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If you’d like to make a difference in your hometown, the City of Kingsport is in need of volunteers to serve on five of its advisory boards and commissions. The boards and commissions in need of volunteers include:
- Cultural Arts Commission
- Kingsport Public Library Commission
- Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
- PETWORKS Board of Directors
- Tree Advisory Board
The Cultural Arts Commission meets at city hall on the second Friday in February, April, June, August, October and December. Each member has a three-year term length and serves as the advisory committee to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on public art policies and guidelines.
The Kingsport Public Library Commission is responsible for library oversight, assisting in the creation of an annual budget and promoting the library to the greater Kingsport community. The commission also accepts grants, gifts and monetary donations on behalf of the library. Members serve a three-year term and meet periodically throughout the year.
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee studies the needs and wants of the community when it comes to parks and recreation and is responsible for recommending programs, facilities, special equipment and sites to improve the leisure time of Kingsport residents. Members serve a three-year term and meet at least 10 times a year at various recreational facilities.
The PETWORKS Board of Directors is charged with offering advice on the operation of the animal shelter, specifically to upholding its mission of sheltering, caring for and rehoming adoptable animals. The board meets at noon on the fourth Thursday of each month at Kingsport City Hall.
The Tree Advisory Board offers advice and makes recommendations on the planting and care of trees on city property. Member term length is two years and the board meets at 9 a.m. on the third Thursday, every other month at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce.
To apply for any of these boards and commissions, simply visit ServeKingsport (www.servekingsport.com) and answer the short questionnaire. Here you will be asked why you wish to volunteer, your previous volunteering experience and which boards and commissions interest you.
Completing the survey does not guarantee an appointment. To take the ServeKingsport survey, visit www.servekingsport.com.
The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a special artistic program next month where grandparents can spend some quality, creative time with their grandchildren.
A Grandparents and Me Paint event will take place at Borden Park (Shelter #3) on September 6 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is recommended for children ages 5 and older.
The cost of the class is $45 for city residents and $50 for non-city residents. The registration fee covers both an adult and child. All supplies will be provided.
Grandparents and grandchildren will share a canvas to create a one of a kind masterpiece, led by local artist Mercedes Brown of Mercy Berry Art.
“This first-ever program is tailor-made for grandparents who are looking to spend quality time with their grandchildren and create that special work of art that can be hung on the wall for years to come,” said Program Administrator Laura Williams.
To register for the session, visit https://bit.ly/4oiBBFn. 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 “grandparents” in the search bar.
For information about other programs, activities and classes offered by the Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.
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SUBJECT: Road Closure
DATE: August 19th, 2025
GENERAL NARRATIVE
Due to a traffic collision, utility lines are blocking the roadway around the 1100-1200 block of East Stone Drive between Idle Hour Road and Pinebrook Drive. Work crews are currently on scene to make the roadway safe; however, all lanes of travel, both eastbound and westbound, are shut down at the above section of East Stone Drive. Motorists are encouraged to prepare for traffic delays during their morning commute if they must travel through this area, and they are encouraged to seek alternate routes to avoid major traffic congestion along the East Stone Drive corridor. The following detours around the affected area have been emplaced, but this detour is not open to commercial traffic. All commercial traffic will be turned around and rerouted.
DETOUR FOR WESTBOUND NON-COMMERCIAL TRAFFIC:
All westbound vehicle traffic is currently being diverted from East Stone Drive to Pinebrook Drive, then to Caribbean Drive – Idle Hour Drive – and back onto East Stone Drive.
DETOUR FOR EASTBOUND NON-COMMERCIAL TRAFFIC:
All eastbound vehicle traffic is currently being diverted from East Stone Drive to Idle Hour Road, then to Caribbean Drive – Pinebrook Drive – and back onto East Stone Drive.
Again, the entire portion of East Stone Drive between Idle Hour Road and Pinebrook Drive is currently closed. No commercial traffic will be allowed through. Please make appropriate travel arrangements and use caution while making your morning commute.
RELEASING OFFICER
Corporal Brandon Arnold
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit
Office (423) 343-9866, Fax (423) 343-9749
The City of Kingsport is implementing a new automated system for the Kingsport Police Department’s non-emergency phone number in an attempt to better direct your questions and concerns to the appropriate department.
Kingsport Police Department’s non-emergency phone number is 423-246-9111 and its new automated system is scheduled to go into effect August 26. When residents call the non-emergency phone number, an automated system will provide a series of department options for residents to select, depending on their issue or concern.
This new automated system is being implemented to relieve some of the call volume made to Kingsport’s dispatchers, allowing them to focus more on true emergency calls.
The non-emergency number will include the following menu options:
- Water customer service (water outages or low water pressure).
- Public Works (garbage collection issues, traffic signal not working).
- Non-emergency concerns (police, fire, EMS).
- Kingsport City Jail.
- Kingsport Police Records
- City Hall (general questions or concerns about the City of Kingsport).
NOTE – Residents should call 911 for true emergencies only, when there is an immediate threat to life, health or property, including:
- Life-threatening medical emergencies (e.g., chest pain, choking)
- Accidents with injuries
- Fires (home, business, vehicle, etc.)
- Crimes in progress (including break-ins)
- Fights or physical altercations in progress
- Missing children or vulnerable adults
- Situations involving weapons
This guidance is intended to help residents understand when to call 911 and when to use the non-emergency number. Please note these examples are not exhaustive but hopefully provide a helpful outline for common situations.
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The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is offering an entry-level skateboarding course next month, specifically tailored for adult women.
Students will be guided through the fundamental techniques and safety measures essential for mastering the art of skateboarding. If you’re interested in becoming proficient in this exciting sport with your fellow women, then this course is just for you.
The Introduction to Skateboarding classes will take place at the Scott Adams Memorial Skatepark (2016 Brickyard Park Drive) every Monday from September 8 through September 29 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The cost for the lessons is $30 for city residents and $35 for non-city residents. The lessons are open for women ages 18 and older. The maximum number of registrants is 10.
Participants will learn the basics of skateboarding in a friendly, safe environment. Bring your own skateboard if you like. Water will be provided.
To register for the lessons, visit http://bit.ly/4562swI. 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 “skateboarding” in the search bar.
For information about other classes, programs and events from Kingsport Parks and Recreation, visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.
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The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is offering beginner archery lessons this fall for budding bowmen interested in learning about a unique and exciting sport. Take aim this fall, and you’ll be sure to hit the mark.
Classes will be held every Thursday in September from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Lynn View Community Center gymnasium (257 Walker Street). Students will enjoy a course covering all aspects of basic archery.
The cost is $40 for city residents and $45 for non-city residents. The lessons are open to anyone ages 7 and up. The maximum number of registrants is 12.
Participants will use compound bows during the classes, and all equipment will be provided.
“Not only is archery a fun and unique activity, it can also improve your patience, hand-eye coordination and stamina,” said Program Coordinator Renee Ensor. “Even if you’ve never held a bow before, our instructors will guide you through the learning process and you’ll be hitting the bullseye before you know it.”
To register for the lessons, visit https://bit.ly/45AzDsp. 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 “archery” in the search bar.
For information about other events, activities and programs offered by Kingsport Parks and Recreation, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.