Officials Say The Lack Of Help And Money Means There Will Be No Mount Carmel Block Party This Year. The Annual Event Is Normally Held The Friday Before Kingsport Funfest Activities Begin, This Year On July 10th. This Would Have Been The 30th Annual Mount Carmel Block Party. In Past Years, An Estimated 10-Thousand People Packed Main Street For Music, Food, Games, And A Car Show.