Brickyard Park to close for the winter season
Beginning next week (December 2), the City of Kingsport will be closing Brickyard Park/Miracle Field for the winter season.
The facilities will remain closed until spring 2025 as temperatures warm up. However, the Scott Adams Memorial Skate Park and the Kingsport Pump Track will remain open during the winter season.
For information about other recreational facilities in Kingsport, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.
Ryder the Christmas Elf has returned to KATS
Ryder the Christmas Elf has once again returned to the Kingsport Area Transit Service, and we need your help in finding him.
Ryder is a rather busy elf and has several errands to run this holiday season, especially shopping at our many small businesses. This year, you will find Ryder riding on a different bus route each day. You’ll need a keen eye to find this elusive elf.
And like in previous years, if you do manage to find Ryder, you’ll win a free January bus pass.
From December 2 until December 23, KATS is offering a special “Find Ryder the Christmas Elf” promotion. If you find Ryder, show him to your driver or bring him to the downtown transit station (900 E. Main Street) to receive a free January bus pass (limit one per customer).
For more information on KATS, please visit www.kingsporttransit.org.
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Bays Mountain Park is thrilled to announce the return of its popular laser light shows for the month of December. Not only will one program feature all your favorite holiday songs, but two others will feature the greatest hits of Queen and Taylor Swift!
So be sure to purchase your tickets early as these programs are likely to sell out fast.
The three special laser light shows will be held in the planetarium theater during December on the following dates:
The Laser Holidays show costs $10 per person ($7 for children ages 12 and under). The Laser Taylor Swift and Laser Queen shows are $15 per person ($10 for children ages 12 and under).
DETAILS ABOUT EACH SHOW
Laser Holidays features a mix of everyone’s favorite holiday music, from classical to modern, all set to fantastic laser artwork.
Laser Taylor Swift features unforgettable hits from all of Taylor Swift’s 10 distinct eras. Sing along to your favorites and let the show transport you through different stories as only laser lights can.
Laser Queen features the greatest hits of this legendary rock band. Start with a layer of heavy metal, add a dash of glam, a pinch of astrophysics and sprinkle liberally with theatrics and you’ll get an amazing laser light show.
To register, visit https://bit.ly/414qLcI. 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 “laser” in the search bar.
For more information about Bays Mountain Park visit www.baysmountain.com.
The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department will soon be accepting registrations for the 2024-2025 Adult Basketball league.
Registration opens November 29 and runs through December 18. The registration fee is $400 per team with a non-city resident fee of $10 per player (with a cap of $50).
Leagues offered this year include Church-Industrial and Men’s Open. Ages 16-17 can play in Men’s Open with parent consent. Games begin the week of January 6.
To register, visit https://bit.ly/3Yg2YDK. 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 “adult basketball” in the search bar.
Teams can also register at the V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex (301 Louis Street) Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
For information about other events and programs offered by Kingsport Parks and Recreation, visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.
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The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department plans to lend a hand to Santa Claus again this year by collecting children’s letters and ensuring they get delivered to the North Pole.
Beginning December 1 and continuing through December 13, you can drop off or mail your letters to Santa Claus at the V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex (301 Louis Street in Kingsport, Tennessee 37660). Even though jolly old Saint Nick and his elves will be busy getting ready for Christmas, Santa intends to send everyone a joyful response to those who write to him.
So, now’s the time to break out the pen and paper and let Santa know what’s on your wish list for Christmas.
For information about other programs, classes and activities within Kingsport Parks and Recreation, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.
Allandale Mansion is starting a new holiday tradition this year by hosting a food truck rally on the grounds and offering visitor another chance to enjoy the beautiful Christmas decorations throughout the mansion and grounds.
The Allandale Mansion Christmas Food Truck Rally will be held on December 12. Mansion tours will take place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and the food truck will be on site from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. There is no cost to attend the food truck rally, but the tour prices are as follows:
The event will also include snow machines and a visit from Santa Claus himself (courtesy of EZ Squeezy Lemonade).
The Christmas tours are self-guided and normally take around 30 minutes to an hour. The mansion will have people on hand throughout the house to answer any questions about Allandale and its history.
For the first time, tickets are available for advance purchase online. To purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/40dPefe. 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 “christmas tour” in the search bar.
Allandale Mansion was built in the early 1950s and donated to the city of Kingsport in 1969 after the death of its owner, Harvey Brooks. The property includes the mansion, two barns, a picnic pavilion, two man-made ponds, the Heron Dome and a 2,000-square-foot amphitheater.
Please note, Allandale Mansion can be rented during the holidays for events and photo sessions. For more information call 229-9422.
SUBJECT: KPD Searching for Runaway Juvenile
DATE: November 22nd, 2024
CASE #: 24-0018081
GENERAL NARRATIVE
KPD is searching for 14-year-old Dylan Keener. Dylan is believed to have left voluntarily from his residence on Fairmont Ave. and is thought to be somewhere in the Kingsport area. He is a white male, 5’4″ tall, weighs 120lbs, and has a tattoo of a date on one of his wrists (unknown which). Dylan has been into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) as a Runaway Juvenile.
Anyone with information on Dylan’s 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 Dylan Keener
Age 14
Gender/Race Male/White
Height/Weight 5’0″, 120 lbs
Hair/Eyes Brown/Green
Residency Kingsport, TN
Other Description tattoo of a date on one wrist
Possible Clothing Unknown
Last Known Location Kingsport, TN
RELEASING OFFICER
Lieutenant Justin McConnell
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit
Office (423) 229-9499, Fax (423) 343-9749
JustinMcConnell@KingsportTN.gov
SUBJECT: KPD Searching For Runaway Juvenile
DATE: November 21st, 2024
CASE #: 24-017928
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On November 19th, 2024, at approximately 7:30 am, Yessica Lopez was reported to the Kingsport Police Department as a runaway juvenile by her family. Yessica was last seen on November 17th, 2024, at approximately 2:00 pm, on Riverside Avenue.
Yessica is described as a 16-year-old white female who stands approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs approximately 120 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information on Yessica’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: Yessica Lopez
Age: 16
Gender/Race: Female/White
Height/Weight: 5’4″/120lbs
Hair/Eyes: Brown/Brown
Residency: Kingsport, TN
Last Known Location: Kingsport, TN
RELEASING OFFICER
Corporal Brandon Johnson
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit
Office (423) 229-9339, Fax (423) 343-9749
BrandonJohnson@KingsportTN.gov
