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Tonight on Broad Street: A Piney Flats kid who played the Grand Ole Opry

Jun 5, 2026

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3 min read

Tonight on Broad Street: A Piney Flats kid who played the Grand Ole Opry

Live music, fireworks, and a local kid who made it big. Your Kingsport weekend starts now.

Ryan Shipley

Events

Tonight in Bristol. But this one belongs to all of us.

May 22, 2026

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4 min read

Tonight in Bristol. But this one belongs to all of us.

The Bristol Sessions Nights series kicks off tonight, and it's a reminder of what this region can do when it stops competing with itself.

Ryan Shipley

Local Business

Your New Favorite Band Is From Kingsport

May 15, 2026

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4 min read

Your New Favorite Band Is From Kingsport

Donnie and the Dry Heavers drop '3,' Saul Brooks at The Reserve, Run the Streets Saturday morning, Baker's Jewelry spotlight, and this week's House Hunch.

Ryan Shipley

Kingsport History

The Most Important Musician You've Never Heard Of Lived Right Here.

May 1, 2026

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5 min read

The Most Important Musician You've Never Heard Of Lived Right Here.

The Kingsport musician who taught Maybelle Carter everything she knew, and how that sound ended up with Elvis, Dylan, and the Rolling Stones. Plus three things to do this weekend and a Boone Lake listing worth dreaming about.

Ryan Shipley

Events

I've Been Waiting 20 Years For This Fun Fest Moment

Apr 10, 2026

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9 min read

I've Been Waiting 20 Years For This Fun Fest Moment

The 2026 Sunset Concert Series lineup is here, a personal story about the band that changed my life, what's happening this weekend, and a few Quick Hits you need to know about.

Ryan Shipley

Events

A Grammy Winner Is Playing Downtown Kingsport This Summer. And It Won't Cost You a Dime.

Apr 3, 2026

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8 min read

A Grammy Winner Is Playing Downtown Kingsport This Summer. And It Won't Cost You a Dime.

The 2026 Twilight Alive lineup is here, Trey Hensley is coming home, and this weekend has something for everyone.

Ryan Shipley

Kingsport Spirit

Feb 6, 2026

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6 min read

How We Made a National Music Video in Kingsport

Behind the scenes of a music video, what's next on the documentary slate, and what's happening around town

Ryan Shipley

Kingsport Spirit

Why a National Music Artist Chose to Film Here

Jan 30, 2026

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5 min read

Why a National Music Artist Chose to Film Here

A music video filmed in our streets, the documentary projects ahead, and what's happening around town

Ryan Shipley