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City in Tennessee, United States
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Kingsport (pop. 48,205) is a city in Eastern Tennessee.
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One of the largest galleries in the Southeast features lamps, jewelry, pottery, and unique custom framing.
A collection of original art by regional artists.
A living history farm.
One of the nation's most historic routes, the Wilderness Trail was blazed by Daniel Boone in 1775.
Kingsport's #1 restaurant for great steaks and chops in a warm, friendly environment.
A popular pizzeria located downtown serving pizzas, calzones, salads, and more. Proclaimed home of Tennessee's largest pizza--the 28" (71cm) Big Chef
A pricier Italian restaurant but with a plethora of top-quality dishes available.
A very popular local fast-food chain serving hotdogs, hamburgers, french-fries, and more. While there tend to be long lines during lunchtime, service is nevertheless usually very quick.
A quick and inexpensive local Mexican restaurant serving all types of the typical Mexican-American cuisine.
A seafood restaurant serving everything from salmon to lobster. Also has a fresh onsite seafood market with a variety of fresh fish available for purchase.
By car
Interstates I-81 and I-26. (I-26 may be shown as I-181 on older maps or GPS navigators.) U.S. Highways 11-W and 23
By bus
Greyhound has a bus stop located downtown with daily service.
By bus
Kingsport has a public transit system (Kingsport Area Transit System or "KATS") with buses that run six hourly routes that cover downtown, major employers and major shopping areas.kingsporttransit.org
By taxi
Kingsport has several taxi companies available for hire:
By bicycle
gov/city-services/kmtpo/bicycle-and-pedestrian-trails/local-bicycle-information Moreover, the Greenbelt is a multi-use path that connects many main parts of the city.
On foot
Most of the downtown area is easily accessible on foot, and sidewalks are provided in many parts of the city.
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