Christmas In Kingsport Kicks Off This Weekend Downtown. You Can Enjoy A Full Day Of Shopping, Holiday Decorations, An Evening Parade And The Annual Tree Lighting Event At Church Circle. Its Everything You Need To Get You And Your Family Into The Christmas Spirit. Kingsport Is Partnering With The Downtown Kingsport Association To Bring You The Best In Holiday Events Throughout The Month Of December. The Jingle And Mingle Shop And Hop Runs From 10 Am Until 8 Pm. The Parade Starts At 6 Pm At The Corner Of Clinchfield Proceeding Down Center To Cherokee Street And Then To Sullivan Street Ending At Clay Street. The Christmas Lighting Starts At 7:45 With The Singing Of Christmas Carols.