To check out all the fun for the week, visit FunFest.net Fun Fest is proud to announce the 2023 Sunset Concert Series lineup. Danny Gokey kicks off the series on Thursday, July 20th, with opener Ellie Holcomb. Boyz II Men headlines the Friday Night Concert on July 21st with Johnnyswim opening. On Saturday, July 22nd, […]
Get to know these reptiles by seeing them up close and learn the secrets to their long lives. This is a free program with no registration required. Stop by between 12.00 pm and 1.30 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 […]
Hear the chilling chorus of the wolf pack. Free program. Photo by Jay Huron
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 […]
The Kingsport Public Library plans to show free movies for children and teens throughout the summer. The movies are open to anyone and will be shown in the first-floor auditorium of the library. Movie-goers will also enjoy a free bag of popcorn during the shows. This summer’s line-up includes animated and live-action movies featuring such […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Get to know these reptiles by seeing them up close and learn the secrets to their long lives. This is a free program with no registration required. Stop by between 12.00 pm and 1.30 and stay as long as you like.
“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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free Program! Photo by Jay Huron
See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free Program! Photo by Jay Huron
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 […]
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 […]
See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free Program! Photo by Jay Huron
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 […]
Our Dinner and Wine Pairing "A Taste of the Sea" is this Thursday, July 13, and we'd love to see you here for a fantastic meal and some great wine! Seating is limited, so call us today at 423-578-6600 to make your reservation. Cost is $55, and dinner starts at 5:45 p.m.
Join us for our Friday Lunchtime Live concert series in Glen Bruce Park beside the Kingsport Public Library every Friday 12:00-1:00 pm June 2nd-July 14th. The events are sponsored by the Friends of the Kingsport Public Library and Archives and the Downtown Kingsport Association. Bring a blanket or chair and your lunch or buy lunch […]
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 […]
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.
“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 […]
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 […]
Join us for the official Fun Fest kickoff with a parade through downtown Kingsport! Bring a chair and watch as floats parade through the streets. The parade will begin at Clinchfield and West Center Street, travel down center Street, make a turn onto East Sullivan Street, travel from Sullivan Street through Church Circle and end […]
Join us at Gypsy Circus Kingsport for a soul-stirring evening of live music by Momma Molasses! Get ready for a blend of warbling county-folk, tear in your beer ballads, and toe-tapping, finger-picking tunes that will leave you craving more. Mark your calendars for Friday, July 14th at 7pm
Join us for our final Friday Night Concert Series and the kick-off to Fun Fest in Downtown Kingsport! The Broad Street Boogie begins at 8 p.m. following the Fun Fest parade Free concert on the 100 block of Broad Street- bring a lawn chair- no coolers, please. Beer Sales are available on the street. This […]
Celebrate the beginning of Fun Fest with your Bays Mountain friends and participate in a Yoga Hike. This hike features a 1.7-mile, out and back portion of the Lakeside Trail that will take approximately 70 minutes, yoga included. The trail bridges are utilized to teach standing yoga poses while challenging your strength, flexibility and balance. […]
Hear the chilling chorus of the wolf pack. Free program. Photo by Jay Huron
Let’s all wish the Kingsport Carousel a happy eighth birthday this Saturday and to help celebrate, all rides on the carousel will be free that day. The carousel will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 15. From 10 a.m. to noon, employees will be giving out and applying free carousel tattoos […]
Experience a festival like never before! There is something for everyone of all ages. Enjoy street performers, aerial trapeze, Irish step dancing, artist, musicians, international exhibits, and a variety of ethnic and traditional food trucks. You can also marvel at the amazing Chalk Walk art as competitors whisk away on the streets of Downtown Kingsport, […]
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident snakes. 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 […]
See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free Program! Photo by Jay Huron
“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 […]
The Kingsport Public Library plans to show free movies for children and teens throughout the summer. The movies are open to anyone and will be shown in the first-floor auditorium of the library. Movie-goers will also enjoy a free bag of popcorn during the shows. This summer’s line-up includes animated and live-action movies featuring such […]
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.
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 […]
Run the World’s Fastest 8K on the flatter and faster 8K course introduced in 2019. Featuring the 2023 USATF Men’s 8 km Road Championship Presented by Toyota! Run the world famous figure-8 course on beautiful candle-lit streets with a rousing finish inside J. Fred Johnson Stadium. Crazy 8s is home to women’s 8-kilometer world record […]
After six LONG months, we are so glad to announce that we are finally welcoming GENTS & LIARS back to the CJ's stage this July! And what better way to celebrate than some ice cold beer and a good ol' dance floor? Plus we celebrate Kevin and Kim's birthdays in style!! 9p-1a, $7 Cover, 21+ […]
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.