This exciting, new planetarium program transports viewers to Chile where the dark skies and dry, remote setting create ideal conditions for observing the Universe. Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert— remote, extreme regions that happen to have the perfect conditions for astronomical research. Against a backdrop of […]
Enjoy the peaceful sounds of a summer evening, viewing the sunset while exploring the reservoir. Guests are required to bring their own canoe/kayak/s.u.p. along with a Type III PFD (personal floatation device) vest style. Guests can unload watercrafts near the upper portion of the dam. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $10 per person for […]
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident bobcats, Carter and Cash. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
Take a trek through the autumn forest along Lake Road to Ecology Pond. Along the way we will take in the sights of the fall colors and discuss the ecology of the changing forest. Afterward, create a nature-inspired masterpiece using leaves that you pick up along the way! Please wear sturdy closed toed shoes while […]
The Kingsport Police Department, South Central/New Vision Youth, and the Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority invite you to join us for this year’s National Night Out. The event will take place on October 9th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the V.O. Dobbins Sr. Complex, 301 Louis Street, Kingsport, TN 37660. Admission is free […]
This exciting, new planetarium program transports viewers to Chile where the dark skies and dry, remote setting create ideal conditions for observing the Universe. Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert— remote, extreme regions that happen to have the perfect conditions for astronomical research. Against a backdrop of […]
No cover for this amazing artist from East Tennessee. Come rock with Rusty Steele at Kingsport's Reserve.
Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our furry fox friends, Jamie and Sabra. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our resident turtles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
This exciting, new planetarium program transports viewers to Chile where the dark skies and dry, remote setting create ideal conditions for observing the Universe. Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert— remote, extreme regions that happen to have the perfect conditions for astronomical research. Against a backdrop of […]
Bays Mountain Park, in partnership with the Friends of Bays History Committee, is proud to announce a special event happening at the park – Campfire Tales with renowned storyteller Dr. Hannah Harvey. Sessions with Dr. Harvey will take place at the park’s outdoor amphitheater on October 10th and 11th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. […]
Join LampLight Theatre for a hauntingly beautiful theatrical experience, "Poe’s Paradox," a play that delves deep into the darkness of the human soul through the lens of one of America’s most enigmatic writers, Edgar Allan Poe. The show runs from October 10 - 26. Sit with Poe in his dimly lit study as sinister apparitions […]
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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.