Explore the fantastical display of color from our native wildflowers and natural waterfalls. On these tours, you will be guided through the natural world of our Northeast Tennessee forests. Come enjoy the bright colors of spring with us! On this short walk you will learn about the native wildflowers at Bays Mountain Park. Meet at […]
Join us for a hike down the Dolan Branch Trail and experience the beauty of 20′ Dolan Branch Falls. Along the way, we will encounter countless smaller cascades and learn about the important history Bays Mountain played in the founding of Kingsport. We will make stops at the abandoned Bays Mountain Filter Plan and old […]
Spring is a season to watch our environment come back to life after months of bitter cold. Join a park ranger for an after-dark exploration of Bays Mountain’s cliffs and creeks to find native amphibians that emerge once the Earth thaws, and observe various species by their vocal croaks, camouflaged skin, and eggs! This program […]
Join us for a hike down the Dolan Branch Trail and experience the beauty of 20′ Dolan Branch Falls. Along the way, we will encounter countless smaller cascades and learn about the important history Bays Mountain played in the founding of Kingsport. We will make stops at the abandoned Bays Mountain Filter Plan and old […]
No matter the time of year, birds are abundant at Bays Mountain, and in Spring there is a greater opportunity to see a variety of bird species as they travel through Tennessee after winter. Join park ranger staff for an early morning walk and challenge yourself with how many birds you can identify within an […]
One of Kingsport’s most recognizable landmarks is best experienced at night. Take in the breathtaking views of the Model City under the moonlight. This is a 4-mile roundtrip hike and may take up to 3 hours to complete. Be prepared with good shoes, water, and a flashlight. Not recommended for young children. After you finish […]
Spring is a perfect time of year to see new beauty growing in the outdoors, but planning for a camping or backpacking trip can seem overwhelming with the variety of options one can find. This May, Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium is offering a two-part program on all the essentials needed for just about any […]
Enjoy the bright colors of spring viewing wildflowers while hiking around Laurel Run Park with a Naturalist. Pre-registration is required. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone, or in person at the Nature Center Gift Shop. Meet at Laurel Run Park.
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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.