Old-Fashioned Christmas Fair

The Kingsport Senior Center will be hosting its annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Fair on Nov. 22-23 at the Kingsport Renaissance Center.

Now in its fifth year, the two day event will feature the works of more than 65 crafters from across the region. Come out and browse through a variety of home-made crafts, including baskets, greeting cards, woodworking items, hand-sewn and crocheted items and much, much more.

The free event will take place on the first floor of the Kingsport Renaissance Center (1200 E. Center Street) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 22 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 23.

“This event has been one of our more popular holiday events, where folks can come out and find the perfect, locally made personal gift,” said Senior Center Director Shirley Buchanan. “We’re certain the Old Fashioned Christmas Fair will get you in the holiday spirit. We hope you’ll join us.”

Entertainment will be provided by:

• Tammy Martin on the Hammer Dulcimer from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 22.
• Harpist Martha Painter from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. on Nov. 23.
• Lynetta Johnson playing handbells from 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Nov 23.
• The violins of the Suzuki School of Music from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 23.

Refreshments from the following food trucks:

• Kickin Chicken Shack on Nov. 22 & 23.
• Cornucopia on Nov. 22 & 23
• Baked and Loaded on Nov. 22.
• Husky Mountain Eatery on Nov 23.

For more information on The Old Fashion Christmas Fair, visit seniors.kingsporttn.gov or call the Lynn View branch of the Kingsport Senior Center at 423-765-9047.

About the Kingsport Senior Center

The Kingsport Senior Center is a community resource dedicated to enriching quality of life for area seniors. It is reserved for those aged 50 years and up. The National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) accredited the Kingsport Senior Center in May of 2015. The Center is located at 1200 E. Center Street on the first floor and has several branch sites that are also available to members. For more information, visit seniors.kingsporttn.gov.

About the City of Kingsport

Founded in 1917, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern United States. The city is widely known as a planned community, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3,750-acre park, nature preserve, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council, a Healthier Tennessee community, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S., there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.” For more information, please visit www.kingsporttn.gov.