One of the most beautiful times of the year to visit Kingsport is fall when the leaves transform into gorgeous shades of red, orange, and yellow. Generally, the foliage begins changing in mid-to-late October with peak times around the first or second week of November....
If you didn’t already know, you probably realize now that Kingsport is home to the Original Long Island Iced Tea. Yep, THAT Long Island Iced Tea – the one the folks up in New York think they invented. It’s kinda funny when you think about that because Charley “Old...
There’s always something going on in Kingsport but in July the fun level reaches a whole new level with Fun Fest. Every summer since 1981 Kingsport has transformed itself into a mecca of entertainment, a nine-day party that has become one of the most successful and...
A recent study claims that the average meat-eating American eats about 18,000 chicken wings in a lifetime. Sounds about right – especially if those Americans have tried the many delicious wing offerings in Kingsport. Wings are so popular around here that the Spring...
Kingsport winters tend to be fairly mild. Most days, you can just throw on an extra layer, #getintotheoutdoors and soak up the beauty of Northeast Tennessee. When the weather doesn’t cooperate, the winter blues can start to set in. Luckily, there are so many original...
Ah, coffee. Just reading the word makes us think of that wonderful aroma, delightful taste and overall great feeling coffee provides. In the wintertime, doesn’t the flavor seem even more intense, the coffee more comforting, and the caffeine jolt just a bit more...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means it’s also gift-buying time! Santa knows there’s no better place to Christmas shop than Kingsport, which has a wide variety of wonderful shops and stores for everyone to explore! When it comes to unique...
If you live in the area, you know that Kingsport is blessed with some mighty fine eating establishments. And a lot of them are locally owned gems that are so popular that the regular customers might just as soon keep them a secret. The thing is, though, the food is so...
Roundabouts seem to be popping up everywhere, even in our fair city, where for some drivers they can cause confusion, chaos and… maybe even some colorful words. While driving in circles has yet to be completely embraced in Kingsport, we have given in to the notion...
It’s February and while that can be all about skiing and snowboarding, I’m also very much into one of the greatest holidays ever invented – Valentine’s Day! OK, I know that you’re thinking that most guys don’t usually get all that excited about a day that’s dedicated...
What can I say– Halloween is most definitely my favorite holiday! I think the reason I look forward to Halloween every year is that there’s always so much to do in Kingsport. The fun starts with the Kingsport Halloween Bash, which just happens to be the Tri-Cities...
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