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Bays Mountain Park to dedicate new legacy trail
City News
Area riders are encouraged to attend and try out the new four mile trail
Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium plans to dedicate its newest hiking and biking trail next week.
The public is invited to attend a ribbon cutting and dedication…

No changes to garbage/trash routes next week
City News, Notices
The City of Kingsport will not be adjusting garbage or trash routes the week of May 30 due to the Memorial Day holiday.
However, the city’s demolition landfill will be closed on May 30 and reopen May 31 on its regular schedule.
For…

Lunchtime Concerts return to Glen Bruce Park
City News
Mark your calendars. The Friday Lunchtime Live concerts are back in Glen Bruce Park this summer.
The live performances will take place at 12 p.m. at Glen Bruce Park (414 Broad Street) from June 3 – July 15 and feature local musicians,…

Kingsport cleanup event removes 1.4 tons of trash
City News
The Kingsport Neighborhood Commission recently held a cleanup event in the Chadwick neighborhood, which resulted in the removal of 1.4 tons of trash and more than 400 pounds of garbage.
The cleanup took place on April 28 with eight volunteers…

Ribbon Cutting at Preston Forest Park
City News
Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for Preston Forest Park on May 25 at 6 p.m.
The event is to celebrate all of the improvements made at the park in recent years through the use of a state grant,…

Kingsport City Attorney announces retirement
City News
City Attorney Mike Billingsley, who has given 28 years of service and dedication to the City of Kingsport, has announced his retirement effective May 31.
Billingsley came to the city in March 1994 and during his tenure as city attorney,…