Kingsport announces road closures for July 4th events

The City of Kingsport has announced road closures for the city’s Independence Day celebrations. The Mack Riddle American Legion Independence Day Parade steps of at 10 a.m. and some roads will be closed starting the morning of July 4 until the parade is finished. The parade route will go down Center Street from Wateree Street to Memorial Park on Fort Henry Drive and will affect some adjacent roadways. Expect additional road closers Saturday in Kingsport for the city’s annual Red, White, and Boom event on Main Street beginning at 5 p.m.