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Hobby Horse Derby returns to Allandale Mansion
City NewsKingsport Parks and Recreation is bringing back last year’s breakout springtime event – the Hobby Horse Derby. It’s time for an exciting afternoon of jumping, racing and just plain “horsing around” on the front lawn of Allandale Mansion.
Hobby…

Kingsport Parks and Recreation offering Girls Basketball Camp
City NewsTeaching basketball to young girls provides a wide range of benefits – from improving physical health and building confidence, to learning teamwork, communication skills and discipline.
And to top it all off – the game of basketball is…

Kingsport Parks and Recreation hosting Easter Treat Hunt
City NewsWhy should children have all the fun hunting for treats this Easter season? Your furry friends deserve to join in on the festivities as well.
Kingsport Parks and Recreation is hosting a special Easter Treat Hunt at Kingsport’s Dogwood Park…

Contractor mobilizes on State Route 126 Improvement Project
City NewsThe Tennessee Department of Transportation is announcing a contractor is mobilizing equipment in preparation for work connected to the State Route 126 (Memorial Boulevard) improvement project.
Due to the size of this project, TDOT has split…

Allandale Mansion to host annual Easter Egg Roll
City NewsThe Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce its annual Easter Egg Roll is returning to Allandale Mansion later this month. The free event will feature a variety of egg-citing activities along with a friendly visit from…

Registration open for Spring Adult Softball Leagues
City NewsKingsport Parks and Recreation is now accepting registrations for its Spring Adult Softball Leagues.
Registration is now open and runs through April 1. Teams can have a maximum of 20 players on their roster, and the leagues are open to men…



