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Kingsport Police Department issues Annual Report for 2024
City NewsOver the past year, the Kingsport Police Department saw a drop in a number of crimes and incidents, including burglaries, robberies, motor vehicle thefts and vandalism. The department also experienced a notable decline in the number of calls…

Kingsport Fire Department releases 2024 annual report
City NewsThe Kingsport Fire Department recently issued its annual report, which gives a breakdown of the types and number of incidents firefighters responded to last year and how those numbers have changed since 2023.
The report also gives a brief…

Kingsport Public Library announces temporary closure date
City News, City Press ReleasesThe Kingsport Public Library will be closed to the public beginning May 10 in order to accommodate the relocation of its material to the Fort Henry Mall.
Once all of the material has been moved, library staff anticipate opening the Fort…

Kingsport to celebrate Arbor Day with tree planting
City NewsThe City of Kingsport will celebrate Arbor Day this year with a tree planting at John Sevier Middle School.
The ceremony will take place at 12:30 p.m. on National Arbor Day (April 25). City officials will plant a Red Maple tree on the property…

Reminder – Kingsport Cultural Arts hosts 2nd annual Arts Festival
City NewsKingsport Cultural Arts wants to remind everyone the 2nd annual Kingsport Arts Festival is just around the corner.
The festival, which showcases the talents of our region’s best artists and creatives, will take place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.…

Twilight Alive Concert Series returns to Downtown Kingsport
City NewsTwilight Alive – one of the most popular concert series in the region – is returning to downtown Kingsport this year, offering a spectacular lineup of country, rock, Motown and folk music performances.
This year’s concert series features…