AI History : The "Big Elm" in Kingsport refers to a famous, massive elm tree near the Holston River, noted in explorer Dr. Thomas Walker's 1748 journal, making it the earliest recorded tree in Tennessee. Walker mentioned it during his surveying expedition, marking it as a landmark near the sacred Long Island of the Cherokees, with later history linking it to Daniel Boone and the Rotherwood Estate before its demise in the 1940s. Frederick Ross built the silk mill on the North Fork of the Holston

When the weather won't cooperate, Kingsport's indoor activities help brighten the day! Here is a list of the best indoor activities in Kingsport to enjoy with your friends and family! Fizzy Fairway @galaxypizzaarcade Kingsport Aquatic Center GellyBall of East TN King's Sport Axe House Kingsport Carousel Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium The Sports Mill Kingsport The Inventor Center Brushstrokes n' More #visitkingsport #DowntownKingsport #NortheastTennessee #supportlocal | Visit Kingsport

Soak up every bit of this long weekend the Kingsport way! Fresh air, good friends and a winding trail with beautiful views. ☀️🥾🌿 Happy Labor Day weekend from Kingsport, TN! 📍: Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium #visitkingsport #northeasttennessee #tnsoundsperfect #labordayweekend | Visit Kingsport

Things to do this Holiday in Kingsport ❄️🎁 🎄Kingsport Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Downtown Kingsport Association 🗓️ December 6th in Downtown Kingsport 🎄Christmas in the Parks Downtown Kingsport Association This Is Kingsport 🗓️ Ends January 5th 🎄Kingsport Peppermint Trail Visit Kingsport 🗓️ Ends January 5th Full list of Christmas Events: 👉https://visitkingsport.com/event-calendar?ig-custom-events=holiday-happenings-691ce87ca0f29d7e0bc1d88d #VisitKingsport #DowntownKingsport #Northe