Discover new approaches and techniques for painting wildlife in the latest painting workshop from international master wildlife artist Suzanne Barrett Justis. The three-day workshop – titled “Predator & Prey”- will take place May 19-21 at the Carousel Carvers Studio (350 Clinchfield Street) in downtown Kingsport. Participants will be guided through the process of creating two […]
Meet Ranger Rhonda in the Nature Center to do a little nature investigative work. Interact with native animal bones and skulls and learn what these items tell us about their owners. This is a drop-in program, so please stop by anytime between 12.00 pm and 1.30 pm and stay as long as you like.
Join us on a journey to the Red Planet — the farthest voyage ever made by humans. What does it take to make a two year mission to Mars, and back, successful? Discover the many challenges astronauts will face – and how creativity, communication and collaboration are essential for deep space exploration. This production looks […]
“Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss star projector instrument. It’s fiber-optic generated star field is stunning and a pleasure to see. This live presentation is enhanced with additional content from our VELVET LED projectors for a wonderful experience. You don’t want to miss […]
Experience the chilling sounds of the wolf call as our naturalists and/or volunteers talk about our pack and share interesting facts about socialization and behaviors. Meet at the wolf habitat. Tickets can be purchased in the Nature Center on the day of the program. The cost is $3 per person for non-members. Photo by Jay […]
SunWatch This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday & Sunday, 3p-3:30p, March-October. Safely view the Sun in detail! Observe sunspots and more that reveal the Sun’s dynamic magnetic activity. It is weather-dependent. If it is too cloudy, the program will be canceled. This is a free event and […]
Join us on a journey to the Red Planet — the farthest voyage ever made by humans. What does it take to make a two year mission to Mars, and back, successful? Discover the many challenges astronauts will face – and how creativity, communication and collaboration are essential for deep space exploration. This production looks […]
Join us on a journey to the Red Planet — the farthest voyage ever made by humans. What does it take to make a two year mission to Mars, and back, successful? Discover the many challenges astronauts will face – and how creativity, communication and collaboration are essential for deep space exploration. This production looks […]
Join us on a journey to the Red Planet — the farthest voyage ever made by humans. What does it take to make a two year mission to Mars, and back, successful? Discover the many challenges astronauts will face – and how creativity, communication and collaboration are essential for deep space exploration. This production looks […]
Enjoy the peaceful sounds of a summer evening, viewing the sunset while exploring the reservoir. Guest are required to bring their own canoe/kayak/s.u.p. along with a Type III PFD ( personal floating device) vest style. Guests can unload watercraft near the upper portion of the dam. Pre-registration is required by logging on to https://secure.rec1.com/TN/kingsport-tn/catalog. The […]
The City of Kingsport is hosting its annual Public Works Day at the Farmers Market on May 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is being held during National Public Works Week (May 21-27) – a week-long celebration started by the American Public Works Association in 1960 to show the public the importance […]
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.
The Kingsport Aquatic Center will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a day filled with outdoor games, trivia and prizes and of course water park fun for the whole family. The special 10th anniversary celebration will begin at 12:30 p.m. May 25 with a special proclamation and comments from city officials. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., […]
Join us on a journey to the Red Planet — the farthest voyage ever made by humans. What does it take to make a two year mission to Mars, and back, successful? Discover the many challenges astronauts will face – and how creativity, communication and collaboration are essential for deep space exploration. This production looks […]
Friends… Thursday, May 25. @marketstreetsocialclub Kingsport, TN 8pm I begin the final run of shows On my little road trip!!! If you have any folks In the area…!!?? Let ‘em know It’s gonna be a fine time Looking forward to making Some new pals &, of course, hangin w @vjhenna !!!!
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
Join us on a journey to the Red Planet — the farthest voyage ever made by humans. What does it take to make a two year mission to Mars, and back, successful? Discover the many challenges astronauts will face – and how creativity, communication and collaboration are essential for deep space exploration. This production looks […]
Final Friday Food Truck Rally Trucks will be located onCherokee Street in parking lot175, behind Bellafina Chocolates. Trucks participating in the May 26th Rally Ole Colby’s Appalachian Ice La Abejita Allen’s Sweet Paradise Sips 66 Fork in the Road Opies Pizza Wagon Starts at 5pm until trucks sell out! Enjoy Live music by Donnie and […]
North Carolina Singer/Songwriter Alma Ross at Gypsy Cider Company. Alma (say it like Alamo) is a vocalist, songwriter, and musician out of Western North Carolina. She plays patchwork music: country, folk, and Appalachian roots sewn together to make something unique.
A great way to start the Memorial Day Party Weekend. It's the Final Friday. It's the Final Food Truck Rally and the music is perfect for a Summer night with Donnie and The Dry Heavers. Join your friends for an outdoor experience like no other.
Join us on a journey to the Red Planet — the farthest voyage ever made by humans. What does it take to make a two year mission to Mars, and back, successful? Discover the many challenges astronauts will face – and how creativity, communication and collaboration are essential for deep space exploration. This production looks […]
“Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss star projector instrument. It’s fiber-optic generated star field is stunning and a pleasure to see. This live presentation is enhanced with additional content from our VELVET LED projectors for a wonderful experience. You don’t want to miss […]
SunWatch This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday & Sunday, 3p-3:30p, March-October. Safely view the Sun in detail! Observe sunspots and more that reveal the Sun’s dynamic magnetic activity. It is weather-dependent. If it is too cloudy, the program will be canceled. This is a free event and […]
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.
Join us on a journey to the Red Planet — the farthest voyage ever made by humans. What does it take to make a two year mission to Mars, and back, successful? Discover the many challenges astronauts will face – and how creativity, communication and collaboration are essential for deep space exploration. This production looks […]
Rare Fiction is an indie rock band from Bristol, TN. Our sound walks the line between melodic rock and acoustic-driven storytelling. Come see us at Gypsy Circus this Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Entry is free. For more info, please visit:https://www.facebook.com/GypsyCircusCider
We haven't had a western theme night in a while, and who better to play the event than the one and only Southbound Band?! 9p-1a, $7 Cover, 21+ ONLY (VALID ID REQUIRED for entry). Cash Only, ATM Inside.
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.