The Latest City of Kingsport News

“Living with Nature” – There’s no need to fear a spider
City News, City Press Releases
Arachnophobia is the irrational fear of spiders and other arachnids. This phobia is incredibly common for many people, with spiders causing them fear, panic and anxiety, to scream, cry or maybe even run away.
However, spiders are good for…

Kingsport offering an evening of inclusive kickball
City News, City Press Releases
The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is offering an evening of inclusive kickball at the Miracle Field Park.
The free event will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on October 6. No registration is required.
The kickball event…

Update on Main Street Rebuild Project
City News, City Press Releases
The Main Street Rebuild project is approximately 35% complete with work currently consisting of utility reconstruction. New water line construction in section one is 95% complete with approximately 40% of the lines being active. New sewer lines…

Kingsport offering Beginner Pickleball Classes
City News, City Press Releases
The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is offering a new course for folks who have ever wanted to try their hand at a game of pickleball.
The city is offering a Beginner Pickleball course with classes on Mondays and Fridays from October…

Bays Mountain Park hosts barge, planetarium yoga classes
City News, City Press Releases
A local yoga instructor is partnering with Bays Mountain Park to offer two special yoga classes to the community in the coming weeks.
The first class - Barge Yoga – will be held on September 30 from 10 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. on the Bays Mountain…

Fleet Maintenance restores Kingsport’s original fire truck
City News, City Press Releases
Kingsport’s Fleet Maintenance division received a rare and unique challenge a few years ago – restore the city’s first fire engine back to its original condition. Employees worked during their spare time on the project and the job took…