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Healthy Kingsport Named 2026 Citizens Awards Finalist

Healthy Kingsport Named 2026 Citizens Awards Finalist

The local health initiative is a finalist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's national wellness award.

Live Poll

Do you believe local health initiatives like Healthy Kingsport make a meaningful impact in your community?


Education

Live Poll

Should public recreation areas be closed temporarily to host private school field trips?

Primary Education

Boone Dam To Close Public Areas For Student Event

The Tennessee Valley Authority will restrict access to Boone Dam on October 27, 2026, for an educational field trip.

Boone Dam To Close Public Areas For Student Event

Family

Live Poll

Is the expansion of local childcare facilities sufficient to meet the needs of your community?

Child Care

Greater Kingsport YMCA Will Open Early Learning Center

The new facility will provide classroom space for 145 local children starting in 2028.

Greater Kingsport YMCA Will Open Early Learning Center

Home

Live Poll

Do you support prioritizing local funding for library renovations in your community?

Home Renovation

Kingsport Library Renovation Progresses After Demolition

Construction crews have finished demolition and are now installing drywall at the library site.

Kingsport Library Renovation Progresses After Demolition