Downtown Kingsport adds 13 new sculptures!!

If you’ve been out and about downtown the last couple days you’ll notice some new scenery on the streetscapes and sidewalks. 13 new sculptures have been added and 4 from last years exhibit were purchased. That’s seventeen sculptures in Downtown Kingsport!!

Click the following for a great article from GoTricities

For a virtual tour of last seasons Sculpture Walk, click HERE.

Development Downtown Kingsport!

Tom Keller of TK’s Hot Dogs and Allan Jones, the CEO of Discovery Ice Cream host an up and coming show about Downtown Kingsport. Well worth watching and subscribing to their updates.
Thanks Tom and Allan!

Great Video on Downtown Revitalization!

Check it out!

Discovery Ice Cream begins franchise opportunities

The following is part of Sharon Caskey Hayes news article with a link to the full article. These are exciting times for Discovery Ice Cream and Downtown Kingsport.

“Discovery Ice Cream serving up franchise opportunities
Kingsport Times-News Article

Published 05/12/2008 By SHARON CASKEY HAYES

Morrison School

KINGSPORT — It’s been less than a year since he opened Discovery Ice Cream in downtown Kingsport, and Allan Jones is already taking his business concept to the next level.

Jones, chief executive officer of Discovery Ice Cream and CEO and co-founder of the parent company, Puffin Innovations, began offering franchises of the business in mid-April. So far, he’s in talks with potential franchisees in Greeneville and Johnson City as well as Charleston, S.C. “

For the full story clickhere.

Options for the Foundry looked into by city of Kingsport

If any of you have taken a left off of Wilcox onto East Sullivan Street you will notice the unfortunate site of the old foundry. Several people have commented to me that something has to be done sooner than later to clean up this mess. It’s unfortunately a main gateway into Downtown Kingsport and when we invite people to our downtown we purposely redirect them to Center Street so they don’t have to see this scar of Downtown’s landscape. A Downtown that is lacking in residential, greenspace, and mixed used commercial could do well here, especially with its location so close to Eastman. Downtown Lofts can’t be built quickly enough to meet the demand and I’ve heard mention from several citizens and business owners that they would like to see more green space downtown. I have to say that a metal reclamation center is not my idea of an aesthetically pleasing welcome into our downtown. Even disregrarding aesthetics, this eyesore has an economic impact as well.

Here is the beginning of the Times News Article:

KEDB votes to ask city to rezone Kingsport Foundry property

Published 05/06/2008 By Rick Wagner

“KINGSPORT — Talk of a new metal reclamation business on the old Kingsport Foundry site has prompted a proposal to rezone the property and surrounding areas.

The rezonings — from M-2, general industrial district, to B-2, central business district…”
Click on the following to read the full article by Rick Wagner of the Kingsport Times News:“KEDB votes to ask city to rezone Kingsport Foundry property”

An article well worth reading. If you support this kind of action, it is imperative that you tell your Mayor and Alderman. You can make your comments at (423) 229-9400 and ask to speak with Terry Hilliard or Joy Carter.

Great Sight for Videos Of Downtown Happenings!

For all of you interested in video clips of new things going on in Downtown Kingsport click here.</a
Definitely worth bookmarking this site and checking in regularly!!

A video tour of Divine Cafe and Catering

Thought you would all enjoy this video tour of Divine Cafe and Catering!

Ga Ga for Ya Ya’s!!

If you’re looking for incredible chocolates in Kingsport, let your search come to an end. Ya Ya’s Candy has some of the best Chocolate truffles I’ve had since the Chocolate Fetish in Asheville.
Come to find out, they were part of the inspiration for the couple who have recently opened Ya Ya’s. Your mother may thank you for dropping by and getting her a gift here!!

This post is proudly sponsored by AMMA / Appalachian Medical Massage Associates. AMMA is the nation’s only wellness center to offer Vodder Certified MLD, Nationally Certified Medical Massage Therapy, and SI, all under one roof. Experience the Difference.
We are located in Downtown Kingsport at 317 Cherokee Street Suite 101
Hours are by appointment M-Friday, between the hours of 8am and 7pm. (423) 288-2662

Stir Fry Cafe Opens in Downtown Kingsport!

Stir Fry Cafe is now open! The food and service are spectacular. The restaurant has been built out and designed with beauty and attention to detail. Another success in Downtown Kingsport’s revitalization efforts. Make sure you check out their most recent week night drink and sushi specials!!

Updated Aug. 12th 2008:
Stir Fry Cafe is officially open! Click on Stir Fry Cafe Lunch Menu or Stir Fry Cafe Dinner Menu to see all the scrumptious dishes they’re bringing to Downtown Kingsport. If you are looking for a beer Thursday night and for some reason the DKA is not setting up the tent, you can walk over to Stir Fry Cafe, 12 Bones, or the Kingsport Grocery Co. (lots of microbrews on tap at KGC) and there is also beer available at Junction 115 on Broad Street.

Here’s another update for Stir Fry Cafe and their moving to Kingsport’s Downtown.
Click on the following:www.gotricities.com for the full story. Next time you’re Downtown, drop by the old Intellithought building on Broad. The space for Stir Fry is going to be beautiful!

For an interview with Angela Vachon of Urban Synergy and tour of the future Stir Fry Cafe by Go Tricities check out below:Stir Fry by GoTricities

This post is proudly sponsored by AMMA / Appalachian Medical Massage Associates. AMMA is the nation’s only wellness center to offer Vodder Certified MLD, Nationally Certified Medical Massage Therapy, and SI, all under one roof. Experience the Difference.
We are located in Downtown Kingsport at 317 Cherokee Street Suite 101
Hours are by appointment M-Friday, between the hours of 8am and 7pm. (423) 288-2662