Kingsport, Tennessee - All America City, 1999
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At the foot of the stunning Appalachian Mountains in northeastern Tennessee lies Americaīs first "Model City." Situated within a one day drive of half of the U.S. population, Kingsport is a spectacular place to live, work, and play. From a solid business base to our famous southern hospitality, you will find it all in Kingsport. Industrial giants like Eastman Chemical, Willamette Corp., and AFG Industriesī North American Headquarters call this spectacular part of the world "home." The original "Model City" serves the residents well. Today, citizens enjoy a very low crime rate, good roads, and a healthy economy.
Kingsport also enjoys a wealth of recreational activities and facilities. Whatever your fancy, golfing, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, or antique hunting, Kingsport has it all.
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Bays Mountain Park
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Kingsport boasts of pristine natural surroundings, four distinct seasons, and a region rich in history. Attractions include Bays Mountain Park. Owned by the city it is a 3,000-acre nature preserve, with over 22 miles of meandering trails, a 45-acre lake with barge rides, waterfowl aviary, wildlife habitats, and so much more.
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Netherland Inn
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The Netherland Inn, an 1800īs stagecoach stop, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is here where three American presidents rested and contemplated the fate of a divided nation. The Inn is located in the heart of Kingsportīs Boat Yard Park. In the mid 1700īs this scenic area along the Holston River served as a migratory stop for settlers heading west.
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