Category Archives: Kingsport

Kingsport: Taking a Wide View

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Kari

The latest exhibit from the Archives of the City of Kingsport provides a wonderful way to see how early Kingsport embraced panoramic photography and to examine how its people used this advancement in photography to celebrate milestones, document the town’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Kingsport | Tagged exhibit, historic sites, Kingsport, panorama, panoramic photography, photograph | 6 Comments

Kingsport: That’s a Good Sign

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Kari

At the Archives of the City of Kingsport, we love downtown history, archival images, and research. Put those loves together and you get our latest exhibit.

Posted in Kingsport | Tagged archives, business, downtown, exhibit, Kingsport, marketing, Women | 4 Comments

Kingsport: 100 Years of History

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Kari

October is American Archives Month. We have a new exhibit up at the Archives of the City of Kingsport to celebrate history preservation efforts that have taken place in Kingsport over the last 100 years.

Posted in Kingsport | Tagged archives, interviews, Kingsport, Oral History, preservation | Comments Off

Kingsport: Strike Up the Band

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Kari

I know it’s still hot, but school has already started in this neck of the woods. Soon we will see the glow of Friday night lights and hear the cadence of the marching band entering the stadium. The newest exhibit … Continue reading →

Posted in Kingsport | Tagged exhibit, high school, Kingsport, marching band, parades, schools | 3 Comments

Kingsport: Double Feature

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Kari

Summer is a great time for blockbuster movies and trips to the drive-in. It’s also a good opportunity to look back at the movie theater history of Kingsport as well as the films projected on our town’s silver screens!

Posted in Kingsport | Tagged drive-in, exhibit, historic sites, Kingsport, matinee, movie | 2 Comments

Kingsport: Everyday History Again

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Kari

Back in 2014, I wrote a blog about Grass Dale, the mansion centerpiece of what was once the Groseclose plantation in Kingsport. Several people posted comments and expressed interest in the home that they frequently drove past.

Posted in Kingsport | Tagged Early Kingsport, family history, genealogy, Grass Dale, Sullivan County | 4 Comments

Kingsport: Dinner at the Diner

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Kari

This post is full of unabashed nostalgia and I will not apologize for it.

Posted in Kingsport | Tagged Diners, exhibit, Kingsport | 9 Comments

Kingsport: Happy Birthday, Kingsport!

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Kari

2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the City Charter for modern Kingsport. Celebrations kick off with a party at the Farmer’s Market on March 2 at 3:30. But, we’ve started celebrating early at the archives with a new exhibit!

Posted in Kingsport | Tagged archives, Brianne, exhibit, Kingsport | 3 Comments

Kingsport: Wintertime is here!

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Kari

Colder temperatures have inspired the new archival exhibit at the Kingsport Public Library. We searched family albums, photograph collections, and organizational files for snowy scenes and wintery themes.

Posted in Kingsport | Tagged exhibit, historic photographs, historic sites, Kingsport, winter | 5 Comments

Kingsport: Update on History

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Kari

In 1971, the Sullivan County Historical Commission began an extensive survey of existing historical buildings throughout the county. Members interviewed residents, photographed properties, and researched courthouse documents. Their deadline? The American Bicentennial.

Posted in Kingsport | Tagged Archiventure, historic sites, Kingsport, photograph, Sevier, Spoden, Sullivan County | 1 Comment