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Jul 24, 2026

Kingsport Used To Race Boats Down The Holston

The Fun Fest event that ran on opening day in 1981, disappeared, came back in a swimming pool, and is now gone for good. Plus Hot Dog Hut, the last two days of Fun Fest, and this week's House Hunch.

Ryan Shipley

Somebody's Hiding Treasure In Kingsport This Week

Ryan Shipley

Jul 17, 2026

Nobody Talks About Why Fun Fest Exists

Ryan Shipley

Jul 10, 2026

The Man Behind Kingsport's Oldest Parade

Ryan Shipley

Jul 3, 2026

When Broad Street Was the Only Street That Mattered

Ryan Shipley

Jan 22, 2026

The Dobyns-Bennett Graduates Who Came Back

Ryan Shipley

Jan 22, 2026

Why Bays Mountain Matters More Than You Think

Ryan Shipley

Jan 22, 2026

The Church Circle Effect

Ryan Shipley

Jan 22, 2026

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Kingsport Used To Race Boats Down The Holston

Ryan Shipley

Jul 24, 2026

Somebody's Hiding Treasure In Kingsport This Week

Ryan Shipley

Jul 17, 2026

Nobody Talks About Why Fun Fest Exists

Ryan Shipley

Jul 10, 2026

The Man Behind Kingsport's Oldest Parade

Ryan Shipley

Jul 3, 2026