Kingsport: Community & Culture
Kingsport's civic fabric includes 4 libraries, 41 congregations, and 12 cultural organizations.
- 0.7 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Tennessee 0.8/1K).
- 2.1 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Tennessee 1.1/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Kingsport Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 400 Broad Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (423) 224-2539 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 37660 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3172 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 4 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (18)
ROTARY CLUB OF KINGSPORT SUNRISE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ALDO J ZAZZI COUNCIL NO 6992
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
KIWANIS CLUB OF KINGSPORT FOUNDATION
ROTARY CLUB OF KINGSPORT FOUNDATION
AMVETS
AMERICAN LEGION
KINGSPORT LODGE 972 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF TENNESSEE
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
AMVETS
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL-KINGSPORT ROTARY CLUB
AMERICAN LEGION POST 255
EAGLES REST
| Churches · Total count | 41 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
Boatyard Historic District
Boone Hydroelectric Project
Church Circle District
Clinchfield Railroad Station (Additional Documentation)
Fort Patrick Henry Hydroelectric Project
Grass Dale
Hall, Alexander Doak, Farm
Johnson, J. Fred, House (Additional Documentation)
Kingsport Hosiery Mills
Long Island of the Holston
Martin-Dobyns House
Mount Ida
Netherland Inn and Complex
Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church (Additional Documentation)
Pierce Chapel AME Church Cemetery
Preston Farm
Rock Ledge
Spring Place
Stone-Penn House
Washington, George, School
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 9 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 12 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (12)
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF TENNEVA AREA INC
UNITED GRAND IMPERIAL COUN KNIGHTS OF RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE
C F R S MEALS ON WHEELS INC
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER KINGSPORT INC
UNITED WAY OF GREATER KINGSPORT INC
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF KINGSPORT INC
MEALS ON WHEELS OF KINGSPORT INCORPORATED
HOLSTON HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST TENNESSEE INC
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL INC
SERTOMA INC
SULLIVAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INC
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | KINGSPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 385 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Kingsport+TN |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=37660 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=37660 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=37660 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=37660 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 26 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 32 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 3 |
| Craft Beverages · Breweries · Total count | 1 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722 · OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (13)
Car Museum
Gray Fossil Site and Museum
Gray Fossil Site and Museum Annex
Rocky Mount State Historic Site
Jonesborough History Museum
Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum
Wetlands Park
Chuckey Railroad Depot Museum
Fannon Train Museum
Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area Interpretive Exhibit
Birthplace of Country Music Museum
David Crockett Museum
Attractions (1)
Car Museum
Other
Organizations (3)
TRI CITIES CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE
RED STAR PILOTS ASSOCIATION
DEPARTMENT OF EAST TENNESSEE REENACTING INC
Clubs (1)
CHEROKEE ROD AND GUN CLUB
Stations (5)
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 6.80 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 70.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 385 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 11.98 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 67 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 12 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 1 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 2 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 4 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 25 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Kingsport