Sustainable growth is the goal, but what does that mean? A growth rate that is not too hot and not too cold, but just right. A population growth of 5%-10% per decade is required for […]
My work for over 40 years in the media in the Tri-Cities has blessed me with rich memories of the intriguing and colorful people of Northeast Tennessee. Along the way, I’ve taken lots of photos, and that’s a thousand other stories.
Kingsport lost two iconic names last month–Norman Sobel and Sarah Valk.
With so many trying to divide us these days, it’s important to remember that Kingsport was founded as a melting pot of people from around the region and around the globe.
I remember when City Manager Ray Griffin wanted stationary commemorating the three phases of Kingsport history—settlement, the first incorporation (1822), and the second incorporation (1917). That’s right, Kingsport was incorporated twice. The actual port city […]
My daughter is about to complete her periodontics residency. She recently asked if she should buy a starter property, then keep it as a rental once she grows out of it. My first thought (perhaps […]
Kingsport’s history is written in the media, and our stories are passed down from generation to generation. Not long ago, I stumbled across a distinct landmark, a billion years in the making.
The Kingsport Fire Department recently added 11 new firefighters to its ranks. One of the newest recruits – Dmytro Artemenko – hails from the City of Dnipro, the fourth-largest city in Ukraine.
I was researching a project for Downtown Kingsport and came across an article on segregation in schools. Down a rabbit hole I went. Isn’t that how the internet works anyway? My search hit on “Downtown […]
As the modern, model city of Kingsport evolved after 1917, old roads and geographic names were replaced with new ones. My friend Jill Riggs-Rich who lives on ancestral land off Sullivan Gardens Parkway (formerly Horse […]
Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day, a yearly holiday which promotes the practice of performing deliberate acts of kindness to those around you with the intent of spreading joy. The holiday was first started […]
When was the last time you got excited opening the mailbox? Was it when you got a handwritten card or letter? But why? Perhaps its the time it takes to sit down and write the […]
I’m not much of an artistic person. Though I can take a decent photograph and color with the best of the kindergarteners, my craftiness is more along the lines of “calculating and devious” and less […]
Every small town has a favorite music store. If you play music, that’s one of the best gathering places for the region’s musicians. It doesn’t matter how old you are or where you moved from – unusual connections happen at any music store.
This time each year millions of people around the world make New Year’s resolutions. One of the more popular promises people make is to improve their health by losing weight, eating better or joining a gym.
After a 29-year career with the Kingsport Police Department, Captain Randall Gore is on the cusp of retirement and about to begin a new chapter in his life.
A chapter filled with scissors, clippers, combs and a fancy chair.
Now the truth is out, I thought it would be interesting to see what the Kingsport Library was cooking for their Polar Express weekend. This was one of many events planned through the season as part of Christmas in Kingsport.
It doesn’t seem like it was that long ago that we came together as a community and held a celebration to commemorate Kingsport’s latest community park. Dubbed Centennial Park in 2017, this park marked our City’s origin in 1917. It was an outcrop of the One Kingsport movement with Mayor John Clark.
The warm weather this past Saturday helped fill the streets of Kingsport’s Broad Street and Church Circle. I dropped in for a few photo opportunities and saw the magic of Christmas – again. I learned a few lessons too, and was inspired by new businesses in Downtown Kingsport.
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My work for over 40 years in the media in the Tri-Cities has blessed me with rich memories of the intriguing and colorful people of Northeast Tennessee. Along the way, I’ve taken lots of photos, and that’s a thousand other stories.
Kingsport lost two iconic names last month–Norman Sobel and Sarah Valk. With so many trying to divide us these days, it’s important to remember that Kingsport was founded as a melting pot of people from around the region and around the globe.
Kingsport’s history is written in the media, and our stories are passed down from generation to generation. Not long ago, I stumbled across a distinct landmark, a billion years in the making.
The Kingsport Fire Department recently added 11 new firefighters to its ranks. One of the newest recruits – Dmytro Artemenko – hails from the City of Dnipro, the fourth-largest city in Ukraine.
I’m not much of an artistic person. Though I can take a decent photograph and color with the best of the kindergarteners, my craftiness is more along the lines of “calculating and devious” and less […]
Every small town has a favorite music store. If you play music, that’s one of the best gathering places for the region’s musicians. It doesn’t matter how old you are or where you moved from – unusual connections happen at any music store.
After a 29-year career with the Kingsport Police Department, Captain Randall Gore is on the cusp of retirement and about to begin a new chapter in his life. A chapter filled with scissors, clippers, combs and a fancy chair.
Now the truth is out, I thought it would be interesting to see what the Kingsport Library was cooking for their Polar Express weekend. This was one of many events planned through the season as part of Christmas in Kingsport.
It doesn’t seem like it was that long ago that we came together as a community and held a celebration to commemorate Kingsport’s latest community park. Dubbed Centennial Park in 2017, this park marked our City’s origin in 1917. It was an outcrop of the One Kingsport movement with Mayor John Clark.
The warm weather this past Saturday helped fill the streets of Kingsport’s Broad Street and Church Circle. I dropped in for a few photo opportunities and saw the magic of Christmas – again. I learned a few lessons too, and was inspired by new businesses in Downtown Kingsport.