Kingsport Times-News

The Kingsport Times-News is a daily newspaper located in Kingsport, Tennessee, and is one of the two main newspapers in the area. It focuses on general news and serves as a key source of information in Northeast Tennessee. The paper has an average daily circulation of 44,096 copies.

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Kingsport Independence Day parade approaching

2 days ago | timesnews.net | Allison Winters

KINGSPORT — The Mack Riddle American Legion 71st Annual Independence Day Parade returns to the Model City on July 4 at 10 a.m.According to a release, the parade is hosted by Leadership Kingsport this year, with Brightspeed as the presenting sponsor. “We are thrilled to announce Brightspeed as the presenting sponsor of this year’s Independence Day parade”, Kingsport Chamber Chief Operations Officer Vanessa Bennett said in the release.
Washington County officials approve 'stopgap' fire plan

3 days ago | timesnews.net | Robert Houk

Washington County commissioners have approved the first stage of a countywide fire protection plan with details and additional funding to come later. The board voted 10 to 4, with one member absent, on Monday to give its blessings to a plan that calls for the Jonesborough Fire Department to continue providing firefighting services to areas outside the town’s corporate boundaries.
Word on the Street: The Crazy Life Story of Cousin Kinnie Wagner

3 days ago | timesnews.net | Jared Bentley

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MLB Speedway Classic: Full Press Conference; June 24, 2025

3 days ago | timesnews.net | Jared Bentley

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Assistant prosecutor appointed new Sessions Court judge

4 days ago | timesnews.net | Robert Houk

William Monk was named Washington County’s interim General Sessions Court Part I judge on Monday. Monk, who has served 21 years as an assistant prosecutor in the First Judicial District Attorney General’s Office, will fill a vacancy on the bench created by the upcoming retirement of Judge Robert Lincoln. He will be sworn into office in July. Washington County commissioners appointed Monk on Monday after whittling down the number of nominees for the position in three separate votes.
Scott County supervisors hold final budget hearing

4 days ago | timesnews.net | Allison Winters

GATE CITY — The Scott County Board of Supervisors met Monday evening for the last hearing on the fiscal year 2026 budget. EMS Association President Roger Carter and Vice President Wendell Burke were the sole contributors to the public comment portion of the hearing. Both thanked the board for supporting better pay for EMS personnel with the 2026 budget.
Blackburn working closely with ETSU coaches in new role

4 days ago | timesnews.net | Jeff Birchfield

David Blackburn gave insight on what it has been like his first month on the job as the general manager of revenue sports for East Tennessee State University. The new role was described as overseeing Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) agreements and revenue-sharing operations in a university press release. He serves as the chief liaison to agents, student-athletes and their families during compensation and partnership negotiations.
Berry gaining valuable experience in Appy League

6 days ago | timesnews.net | Jeff Birchfield

Jackson Berry had a limited role with the East Tennessee State baseball team the recently completed season. That’s why his time with the Elizabethton River Riders in the Appalachian League is key. Berry was red-shirted his freshman season and didn’t appear in any games in a historic season for the Bucs. Playing in the Appalachian League is his chance to have that game experience he missed out on last season. “This summer league sort helps so much,” he said.
Kingsport couple works to save downtown buildings from demolition

6 days ago | timesnews.net | Allison Winters

KINGSPORT — One man’s eyesore is another man’s treasure — that’s at least what Kingsport residents Kattie and Eric Casebolt decided after buying a group of buildings on Broad Street. Located on the Corner of Broad and West Market Street, the Casebolts bought the three-unit storefront on May 28. Some might recognize the buildings with the purple, yellow and blue siding adorning each storefront. Kattie Casebolt said she and her husband invested in the property as a 20th anniversary gift.
Take a walk on the safe side: Emergency workers caution Devil’s Fork Trail trekkers

1 week ago | timesnews.net | Mike Still

FORT BLACKMORE — The Devil’s Bathtub and its trail system have been a longstanding attraction to locals and tourist, but that popularity comes with several rescues of unprepared hikers each year. Duffield Volunteer Fire and Rescue and the Fort Blackmore Volunteer Fire department are the two closest emergency organizations to the Devil’s Fork Trail, and Duffield Chief Roger Carter says both agencies sharpen their skills with repeated summertime calls to that area.