Tickets are 'Tea at the Inn' are limited to 25 per session.

Sunday Stories

It's almost tea time at Netherland Inn

Netherland Inn’s popular Tea at the Inn will be held from noon to 2 p.m., June 21-22, and tickets are going fast!

Today at 10:30 AM

Local officials cut the ribbon on the new Kingsport Area Transit Service facility Friday morning before a packed plaza of bus riders, government employees and elected leaders.

Transportation

Kingsport cuts ribbon on new transit center

In the early days of the Kingsport Area Transit Service, roughly 5,000 riders would ride the buses during the year. Today, KATS has more than 175,000 riders that utilize the service throughout the year.

Yesterday at 7:30 AM

We all got a good look at a just-emerged Blue Dasher - notice that he's still holding onto the empty shell of his "baby stage."

Visitors did get a great look at Mrs. Swamp Darner, laying her eggs one at a time in this bit of rotten wood.

Dragonfly Day is a chance to get "up close and personal" with these fascinating insects. Here's a Slaty Skimmer (just emerged) checking out one of our Dragonfly watchers.

Checking out the wetlands at the park revealed plenty of these Dragon Hunters, though on the day of the event, none were out and about. Maybe they were scared by all of the two-legged "dragonfly hunters" in the park.

nature

Photo gallery: Dragonfly Days

Warriors' Path State Park recently celebrated its 10th annual Dragonfly Day event, roughing out some stormy weather to have another successful year. Park Ranger Marty Silver snapped a few dragonfly photos during the event and was gracious enough to

Jun 14, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Sullivan County Property Taxes

7¢ property tax increase proposed for Sullivan

BLOUNTVILLE — Sullivan County’s property tax rate will rise seven cents to $2.62 per $100 of assessed value under a proposed 2019-2020 budget presented on first reading Thursday to the full Sullivan County Commission. Sullivan County property taxes are paid by both city and county residents.

Jun 14, 2019 at 8:01 AM

Sports Live

New hitting instructor Duncan brings winning ways to K-Mets

KINGSPORT — Mariano Duncan has a storied career as a baseball player and coach.

Jun 14, 2019 at 1:03 AM

Virgil Peters, a 93-year-old Navy veteran, continues to add elements and expand the memory garden he's built by hand to honor his late grandson.

Sunday Stories

Kingsport’s Virgil Peters honors late grandson with memory garden

Kingsport’s Virgil Peters, a 93-year-old World War II veteran, keeps memories alive in a garden he built and dedicated to his grandson, John D. Morton who was tragically killed in September 2009.

Jun 12, 2019 at 10:30 AM

Audra Miller – storm drain by Now or Never Tattoo

Public art

Show your artistic talents on the streets of Kingsport

Returning for a second year, Kingsport is holding a storm water drain painting contest this summer in which five winners will paint a neighborhood storm drain with an environmental theme. Each winner will receive $100. Deadline to enter is Aug. 1.

Jun 11, 2019 at 6:45 PM

Sports Live

Shively steps down as D-B athletic director

Larry Shively, who stepped down Tuesday as Dobyns-Bennett’s athletic director, has accepted a position as a history teacher at Science Hill.

Updated Jun 11, 2019 at 6:38 PM

farmers market

Enjoy an evening at the Kingsport Farmers Market

This “Evening at the Market” series takes place the second Thursday of each month, from June through September. The market will be open, food vendors will be on hand and you’ll be able to enjoy the sounds of live bluegrass music.

Jun 11, 2019 at 2:00 PM

KATS and city officials plan to hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting event for the new transit center on June 14 at 10 a.m.

Public transportation

KATS opens new facility, offers free bus rides

Kingsport’s new transit center greatly improves upon its current Clay Street location. It will be much bigger — 6,500 square feet — and include a lobby with seating for passengers, more restrooms, a larger dispatch center, a driver’s area, conference rooms, administrative offices and a small workout room for the drivers.

Updated Jun 10, 2019 at 9:31 AM

Kingsport

200 Man Stand brings community resources together

Several community organizations gathered at V.O. Dobbins Park last Sunday for Kingsport’s first 200 Man Stand, an event designed to bring citizens together and provide resources for those in need. Originally started in Nashville last year, the 200

Jun 9, 2019 at 1:30 PM

American Legion

Classic Horse Show to benefit American Legion

One of the busiest groups in Post 3 is the Honor Guard. The Honor Guard performs military graveside services at funerals in a 100-mile radius of Kingsport, no matter the weather: rain or shine, hot or cold.

Jun 9, 2019 at 12:00 PM

PETWorks

PETWorks hopes to break ground on new facility next month

The new facility will include room for 180 animals, isolation areas for dogs and cats, dedicated adoption spaces, an educational area for animal care and training, larger workspaces for employees and a 1.2-acre dog park on the rear of the property.

Jun 9, 2019 at 9:00 AM

Enjoy breathtaking views of the lake from a kayak next week during Summer in the Park.

Kingsport

Week 3 of Summer in the Park: kayaking, hikes, games

Held at Warriors Path State Park, the free series of activities will include hikes, a trail cleanup and plenty of opportunities for outdoor discovery. Here is a selection of events for the third week.

Jun 9, 2019 at 6:23 AM

Bays Mountain Park

Beloved otter's death brings outpouring of support

Otto was fast on the way to becoming the face of Bays Mountain Park. Anyone who came to the park could easily see that he was personable, engaging and energetic.

Jun 8, 2019 at 9:00 AM