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The Yarn Exchange Radio Show will bring stories of Washington County’s “unsung heroes” to the stage at 7 p.m., Feb. 25, in a performance that commemorates Black History Month. The
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Yarn Exchange Radio Show presents “Unsung Heroes”

The story-based program brings to life the true stories of real people from the region, and this month explores those pioneers who stood on the precipice of change.

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Members of Flatline include plastic surgeon and guitarist Dr. Greg Pastrick; endocrinologist and guitarist, Dr. Mike Nannenga; hospitalist and drummer Dr. Kevin Kirk; hospitalist and bass guitarist Dr. Jeff Vaughn; surgical oncologist and rhythm guitarist Dr. John Ehrenfried; and accounting executive and singer Alvin McConnell.
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Spend your Friday night with Flatline

Flatline covers rock music from the 70s to early 2000s with heavy concentration on 90s alternative rock by bands like Pearl Jam, Green Day, Stone Temple Pilots and Alice in Chains.

Feb 19, 2019 at 4:30 PM
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Gatlinburg

Ripley's Believe It or Not! completes total 'show' makeover at Gatlinburg attraction

In 2020 Ripley’s Believe It or Not! will celebrate 50 years as a staple attraction and landmark on the Gatlinburg strip. The building’s facade and indoor three-story “show” are new this year.

Feb 18, 2019 at 11:47 AM
The outdoor water park at the Kingsport Aquatic Center
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Swimming

Major expansion coming to the Kingsport Aquatic Center

This $2 million expansion to the Kingsport Aquatic Center will include a new outdoor pool, pavilion area and office suite near the front of the facility. The new pool will have three swim lanes, space for exercise classes, a basketball goal, volleyball net and hydrotherapy jets.

Feb 18, 2019 at 9:00 AM
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Blog

Author’s Corner: Kingsport woman disputes scientific ‘myths’ in books

In her two books, Kingsport resident Kay Kiser wants you to rethink what you know about poverty, environmentalism and foreign aid. Her latest work, “Saving Africa from Lies that Kill,” offers tips for fixing problems faced by developing nations rather than simply managing them.

Feb 17, 2019 at 4:00 PM
Shown here is the 2017 Soul Food Gathering.
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New Vision Youth

Celebrate Black History Month with three events this weekend

New Vision Youth and South Central Kingsport Community Development – in partnership with the KHRA, Girls Inc. and Kingsport Parks and Recreation – have planned three events for this Friday through Sunday, all of which are being offered at little or no cost to the community.

Feb 15, 2019 at 9:30 AM
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Tuesday Trivia

Tuesday Trivia: Washington's Birthday or Presidents Day?

Until 1968, Washington’s Birthday was celebrated on February 22.

Feb 12, 2019 at 8:30 PM
Sullivan County planning director Ambre Torbett Jan. 31 shows school board members an artist's rendering of the proposed Patriot Park, to be part of the Overmountain Victory Trail and adjoining the new Sullivan East Middle School campus.
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Overmountain Victory Trail

Sullivan planner outlines Patriot Park plans to school board

The 15-acres park, adjoining Sullivan East Middle School, would be part of the Overmountain Victory National History Trail through eastern Sullivan County, Carter County and Washington County, Va.

Feb 12, 2019 at 6:30 PM
The program works with local organizations to provide one book a month to children under 5 years old.
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Scott County

Thrift stores to donate Thursday’s proceeds to Dolly Parton Imagination Library program in Scott County

To help young children in Scott County grow and prosper, all the proceeds earned at Mountain Treasures Thrift Store and the Dungannon Thrift Store on Valentine’s Day will be donated to support the county’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library program.

Feb 12, 2019 at 3:30 PM
Festival organizer James Phillips unveils the musical acts for the Racks by the Tracks festival.
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Racks by the Tracks

Racks by the Tracks expands to two days; country star Aaron Tippin to return for free show

Now in its 12th year, the festival will expand to two days – Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18 – for the first time in its history. It will also feature co-headliners on Saturday and a free concert on Friday featuring Aaron Tippin, who headlined last year’s festival but couldn’t finish his performance due to bad weather.

Feb 12, 2019 at 11:57 AM
This colorized version of a photograph from the Vanderbilt archives depicts afternoon tea on the Loggia of Biltmore House with the Vanderbilts, May 1903. Left to right, Edith Vanderbilt, Mademoiselle Rambaud (Edith Vanderbilt's former chaperone), Lila Vanderbilt Webb (George Vanderbilt's sister), Mary Webb (Lila Webb's sister in law), Isabella Stewart Gardner, William Blodgett II, and George Vanderbilt.
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Biltmore

Now open: 'A Vanderbilt House Party — The Gilded Age'

“This exhibition is like we’re replacing a piece of the collection that was missing,” said Dini Cecil Pickering, greatgranddaughter of George Vanderbilt who was Biltmore’s founder.

Feb 11, 2019 at 8:30 PM
Kingsport Public Library assistant Katherine Harris is a self-proclaimed bookworm. This month, she and other members of the library's After Hours Book Club are reading 'The Knife of Never Letting Go.' They'll meet to discuss the book at 6 p.m., Feb. 28, at Main Street Pizza Company in Downtown Kingsport. Newcomers are always welcome.
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Programs, love of books bring people together at Kingsport Public Library

Participants in the After Hours Book Club, sponsored by the library, read a book every month and meet at a local restaurant to discuss it.

Feb 11, 2019 at 10:30 AM
The American Spiritual Ensemble, shown here, will kick off the performing arts series at First Presbyterian Church.
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First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church to launch performing arts series

Designed to be a gift to the surrounding community, the series will feature musical ensembles, a solo artist and a theater group. The first performance will take place later this month, and tickets are available now.

Feb 10, 2019 at 10:37 AM
Kingsport’s Farmers’ Market is a hive of activity each Wednesday and Saturday morning.
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farmers market

Kingsport Farmers Market accepting applications for 2019 season

The Kingsport Farmers Market is located near Food City in downtown Kingsport at the corner of Clinchfield and Center. Vendor applications are now being accepted.

Feb 9, 2019 at 10:30 PM
Tennessee Ernie Ford was born in Bristol on Feb. 13, 1919. His hometown is celebrating the 100th anniversary of his birth with a variety of activities. Find them online at ErnieFord100.com
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Bristol celebrates Tennessee Ernie Ford

On Ernie’s actual 100th birthday, Feb. 13, the Paramount Bristol will host an afternoon of Tennessee Ernie Ford music and films from 2 to 5 p.m. culminating with the serving of birthday cake courtesy of Food City.

Feb 9, 2019 at 4:30 PM
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