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Enjoy a free KATS ride during “Dump the Pump” Day
City NewsThe Kingsport Area Transit Service (KATS) will offer free rides on all bus routes on June 18 to celebrate National “Dump the Pump” Day.
“Dump The Pump Day” aims to encourage people to use public transportation instead of driving.…

Kingsport Archives restores historic J. Fred Johnson desk
City NewsThe Kingsport Archives is proud to announce the restoration of the historic J. Fred Johnson desk - a significant artifact connected to the man often remembered as the "Father of Kingsport."
The desk, which has been carefully restored to preserve…

Kingsport announces Watauga Street Improvements Phase 1
City NewsRoadway and utility improvements will be taking place along a section of Watauga Street (from the Gibson Mill roundabout to Linville Street) beginning the week of June 8.
Work will include road subgrade repairs, new asphalt, new curb, and…

Kingsport offering Inclusion Camp this summer
City NewsKingsport Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce its new Inclusion Specialty Camp is being offered this June.
The week-long camp takes place June 15 through June 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. each day at the V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex (301…

NFL FLAG football returns to Kingsport
City NewsKingsport Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the return of an NFL FLAG football league to the Model City. NFL FLAG is the official flag football program of the National Football League, which consists of 750,000 youth athletes in more…

Saturdays with the Chef returns to Kingsport Farmers Market
City NewsKingsport’s long-running and popular cooking series - Saturdays with the Chef – will return to the Kingsport Farmers Market on June 6. Discover how to take advantage of peak season produce with creative tips and new recipes from local chefs.
Saturdays…



