AMANDA ROBINETTE NAMED KINGSPORT TENNESSEE SONGWRITERS WEEK FINALIST PRESENTED BY TENNESSEE TOURISM AND VISIT KINGSPORT FINALISTS WIN PERFORMANCE AT THE ICONIC BLUEBIRD CAFE Finalist Amanda Robinette at The Reserve. Photos for media use courtesy...
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AAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament returns to Kingsport; Brackets set
NEWS RELEASE Monday, February 23, 2026 AAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament returns to Kingsport; Brackets set KINGSPORT, Tenn. – The 2026 Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC)...
Three Local Songwriters Advance to Next Round of Tennessee Songwriters Week Competition
NEWS RELEASE Thursday, February 5, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Three Local Songwriters Advance to Next Round of Tennessee Songwriters Week Competition Kingsport, Tenn. – Three local songwriters won...
Visit Kingsport to Host Three Conference Swim Meets in February
Visit Kingsport to Host Three Conference Swim Meets in February Kingsport, Tenn. – Visit Kingsport is thrilled to welcome the 2026 South Atlantic Conference (SAC), Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) and Conference Carolinas to the Kingsport Aquatic Center in...
Crafting Stories Through Songs: Signups Open for Tennessee Songwriters Week 2026
NEWS RELEASE CRAFTING STORIES THROUGH SONGS: SIGNUPS OPEN FOR TENNESSEE SONGWRITERS WEEK 2026 Kingsport, Tenn. – Signups are now open for songwriters to take part in the eighth annual statewide Tennessee Songwriters Week. Songwriters of all genres can sign up to...
Visit Kingsport’s Peppermint Trail Returns for Second Year
NEWS RELEASE December 2, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Visit Kingsport’s Peppermint Trail Returns for Second Year KINGSPORT, Tenn. – The holiday season is here and Visit Kingsport is...
‘The Show’ NAIA Basketball Showcase Returns to Kingsport for 11th Year
NEWS RELEASE Monday, November 24, 2025 ‘The Show’ NAIA Basketball Showcase Returns to Kingsport for 11th Year KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Visit Kingsport will host The Show as it returns for its 11th year...
AAC Women’s Volleyball Tournament Returns to Kingsport; Milligan University Set to Play
AAC Women’s Volleyball Tournament Returns to Kingsport; Milligan University Set to Play KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Visit Kingsport is happy to welcome back the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Women's Volleyball Tournament. The 2025 bracket is set, and Columbia...
Santa’s Depot returns this month to celebrate Santa’s arrival on the Santa Train
KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Santa’s Depot is returning to Downtown Kingsport’s Centennial Park (245 E. Main Street) on Saturday, November 22 from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. Santa's Depot is a free community event and features holiday activities for children of all ages. Santa’s...
Let’s Get Saucy – Kingsport’s Wing Fling Returns for Seventh Year
NEWS RELEASE Tuesday, September 9, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Let’s Get Saucy - Kingsport’s Wing Fling Returns for Seventh Year...
Visit Kingsport & Downtown Kingsport Association launch “Dog Approved Kingsport” campaign
NEWS RELEASE Tuesday, August 26, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Visit Kingsport & Downtown Kingsport Association launch “Dog Approved Kingsport” campaign Kingsport, Tenn. – Visit...
Visit Kingsport Takes Home Top Honors at 28th Annual Pinnacle Awards
Kingsport, Tenn. – Visit Kingsport received top honors in three award categories at the 28th Annual Pinnacle Awards. The Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association honored the tourism industry’s top performers Wednesday, May 28 at Tennessee Hills Distillery in Bristol....

