Kingsport Archives

Kingsport Archives The Archives collects published and unpublished materials relevant to the history of Kingsport.

During a recent exploration of our archives, we gathered these items - playing cards, patches, and a pin - from one of o...
03/30/2026

During a recent exploration of our archives, we gathered these items - playing cards, patches, and a pin - from one of our Mason & Dixon collections to share. Pieces like these reflect the history of the company and offer a window into its presence in our community.

Do you or your family have a connection to Mason & Dixon? We welcome you to share your memories with us in the comments.

🚫 Do not pass go! Did you know that Kingsport has been immortalized in a board game? This fun find is part of the Kyle B...
03/27/2026

🚫 Do not pass go! Did you know that Kingsport has been immortalized in a board game? This fun find is part of the Kyle Butler Collection.

Work continues on our TEC News digitization project! We can't wait to share it with everyone.
03/12/2026

Work continues on our TEC News digitization project! We can't wait to share it with everyone.

Pony rides for kids sponsored by Foremost Dairies in 1956.
02/17/2026

Pony rides for kids sponsored by Foremost Dairies in 1956.

1946 view of Bray-Gibbons Lumber Co. located at 425 Clinchfield Street. The company provided building and general contra...
02/10/2026

1946 view of Bray-Gibbons Lumber Co. located at 425 Clinchfield Street. The company provided building and general contractors, materials and supplies, roofing and insulation, and sold lumber, brick, and building hardware.

1948 view of the Holston River’s South Fork looking upstream. The land on the image’s right is today known as Ridgefield...
01/30/2026

1948 view of the Holston River’s South Fork looking upstream. The land on the image’s right is today known as Ridgefields. A segment of the Greenbelt Trail now runs along the image’s left side. The former ferry that carried people across the river can be seen near the image’s center.

1946 Exterior view of Southern Maid, Inc.
01/22/2026

1946 Exterior view of Southern Maid, Inc.

Undated map of Tennessee counties.
01/21/2026

Undated map of Tennessee counties.

This 1947 photograph shows the exterior of the IBM building, along with a billboard.
01/19/2026

This 1947 photograph shows the exterior of the IBM building, along with a billboard.

A 1946 view overlooking the neighborhood of Cherokee Village with Andrew Jackson Elementary School visible in the backgr...
01/16/2026

A 1946 view overlooking the neighborhood of Cherokee Village with Andrew Jackson Elementary School visible in the background.

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