Kingsport’s Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, our community will gather in gratitude and remembrance to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation.
Join us on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to noon at Kingsport Veterans Memorial Park for this annual tradition of reflection, appreciation, and patriotism.
This year’s ceremony will feature Colonel Dan Bishop (Ret.) as guest speaker, along with special musical selections presented by the Liberty Celebration Choir.
Veterans, families, and neighbors are invited to come together as we remember the sacrifices made in service to our country and recognize the courage, dedication, and lasting legacy of those who have worn our nation’s uniform.
We remember. We honor. We thank you.
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EVENT CALENDAR PURPOSE AND CRITERIA
A calendar has been created called the This is Kingsport events calendar which will serve as a non-public forum to provide citizens with information about social and organizational gatherings held within the city. The city will disseminate information to the public through this online calendar about social and organizational gatherings which are conducted or promoted by community partners with which the city currently has partnership agreements. Additionally, social or organizational gatherings held on city owned property to which the public at large is invited will be published on this calendar.
Each year the city enters into partnership agreements with multiple community partners some of whom in turn support the city by organizing events or promoting events of members and affiliates. By creating a common source for the dissemination of information about community events the city will be furthering its support of those community partners which in turn support the city. Moreover, the city wishes to and will benefit from highlighting gatherings which will be of benefit and enjoyment to the public.
Community partners may communicate their events or those which they promote to the city which will disseminate the information through the event calendar. Furthermore, the city of Kingsport will publish on the calendar those community events which are held on city property. In order to achieve the city’s goals only those events described herein will be published on the This is Kingsport event calendar which will be curated by city staff.



