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Kingsport, Tennessee

Located in Sullivan County, Tennessee, Kingsport was established in 1822. Eastman Chemical Company is headquartered here — the city's largest employer. Part of the Tri-Cities region with Johnson City and Bristol.
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Founded 1822 | Population 56,000 | Peak 56,000 (2024) | County Sullivan County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Kingsport, Tennessee

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1822Founded: Holston River community.
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1917Incorporated: Kingsport was officially incorporated as a city.
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1920Eastman Chemical: Eastman Chemical Company.
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2010Modern Era: Kingsport continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1822 Culture
Founded
1917 Government
Incorporated
1920 Industry
Eastman Chemical
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Eastman Chemical Company is headquartered here — the city's largest employer.
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Part of the Tri-Cities region with Johnson City and Bristol.
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One of the first comprehensively planned cities in the American South.
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Kingsport is located in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
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Kingsport was founded in 1822.

Famous People from Kingsport, Tennessee

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Darrell Castle
Lawyer, Politician · Born Oct 11, 1948 · Age 77
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Tommy Lynn Sells
Serial Killer · Born Jun 28, 1964 · Died Apr 3, 2014 (age 49)
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Cyrus Thomas
Writer, Zoologist · Born Jul 27, 1825 · Died Jun 26, 1910 (age 84)
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Lisa Alther
Writer, Novelist · Born Jul 23, 1944 · Age 81
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Diana Harshbarger
Politician, Pharmacist · Born Jan 1, 1960 · Age 66
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