Kingsport, Tennessee
About Kingsport
Set in the northeastern part of Tennessee, Kingsport is a thriving city, home to 57,109 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Kingsport holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 53.09 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,076 residents per square mile.
📰 Kingsport News Today
- Thousands without power as storms move through region WJHL · Aug 17
- Iran has shaken Trump's support - is his loyal base sticking with him? BBC · Aug 12
- Deborah Odham Obituary - Kingsport, TN Dignity Memorial · Aug 14
- Patricia Bowers Obituary (1945 - 2026) - Kingsport, TN Johnson City Press · Aug 12
- Why Kingsport, Tennessee, Is Becoming a Standout Retirement Destination for Affordability and Lifestyle Investopedia · Jun 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Kingsport Unique
- A top-25 city in Tennessee by population (#13 of 345 incorporated places).
- The only place in America named Kingsport — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Tennessee, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 57,109.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Kingsport
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Kingsport
- Applebee's — american
- Braeden's Barbeque — barbecue
- Cheddar's — american
- Italian Village Authentic Pizzeria — italian
- Johnny Brusco's Pizza — italian
- Krazy Chicken International — peruvian
- Long John Silver's — seafood
- Macado's Kingsport — american
- Ming Garden — chinese
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Kingsport Aquatic Center · Attraction
- Suzanne Barrett Justis Fine Art · Art gallery
- Car Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kingsport
- Borden Park reviews ★
- Brickyard Park reviews ★
- Centennial Park reviews ★
- Cloud Park reviews ★
- Domtar Park reviews ★
- Glen Bruce Park reviews ★
- Highland Park reviews ★
- J Fred Johnson Park reviews ★
- Riverbend Park reviews ★
- Riverfront Park reviews ★
- Riverview Splash Park reviews ★
- Riverwalk Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Kingsport
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
- Andrew Jackson Elementary School
- Andrew Johnson Elementary School
- Dobyns - Bennett High School
- George Washington Elementary School
- Indian Springs Elementary
- John Adams Elementary School
- John F. Kennedy Elementary School
- John Sevier Middle School
- Miller Perry Elementary
- Palmer Early Learning Center
- Ross N. Robinson Middle School
- Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Indian Path Community Hospital · 24/7 ER
- Creekside Behavioral Health · Psychiatric
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.