“I urge everyone driving on our state’s roads this holiday period to drive carefully. Don’t drive impaired and most importantly buckle up each and every trip, night or day.” -- Jim Washam Kingston Police Chief.

The Kingston Public Library Board has approved a change in its policy on Internet Access. Effective October 15 patrons will no longer be able to access MySpace, FaceBook, and related sites.  For more information about this change, contact the Director at 865-376-99o5 or at directorkpl@bellsouth.net.  More >>>

The Kingston Fire Department needs at minimum of 150 recipes in order to publish a cookbook as a fund raiser.  Please send your favorite recipes to Ruth Fadnek at:

    * ruthiefadnek@yahoo.com
    * Fax:  865/376-8798
    * Bring them by the Fire Department at 125 W.     
      Cumberland Street, Kingston

On Saturday, September 27, 2008, the Roane County Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 69 will host a motorcycle ride in support of the Fallen Officer Memorial.  Details are:

* Sign up begins at 10 a.m. in the parking lot across from

   City Hall

* Ride is from 12 Noon from the parking lot and ends at
   approximately 2 p.m. at the Fort Southwest Point
   Pavilion for a cookout
* Cost is $15 per bike and $5 per additional individual

Since the August 5, 2008, National Night Out, the Kingston Police Department has expanded the Neighborhood Watch Program due to the interest of local citizens.  More >>>

People may begin seeing a videographer around Roane County.  The Roane Alliance hired Bob Hasentufel to shoot a video showcasing every aspect of Roane County – the landscape, people, activities and the history.  They plan to use this video for various marketing campaigns to show all that our county has to offer so they appreciate your cooperation and help in this endeavor.

The Roane County United Way will be kicking off their 2008 Campaign on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at the Old Courthouse in Kingston from 11 to 1.  The guest speaker will be Matt Hinkin from WATE-TV.  For more information, click the link above to view the invitation.

Parks and Rec has added a Car Show featuring the "Featured Model" as a Ford Mustang, and a Dog Show sponsored by the Humane Society of Roane County.  For more information follow the link, or contact Debbie Russell at 865-376-9476.

Registration for the 2008 Summer Reading program at the Kingston Public Library is underway.  Children from the ages of 12 and under have now until June 25 to sign up for an exciting four weeks of reading, arts and crafts, and special guests.  More >>>

A Kingston studio artist is working together with the Library Foundation of Kingston to present the 2nd Annual Art Show.  This show will benefit the Kingston Library Building Fund, but to make it possible, Kay List needs info on the locations of local barns.  She is offering a reward.  Call 742-1882.  More >>>

Kingston Parks and Recreation is hosting their annual Kingston Country Fair on October 4th and 5th at Southwest Point.  There will be craft vendors, FCE competitions, 4-H shows and competition, a car show, music, children's activities, and much more.  For more information, or to apply as a crafter, food vendor, or entertainer, click on the link above, or contact Debbie Russell at 865-376-9476. More >>>

Kingston Parks and Recreation is hosting a Famers Market at Fort Southwest Point on August 2nd from 8 am to 1 pm.  Farmers and growers are wanted to come setup and sell at 7:30 am.   Tables and spots are free.  For more information, call 376-9476 or 376-3641.

The Kingston Police Department is holding a National Night Out against Crime on Tuesday, August 5th at Kingston City Park and the Gravel Pit area from 5-9pm.  This is the event's 25th anniversary.  The purpose of this event is to promote community policing, to organize neighborhood watches, and to promote police and community partnership.  There will be activities for kids, free food and drinks (including Mayfield Ice Cream, hotdogs, and pizza), and 2 bands (Nowhere Fast and Roadhouse Doctors). More >>>

Katmandew Face and Body Art will be attempting to paint the largest painted human American Flag on July 4th to try to break the Guinness World Record at the largest number of painted bodies.  For more information, goto http://www.freewebs.com/katmandewgwr.

Lots of fun and entertainment for Adults and Children is in the works at the Kingston Public Library this summer.  We hope you will join us for one, two, or all the events planned.
 
The Summer Program for children is OUTERSPACE and is scheduled every fun Wednesday starting at 1:00 pm beginning on June 25 and continuing on July 9, 16, and 19.  Storyteller Elizabeth Rose; Magnificent Magician Ron Mayhew; and Dr. David Fields, Astronomer from Roane State Community College (RSCC) will be guest speakers.  Kids, parents and Library personnel will travel to the RSCC Observatory on July 19 for night-time telescope viewing.  Along with space food, awesome space crafts and games will provide fun for all.  There is no charge for this program. 

Every Wednesday at 11:00 we have a Children's Story hour for little ones to 5 years of age are welcome to enjoy Ms. Barbara's fun story reading and crafts.
 
For ages 11-17 this year's program is all about the Weather.  This program begins at 1 p.m. on July 21 and continues through July 25.  On the last day, there will be an opportunity to do a weather report and be recorded on video.  Speakers from the University of Tennessee, WBIR Channel 10, and the National Weather Center will provide lots of information.  Please call to sign up for this program.
 
We hope children of all ages have the opportunity this summer to learn, enjoy, and be amazed by everything the Kingston Public Library has to offer.  Please join us.

The City of Kingston received a Certificate of Achievement for its Gallaher Road Sewer Project from the East Tennessee Development District on June 5, 2008, at the Museum of Appalachia in Clinton, Tennessee.  The annual dinner meeting of the Development District was attended by about 250 local city and county officials from the 16 county area.  Kingston received one of only 16 awards presented at the meeting.  Mayor Troy Beets, Councilwoman Teresa Ferguson, and City Manager Jim Pinkerton received the award on behalf of the city.

Click Here to view press release.

Kingston Parks and Recreation would like to announce Energy Solutions and B-97.5 as Corporate Sponsors for the Smokin' the Water 2008 Independence Day event.  Please show your support to these fine businesses.