Kingsport, a city within Hawkins and Sullivan counties, Tennessee, gets its name from the part of the area on the Holston River which is called "King's Boat Yard." It was chartered in 1822 and re-chartered in 1917.
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General and governmental information resource for the city of Kingsport. Includes city news and public notices, events calendar, public documents and access to online services.
http://www.kingsporttn.gov/
Representing the web edition of a daily print newspaper established in 1971, local news stories are published here, along with special reports, video news reports, editorials and other articles. The publication's subscription and advertising policies are also outlined.
http://www.kingsportdailynews.com/
Maintained by the Douglass High School Alumni Association, this site is dedicated to a high school in Kingsport, Tennessee which closed in 1966. A calendar of meetings, programs and events is featured, as well as historical data, photographs, and contact data.
http://www.sonsanddaughtersofdouglass.org/
Holston Business & Technology Park
This former Army facility is being transformed into a commercial business environment with more than forty buildings and a thousand acres of land for lease to new and existing technology companies, manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Facility information and maps are available, including a property search feature.
http://www.holston2025.com/
Offers commercial and tourism information for Kingsport residents, visitors and business owners. Includes chamber information, membership details, chamber events, business directory, and community profile.
http://www.kingsportchamber.org/
Information resource for students and parents about the district's educational system and academic standards. Includes admissions information, school directory, events calendar and activity guide, district news/announcements, forms and documents.
http://www.k12k.com/
Kingsport Convention & Visitors Bureau
Accommodations directory and itinerary planner for Kingsport visitors. Includes tour and travel guides, event planning resources, events calendar, city maps and directions.
http://www.kcvb.org/
The Kingsport, Tennessee club is affiliated with Lions Club International, a community service organization. Member information is presented, along with a meeting schedule, projects and activities, and contact data.
http://www.kptlionsclub.org/
The Kingsport PD is the primary law enforcement body for the City of Kingsport, Tennessee. Its history and chief are profiled, along with other information, events, and programs of the department.
http://police.kingsporttn.gov/
Operated by Kingsport Publishing Company, breaking news and video are featured here, along with advertising information and a business section. The full newspaper is available online by subscription.
http://www.timesnews.net/