Holston Army Ammunition Plant has not received order to increase production amid Iran war

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — News Channel 11 reached out to the Holston Army Ammunition Plant regarding how the plant has been ...

Kingsport Public Library’s children’s space receives $100K grant

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and state Rep. John Crawford presented a $100,000 Library Construction Grant to the Kingsport Public Library this week. The grant ...

New tea, coffeehouse opens in downtown Kingsport

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A new herbal tea and coffeehouse is welcoming customers in Kingsport. Gypsy Bean Leaves & Things is located at 115 E Market Street in Kingsport. “We are an herbal tea and ...

Kingsport Racks by the Tracks changing date and location for 2026

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Kingsport’s Racks by the Tracks–a music, BBQ, and beer tasting festival– announced it will move back to Main Street this year and take place in October. Visit Kingsport’s ...

Federal lawsuit seeks damages over Domtar odors

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Domtar Paper Co. has been sued in federal court over alleged “property damages suffered due to noxious odor emissions” from the company’s recycled packaging mill and ...

United Way of Greater Kingsport celebrates Danelle Glasscock’s retirement

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — After serving for 15 years, United Way of Greater Kingsport’s Danelle Glasscock is retiring as ...

United Way of Greater Kingsport names Josh Mullins as new executive director

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The United Way of Greater Kingsport has announced Josh Mullins as its new executive director. According to a news release from the organization, Mullins will begin his tenure ...
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2 Kingsport restaurants temporarily closed

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two restaurants on E Stone Dr in Kingsport are temporarily closed after encountering issues on Monday. The Kingsport Fire Department stated in a social media post that it ...

3rd annual Kingsport Arts Festival coming in April

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Kingsport Arts Festival returns to the model city for its 3rd year on April 18. From glassblowing to music, to storytelling, and so much more, there’s something for ...

City of Kingsport unveils new Heritage Trail signs

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The City of Kingsport has unveiled new signage for its Heritage Trail, a walking trail downtown ...

Nurse of the Month: Lisa Patton has cared for children for decades

News Channel 11’s Nurse of the Month for March is all about helping kids grow up to be healthy and happy. Lisa Patton, a ...

SCSO: Kingsport man charged with aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office said in a release on Wednesday that a Kingsport man was charged with aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor following a tip from the ...