Editing Kingsport, Tennessee (section)

==Culture==
===Museums===
[[Netherland Inn|The Netherland Inn]] was constructed in 1802 by William King, whom the city of Kingsport is named after, to act as a boatyard to ship salt. In 1818 the property was sold to the Netherland family and they turned it into an inn and tavern. The inn and its grounds, which have been fully restored as a historic house museum, are open to tours and special events throughout the year. Additional buildings on the property include a reconstructed kitchen wing, a Log Cabin which housed [[Daniel Boone]] and his family between 1773 and 1775, the Weilhouse which shelters an old stone-line well, a schoolhouse, and the Pence Reception Center and Gift Shop.<ref>{{Cite web |title=General Information |url=https://netherlandinnhistoricsite.com/general-information/ |access-date=November 13, 2024 |website=Netherland Inn & Boatyard Historic Site |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Leisure===
The Kingsport Carousel, which was constructed by 300 local volunteers and was made using a refurbished 1956 [[Allan Herschell Company]] carousel frame, was completed in 2015. Pal and Sharon Barger, owners of [[Pal's|Pal's Sudden Service]] which is headquartered in Kingsport, sponsored the creation of Pal's Roundhouse, a climate controlled building which houses the carousel.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kingsport Carousel |url=https://visitkingsport.com/explore/kingsport-carousel/ |access-date=November 13, 2024 |website=Visit Kingsport |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The Kingsport Carousel |url=https://www.artskingsport.org/kingsport-carousel/ |access-date=November 13, 2024 |website=www.artskingsport.org |language=en-US}}</ref>

The Kingsport Aquatic Center is a popular swimming area located in the city of Kingsport and has several indoor and outdoor pools and diving boards, including an [[Olympic-size swimming pool]]. As well there are water attractions focused on children's entertainment, stadium seating with a capacity of 400 individuals, and multiple diving boards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amenities |url=https://www.swimkingsport.com/amenities/ |access-date=November 13, 2024 |website=Kingsport Aquatic Center |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Cuisine===
The [[Long Island iced tea]] is claimed to have been invented in the 1920s during [[Prohibition in the United States|Prohibition]] by an "Old Man Bishop", who was known to have been an illegal liquor distiller, on [[Long Island (Tennessee)|Long Island]] in Kingsport.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 8, 2018 |title=Kingsport reclaims stake as home of the 'Long Island Iced Tea' |url=https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/kingsport-reclaims-stake-as-home-of-the-long-island-iced-tea/ |access-date=August 10, 2024 |website=WJHL {{!}} Tri-Cities News & Weather |language=en-US}}</ref> The city of Kingsport has embraced this claim and has created a Long Island iced tea trail with several involved local restaurants and businesses, as well downtown Kingsport is home to a mural featuring the city's claim to being the birthplace of the Long Island iced tea.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 9, 2023 |title=Long Island iced tea mural unveiled in downtown Kingsport |url=https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/long-island-iced-tea-mural-unveiled-in-downtown-kingsport/ |access-date=August 10, 2024 |website=WJHL {{!}} Tri-Cities News & Weather |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=May 13, 2018 |title=Kingsport reclaims status as Long Island Iced Tea birthplace |url=https://apnews.com/general-news-23380ac1494548dab2979e90a714ac10 |access-date=August 10, 2024 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref>

===Annual festivals===
Fun Fest, Kingsport's annual community unity themed festival, began in 1981 and lasts for nine days in July. Fun Fest has a red and yellow colored sun mascot named Festus. An estimated 100,000 people attend Fun Fest annually. The annual Fun Fest celebration usually has a parade, hot air balloons, fireworks, concerts, block parties, and other events.<ref>{{Cite web |last=visitkport2021 |date=July 9, 2019 |title=July in Kingsport Means It's Finally Fun Fest Time! |url=https://visitkingsport.com/july-in-kingsport-means-its-finally-fun-fest-time/ |access-date=March 8, 2025 |website=Visit Kingsport |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cline |first=Ashley |date=March 5, 2025 |title=Fun Fest Wins Festival of the Year, Santa's Depot Recognized at the 2025 Southeast Festivals and Events Association's Kaleidoscope Awards |url=https://funfest.net/fun-fest-wins-festival-of-the-year/ |access-date=March 8, 2025 |website=Fun Fest |language=en-US}}</ref>

The Santa Train, is an annual Christmas celebration which is currently operated by [[CSX Transportation|CSX]], takes place on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Kingsport is the final stop of the Santa Train, which begins its journey in Kentucky. Volunteers aboard the train hand out winter clothes, backpacks, and toys to children at each stop. The festival originated in Kingsport in 1943, when a group of Kingsport businessmen partnered with the [[Clinchfield Railroad]] to uplift spirits during [[World War II]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 27, 2024 |title=Santa Train stops feel especially impactful in wake of Hurricane Helene |url=https://www.newschannel5.com/news/santa-train-stops-feel-especially-impactful-in-wake-of-hurricane-helene |access-date=March 8, 2025 |website=News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF) |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The CSX "Santa Train": A Heartwarming Tradition |url=https://www.american-rails.com/santa.html |access-date=March 8, 2025 |website=American-Rails.com |language=en}}</ref>

===In popular culture===
* The vessel SS ''Kingsport Victory'', which later became [[USNS Kingsport (T-AG 164)|USNS ''Kingsport'']], was named in honor of the city.