Kingsport is a city full of originals. Pal's Sudden Service was born here, as was the recipe for the Original Long Island Iced Tea. The hand-carved carousel is a beloved original too, as is our music, brews, cultural experiences and outdoor adventures
MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center
Experience Kingsport
Surrounded by breathtaking mountain views and world-class attractions, everything you’re looking for is right at your fingertips when you stay at the Meadowiew Conference Resort & Convention Center. After a day exploring Kingsport’s hidden gems, relax in our all-new guestrooms and suites, thoughtfully designed to give you the space you need to recharge for your next adventure.
Uniquely Kingsport
Home of the Original Long Island Iced Tea
The Story Begins In The 1920’S In The Midst Of Prohibition. Charles Bishop, Aka “Old Man Bishop” Is Known For Creating The Original Long Island Iced Tea Recipe While Residing On Long Island In Kingsport, Tennessee. Packing Quite The “Punch”, The Original Recipe Includes Five Liquors And Maple Syrup. In The 1940’S, Old Man Bishop’s Son, Ransom Bishop Tweaked The Original Recipe
The Kingsport Carousel
The menagerie-style Carousel features 32 beautiful hand-carved wooden animals, 24 rafter-based creatures and two chariots – each lovingly and painstakingly fashioned by a dedicated group of Kingsport craftsmen. The animals, many of which took as much as 800 to 1,000 hours to carve, include horses, a unicorn, wolf, tiger, frog, and many others.
The Original Pal's Sudden Service
Now considered one of America’s premier quick-service restaurant chains, the very first Pal’s opened in 1956 in Kingsport – and still stands today on Revere Street. It is indeed a Kingsport Original.
Pet Friendly City
Pet Friendly City
Bring your four-legged family member with you on your next Kingsport getaway and enjoy deluxe dog-friendly accommodations, just moments from the best dog-friendly activities in town. You will find many local businesses ready to welcome and love on your best friend.
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Adventures in Tri-Cities
From enjoying breathtaking views while hiking through one of our many scenic trails to the thrill of NASCAR, the Tri-Cities has something for everyone to enjoy!
Cattails Golf Course: Hit the links at our onsite Denis Griffiths designed course.
Bays Mountain: From an adventure ropes course to state-of-the-art planetarium theater.
Downtown Kingsport: Arts to dining to entertainment to parks, there is truly an experience for everyone.
Kingsport Aquatic Center: Pools are available for swim meets, lane rentals and private pool rentals.
Warriors' Path State Park: Explore the 950-acre park is located on the shores of the Patrick Henry Reservoir on the Holston River.
Bristol Motor Speedway A NASCAR short track that is among the most popular tracks on the NASCAR schedule
Birth Place of Country Music: The museum tells the story of the 1927 Bristol Sessions, the influential recordings that sparked the “big bang of country music," and continue to inspire the music of today
Annual Festivals
From live music to food festivals and everything in between, Tri-cities hosts several must-see festivals throughout the year. Scroll to learn about a few of our favorites.
FunFest
Funfest is 9-day Festival beginning July 19, 2024, featuring 80+ events in 30+ locations around Kingsport, TN.
Racks by the Tracks
Racks by the Tracks is one of the region's most popular festivals, enjoy BBQ, Beer, and Wine tastings with a music festival.
Bristol Rhythm & Roots
Bristol Rhythm & Roots is an annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival honors Bristol's legacy as the birthplace of country music, where the 1927 Bristol Sessions revolutionized the music industry.
Bluegrass In The Blue Ridge
A two-day festival featuring an incredible lineup of bluegrass band
Local Events
From the chilling sounds of our famous wolf pack, to the tranquil peace found during the Symphony of the Mountains, Tri-Cities hosts a variety of events throughout the year you don’t want to miss.
Smoky Mountain Terror 2 day event packed with your favorite horror and pop culture icons
Smoky Mountain Fan Fest comic con featuring your favorite movie, television, anime, and video game stars!
Wonder of Wolves at Bays Mountain Park, experience the chilling sounds of the wolf call as naturalists talk about the pack
Twilight Alive Concert Series live music on Friday nights throughout the summer
Symphony of the Mountains interweaves a variety of musical styles in a breathtaking setting
Downtown Kingsport Wine & Whiskey, enjoy a little bit of wine, little bit of whiskey and a whole lot of tasting
Bristol Motor Speedway
Located a short drive from the hotel, the Bristol Motor Speedway is a legendary NASCAR short-track nicknamed The Last Great Colosseum for its epic battles and Roman-like architecture.
NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals - see and feel the stars of NHRA take off and speed down one of the best tracks the series visits all year
NASCAR Food City 500 is an annual 500-lap, 266.5-mile NASCAR Cup Series points race
NASCAR Food City 300 is a NASCAR Xfinity Series stock car race
Award Winning Eats
Kingsport is filled with locally owned hidden gems that the regular customers might just as soon keep them a secret. The thing is, though, the food is so mouthwatering good that we can't keep it to ourselves. Check out some of our favorites below.
Riverfront Seafood Co - placed second among TripAdvisor’s top 25 restaurants in the nation for the 2023 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Hidden Gems!
Chop House offers the best steaks in town. Enjoy delicious appetizers, along with the finest steaks, chops and fresh seafood.
Inspire Wine Bar is the perfect place to sip back with friends and family.
Stir Fry Café is the best place for Pan-Asian food such as sushi & noodles, plus gourmet tacos & burgers.
The Original Pal's Sudden Service is the go-to stop for fresh burgers and fries over milkshakes with friends and family.
Breweries & Distilleries
Craft beer, moonshine or cider; there’s always something brewing in Kingsport!
High Voltage proudly serves fresh, local food with craft beer and ciders on draft along with domestic cans and offerings for little ones.
Bays Mountain Brewery - enjoy a craft beer and try one of the rotating food trucks for lunch or dinner.
Model City Taphouse specializes in local craft beer and steamed sub sandwiches
King City Distillery is dedicated to crafting the finest spirits in the region.
Hook and Ladder offers high-proof moonshine distilled the old-fashioned way, by hand. Enjoy spirits produced exclusively in Downtown Kingsport
Sports Venues
Check out the big game or take the family out for an active day at one of the many nearby sports venues:
Brickyard Park is a 43 acre premier sports facility and community park with baseball fields.
Domtar Park is a multi-purpose community park located on Long Island of the Holston River featuring baseball fields, volleyball fields and playgrounds.
Miracle Park is a multi-purpose community park with playgrounds and picnic tables.
Eastman Soccer Fields at Horse creek is a 35 acre community park with many recreation components plus soccer fields.
TNT Sports Complex is a multi-purpose sports facility with four high school regulation-size wood basketball courts with seating for 140 spectators per court for basketball or volleyball.
The Dugout offers hitting, pitching and fielding for baseball players of all ages.
Kingsport Aquatic Center offers family fitness and fun. Splash and swim in our indoor and outdoor facilities.