Kingsport Archives

08/03/2026

We hope you enjoyed the scavenger hunt this year! Test yourself with the answer key to see how many you got right.

07/08/2026

Completed Scavenger Hunt forms may be returned to the Kingsport Public Library through July 27, 2026. Happy hunting 🕵‍♀️

07/07/2026

Don't miss this historical event!!

NEXT Monday at 7pm! Leslie Goddard will portray CLARA BARTON, known as the "angel of the battlefield" in the main theatre at the Kingsport Renaissance Center on Monday evening, July 13, 2026. 👀 Leslie Goddard is an award-winning Chicago actress and scholar who has been portraying famous women and presenting programs on topics in 20th century American history and women’s history for more than twenty years.
Get your ticket in advance at the Kingsport Fun Fest! office!
We'll see you Monday evening!
Brought to you by the TriCities Civil War Roundtable & Kingsport Cultural Arts

07/03/2026

Fourth of July parade float sponsored by the Sullivan County American Revolution Bicentennial Committee. Photograph is undated.

07/01/2026

The Scavenger Hunt is back for Fun Fest! Boundaries of the hunt: The Downtown Kingsport Association footprint on both sides of the streets bounded by Main, Clinchfield, West Sullivan, and East Sullivan (including 1000 block) plus the circle churches. Happy Hunting!

06/19/2026

06/17/2026

Exciting coverage coming up tonight!

Tune in to WJHL between 5-6 PM as Don Sanderson shares the story behind his restoration of the J. Fred Johnson desk. The segment will explore the desks history, restoration process, and some of its unique features. Also, keep an eye out for an upcoming Times News article with more details soon!

06/10/2026

The George Washington Carver Library was opened June 10, 1951. The library was the only branch established by the Kingsport Public Library. It closed October 1, 2007.