Leadershipkport

2012 Leadership Kingsport Fine Arts and Recreation

By wcombs
  • Symphony Orchestra Association of Kingsport (SOAK) was founded.

  • Kingsport Theatre Guild was organized

  • Kingsport Art Guild came into being.

  • Ridgefields Golf Course (Donald Ross Design) Created

    Ridgefields Golf Course (Donald Ross Design) Created
  • Women's Symphony committee was founded to advance interests of SOAK

  • Kingsport Symphony Chorus was organize

  • The Junior League of Kingsport was chartered

  • National Endowment for the Arts signed into law

  • Fine Arts Center was established as a result of the efforts of the Junior League of Kingsport and was home base for three organizations - the Symphony, Art Guild, and Theatre Guild.

  • First Funfest!

    First Funfest!
  • City established the Arts Enrichment Fund at the level of $100,000, which the Arts Council has administered with the Department of Parks and Recreation.