• Facebook
  • Youtube
|
Kingsport, TN
  • Residents
    • Explore Kingsport
      • Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
      • Kingsport Aquatic Center
      • Kingsport Birding Trail
      • Kingsport Library
      • Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts
      • Kingsport Farmers Market Pavilion
    • Resident Information
      • KATS – Kingsport Area Transit System
      • Education
      • Leisure Services
      • Programs
      • Parks & Recreation
      • Senior Center
      • Safety Preparedness: COVID-19 Response
    • Associations & Commisions
      • Downtown Kingsport Association
      • Your Neighborhood Commission
  • Businesses
    • Economic Information
      • Developer Tools
      • Entrepreneurship
      • Partners
    • Coming to Kingsport
      • Available Properties
      • Incentives
      • What’s Happening?
  • City Services
    • Building & Development
      • Building
      • Code Enforcement
      • Community Development
      • Engineering
      • Planning & Zoning
      • Metro Transportation Planning
    • Utilities & Services
      • For Emergencies, please Dial 9-1-1
      • Police Department
      • Fire Department
      • Sanitation
      • Public Works
      • Streets & Landscaping
      • Purchasing
      • Water Services
    • City Information
      • Customer Service
      • Records Management
      • Human Resources
      • Maps
  • News
  • Jobs
  • Government
    • Government Information
      • Agendas & Minutes
      • Board of Mayor & Aldermen
      • City Budget
      • Finance
    • Stay Connected
      • News
      • Comments or Questions
      • PODCAST: From the City Desk
  • Search
  • Menu Menu
You are here: Home1 / City News2 / Kingsport Carousel Celebrates 6th Birthday with Free Rides on July 17
carousel logo

Kingsport Carousel Celebrates 6th Birthday with Free Rides on July 17

City News

To celebrate the Carousel’s birthday, all rides will be free on Saturday, July 17! Enjoy some birthday giveaways throughout the day to celebrate the occasion.

The Carousel will be open for free rides on Saturday, July 17 beginning at 11 a.m. Come early and pick up your favorite produce or baked goods from the Kingsport Farmers Market, which opens at 7 a.m. The free cooking demo series, Saturdays with the Chef, will begin at 9 a.m. with free samples and recipes.

Event Schedule

  • Kingsport Farmers Market: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Birthday Giveaways: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Free Carousel Rides: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Kingsport Carousel is a volunteer-led project completed in 2015. Over 300 volunteers worked over 5 years to hand-carve and hand-paint platform and sweep animals for the working 1956 vintage Herschell carousel.  Since opening in July 2015 the Carousel has hosted over 225,000 riders. The Carousel is open to the public year-round and all rides are $1. Private parties and birthday parties start at $100 and can be booked by calling 423-392-8414.

The Carousel is currently open Wednesday through Sunday, from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please visit EngageKingsport.com, or call 423-392-8414.

July 15, 2021
Share this entry
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share by Mail
https://www.kingsporttn.gov/wp-content/uploads/kingsport-carousel-180x180.jpg 180 180 Hannah Purdy https://www.kingsporttn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/LOGO-KPT-COLOR.png Hannah Purdy2021-07-15 14:52:392021-07-16 13:49:53Kingsport Carousel Celebrates 6th Birthday with Free Rides on July 17

Recent City News

  • Carousel Park temporarily closed for repairs August 11, 2022
  • Kingsport’s Bicentennial Celebration at Netherland Inn August 11, 2022
  • Enjoy “Park After Dark” at Bays Mountain Park August 10, 2022
  • Street resurfacing work taking place this fall August 10, 2022
  • Kingsport Parks & Recreation hosting first-ever Foam Party August 9, 2022
  • Kingsport re-establishes recycling drop-off site August 8, 2022
  • Kingsport celebrates National Farmers Market Week August 5, 2022
  • Storm Drain Art Contest wins Public Outreach Award August 3, 2022

KINGSPORTTN.GOV

  • Accessibility Statement
  • Web Accessibility
  • ADA Compliance
  • Privacy Statement
  • Human Resources
  • Contact Us

Quick Links

  • Fraud, Waste & Abuse
  • Job Opportunities
  • Site Map
  • Special Event Application
  • Voting & Elections

Notices

  • Notices & Outages
  • BMA Agendas & Minutes
  • Progress Edition 2022
  • State of the City – Model City Momentum

Partners

  • Downtown Kingsport
  • Kingsport City Schools
  • Kingsport Chamber
  • Move To Kingsport
  • Visit Kingsport
Link to: City of Kingsport
City of Kingsport, Tennessee

© 2022 The City of Kingsport, Tennessee • Privacy Policy
  • Facebook
  • Youtube
Customer Service Center Now Open at 415 Broad Streetkingsport logoBays Final Logo BrownBays Mountain Park Hosting ‘Cinema Under the Stars,’ Now a Double...
Scroll to top
Pay Your Bills Online

Paying your utility, miscellaneous receivables bill or building permits payment has never been easier! Click the link below to be directed to Click2Gov, the online payment system that allows users to view their account and pay with a credit or debit card through the secure website.

Pay your red light citation bill online by clicking the button below. You will be redirected to the payment page.

 

Pay Water (Utility) Bill
Pay Red Light Citation
Pay Other Receivables
Online Tax Payments
Building Permit Payments

Report Non-Emergency

To report a non-emergency, please use the new ConnectKingsport app.


 
ConnectKingsport is the app for everything Kingsport! From potholes and damaged street signs to other local issues that need attention, ConnectKingsport makes reporting an issue easier than ever. This app uses GPS to recognize your location and gives you a menu of common quality-of-life conditions to select from. The app also allows you to upload pictures or videos to accompany your request. Residents can track the status of reports they or other members of the community have submitted until the issue is resolved.

You can also use the app to find information about the City of Kingsport with links to the city website, animal services, ongoing events and more. Download the free app today to be a part of making Kingsport a great place to live, work and play!

To download the free app, please search for it on the Apple App Store or on Google Play. You can also use the online portal below.


Please note that the use of ConnectKingsport is intended for the reporting of non-emergency issues only. If you need immediate Police or Fire response, please call 911.

 

Download on the Apple App Store
Download on the Google Play Store
Online Portal

X