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🌱 What Kingsport residents need to know before bulk leaf pickup starts
Coming up: Bloomingdale: Story-time and Activity with Ms. Nancy on the Kingsport Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- What Kingsport residents need to know before bulk leaf pickup starts
- Motorcyclist seriously hurt on West Stone Drive — what police report
- How four Kingsport first responders were hurt on I-26 Monday night
Also on today's calendar: Celebrate Recovery-Habits, Hurts and Hang-ups and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 81 and low of 50 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 52.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Bulk leaf collection begins next month – Kingsport, TN (kingsporttn.gov) — Kingsport will start its annual bulk leaf collection on Monday, October 12, asking residents to pile leaves near the street without blocking drains, driveways, or including debris. Trucks will cycle through six zones repeatedly through January 15, 2027, and you can still bag leaves for pickup on your regular trash and yard waste day. 
• KPD: Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash on West Stone Drive (wjhl.com) — A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a Sunday night crash on West Stone Drive near Hollis Street in Kingsport, after striking the rear of a Chevy Malibu that turned into the eastbound lanes. Kingsport police say the 81-year-old car driver was uninjured and the collision remains under investigation, highlighting a dangerous spot on a heavily traveled local roadway.
• Again: FIREFIGHTER STRUCK-Major Injuries, Chief Speaks Out (The Secret List) (firefighterclosecalls.com) — Four Kingsport firefighters and a Sullivan County EMT were seriously injured when a vehicle hit them while they worked a crash scene on I-26 near Exit 6. The piece also recounts a similar California incident and urges emergency crews to use strict roadway safety tactics, highlighting how dangerous highway response work is for Kingsport's first responders.
📸 Around Kingsport
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kingsport
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★ Featured events ★
- Bloomingdale: Story-time and Activity with Ms. Nancy →
Bloomingdale Branch, 3230 Van Horn Street, Kingsport
10:30 am
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- Celebrate Recovery-Habits, Hurts and Hang-ups →
Christian Life Center of the Tricities, 2401 John B. Dennis Hwy., Kingsport
5:30 pm - Foodies + New Friends: Kingsport | Country Fans Edition →
Restaurant of the Week, Netherland Inn Road, Kingsport
7:00 pm - Kayak Stargazing →
Bays Mountain Park, 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport
7:30 pm - Larry Fleet →
Kingsport TN - Your Kingsport Chamber's Family Fall Festival →
Kingsport TN - Men's Breakfast →
Christ Fellowship Church, 260 Victory Lane, Kingsport
8:00 am - A beginner basket - Mini Market Basket →
The Inventor Center, 118 Shelby Street, Kingsport
10:00 am - FALL FESTIVAL - Midfield FWB Church →
Midfield FWB Church, 1801 GRANBY Rd, Kingsport
11:00 am - Mercantile Vendor Market Fall Market →
Kingsport Farmer's Market, 308 Clinchfield St, Kingsport
3:30 pm - Intro to Stained Glass: Halloween Treats →
The Inventor Center, 118 Shelby Street, Kingsport
10:00 am - Cherokee Rod & Gun →
Cherokee Rod & Gun, 4280 Reservoir Rd, Kingsport
12:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
📣 Kingsport Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- All new show!
Get your seats before they fill up! Come 1 hour before show times for family fun. Ride the animals and meet the Circus Stars! Today is the last day!… (Nextdoor Villas at Riverbend) - I added two more areas for pet sitting.
Looking forward to meeting you and your fur babies. (Nextdoor Ridgefields)
- Golden Corral posted a job opening for Future Opening: Restaurant Team Member in Kingsport. Apply here.
- Five Guys posted a job opening for Shift Leader - Five Guys Kingsport in Kingsport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kingsport here.
🗞 Nearby News
Gray
- Washington County officials to appoint members to committees, boards (johnsoncitypress.com)
Bluff City
- Baresel, Dobyns-Bennett shine at Bristol Cross (johnsoncitypress.com)
Ok Kingsport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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