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Visit Kingsport Launches Long Island Iced Tea Trail

PRESS RELEASE  Monday, June 8, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                  Visit Kingsport Launches Long Island Iced Tea Trail  KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Visit Kingsport is excited to announce the official...

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Kingsport’s Long Island Iced Tea Trail

In case you haven’t heard, Kingsport is home to the Original Long Island Iced Tea. The story dates back to the 1920s, during Prohibition in the United States, when Charlie “Old Man” Bishop created the first version of the drink while living on Long Island in...

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Visit Kingsport Takes Home Top Honors at 29th Annual Pinnacle Awards

NEWS RELEASE  Thursday, May 21, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                      Visit Kingsport Takes Home Top Honors at 29th Annual Pinnacle Awards Kingsport, Tenn. – Visit Kingsport received top honors...

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Event Services

Visit Kingsport has a variety of services we can provide to make your next sports event an easy success. Our years of experience in the sports event operation space combined with our southern hospitality, expertise and resources are guaranteed to make your next event a winner. From helping you secure your facility, tracking room nights to planning opening ceremonies, we have you covered.

Frank Lett

Frank Lett

Senior Associate Executive Director

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Bradley Hoover

Director of Sports

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