Follow I-81 northeast out of Knoxville, Tennessee or I-26 north from Asheville, North Carolina and you'll discover Kingsport just north of the intersection of the two Interstates. Kingsport sits just south of the Virginia/Tennessee border and is part of the Tri-Cities Region, with the other two cities being Bristol and Johnson City. This region is home to roughly 500,000 residents.
Kingsport is a historic city, dating back to 1771. The historic downtown shopping district features a variety of boutiques, restaurants, bakeries, and a farmer's market. Several events also take place downtown, including the Downtown Kingsport Wine Festival. Downtown's Antique District contains several antique shops, and the area features hiking trails such as the Heritage Trail, the Quilt Trail, and the Sculpture Walk.
Set in the mountains of eastern Tennessee, Kingsport takes full advantage of the surrounding beauty.
