New Avengers movie could soon own all the box office records

According to the Box Office Mojo website, Marvel has had 18 straight number one openings with its movies, producing nearly $15 billion in total global box office figures. However, there are two milestones the Marvel movies have yet to usurp – opening weekend and worldwide ticket sales.

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Downtown Kingsport

What's going on in downtown Kingsport this weekend?

Live music at High Voltage, Model City Tap House, The Pickin’ Porch, Sleepy Owl, Beef O’ Brady’s, plus live theatre at LampLight and Kingsport Theatre Guild and Macado’s karaoke.

Apr 19, 2018 at 8:45 AM

Lottie O’Brien has been making pizza since 1971. She’s now 92.

Tastes

Still making pizza — at the age of 92

Lottie O’Brien has been following the same routine since 1971. This German lady with the Irish last name makes Italian pizza in the Roane County, Tennessee.

Apr 18, 2018 at 10:30 AM

Rhythm and Roots

2018 Rhythm & Roots Reunion lineup revealed

The Birthplace of Country Music’s 18th annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival, slated for September 21-23, will feature an eclectic mix of acts — including oft-requested Old Crow Medicine Show.

Apr 17, 2018 at 10:03 PM

Troop 263 celebrated its 25th anniversary during Girl Scout Week in March.

Sunday Stories

Out & About with Katherine: Spring is finally upon us

Easter festivities kick off flurry of events designed to get you 'out and about'

Apr 14, 2018 at 4:30 PM

Dollywood Spring Mix Concert Series

Dollywood's new Spring Mix concert series underway through April 29

Two musical acts are scheduled each day the park is open, with acts changing daily. Pam Tillis, scheduled to perform Monday, April 16, told the Times News she always looks forward to Dollywood’s enthusiastic crowds.

Apr 14, 2018 at 12:30 PM

One of several re-enactors participating in the unveiling pays homage to Jame Brigham - who gave the land for what is today Sullivan County's county seat - during a portion of the ceremony that allowed representatives of 13 different heritage organizations to officially place wreaths at the new marker. Blountville, Tennessee, April 13, 2018.

James Brigham (1744-1814)

New historic marker honors James Brigham, a Revolutionary soldier and early Tennessee pioneer

Brigham died in 1814 in Montgomery County, Tennessee.

Apr 14, 2018 at 9:00 AM

Pratt's

Pratt's Big John suffers an injury

“Big John” was built in 1954 by John Barker and stood in front of Barker’s “Honest John’s” gift shop, restaurant and gas station located on what is now Memorial Boulevard. When the state widened that road in 1959, Barker moved his business to Stone Drive.

Apr 12, 2018 at 7:00 PM

Sanjay Gupta

Gupta: CNN is not fake news

KINGSPORT – After speaking at a Ballad Health leadership forum held at the MeadowView Marriot, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta on defended his news organization that President Trump often calls “fake news.”

Apr 12, 2018 at 5:30 PM

The three day event hosts the region’s best arts and crafts vendors where you’ll be able to find a wide variety of specialty items, including primitive and country crafts, Christmas ornaments, pottery, fabric crafts, jewelry and baked goods.

Christmas

It’s time to start making Christmas decorations

The Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts recently announced an open call for all artists, artisans, creatives, and craftspeople of all trades to come forward and participate in this year’s Christmas Connection. Applications are now being accepted for those wanting to exhibit in the annual three-day event, which is by invitation only.

Apr 12, 2018 at 12:57 PM

A past Spring Nature Festival is shown here. The three-day event will include seminars, guided nature walks and other activities.

Warriors' Path State Park

Explore Warriors Path State Park during Spring Nature Festival

The three-day event, themed “Reading the Season,” will be held April 20-22 and include seminars taught by professionals, guided nature walks and other activities.

Updated Apr 11, 2018 at 4:30 PM

This buffalo chicken, mac-and-cheese over fries dish ($10) is one of two poutine-inspired offerings new to two of the concourse-level concession stands at Bristol Motor Speedway for Food City 500 weekend.

Bristol Motor Speedway

Get your poutine on, Southern style, at Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend

New state-of-the-art grills and fryers bring new specialty menu items — each with its own Southern twist — at two concourse-level concessions at BMS.

Apr 10, 2018 at 1:30 PM

Symphony of the Mountains

Symphony of the Mountains gathering input for long-range plan

Melissa Roberts, interim executive director of the organization, said many community members already provided feedback at a recent long-range planning meeting, but it’s not too late for others to voice their opinions.

Apr 9, 2018 at 11:30 AM

Armonia

Armonia takes first place in Kentucky a cappella competition

Dobyns-Bennett High School a cappella group Armonia won first place in the Voices in Harmony A Cappella competition held in Lexington, Ky. March 2-3. Also at the competition, Elise Rogers won best female vocalist and Campbell Garver won best male vocalist and best student arranger.

Apr 8, 2018 at 7:30 PM

Virginia Tech’s acclaimed history professor Dr. James I. “Bud” Robertson will be speaking Monday at the Tri-Cities Civil War Round Table meeting in the Eastman Employee Center.

TCCWRT

Acclaimed Civil War historian James I. ‘Bud’ Robertson to make final appearance at TCCWRT on Monday

KINGSPORT — Virginia Tech’s acclaimed history professor Dr. James I. “Bud” Robertson will be speaking Monday at the Tri-Cities Civil War Round Table meeting in the Eastman Employee Center.

Updated Apr 6, 2018 at 11:45 PM