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Downtown Kingsport Association

DKA's mission is to make downtown Kingsport a preferred destination for people to live, work, shop, learn, and relax.

 "Make Your Business a Destination"

FREE seminar with John Schallert

Learn through this FREE 1-day seminar how to attack the challenges of small retail business.
Date:     Friday, June 13, 2008
Time:     7:30 am -3:30 pm
Place:    Restoration Church in Downtown Kingsport
Cost:      FREE

FREE All Day Seminar begins at 7:30 am and ends at 3:30 pm. Space is limited!
Reservations must be made by calling 1-800-872-7201

    More Info coming soon…

"State Awads Innovation Grant to Downtown Kingsport Association"

Nashville, Tenn. - Governor Phil Bredesn has approved a $23,000 Main Street Innovation Grant for the Kingsport Main Street Progam.  $20,000 of the grant will be used to develop new marketing outreach strategies for downtown, and $3,000 will fund professional development for Main Street staff.

   More info coming soon…

"Downtown Kingsport Association Receives 2008 National Main Street Accreditation"

Kingsport, Tenn. • March 10, 2008 - Downtown Kingsport Association has been accredited as a 2008 National Main Street Program for meeting the commercial district revitalization performance standards set by the National Trust Main Street Center®.

    More info coming soon…

140 West Main Street
Kingsport, TN 37660
423-246-6550



DKA is recognized as a Certified Main Street Program and has met the National Accreditation criteria through the National Trust for Historic Preservation's National Main Street Center.

Upcoming Events
Wilderness Trail Rod Run

 » Friday, May 09, 2008

In partnership with the Kingsport Antique & Rod Club, the Rod Run will showcase a wide variety of cars.  The event takes place on Main Street.  The awards will be given out at 8:00 pm.  It will include live entertainment, door prizes, special awards, games, and it’s all free.  More info available at www.wildernesstrailrodrun.com.

 
Twilight Alive Summer Concert Series

» Begins May 29th--August 28th, 2008 @ 7:00 pm

Thursday nights come alive with the concerts on Broad Street.
    Concert Schedule coming soon…

 
4th of July Celebration

» July 4th, 20008

5:00-8:00 pm - Kids Zone
 6:00-9:45 pm - Concerts
 9:45 pm - Fireworks

People gather along the Main Street and Broad Street or wherever they can find a space for the 4th of July Celebration, which includes a concert and fireworks.  DKA is proud to provide Kingsport with entertainment to celebrate the birth of our great nation.  There will be a new Kids Zone with lots of fun and games for the whole family.

 
Mardi Gras

» July 11th, 2008

  11:45 am - 6:00 pm

Beads, beads and more beads!  Mardi Gras is the kick-off event for Fun Fest.  This is a day full of activities, food, entertainment and lots of fun.  Merchants can participate by being designated as a bead station and through the window and lobby decorating contests.

 

Funds provided in part by the State of Tennessee Dept. of Economic & Community Development Main Street Innovation Grant
Copyright 2007 Downtown Kingsport Association, 140 West Main Street, Kingsport, TN 37660
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