Matthew Lane
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This Week at Kingsport Public Library (April 25-30)
Here’s a look at what is happening this week at the Kingsport Public Library (400 Broad St). → Read More
This Week at Kingsport Public Library
Here’s a look at what's happening this week at Kingsport Public Library (400 Broad St). → Read More
Toy & Hobby Show returns Saturday with collectibles galore
The one-day Toy and Hobby Show – now in its 17th year – will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday in the Farm and Home building (the → Read More
Armed woman shot at West Side Inn dies from injuries
When officers arrived at the West Side Inn Thursday morning, they saw 54-year-old Lisa Short armed with a handgun. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Kingsport issued fewer building permits in 2018
Leading the residential development list for the fifth year was the Edinburgh in Rock Springs with 32 new housing starts. Chase Meadows permitted eight, while Anchor Point, Old Island and Polo Fields each added five new homes. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: KHRA director recognized for dedicated service
Terry Cunningham oversaw the redevelopment of the Riverview community and more recently, is working with community partners, stakeholders and residents to develop the Midtown Neighborhood Transformation Plan. This plan includes the demolition and redevelopment of Lee Apartments and the rehabilitation of several others. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Fresh paint coming to the bridges over Wilcox
Last year, Kingsport leaders got the ball rolling to enhance one of the main entrances into downtown: the CSX bridges over Wilcox Drive. The plan is to give the bridges a fresh coat of paint, to paint “Kingsport” on the bridge facing Eastman and to landscape the four quadrants of the intersection. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Hammond Bridge on deck for repairs, upgrades
Hammond Bridge was completed in 1930 and its sister bridge in the 1969-1970 time frame. Following last week’s inspection by TDOT officials, Hammond is classified in “fair” shape, while the steel bridge is considered “good.” → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Johnny Brusco's franchisee settles unpaid wages lawsuit
According to the lawsuit, when employees did not earn enough tips to reach $7.25 per hour, Johnny Brusco’s failed to make up the difference. In addition to the pay issue, the lawsuit claims the restaurant required workers to spend more than 20 percent of their shift performing non-tip producing work. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Sullivan County no longer accepting plastic recyclables
KINGSPORT — Due to the recent closure of Tri-City Waste Paper, Sullivan County is no longer accepting plastic recyclables at its two transfer stations and eight recycling drop-off sites. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Kingsport hosting U.S. Navy Band
One of the U.S. Navy Band’s primary responsibilities involves touring the country. All of the band’s primary performing units embark each year on concert tours throughout specified regions of the country, allowing the band to reach out to audiences in areas of the country that do not have opportunities to see the Navy's musical ensembles on a regular basis. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Photo gallery
The Tri-Cities Toy and Hobby Show was held at the Appalachian Fairgrounds this past Saturday, where hundreds of collectors and fans came out to enjoy a wide selection of comics, toys, games, sports memorabilia and other pop culture collectibles. Event organizer Michael Stevens said about 500 people came out to the one-day show and that nearly $3,000 was raised for the Good Samaritan Ministries… → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Kingsport's new transit center on the road to completion
Outside are 12 slots for buses, shelters with benches, bike racks and a small parking lot for staff. The center of the plaza will have stamped, decorative concrete, room for public art and landscaping around the exterior. The building itself has a similar look when compared to other downtown buildings - red brick, sandstone panels, a metal roof and arches around the windows. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: KFD's Brickey is 'Educator of the Year'
Barry Brickey is also the recipient of the 2006 Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office Fire Educator of the Year and the 2018 Tennessee Public Fire Educators Association Bruce Womack Fire Educator of the Year award. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Eastman CEO expecting better growth for remainder of 2019
Eastman CEO and Board Chairman Mark Costa told regional leaders that the company’s financial outlook for the first quarter of 2019 will look much like the company’s fourth quarter last year – flat. However, once the United State’s trade war is resolved – hopefully later this month – then the rest of the year should see better growth. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Virginia man withdraws $2 million lawsuit against BMS
According to the lawsuit, BMS and Speedway Motorsports were negligent by failing to inspect and maintain the facilities, for not mopping up spills and/or puddles of water in the restrooms and allowed a dangerous condition to continue. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Kingsport celebrates 'our urban forest' with Arbor Day event
Kingsport maintains over 12,000 trees and over 15 acres of landscaping in the city, while removing damaged or deceased trees on public lands and providing annual upkeep of 21 park facilities and 827 acres of green space. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Kingsport recognized for its "healthy" efforts
The Healthier Tennessee Communities initiative is a grassroots approach to improving Tennesseans’ health by engaging people at the grassroots level across the state. Today, nearly 100 counties, cities, towns, neighborhoods, and college campuses are engaged with the program. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: PETWORKS announces $2 million in pledges
The current 30 year old facility was not built to animal shelter standards, and does not meet standards for proper care and disease management of animals housed. The new shelter will address these and many other issues. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: All things geek
GRAY — Whether you’re a causal fan of comic books, toys and games or the hardcore collector looking for your “holy grail” or “white whale” item, you might want to pay a visit to the upcoming Tri-Cities Toy and Hobby Show next month. Each year all proceeds from the event go to a local charity. → Read More