes in two categories—Best Carved and Best Decorated—in 12 & under and 13 & up categories.
  • Kids mini-pumpkin painting and other activities starting at 9 a.m. (while supplies last).
  • Rotary of Kingsport – Sunrise – will be making and selling apple butter on site.
  • Gary Bortz with Bortz Graphics will be on site doing pumpkin sculpting demonstrations.

The market opens at 7 a.m. so come early and get in the fall spirit with the Kingsport Farmers Market. The Kingsport Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, please visit kingsportfarmersmarket.org.

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Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium reopened today

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Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium reopened today (Wednesday, October 9) at normal hours. The park has been closed for more than a week as staff, volunteers and private contractors have worked to repair the damage done by Hurricane Helene.

Hurricane Helene caused numerous trees to fall on paths, trails and across the park in general. The storm caused damage to the Nature Center, the caretaker’s house and the fencing of one wolf habitat. Power, phone and Internet service was also down for much of the past 10 days.

Due to the professionalism and dedication of staff, no animals escaped or were harmed by the storm.

When the park reopens on Wednesday, the following trails will be open to the public – Azalea, Chestnut, Big Oak, Moonshiners, River Mountain Road, Fire Tower, Lakeside, Towhee, Food Plot, Sweet Gum, Hemlock, Chinquapin, Lake Road, Bays Ridge Road, Dolan Branch, Cliffside and Pine.

Our goal is to have the western end of the park open by Friday. There are small branches along River Mountain Road and Chinquapin. Please be careful when mountain biking along this area.

Work is continuing every day to remove trees, limbs and debris from the trails at Bays Mountain Park. Updates will be provided on the condition of the trails once more information is available. We appreciate the public’s patience during this challenging time.

For more information about Bays Mountain Park visit www.baysmountain.com.

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Kingsport offers Autumn Skateboarding & Pump Track event

The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a special evening of skating and biking at the Scott Adams Memorial Skatepark (2016 Brickyard Park Drive) later this month.

Whether you’re a beginning or a pro, this event offers a chance to experience our top-notch skate park and pump track with like-minded skaters and cyclists.

This Autumn Skateboarding and Pump Track event will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on October 19. The event is free, and no registration is required.

Just show up with your board or bike and enjoy a fun evening with your fellow riders. This event is sponsored by 21:12 Skateboarding, Just Ride Bikes & Fitness TN and Reedy Creek Bicycles.

For information about other classes, programs and events from Kingsport Parks and Recreation, visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.

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