Kingsport Approves Donations and Grants for City Services
Funds will support fire department, transit, and employee training
Steam Release Reported at Eastman Chemical Plant
Kingsport Native Stars in Netflix's "His & Hers"
Weather
Snowstorm Depletes Local Road Salt Supplies
Public works departments scramble to treat roads after heavy winter weather

Tri-Cities Sees Up to a Foot of Snow Over Weekend
Region may see some relief from freezing temperatures this week
Kingsport Residents Share Snow Day Photos
Hundreds of readers submit wintry snapshots from the weekend and Monday.
Business
Kingsport Sees Surge in New Residential Permits in January
City issued 43 permits, with residential projects leading the way

Eastman Execs Discuss Cost Reduction, Methanolysis Facility Gains
Eastman Chemical Co. shared insights on its Q4 2025 earnings and outlook for 2026 during a conference call.
Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union CEO to Retire
Andrew J. Mullins III to step down after 40 years, Paul G. Penland named as successor
Lifestyle
Kiwanis Club of Kingsport Foundations Awards $16,000 in Grants
Five local nonprofits receive funding to assist children and the disadvantaged in the Greater Kingsport area.

Kingsport Schools Push for State Pre-K Funding
Lawmakers consider legislation to provide state funding for mandated pre-K special education programs
Pastor Warns Against the "Gospel of Me"
Expectations that blind us to God's truth can lead to frustration and dissatisfaction.
Sports
Tennessee Baseball Prepares for Elander Era
Vols promote assistant Josh Elander to head coach after Tony Vitello's departure for MLB

D-B dominates Hardin Valley to claim sectional wrestling title
Dobyns-Bennett wrestling team overcomes weather delays to secure sectional championship
Gate City Golfer Wolfe Commits to Radford
State champion Carter Wolfe to continue his golf career at Division I Radford University.