Kingsport, Tennessee
Kingsport is a city of 56,262 people in Hawkins County, Tennessee, founded in 1822.
Why visit Kingsport
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 135 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include NCG Kingsport 11, Bald Hill, Netherland Inn and Boatyard Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Kingsport
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kingsport
Kingsport is a city in Sullivan and Hawkins counties in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It lies along the Holston River and had a population of 55,442 at the 2020 census. It is the largest city in the Kingsport–Bristol metropolitan area, which had 307,613 residents in 2020. The metro area is a component of the larger Tri-Cities region of Tennessee and Virginia, with a population of 508,260 in 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Kingsport, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Museums and landmarks19
Netherland Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic buildings in Kingsport, Tennessee, United States
Boatyard Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic district in Sullivan County and Hawkins County, Tennessee
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Long Island
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Island in the Holston River in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States
Pearson Brick House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
Yancey's Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Building in Tennessee, United States
Kingsport Aquatic Center
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
1820 Meadowview Parkway
Mo-Fr 05:30-21:00; Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Suzanne Barrett Justis Fine Art
Museum · 2.1 mi
110 East Market Street, Kingsport
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00, Sa 10:00-13:00
Battle Of The Holston
Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi
Plaque Starting The Battle of Holston Was Fought In This Area
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
Warrior's Path State Park Golf Course
Golf course · 3.8 mi
1687 Fall Creek Rd, Kingsport, TN
Mo-Su 08:00-20:30
Bays Mountain Park
Park · 2.2 mi
Park in Kingsport, Hawkins County, United States of America
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes135
Fusion at Ridgefields
Restaurant · American, Italian, Tex-Mex · 4.0 mi
2320 Pendragon Road, Kingsport
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 11:00-20:00
Long John Silver's
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.3 mi
2354 Fort Henry Drive, Kingsport
Su-Th 10:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:30
Cheddar's
Diner · American · 2.3 mi
2004 N Eastman Road, Kingsport
Mo-Th, Su 11:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-23:00
Phil's Dream Pit
Restaurant · Burger · 5.7 mi
634 Eastern Star Road, Kingsport
Tu,Th 11:00-19:00; We 11:00-18:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-20:00
Little Panda
Restaurant · Chinese · 5.6 mi
5045 Memorial Boulevard, Kingsport
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00
The Mustard Seed Cafe
Cafe · 2.1 mi
118 East Market Street, Kingsport
Mo-Fr 09:00-15:30; Sa 10:00-15:30
123 more on the map.
History
Kingsport was developed after the Revolutionary War, at the confluence of the North and South Forks of the Holston River. In 1787 it was known as "Salt Lick" for an ancient mineral lick. It was first settled along the banks of the South Fork, about a mile from the confluence. The Long Island of the Holston River is near the confluence, which is mostly within the present-day corporate boundaries of Kingsport. The island was an important site for the Cherokee, colonial pioneers and early settlers, and specifically mentioned in the 1770 Treaty of Lochaber.
Early settlements at the site were used as a staging ground for other pioneers who were traveling overland on the Wilderness Road leading to Kentucky through the Cumberland Gap. First chartered in 1822, Kingsport became an important shipping port on the Holston River. Goods originating for many miles around from the surrounding countryside were loaded onto barges for the journey downriver to the Tennessee River at Knoxville.
From the History section of Kingsport, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Churches and places of worship88
Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Bethany Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 5.7 mi
548 Hidden Valley Road, Kingsport
Bridwell Heights Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 5.7 mi
108 Bridwell Heights Road, Kingsport
Saint Dominic Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.4 mi
2517 North John B Dennis Highway, Kingsport
Shopping26
Fort Henry Mall
Shopping center · 1.4 mi
2101 Fort Henry Drive, Kingsport
Gas and EV charging21
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Elizabethton - Kingsport Campus
School · 3.7 mi
2533 North John B Dennis Highway, Kingsport
George Washington Elementary School
School · 5.6 mi
1100 Bellingham Dr, Kingsport
Healthcare14
Pediatrics of Kingsport
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
2002 Brookside Drive, Kingsport
Colonial Heights Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.5 mi
4221 Fort Henry Drive, Kingsport
MSMG Family Medicine, Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.9 mi
2204 Pavilion Drive, Kingsport
Fast Pace Health Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
1797 Fort Henry Drive, Kingsport
SoFHA OB/GYN Specialists
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
2002 Brookside Drive, Kingsport
Map of Kingsport
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 27°F | 3.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 30°F | 4.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 36°F | 4.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 45°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 54°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 58°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 46°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 36°F | 3.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 30°F | 4.0 in | 1.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kingsport (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hawkins County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for winter storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-10-02: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-27: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Colonial Heights 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Sullivan Gardens 3 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Bloomingdale 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Orebank 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Spurgeon 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Johnson City 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Bristol 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Elizabethton 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Greeneville 29 mi southwest, about 46 min by car
- Boone 53 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Fun Fest Balloons Kings View, Tjntri, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Netherland Inn, 2144 Knoxville Highway, Kingsport (Sullivan County, Tennessee), Jack Boucher, Public domain
- OldKingsportPresbyterianChurch August2008, Cody R. Morelock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Long Island, Kingsport, TN (11523602094), WorldIslandInfo.com, CC BY 2.0
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