Kingsport : Tennessee
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Introduction Kingsport is a city in Sullivan County on the Holston River. The community was named for William King, who built a boat yard along the river. Kingsport covers a total area of 116.6 km² (45.0 mi²) of which 114.1 km² (44.1 mi²) of it is land and 2.4 km² (0.9 mi²) of it (2.07%) is water.
The city is nestled between the Appalachian and Great Smoky Mountains. Kingsport enjoys a mild climate with an annual average temperature of 66 degrees Fahrenheit. The city receives an average annual rainfall of 54 inches and average snowfall of 16 inches per year.
Elevation: 1208 feet
Land area: 44.1 square miles
Latitude: 36.54 N
Longitude: 82.54 W
Population: 44,130 as on 2005
Local festivals include: * Celtic Celebration
* Fall Folk Arts Festival
* Fun Fest
* Harvest Fare
Attractions: * Allandale Mansion
* Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium