Readers Choice 2019

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Page H1 Reader’s Choice, Sunday, July 28, 2019

A SPECIAL PUBLICATION OF THE KINGSPORT TIMES-NEWS


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Congratulations to all the winners of the 17th Annual Kingsport Times News Readers Choice Awards. It was again another record-setting year! This year a record 137,330 votes were cast, demonstrating the wonderful connection between local businesses and their loyal customers. Also, a record 209 business and service categories drew nominations of more than 9,728 local businesses. That’s impressive by any measure. For the Times News, wide participation in the Readers Choice Awards validates our longstanding belief that newspapers – in whatever form readers choose to consume them – continue to serve communities like no other medium. Our readers, and particularly our loyal subscribers, shop where they live and support our local economy. That’s important for not only our merchants, but the tax base that supports vital local government services such as police and fire protection and local schools. We all benefit from every local dollar spent. We extend a hearty congratulations to every nominee and winner in the 17th Annual Kingsport Times News Readers Choice Awards and a huge thank you to our readers who support them every day. Sincerely,

Rick Thomason Publisher


Page H3 Reader’s Choice, Sunday, July 28, 2019

Blue Ridge Properties Almost 50 Years of Real Estate Service! Blue Ridge Properties has been in the real estate business serving northwest Tennessee and southwest Virginia since 1970, and the company has developed from a primarily residential home resale business to a full service real estate brokerage. We are equipped to handle the purchase and/or sale of residential homes, vacant lots and land, commercial real estate, development and investment properties, and farms, as well as residential rentals and property management and commercial leasing and property management. We have also successfully handled corporate relocation properties and incoming transferees for many years. We have over 45 professional realtors and agents and a large support staff, including a Relocation Director.


Page H4 Reader’s Choice, Sunday, July 28, 2019

READERS CHOICE 2019 21 & Up Bar

First Place: Macado’s Runner Up: Model City Tap House Honorable Mention: Kingsport Moose Lodge 972

Happy Hour

First Place: Stir Fry Cafe: Asian, Sushi & Thai Cuisine Kingsport, TN Runner Up: Rush Street Neighborhood Grill Honorable Mention: Model City Tap House

Hemp & CBD Oil Shop First Place: CBD Plus USA Runner Up: The Answer

Place to Buy Beer

First Place: Model City Tap House Runner Up: The Beer Run Honorable Mention: Park Place Liquor and Wine

Sports Bar

First Place: The Woodstone Deli Runner Up: Buffalo Wild Wings Honorable Mention: East Coast Wings + Grill

Vape Shop

First Place: Rocky Top Vapor Runner Up: Planet Vapor Honorable Mention: East TN Vapors

Wine & Liquor Store

First Place: B&B Package Store Runner Up: Greenacres Package Store Honorable Mention: Discount Package Store

Arts & Entertainment

Event Venue

First Place: The Emporium Runner Up: MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center Honorable Mention: High Voltage Kingsport

Family Entertainment

First Place: Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium Runner Up: The LampLight Theatre Honorable Mention: Creation Kingdom Zoo

Live Theatre

First Place: Barter Theatre Runner Up: The LampLight Theatre Honorable Mention: Kingsport Theatre Guild

Party & Event Supplies

First Place: A Super Party Runner Up: Action Rentals & Sales Honorable Mention: Gazebo Party and Gift Shop

Party DJ

Massage

First Place: First Lady Day Spa Runner Up: Muse Family Chiropractic Honorable Mention: Valley Springs Spa

Men’s Clothing

First Place: Blakley-Mitchell Co. Runner Up: Wiseman’s Clothing & Shoes Honorable Mention: Ernie Sullins Clothing

Nail Salon

First Place: Pink’s Nail Studio Runner Up: Polish Nail Bar Honorable Mention: Blackheart Salon

Shoe Store

Gymnastics

First Place: East Tennessee Cheer & Gymnastics Runner Up: Top Gun Cheerleading Academy Honorable Mention: Meadowview Gymnastics Academy

Local Nonprofit Association

First Place: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee Runner Up: Kingsport Lifesaving Crew Honorable Mention: Hunger First

Local Tourist Spot

First Place: Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium Runner Up: Creation Kingdom Zoo Honorable Mention: Warriors’ Path State Park

Place to Work

First Place: Pal’s Sudden Service Runner Up: Eastman Credit Union Honorable Mention: Eastman Chemical Co.

First Place: Beaty Shoes Runner Up: Houser Shoes Honorable Mention: Johnny’s Shoe Store & Repair

Photographer

Spa

First Place: Agota Springs Runner Up: First Lady Day Spa Honorable Mention: The Salt Oasis Kingsport

First Place: Moto Japanese Restaurant Runner Up: Stir Fry Cafe: Asian, Sushi & Thai Cuisine Kingsport, TN Honorable Mention: Ming Garden Chinese Restaurant

Place for Live Music

Women’s Clothing

Coffee Shop

First Place: Kristen Clabaugh Photography Runner Up: Photography By Heather Lane Honorable Mention: Daniele Elyse Photography First Place: Carter Family Fold Music Shows Runner Up: Niswonger Performing Arts Center Honorable Mention: Model City Tap House

First Place: Ben Franklin Crafts Runner Up: The Wooden Hanger Boutique Honorable Mention: KT’s Boutique & Gifts

Beauty & Style

Community

Accessories

Apartment Complex

First Place: Ben Franklin Crafts Runner Up: Perfectly Unhinged

Custom Artwork

Boutique

First Place: Up Against the Wall Gallery Runner Up: Perfectly Unhinged Honorable Mention: Cindy Saadeh Fine Art

First Place: Hair Benders Salon Runner Up: The Wooden Hanger Boutique Honorable Mention: The Dressy Owl Boutique

Dance Studio

Bridal Store

First Place: Holloway Dance School Runner Up: Kingsport Ballet Honorable Mention: Studio One

First Place: Hair Benders Salon Runner Up: Blackheart Salon Honorable Mention: Posh Spa and Salon

First Place: Greenwood Party Mixers Runner Up: DJ Express Entertainment Honorable Mention: Tri Cities DJs

First Place: Hair Benders Salon Runner Up: Mercantile On Broad Honorable Mention: The Wooden Hanger Boutique

Craft Store

Hair Salon

First Place: Annie’s Room Runner Up: David’s Bridal Honorable Mention: Tricia’s Inc

First Place: The Villas at River Bend Runner Up: Cross Creek Apartments Honorable Mention: Brandy Mill Apartments

Church

First Place: Grace Point Fellowship Runner Up: Celebration Church Honorable Mention: Christ Fellowship Church

College/University

First Place: East Tennessee State UniversityETSU at Kingsport Runner Up: Northeast State Community College Honorable Mention: King University

Dining Establishment Asian Restaurant

First Place: The Nutty Java Runner Up: Hibbert-Davis Urban Brews Honorable Mention: Blackbird Bakery

Deli/Sandwich Shop

First Place: Jersey Mike’s Subs- N. Eastman Rd. Runner Up: The Mustard Seed Cafe Honorable Mention: McAlister’s Deli

Family-Style Restaurant

First Place: Pop’s Restaurant Runner Up: Lynn Garden Restaurant Honorable Mention: Mama’s House Buffet

Food Truck

First Place: Auntie Ruth’s Doughnuts & Pretzels Runner Up: Bare Bones BBQ Honorable Mention: El Loco Taco Taqueria


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READERS CHOICE 2019 Dining Establishments Greek/Mediterranean Restaurant

First Place: Mad Greek International Cafe Runner Up: Giuseppe’s Honorable Mention: Giovanni’s Italiano Cucina

Italian Restaurant

First Place: Giuseppe’s Runner Up: Italian Village Honorable Mention: Raffaele’s

Mexican Restaurant

First Place: La Carreta Mexican Restaurant Runner Up: Santa Fe Mexican Grill Honorable Mention: El Loco Taco Taqueria

Seafood Restaurant

First Place: Riverfront Seafood Co. Runner Up: The Fisherman’s Dock Honorable Mention: Pop’s Restaurant

Steakhouse

First Place: The Chop House Runner Up: Texas Roadhouse Honorable Mention: Longhorn Steakhouse

Eats & Treats Bagel

First Place: The Bagel Exchange Runner Up: Panera Bread Honorable Mention: Patsy’s Bakery & Deli

Bakery

First Place: Blackbird Bakery Runner Up: Patsy’s Bakery & Deli Honorable Mention: Little Cake

Barbecue

First Place: Pratt’s BBQ, Catering & Honey Glazed Hams Runner Up: Broad Street BBQ Honorable Mention: Braeden’s BBQ & Catering

Breakfast

First Place: Lynn Garden Restaurant Runner Up: Pop’s Restaurant Honorable Mention: Pratt’s BBQ, Catering & Honey Glazed Hams

Brunch

First Place: The Mustard Seed Cafe Runner Up: Giuseppe’s Honorable Mention: Pop’s Restaurant

Buffet

Fried Chicken

First Place: Nick’s Family Restaurant Runner Up: Lynn Garden Restaurant Honorable Mention: Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits

First Place: Ming Garden Chinese Restaurant Runner Up: Mama’s House Buffet Honorable Mention: Rush Street Neighborhood Grill

Grocery Store

Business Lunch

Hamburger

First Place: The Chop House Runner Up: Braeden’s BBQ & Catering Honorable Mention: Mama’s House Buffet

First Place: Food City Runner Up: ALDI Honorable Mention: Ingles Markets

First Place: Sloopy’s Diner Runner Up: Pal’s Sudden Service Honorable Mention: Campus Drive-In

Butcher Shop

Health Food Store

Carry-Out

Hot Dog

First Place: Kingsport Provision Co. Runner Up: Food City Honorable Mention: Hamilton Meats Inc. First Place: Nick’s Family Restaurant Runner Up: Pratt’s BBQ, Catering & Honey Glazed Hams Honorable Mention: Bare Bones BBQ

Caterers

First Place: Pratt’s BBQ, Catering & Honey Glazed Hams Runner Up: Braeden’s BBQ & Catering Honorable Mention: Bare Bones BBQ

Chicken Wings

First Place: East Coast Wings + Grill Runner Up: Braeden’s BBQ & Catering Honorable Mention: Wingstop

Dessert

First Place: Blackbird Bakery Runner Up: Mad Greek International Cafe Honorable Mention: Bare Bones BBQ

Donuts

First Place: Auntie Ruth’s Doughnuts & Pretzels Runner Up: Krispy Kreme Honorable Mention: Seaver’s Doughnuts

French Fries

First Place: Five Guys Runner Up: Braeden’s BBQ & Catering Honorable Mention: Broad Street BBQ

First Place: Mac’s Medicine Mart Runner Up: ALDI Honorable Mention: Natural Foods Market

Sushi

First Place: Stir Fry Cafe: Asian, Sushi & Thai Cuisine Kingsport, TN Runner Up: Edo Sushi Bar & Grill Honorable Mention: Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

Farm & Garden Farm Supply

First Place: Tractor Supply Co. Runner Up: Mize Farm & Garden Supply Honorable Mention: Broadwater Trading Company

Fencing

First Place: Tri-City Fence Co. Runner Up: Tractor Supply Co. Honorable Mention: Factory to You Fence of Kingsport

Landscape Service

First Place: Hot Dog Hut Runner Up: Pal’s Sudden Service Honorable Mention: Braeden’s BBQ & Catering

First Place: Silver Lake Garden Center & Landscaping Runner Up: Englewood Lawn & Landscapes Honorable Mention: Lawncare Solutions

Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt

Lawn & Garden Store

First Place: Marble Slab Creamery Runner Up: Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Honorable Mention: Sweet Frog

Iced Tea

First Place: Braeden’s BBQ & Catering Runner Up: Pal’s Sudden Service Honorable Mention: Hot Dog Hut

Pizza

First Place: Italian Village Runner Up: The Main Street Pizza Company Honorable Mention: Chef’s Pizzeria

Ribs

First Place: Evergreen Home & Garden at Colonial Heights Runner Up: Silver Lake Garden Center & Landscaping Honorable Mention: Broadwater Trading Company

Outdoor Equipment

First Place: Action Rentals & Sales Runner Up: Cox Tractor Honorable Mention: Tractor Supply Co.

Pool & Spa

First Place: Cornerstone Pools & Service Runner Up: Thouin Pools & Spas Honorable Mention: Tri-Cities Pools & Spas

First Place: Phil’s Dream Pit Runner Up: Braeden’s BBQ & Catering Honorable Mention: Bare Bones BBQ

Financial

Salad Bar

First Place: Blackburn, Childers & Steagall, CPAs Runner Up: Jennings Group EA, Inc. Honorable Mention: Fortner Smalley, PLLC

First Place: Chef’s Pizzeria Runner Up: Rush Street Neighborhood Grill Honorable Mention: Food City

Accounting Firm

Bank

First Place: First Tennessee Bank Runner Up: Bank of Tennessee Honorable Mention: Citizens Bank


Page H6 Reader’s Choice, Sunday, July 28, 2019

THANK YOU CBD Plus USA would like to thank Kingsport Times-News and its readers for selecting us as their 2019 Kingsport Times-News Readers’ Choice 1st Place Winner for Best Hemp & CBD Oil Shop. CBD Plus USA is proud to be Tennessee’s choice for safe, natural relief. Our commitment to bringing high-quality, organic CBD products to people seeking to live normal, healthy, productive lives without a financial burden is unwavering. This is what has taken us from humble beginnings as a small wellness company to the fastest growing dispensary chain in the nation, with 12 locations in Tennessee and over 70 locations nationwide. With our cutting-edge products, we help provide health options that are much more practical and affordable. Our mission is to supply the best herbal pain relief at the best price to help you live your best life. We believe this award is proof of that.

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Page H7 Reader’s Choice, Sunday, July 28, 2019

CBD Plus USA is Tennessee’s choice for safe, natural relief. This success is due to their safe, affordable, organic alternatives to pharmaceuticals that can provide herbal pain relief the natural way, without the risk of addiction. CBD, or cannabidiol, is a natural chemical compound found in the hemp plant, an industrial crop cultivated for thousands of years for its seeds, oil and fiber. It contains no THC, the substance in marijuana that gets people “high,” so it doesn’t negatively alter your mind or perception. Like traditional painkillers, CBD works by temporarily “turning off” specific receptors in the brain and spinal cord, but unlike opiates, it’s non-habit-forming and virtually side-effect free. Because of this, it’s commonly used by people who suffer from symptoms associated with pain, inflammation, anxiety and more. To achieve its goal of improving the health of their communities, CBD Plus USA has made a strong investment in education. Their trained and certified staff provide customers with free product consultations which cover proper medical dosage, micro-dosing and ensure they find the best products to fit their needs. CBD Plus USA’s commitment to providing high-quality, organic CBD products and education to people seeking an herbal alternative is unwavering. Their cutting-edge products provide health options that are both more practical and affordable. The dedication they show by supplying the best herbal pain relief at the best price is rooted in their mission to help their customers live their best lives. This drive has made them the fastest growing CBD franchise in the United States. Since launching their first store in February 2018, CBD Plus USA has grown to a chain of 12 locations in Tennessee and more than 70 stores nationwide. States that CBD Plus USA currently calls home include Tennessee, Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, Maryland and Florida. Methods of consuming CBD include ingesting orally, applying to the skin, and smoking or inhaling via an e-cigarette or other device. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

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Page H8 Reader’s Choice, Sunday, July 28, 2019

Quality Heat & Air

Thank you for voting us #1 Home Health Care.

Quality Heat & Air is one of the most trusted and respected heating & air conditioning contractors in Kingsport, Tennessee. We specialize in prompt and professional heat pump repair and service. With thousands of installations and “Gold Plated” service repairs that include both residential and commercial systems such as some of the following companies: Kingsport Press, Heritage Federal Bank, Moe’s Restaurants, Eastman Credit Union, Armed Forces Center, various Churches, Taylor Properties, Taylor Brands, including Schrade Knives & Smith and Wesson, just to name a few.

2019

We take pride in ourselves with a Better Business Bureau rating of an A+. To achieve and retain this rating you must have no complaints from your customers. Your home is your Castle. We treat it like that. We always implement the “Golden Rule” in every process we use. That being, treat others as you would want to be treated. This is where our slogan shines above others. “Where Quality Still Counts.”

46+ years of service to the Kingsport area. 50+ 5 star rating with Google voted best HVAC Company in Kingsport for 3 years in a row.

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We‘re Quality Heat and Air, and we‘re here to help with the heating and cooling systems in your home or office. More than four decades of industry experience have proven that we’ve got the skills and experience to get the job done right. As members of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America and the Better Business Bureau, you can rest assured that we provide the highest standard of services available. So, whether you need a completely new system, a repair to your old system, ductwork installation or indoor air quality equipment, Quality Heat & Aire is the contractor for you.

Whether you are recovering from surgery or

There was a man who passed rigorous standards for the HVAC Industry and helped the Coleman Factory install one of the first heating and air conditioning systems in East Tennessee. That man was my father, Floyd Brown, Sr. Shortly after this major accomplishment, my father came to work at Johnson Hilliard Inc. in Kingsport, TN. As they say, “Like Father like Son”, he taught me the HVAC trade. My father is a very smart man and shared with me the best way to master the heating and air conditioning trade, along with numerous trade secrets. His experience, knowledge and work ethic earned him a place among the top companies in the region.

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46+ years of service to the Kingsport area. 50+ 5 star rating with Google voted best HVAC Company in

Thank you for voting us Best Heating and Cooling and business website

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THANK YOU

for choosing ECU as your #1 CREDIT UNION! Wherever life takes you,

ECU is by your side.

Front Row: Jason Phillips – Wilcox Branch Manager, Jeff Marshall – B147 Branch Manager, Grant Townsend – Outbound Manager Back Row: Pam Mahaffey – Director, Kingsport Region, Allison Koth – Meadowview Branch Manager, Tiffany Smelser – Ravine Branch Manager, Susan McDavid – East Stone Drive Branch Manager, Nikki Williams – Manager, Wilcox Teller Services Not pictured: Heather Davis – Colonial Heights Branch Manager

On behalf of our Kingsport staff, thank you for allowing us to serve you!

www.ecu.org 800.999.2328 Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency.


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READERS CHOICE 2019 Financial Credit Union

First Place: Eastman Credit Union Runner Up: Kingsport Press Credit Union Honorable Mention: Horizon Credit Union

Financial Planner

First Place: Joy Garland - Roan Capital Partners Runner Up: Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Stacey L. Roberts Honorable Mention: Elizabeth Dye- Hilliard Lyons A Baird Company

Investment Firm

First Place: Roan Capital Partners Runner Up: Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network Honorable Mention: Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Stacey L. Roberts

Local Mortgage Lender

First Place: Eastman Credit Union Runner Up: Kingsport Press Credit Union Honorable Mention: Benchmark Home Loans

Fitness Acupuncturist

First Place: Scott Fitzpatrick- East Tennessee Acupuncture Clinic Runner Up: Acupuncture Associates

Athletic Clothing Retailer First Place: Action Athletics Runner Up: VIDA Hot Yoga

Dietitian/Nutritionist

Weight Loss Center

First Place: Colonial Heights Weight Loss Clinic Runner Up: Performance Medicine- Tom Rogers Honorable Mention: Comprehensive Weight Management

Yoga Studio

First Place: VIDA Hot Yoga Runner Up: The Red Clover Yoga Studio

Fun After 50 Assisted Living

First Place: Preston Place Suites Runner Up: Asbury Place At Kingsport Honorable Mention: Brookdale Rock Springs First Place: Amedisys Home Healthcare Runner Up: Comfort Keepers of Kingsport, TN Honorable Mention: Advanced Home Care

Nursing Home

First Place: NHC HealthCare, Kingsport Runner Up: Preston Place Suites Honorable Mention: Asbury Place At Kingsport

Retirement Facility

First Place: Preston Place Suites Runner Up: Asbury Place At Kingsport Honorable Mention: The Blake at Kingsport

Senior Services

First Place: Kingsport Senior Center Runner Up: Comfort Keepers of Kingsport, TN

Inside your Home Appliance Repair

Health & Fitness Center

Carpet Cleaner

Health & Fitness Classes

First Place: Greater Kingsport Family YMCA Runner Up: Planet Fitness Honorable Mention: Kingsport Fitness and Tanning

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Home Care

First Place: Performance Medicine- Tom Rogers Runner Up: Laura Dyck- Comprehensive Weight Management First Place: Kingsport Fitness and Tanning Runner Up: Greater Kingsport Family YMCA Honorable Mention: Planet Fitness

Serving the tri-cities area since 1984.

First Place: Short’s Appliance Repair Runner Up: Milhorn Appliance Co. First Place: Carpet Magic Runner Up: Clean Express Honorable Mention: Stacy’s Carpet Steam Cleaning

Carpet/Flooring

First Place: Dalton Direct Carpets and Flooring Runner Up: Winegar & Sons Floorcovering Honorable Mention: Providence Flooring and Paint

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1100 Indian Trail Drive Kingsport, TN 37660 Location Hours • Monday 7:30am – 6:00pm • Tuesday 7:30am – 6:00pm • Wednesday 7:30am – 6:00pm • Thursday 7:30am – 6:00pm • Friday 7:30am – 6:00pm • Saturday 7:30am – 12:00pm • Sunday Closed


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Page H12 Reader’s Choice, Sunday, July 28, 2019

READERS CHOICE 2019 Inside your Home Cleaning Service

First Place: C&C Restoration Inc. Runner Up: Comfort Keepers of Kingsport, TN Honorable Mention: Clean Residential Services, Inc.

Birthday Party Venue

First Place: Kingsport Carousel & Park Runner Up: Putt-Putt Fun Center Honorable Mention: East Tennessee Cheer & Gymnastics

Daycare

First Place: Precision Electrical Company Runner Up: Diamond Electric Honorable Mention: Massey Electric Co.

First Place: Colonial Heights Baptist Preschool & Day Care Runner Up: Apple Of My Eye Preschool Honorable Mention: Holston View Preschool & Daycare

Furniture

Fun For The Whole Family

Electrician

First Place: Grand Home Furnishings Runner Up: Rhoton Smith Furniture Company Honorable Mention: Decor Exchange

Interior Design

First Place: Interior Concepts Runner Up: Mr. Fix It Home Improvements Honorable Mention: Katy Lynn Cabinetry & Design

Kitchen & Bath Tile

First Place: Dalton Direct Carpets and Flooring Runner Up: Winegar & Sons Floorcovering Honorable Mention: Egan Construction

First Place: Putt-Putt Fun Center Runner Up: Warpath Bowling Lanes Honorable Mention: Kingsport Speedway

Music Instructor

First Place: Music Doctors Inc. Runner Up: Jeff’s Morrell Music Shop Honorable Mention: Model City Groove School

Pediatric Cardiologist

First Place: Tri-City Pediatric Cardiology

Pediatric Dentist

Lighting

First Place: Guest, Guest & Guest Dentistry Runner Up: Dr. Thomas P. King, DDS Honorable Mention: Kingsport Pediatric Dentistry

Mattress & Bedding Store

First Place: HMG Pediatrics at Medical Plaza Runner Up: Mountain States Medical Group Pediatrics

First Place: Williams Electric Supply Runner Up: Diamond Electric Honorable Mention: Lamps & Things by Alda First Place: The SleepZone Mattress Centers Runner Up: Grand Home Furnishings Honorable Mention: Rhoton & Smith Furniture Co.

Painter

First Place: Myers Painting & Wallpaper Runner Up: A-1 Painting Services Honorable Mention: Kilgore Painting

Plumber

First Place: Steve Huff Plumbing Co. Runner Up: A-Beasley-Carter’s Septic & Rooter Honorable Mention: Grisenti Plumbing Co.

Kids & Teens Baby Clothes

First Place: Ruffles in the Mud Boutique Runner Up: Once Upon A Child Honorable Mention: Carter’s

Pediatrician

Preschool

First Place: Mrs. Belinda’s Learning Center Runner Up: Colonial Heights Baptist Preschool & Daycare Honorable Mention: Holston View Preschool & Daycare

Toy Store

First Place: Hero Headquarters Runner Up: Bear N Friends Toy Shoppe Honorable Mention: Baby Boutique

Trampoline Park

First Place: Just Jump Trampoline Park Runner Up: Quantum Leap Trampoline Sports Arena

Local Media and Business Local Business Website

First Place: Quality Heat and Aire Runner Up: Intellithought Inc.

Local Columnist or Reporter First Place: Jeff Bobo Runner Up: Carmen Musick Honorable Mention: Matt Lane

Local Magazine

First Place: VIPSEEN Runner Up: The Business Journal

Local Radio Personality

First Place: Jinger & Izzy Runner Up: Steve Mann, WTFM Honorable Mention: Marc Tragler, WXBQ

Local Radio Station

Cosmetic Surgeon

First Place: Plastic Surgery Center Runner Up: Dr. Falconer- Accents Facial Plastic Surgery Honorable Mention: Dr. Jim Brantner, M.D. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Dentist

First Place: Bateman Dentistry Runner Up: Guest, Guest & Guest Dentistry Honorable Mention: Dr. Susan Creech – Colonial Heights Dental Group

Dermatologist

First Place: WCQR 88.3 Runner Up: WTFM 98.5 Honorable Mention: WXBQ 96.9

First Place: Dermatology Associates and Cosmetic Center Runner Up: CallaDerm Center for Medical and Surgical Dermatology - Dr. Jami Reaves

Local TV Personality

Ear, Nose & Throat Care

First Place: Whitney Carr- VIPSEEN Runner Up: Josh Smith- WJHL Honorable Mention: Sara Diamond- WJHL

Local TV Station

First Place: WJHL News Channel 11 Runner Up: WCYB News Channel 5 Honorable Mention: MeTV Network

Local Weather Reporter

First Place: Dave Dierks- WCYB Runner Up: Mark Reynolds WJHL Honorable Mention: Victoria Cavaliere- WJHL

Medical Allergist

First Place: The Regional Allergy Asthma & Immunology Center, PC Runner Up: Dr. Shah- Status Allergy Clinic Honorable Mention: Pienkowski, M.D. Clinic

Audiologist

First Place: Dr. Christopher Burks- Appalachian Hearing And Speech Center Runner Up: Jayne E. Miller-Fritz, MS

Cardiologist

First Place: HMG Ear, Nose & Throat at Medical Plaza Runner Up: Meadowview Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Honorable Mention: Ear Nose & Throat Associates: Dr. Mark Howell, M.D.

Eye Doctor

First Place: McMillin Eyecare Runner Up: Dr. Gregory C. RussellEast Tennessee Eye Care Honorable Mention: Dr. Torrey J. Carlson & Associates

Eye Surgery Center

First Place: The Regional Eye Center Runner Up: Johnson City Eye Clinic and Surgery Center Honorable Mention: TLC Laser Eye Centers

Gastroenterologist

First Place: HMG Gastroenterology at Medical Plaza Runner Up: Dr. Michael J. Sullivan, MD- Sullivan Digestive Center Honorable Mention: Gastroenterology Associates

Hearing Aid Company

First Place: Wellmont CVA Heart Institute Runner Up: Karing Hearts Cardiology

First Place: Nu Hearing Center Runner Up: Beltone Honorable Mention: Miracle-Ear

Chiropractor

Home Medical Equipment

First Place: Muse Family Chiropractic Runner Up: Merrill Chiropractic Honorable Mention: Dr. Janie Haun - Haun Chiropractic

First Place: Mac’s Medicine Mart Runner Up: Advanced Home Care Honorable Mention: Ballad Health


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READERS CHOICE 2019 Medical (cont.) Hospital

First Place: Holston Valley Medical Center Runner Up: Indian Path Community Hospital Honorable Mention: Christine LaGuardia Phillips Cancer Center

Neurologist

First Place: Ken W. Smith, M.D. - Blue Ridge Neuroscience Center, P.C. Runner Up: Associated Neurologists of Kingsport Honorable Mention: Dr. Christopher A. Pendola, MD- Ballad Health

OB/GYN

First Place: Seasons for Women Runner Up: James Beckner, MD - Ballad Health Honorable Mention: Dr. Ginger Carter - Ballad Health

Oncologist

First Place: Wendy Vogel, NP | Ballad Health Runner Up: Teresa Lord, MD | Ballad Health Honorable Mention: Edwin McElroy Jr., MD | Ballad Health

Optometrist

First Place: McMillin Eyecare Runner Up: Dr. Torrey J. Carlson & Associates Honorable Mention: Dr. Greg Russell- East Tennessee Eye Care

Oral Surgeon

First Place: HMG Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Stephen Yallourakis, MD Runner Up: Associated Oral & Implant Surgeons Honorable Mention: Dr. Alan Bacon- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Orthodontist

First Place: Pulitzer Orthodontics, LLC. Runner Up: Cureton Orthodontics- Dr. Cureton (Kingsport Braces) Honorable Mention: Harville and DeBow Orthodontics

Orthopedic Practice

First Place: Watauga Orthopaedics Runner Up: Associated Orthopaedics of Kingsport Honorable Mention: HMG Orthopedics

Pharmacy

First Place: Mac’s Medicine Mart Runner Up: Pinney’s Prescription Shop Honorable Mention: Berry’s Pharmacy

Physical Therapy

First Place: HMG Rehabilitation Services at Medical Plaza Runner Up: Watauga Orthopaedics Honorable Mention: BenchMark Physical Therapy

Primary Care Provider

First Place: Natasha Kanipe, FNP - HMG Primary Care at Medical Plaza Runner Up: Daniel Carroll, MD - Ballad Health Honorable Mention: Kevin Misischia, D.O. Mountain Region Family Medicine

Urgent Care

First Place: HMG Urgent Care at Medical Plaza Runner Up: First Assist Urgent Care in Colonial Heights Honorable Mention: First Assist Urgent Care in Kingsport

Vitamin & Supplement Retailer

First Place: Mac’s Medicine Mart Runner Up: Marcum’s Pharmacy Honorable Mention: Performance Medicine

Riverfront Seafood KINGSPORT — It’s been a “fast and furious” year so far for Riverfront Seafood and its new owners Russ and Serena Burdine. And there’s no slowdown in sight. The fresh seafood restaurant, a longtime local favorite, is now open for lunch on Sundays with seatings from 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The core of the menu features selected Riverfront staples that guests already enjoy and introduces new items as Sunday specials. If guest response to a particular “Sunday special” warrants, that item might be added to the regular menu. Russ and Serena said they remain committed to carrying on the legacy of Riverfront founder Wayne Michelli, but they also will be putting their own stamp on things. So far, the response from the public has been overwhelming, they said. “It’s been incredible the support we’ve gotten from both new guests and our regular customers,” Russ said. “We’ve seen lots of new faces and we’ve not lost any of the old faces. It’s unreal the support we’ve had. And Wayne is happy for us.” Though there have been some changes to accommodate the growth, the focus is still on fresh seafood, quality and consistency. The menu and the restaurant’s staff – with the exception of Michelli – hasn’t changed. Outside, the expansive deck overlooking the Holston River has been power-washed and restained, and the Burdines are looking into having it covered. Other improvements include updated landscaping. Located at 1777 Netherland Inn Road overlooking the Holston River, Riverfront Seafood Restaurant is one of just a handful of locally-owned, full-service restaurants in Kingsport. Started as a labor of love in 1991 by Wayne Michelli and wife Angie, the restaurant has grown from its humble market beginnings to its current location complete with patio seating, express lunches, early bird specials, a full bar and a fresh market where you can purchase quality raw seafood and prepare it for yourself at home. Both the restaurant and the market open at 11 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sundays. For reservations, call (423) 245-3474. To learn more, visit www.riverfrontseafood.com.

Outdoors & Recreation Bicycle Store

First Place: Reedy Creek Bicycles Runner Up: Larry’s Cycle Shop Honorable Mention: The Bike Shop

Golf Course

First Place: Warriors’ Path State Park Runner Up: Cattails at MeadowView Golf Course Honorable Mention: Ridgefields

Gun Dealer

First Place: Indian Springs Armory, LLC Runner Up: Gun Rack Honorable Mention: Gunslinger’s

Thanking Everyone For Their Support Since 1991 Making Riverfront The Premier Seafood Restaurant In NE Tennessee, SW Virginia And NW North Carolina.

Marina

First Place: Warriors’ Path State Park Runner Up: Lakeview Marina & RV Park Honorable Mention: Sonny’s Café

Outdoor & Sporting Goods Store

First Place: Bass Pro Shops Runner Up: Indian Springs Armory, LLC Honorable Mention: DICK’S Sporting Goods

1777 Netherland Inn • Road Kingsport 423-245-3474 • Riverfrontseafood.com


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Bateman Dentistry

READERS CHOICE 2019

What an honor! We graciously thank you for voting us #1. We would not be here without our amazing team. They are the fabric that makes Outside Your Home the patient experience unique. Asphalt/Concrete We are dedicated to offering high quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly environment. As a father-son team, we bring a wealth of experience, a commitment to ongoing education, and the latest innovations in general and cosmetic dentistry. Our entire team strives to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible. Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients to their individual needs is vital to our success. We provide comprehensive care and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see you at your convenience. New patients are always welcome at Bateman Dentistry, and we look forward to seeing new faces. A sincere “Thank You” to all East Tennesseans and Southwest Virginians who gave us their vote of confidence. Our patients are priority #1!

Home Builder

First Place: Fuller Paving Co. Runner Up: Bracken Paving Honorable Mention: Summers-Taylor Asphalt

Door Company First Place: Kingsport Door Co. Runner Up: Window World of Tri-Cities

First Place: Egan Construction Runner Up: Travis Patterson - Patterson Homes Honorable Mention: K&E Home Upgrades

Home Security First Place: Fleenor Security Systems Runner Up: ADT Security Services Honorable Mention: Dynamark Security Inc.

Locksmith

Handyman Service First Place: Tri-Star Handyman Service Runner Up: The Honey Do Service, Inc. - Kingsport, TN Honorable Mention: Tom Christian – Call on Tom Handyman and Home Remodel Service

Heating & Cooling First Place: Quality Heat & Aire Runner Up: Lafayette Air Conditioning Honorable Mention: Custom Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC

First Place: Kenny Z’s Locksmith Runner Up: Pop-A-Lock of Tri-Cities LLC Honorable Mention: Tri Cities Lock & Safe

Pest Control First Place: Barnes Exterminating and Pest Control Company Runner Up: Leo’s Pest Control Honorable Mention: Safe-Way Pest Control

Thank You

2019

for voting me Times News Readers Choice 2019 #1 Journalist

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE

I’m humbled by this recognition, and I’m also very proud to be part of an amazing team of Journalists in our newsroom.

~Jeff Bobo #1 BREAKFAST ALSO PLACED IN CHICKEN AND FAMILY STYLE CATEGORY

We appreciate your loyalty and vote! Thank You!

Seven days without Lynn Garden Chicken makes one weak!

2019 KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE #1 BREAKFAST

1105 Lynn Garden Drive, Kingsport 7AM until 8PM Daily • Sunday 7AM-6PM FAX 423-246-2279

423-246-3271


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READERS CHOICE 2019 Outside Your Home Restoration First Place: C & C Restoration Inc. Runner Up: Scott Tipton Builders Honorable Mention: K&E Home Upgrades

Roofing First Place: Vanderpool Roofing Runner Up: Gibson’s Roofing Co. Honorable Mention: Davis Brothers Roofing and Sheet Metal Fabricators, Inc.

Siding & Windows First Place: Window World of Tri-Cities Runner Up: YES Contracting Services Honorable Mention: Universal Window & Siding

Stone, Brick or Block Dealer First Place: General Shale Runner Up: Zion Stone Honorable Mention: Sundowner Construction

Pets Groomer First Place: Classy Clawz & Pawz Runner Up: Puppy Love Pet Grooming Honorable Mention: Groomer’s Corner

Kennels First Place: Cherry Point Animal Hospital Runner Up: Colonial Heights Animal Hospital Honorable Mention: Andes-Straley Veterinary Hospital

Pet Store First Place: PetSmart Runner Up: Sea Oddities Honorable Mention: Pet Cove

Veterinary Clinic First Place: Indian Ridge Animal Hospital Runner Up: Cherry Point Animal Hospital Honorable Mention: Colonial Heights Animal Hospital

Dry Cleaners

Tattoo Shop

Florist

First Place: MR Cleaners Runner Up: B & W Cleaners Honorable Mention: Massey’s Clean-N-Save

First Place: 2 Ton Gallery Runner Up: Now or Never Gallery Honorable Mention: Skinsations Tattoo Kingsport

First Place: Rainbow’s End Floral Runner Up: White Floral Co. Honorable Mention: Gregory’s Floral

Travel Agency

First Place: Ben Franklin Crafts Runner Up: Carriage House Honorable Mention: Michaels

Funeral Home First Place: Carter-Trent Funeral Homes Runner Up: Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes Honorable Mention: Trinity Memorial Centers

Insurance Agent/Firm First Place: State Farm: Ron Mathews Runner Up: Nate Vaughn - State Farm Insurance Agent Honorable Mention: Farmers Insurance - Jim Cline II

Watch/Jewelry Repair

First Place: Page, Cook, And Vaughan, PLLC Runner Up: Stephenson ToddTodd & Dossett, P.C. Honorable Mention: Spivey, King & Spivey, LLP

Moving Company First Place: Still Transfer Co. Runner Up: Bill Ball Moving Services Honorable Mention: Sparger Transfer

Real Estate Agent First Place: Kelly West - Premier Homes & Properties Runner Up: Tina Gale - Conservus Real Estate Group Honorable Mention: Colby Hurd - Signature List website and phone # Properties www.hdmotorstn.com 423-288-0298

First Place: Mercantile On Broad Runner Up: Colonial Heights Pharmacy Honorable Mention: Hero Headquarters

Retail & Shopping

Jewelry Store

First Place: Haggle Shop Antiques Runner Up: Homestead Shoppe Honorable Mention: P & J Antiques

Book/Music Store First Place: Books-A-Million Runner Up: Mr. K’s Used Books & CDs Honorable Mention: Dewayne’s World - Comics & Games

Consignment Store First Place: Decor Exchange Runner Up: Whitney’s Closet Honorable Mention: Plato’s Closet Kingsport, TN

Department Store First Place: Target Runner Up: T.J. Maxx Honorable Mention: Belk

Real Estate FirmThanks for your vote for runner-up for best used car First Place: Blue Ridge Properties Runner Up: Conservus Real Estate Group Honorable Mention: Premier Homes & Properties

Auctioneer

Storage Facility First Place: Just Store It! Runner Up: Afford2Store

First Place: Baker’s Jewelry Runner Up: Diamond Exchange of Kingsport Honorable Mention: Simply Silver

Specialty Shop First Place: Perfectly Unhinged Runner Up: Mercantile On Broad Honorable Mention: Decor Exchange

Thrift Store First Place: Decor Exchange Runner Up: Whitney’s Closet Honorable Mention: Goodwill

Vehicle Sales Automotive Salesperson First Place: Marvin Tolley- Toyota of Kingsport Runner Up: Ronnie Harwood- Courtesy of Kingsport Honorable Mention: Randy Reidel- Champion Chevrolet

Thanks for your vote runner-up in best used car

Rental Store

Professional Services

Gifts & Collectibles

First Place: Baker’s Jewelry Runner Up: Diamond Exchange of Kingsport

Antique Store

Law Firm

First Place: Action Rentals & Sales Runner Up: East Tenn Rent-Alls Honorable Mention: Rent World

First Place: Slater Auction & Realty Group Runner Up: Gibson Auctions Honorable Mention: Cole Auctions

First Place: Baker Travel & Co. Runner Up: AAA Tennessee Honorable Mention: Cruise Planners

Frame Shop

We’re making deals you won’t believe Free Carfax

3237 E. Stone Dr., Kingsport, TN

www.hdmotorstn.com • 423-288-0298

No Doc Fees


Thank you

Page H16 Reader’s Choice, Sunday, July 28, 2019

for

voting for us! 2019

Changing Dentistry, Changing Lives 2975 Fort Henry Dr. Kingsport, TN 37664 (423) 247-2151

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE

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www.guestdds.com

Proud to show our APPRECIATION

Thanks For Voting Us

#1 Ice Cream!

For the Kingsport Community

2019

Stacey L Roberts, AAMS®

Financial Advisor

www.edwardjones.com

Member SIPC

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE

3616 Netherland Inn Road Suite 5 Kingsport, TN 37660

423-247-3231

819 Lynn Garden Drive, Kingsport TN

423-246-9248

Thank You For Putting Your Trust in Egan Construction 2019

2019

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE

We want to sincerely thank everyone who voted for us! We are very grateful for your support! ~Our Annie’s Room Team 1880 North Eastman Rd. • Kingsport, TN 37664 Monday-Friday 11-7 pm • Saturday 11-5 pm Sunday by appointment

423.247.6321

Licensed TN/VA

Residential • Commercial • Industrial

423.378.2301 / 276.386.2300

www.eganconstruction.com

Thank You for Voting Us #1 Nursing Home!

www.anniesroombridal.com Your satisfaction is our Top Priority

Thank you for voting us #1!

2019 KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE NHC HealthCare, Kingsport 2300 Pavilion Drive Kingsport, TN 37660 (423) 765-9655

Locally owned and operated

24 Hour Emergency Response Call us at: 423-525-1947 Cory Martin-Owner Email us at: ccrestorationservices@gmail.com www.ccrestorationservices.com

2019 KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE


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2019 KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE Voted Best Hearing Center In The Tri-Cities 40 Times.

2019 KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE


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READERS CHOICE 2019 Vehicle Sales

(cont.)

Dealer- Motorcycle First Place: Smith Brothers Harley-Davidson Runner Up: Black Wolf Harley-Davidson Honorable Mention: Kingsport Cycles LLC

Dealer-New Domestic First Place: Champion Chevrolet Runner Up: Fairway Ford Honorable Mention: Courtesy Chevrolet Buick GMC

Dealer-New Imported First Place: Toyota of Kingsport Runner Up: Chantz Scott Kia Honorable Mention: Rick Hill Imports, Inc.

Dealer-Used First Place: Rainbow Motors Runner Up: H D Motors Honorable Mention: Toyota of Kingsport

RV Dealer

Car Wash

Towing Service

First Place: Crowder RV Center Inc. Runner Up: A & L RV Sales Honorable Mention: Tri-Am RV Center

First Place: Southern Classic Wash & Lube Runner Up: Ultimate Shine Car Wash Honorable Mention: Dent Worx

Vehicle Service

Detailing

First Place: Brooks Circle Wrecker Services Runner Up: Hillbilly Towing Honorable Mention: Kingsport Towing & Recovery

Auto Collision Repair First Place: B & E Collision and Auto Sales Runner Up: Millennium Auto Collision Repairs LLC Honorable Mention: Quality Body Works

Auto Repair & Maintenance First Place: Morgan Tire Service Plus Runner Up: Grant Tire & Auto Honorable Mention: Toyota of Kingsport

Automotive Window Tinting First Place: Morelock’s Tinting Runner Up: PRO TINT Honorable Mention: Dent Worx

First Place: Dent Worx Runner Up: Ken’s Detailing Honorable Mention: Can2’s Car Care

Oil Change First Place: Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers Runner Up: D P Automotive Honorable Mention: Firestone Complete Auto Care

Tire Store First Place: Firestone Complete Auto Care – Downtown Kingsport Runner Up: Grant Tire & Auto Honorable Mention: Morgan Tire Service Plus

Thank You

Kingsport for voting us #1 for Athletic Clothing Retailer

889 West Center Street | Kingsport, TN 37660 | 423-246-TEAM


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On the Motor Mile in Johnson City

1

#

Thank You

for Making Us Your Dealership of Choice.

A Winning Combination! 2019 SILVERADO SILVERADO 1500 DOUBLE CAB

TWO BIG WINNERS TO CHOOSE FROM

at 30,995*

$

Tim Arnold Sales

Mike Cole Pre-Owned Mgr

Tim Copenhaver Owner

Stk. #9970

Andy Dietrich Owner

Charlie Birchfield Sales

HUGE DISCOUNTS! Tax, Tag & Registration Fee Extra. All Prices Include Rebates & Discounts. Doc Fee of $479 Included with Price. WAC. Must trade 1999 or newer vehicle. Includes owner loyalty and trade assist.

Randy Reidel Sales

Stephanie Broadwater Internet Sales

Kirsten Martin Internet Sales

Cletis Greene Sales Manager

Lloyd Fleenor Sales

Bryan Wilder Sales

Glen Taylor Sales

2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB

Stk. #9948

32,995*

$

Bob Bays Sales

www.championjc.com

Daniel Bellar Sales

423-282-2121 Chevrolet Cadillac

Johnson City, TN

Service Dept. Open Saturdays 8-5

3606 Bristol Highway • Johnson City Mon.-Sat. 8:30-8:00 Service Dept. Open Saturdays 8-5

Tyler McClain Sales

David Palmer Internet Mgr

Service Dept. Op

ON THE MOTOR MILE!


Page H20 Reader’s Choice, Sunday, July 28, 2019

2018 Reader’s Choice Past Winner

2018 Reader’s Choice Past Winner

HAGGLE SHOP

Antiques

& Collectible Mall

Thank you to all of our customers for a great 55 years in business and voting us your #1 Antique Mall WE CONDUCT ESTATE AND MOVING SALES 147 Broad Street | Kingsport, TN 37660 | 423.230.1090 Mon. thru Sat. 10:00 - 5:00 - Sunday 1:00 - 5:30

THANKS TO YOU !!FOR MAKING US A WINNER IN OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT AND PARTY EVENTS RENTAL

(423) 246-5181

www.ActionRentalKpt.com


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Thank you for Voting us #1! 2019 KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE

Daily Lunch & Dinner Buffet Mongolian Grill

4213 W. Stone Drive / 423-245-1882 Hours: Mon-Fri 8-6; Sat 8-5

1207 N. Eastman Rd. Kingsport, TN 37664 423-246-1141.

www.eoctricities.com

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE

Sun-Thur 11am-9pm • Fri-Sat 11am-9:30pm

We want to thank everyone that voted KPC Butcher Shop Kingsport Times News “READER’S CHOICE BEST BUTCHER SHOP 4 YEARS IN A ROW.”

Thank you for voting us your #1 Consignment store!

We invite everyone else to come find out what they know! Kingsport Provision Company (est. 1948)

KPC Butcher Shop Bringing buyers and sellers together since 2004.

Over 14,000 square feet of home furnishings and accessories.

Thank you for voting us #1!

TWO LOCATIONS IN KINGSPORT 3855 Fort Henry Drive / 423-239-0020 No Appointment Necessary!

2019

MING GARDEN

Boar’s Head Deli Products USDA Choice Meats (Cut To Order) Hot Dogs / Fries / Eggs / & Much Much More

2017

READERS 1001 N. Eastman Rd. | Kingsport, TN | 423-246-4663

decorexchangekpt@gmail.com

CHOICE

820 E Sullivan St Kingsport, TN 37660 (423) 246-6197

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE

Home Delivery Available Look for our ad every Thursday and Friday in the Kingsport Times-News

for Voting us #1 u o Y k n a h T Again This Year!!!! AUGUST 1ST FALL REGISTRATION BEGINS!!!

2019

2018

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2019 KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE

We have the following classes • Parent & Tot • Ages 2/3 Gymnastics • Ages 4/5 Gymnastics • Recreational Gymnastics • Team Gymnastics • All Star Cheer • Academy Cheer • Tumbling • Urban Ninja Warrior • Boys Ninja Gymnastics

EAST TN CHEER COUPON GOOD FOR ONE FREE CLASS (CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE)

We now have 2 locations to better serve the Tri-Cities!! Kingsport Location since 2002: 1033 Wilcox Court, Kingsport, TN 37660

423-230-1400

Email: etcg1gym@gmail.com

Johnson City Location: 3314 Wayfield Drive, Johnson City, TN 37601 423-282-3352 • Email: etcgjcgym@gmail.com Website: www.etcheerandgymnastics.com

Walk-ins are welcome!!! Come check us out!!! We offer Birthday parties!


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2018 Reader’s Choice Past Winner

2018 Reader’s Choice Past Winner

2018 Reader’s Choice Past Winner

Thank you

Kingsport for

VOTING US #1!

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 8:00A.M. - 7:00P.M. Saturday: 9:00A.M. - 12:00Noon.

Main Site – Renaissance Building: 1200 E. Center Street Kingsport, TN 37660 www.kptseniors.net Branch Site - Lynn View Community Center 257 Walker Street Kingsport, TN 37660 Mon-Fri 9am-2pm

Thank You Kingsport

for voting us #1 for 7 years in a row “We’re Here to Meet all Your Fencing Needs” Over 40 Years Experience RESIDENTIAL • Chain Link • Dog Kennels • Privacy Fence • Custom Wood • Aluminum • Vinyl Fence

COMMERCIAL ACCESS CONTROL & INDUSTRIAL • Keyless Entry • Guard Rail • Intercom Systems • Barrier Gates • Battery Backup • Electronic Gate Operators

423-288-3385

Thank you from the McCugh Family

FREE ESTIMATES! Fully Licensed & Insured

5015 Memorial Blvd. Kingsport, TN

www.tricityfencetn.com


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Thank you for voting us #1

2019 William C. McMillin, OD William P. McMillin, OD “Putting Patients First” 4617 Fort Henry Drive Colonial 81 Professional Center

www.drmcmillin 239-5491

Any Purchase 0f $15 or More PRICE IS BEFORE TAX. With coupon Limit 1 per customer. Not valid with any other offer.

2019

a r r C eta a L

Serving The Tri-Cities Since 1990

Authentic Mexican Food

READERS CHOICE

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Any Purchase 0f $30 or More PRICE IS BEFORE TAX. With coupon Limit 1 per customer. Not valid with any other offer.

2008 N. Eastman Rd. Kingsport, TN. 37660

423-573-2216

423-246-2155

5494 Bobby Hicks Hwy. Gray, TN. 37615

1524 US Highway 23N Weber City, VA

4252 Fort Henry Dr. Kingsport, TN. 37660

423-477-0200

276-386-7000

423-239-0014

423-247-4700

NOW OPEN

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE

$4 OFF

424 Pinnalce Pky. Unit 210 Bristol, TN 37620

1336 John B. Dennis Hwy. Kingsport, TN. 37660

2019 KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

Thank You Tri-Cities For Voting Us #1 Eleven Years In A Row!

$2 OFF

Thank you to all our patrons for making the Hot Dog Hut your favorite choice for hot dogs in the Tri-Cities area!

READERS CHOICE

Bring this ad in for a free tea with any hot dog or 4 years Slater Auction - 2019 Reader's Choice Ad_2019 7/18/2019 nacho purchase running

3:39 PM Page 1

Visit us at 1025 E. Sullivan St., Kingsport 423-245-5731 catering available

Thank You!

for voting Slater Auction & Realty Best Auctioneer!

CALL 423-247-3040 OR VISIT WWW.DANNYSLATER.COM

— WINNER — Best Auctioneer

FIRST TENNESSEE the difference Thank you for naming us Best Bank in the 2019 Kingsport Times News Reader’s Choice Awards.

©2019 First Tennessee Bank National Association operating as First Tennessee Bank and Capital Bank. Member FDIC.


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Thank you for voting for us!! New Owners & New Equipment • no enrollment fee • no contract • refer a friend program • trainers available All memberships include tanning with red light therapy 2450 Memorial Blvd.

423-765-1526 & 423-502-1779 kingsportfitness2019@gmail.com

2019 KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE

24-7 Access

2019

1928-2019 Local, Long Distance, and International Moving & Storage Serving Kingsport for 91 Years

K I N GSPORT, TE NNE S S E E

READERS CHOICE

COLONIAL HEIGHTS BAPTIST-CHILDCARE Thank You for voting us #1 Daycare! CALL 423-239-9591 chbcdaycare@chbckingsport.org

Thank You for voting Kingsport

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE

1 Furniture 6 Years In a row

#

Tri-Cities Largest Furniture Store

2019

SAVE 20

% OFF

2019

PRESCHOOL - CHILDCARE • BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. CALL FOR DETAILS ABOUT TRANSPORTATION FOR AFTER SCHOOL AGES 6 WEEKS-7TH GRADE CERTIFIED TEACHERS AND QUALITY CHILDCARE KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE CENTER HOURS 7:15-5:45

READERS CHOICE

HUGE SAVINGS in the BASEMENT OUTLET

ONE ITEM OF $399 OR MORE KINGSPORT - 1535 E. Stone Drive

May not be combined with any other Grand coupon, Rebate, Discount, Sale, Sales Tax offer or financing offer. Not redeemable for cash nor can it be applied to an account balance or prior purchase. Excludes Magnolia Home products, advertised Sale Price items, Room Packages, Sealy Optimum and Hybrid, Serta iComfort, Beautyrest Black, Stearns & Foster and Tempur-Pedic. Excluded products subject to change without notice. Offer not valid at Outlet Stores or Clearance Departments. Valid only at the Kingsport location. Exp. 10/31/19 - 31BEST

20,000 sq. ft. of discounted furniture and mattresses.

Save up to 80% OFF


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Anita Bright 423.392.1306 Stone Drive, Bloomingdale, Blountville and Southwest Virginia

Heather Harwood 423.723.1450 Downtown Kingsport and Hawkins County

Rachel Rogers 423.392.1316 Colonial Heights, Fort Henry Drive and Blountville

Rhonda Givens 423.392.1321 Automotive

Halie Tankersley 423.723.1460 Real Estate

How to buy print and digital from the best. Call one of our Sales Representatives to discuss options that work best for your organization.


Page H27 Reader’s Choice, Sunday, July 28, 2019

Mortgages that feel like HOME!

THANK

YOU

for voting ECU your #1 MORTGAGE LENDER.

www.ecu.org 800.999.2328 Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency.


Page H28 Reader’s Choice, Sunday, July 28, 2019

2018 Reader’s Choice Past Winner

2018 Reader’s Choice Past Winner

2018 Reader’s Choice Past Winner

Thank you for Voting for us!

Thank you for Voting for us! 2019

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE Kingsport Location: (423) 378-4104

1221 E. STONE DRIVE KINGSPORT, TN 37660


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2018 Reader’s Choice Past Winner

2018 Reader’s Choice Past Winner

THANK YOU KINGSPORT #1 DANCE STUDIO 2019

Holloway Dance School It was with great appreciation that Holloway Dance School thanks Kingsport for Voting us your favorite Dance School. Ready to leap , tumble, break it down, and graceful pirouette? Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced performer, Holloway Dance School provides individualized attention in a supportive and constructive environment. Learning to dance offers you or your child opportunities for creative expression, exercise, fun, and musicality. In a small group, you’ll work with skilled instructors who will teach you the fundamentals of dance. Specialized instruction for performers of all ages! Whatever your age, there’s a class to match your skill level and style. Instruction is available for individuals ages three and up. We offer exceptional dance instruction in classical ballet, lyrical, contemporary, tap, jazz, hip-hop, tumbling and pre-school dance.

• Classical Ballet

STUDIO: 246-8541

• Pointe • Tap • Jazz • Hip-Hop

SATURDAY, JULY 27 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. SUNDAY, JULY 28 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

We are family friendly dance studio! Want your kids to experience the joy that comes from artistic movement while making lifelong friends? To help make your dream a reality, we offer family discounts. You’ll receive 25% off on your second child’s enrollment and families with more than three children are eligible for a discounted rate. We even offer a boys hip-hop class!

SATURDAY, AUG 3 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Master classes are offered frequently throughout the year. Holloway is fortunate to be able to bring in professional dancers/choreographers to enlighten our students to various styles and techniques.

SUNDAY, AUG 4 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

• Tumbling • House Dance

CO-DIRECTORS: TERRI TAYLOR COX & MARGARET KING WALLING

“Dance - It should be fun to learn.”

Proud to be locally owned and operated for over 50 years! Community involvement in a mainstay of our studio. Students are offered various life performance opportunities and our studio is represented by dancers at many local events. We’re proud to serve and support the Kingsport Community.


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Polish Nail Bar THANK YOU

for voting us your favorite nail salon!

PERFECTLY UNHINfrED a.==========.a

Full Service Nail Salon: 2637 E Stone Dr Suite C, • Full set acrylics Kingsport, TN 37660 • Dip nails 423-765-9588 • Solar pink & white • Pedicures Store Hours: • Manicures Monday - Saturday 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM Sunday - Closed • Ombre Nails

Thank you for voting us #1!

113 EAS'f MARICE'T S'l'REE'T, ICIN&SPORf. 1N 37660 www.faoebook.com/perfecflyunhlnged 423-612-3918 TUESDAY-FRIDAY 10-6 SATURDAY 10-4

Thank you to all our loyal customers for voting us #1 Landscaping Center Steve Hutson & the Silver Lake Garden Center Landscaping.

2019

320 Riverview Drive, Church Hill, TN 37642 (423) 357-4582

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

Since 1978

Handcrafted Apparel• Ceramics• Woodworks Leather Goods• Jewelr y• Vintage Clothing Signs & Pictures• Unusual Crafts• Gifts & More Full of Surprises• Always Something New Special Events & Music on Occasion

Silver Lake Garden Center & Landscaping

PIZZA • SUBS • SALADS • CALZONES STROMBOLIS •SPAGHETTI • PASTAS

Monday thru Saturday 10am-9pm Sunday 12pm to 6pm

A Unique Local Artisans Boutique

READERS CHOICE

Donnie Hutson - Magie Hutson Alex Hutson - Steve Hutson

FORT HENRY MALL

2101 Fort Henry Drive Kingsport, TN. • 423-247-7391 • 423-247-7331

Youthful Effects

“Available Exclusively at Pinney’s Prescription Shop.” An original formula created by Pharmacist, Gina Pinney.

2019 KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

Fast, Friendly Service Custom Compounding Convenient Drive-Thru Vaccinations Medication Synchronization Program Most Insurance Plans Accepted We Carry CBD Oil

READERS CHOICE FREE PRESCRIPTION DELIVERY

1201 N. Wilcox Drive Kingsport, TN 37660 • www.pinneysrxshop.com • 423-247-8188


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Rainbow Motors, Inc. Thank you for voting Rainbow Motors Inc as the 2019 Readers Choice Award for Used Auto Dealers. Randall and Gaye Gibson, owners of Rainbow Motors Inc, will proudly display this award in the dealership foyer. We treasure the friendships we have made through our business and appreciate your support of our company. Rainbow Motors Inc wants to place our focus on you the customer. We strive to provide our customers with a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere for you to select your pre-owned car purchase. Rainbow Motors Inc also enjoys sponsoring car shows throughout the year with the Fraternal Order of Police and the Kingsport Antique and Rod Club. The next car show will be the middle of August with the Fraternal Order of Police. We also sponsor several gospel concerts during the year with Lighthouse Productions, Gene and Ann Young. The next concert will be “The Isaacs” on November 9, 2019. Rainbow Motors Inc typically has between 75-125 vehicles at our dealership. We offer a variety of clean pre-owned cars, trucks and SUVs at affordable prices. We are a no doc dealer which means no documentation fee will be added to your car purchase. Come by and see Garry Whittington, Harman Rasnake, Gary Moore or Charles Faxon. Check out our prices and see what we have to offer. You can contact us at 423-288-5827. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm and Saturday, 9am-3pm. Some of our inventory is available online at rainbowmotorsinc.com. Hope to see you soon.

RAINBOW MOTORS, INC. 937 EAST STONE DRIVE • KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE • rainbowmotorsinc.com • 423-288-5827

Thank You for voting us #1 used auto dealer Vehicles • Campers • Trailers

2019 KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE

See Harmon Rasnake, Gary Whittington, Jack Thompson Charlie Faxon, Randall Gibson & Gaye Gibson


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Steve Huff Wizard of Plumbing

13 TIME READERS CHOICE WINNER! Why Were We Voted #1?

2019 KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE

Only We Offer Your Consumer “Bill of Rights”

Here is what I promise and what you can expect if you choose Steve Huff Plumbing for service.

1. You shouldn’t have to wait at home all day for a plumber. You deserve our commitment to an appointment time frame. 2. You deserve respect and appreciation for favoring our company with your business. 3. You should expect our plumber to leave your home as clean and neat after he’s finished with your work as when he arrived. 4. You deserve a plumber who is knowledgeable, efficient, pleasant, clean, neat and of the highest moral character in your home. 5. You deserve full satisfaction with our products and services or I will redo the repair for FREE.

WWW.STEVEHUFFPLUMBING.COM • 239-8361


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2019 KI N G SP O R T , T E N N E S S E E

READERS CHOICE

WINDOWS BEFORE

Thank You for Making Us #1 For Three Years in a Row!

BEST RATED WINDOWS AND SIDING COMPANY

SIDING

ZER0%

DOORS

ROOFING

FINANCING for 15 months*

*With approved credit. See store for details.

AFTER

Positive

TRANSFERABLE

LIFETIME

LIMITED WARRANTY* Reverse Options

T R A N S Fand E R A B L ESonya Pollard Locally Owned by Bobby

LIFETIME

LIMITED WARRANTY*

Call for a FREE in-home estimate! 3036 Highway 75, Kingsport, TN

(423) 301-5020

WindowWorldTri-Cities.com

TRANSFERABLE

LIFETIME

LIMITED WARRANTY*

This Window World ® Franchise is independently owned and operated by Window World of Tri-Cities d/b/a Window World of Tri-Cities under license from Window World, Inc


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2018 Reader’s Choice Past Winner

Thank You For Voting Blackburn, Childers & Steagall the #1 Accounting Firm in Kingsport!


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2018 Reader’s Choice Past Winner

2018 Reader’s Choice Past Winner

2018 Reader’s Choice Past Winner

Thank You ThankKingsport You Kingsport for your forsupport. your support. We believe in Kingspor t, We believe in Kingsport, especially downtown. especially downtown. 4 2 3 . 74 263 5. 7.625 .92 94400

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Congratulations Dr. Allan Muse voted #1

1732 N. Eastman Rd. Ste 3A, Kingsport, TN 37664 423-247-5000 • Musefamilychiro.com


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2018 Reader’s Choice Past Winner

2019 KI N G S P O R T , T E N N E S S E E

READERS CHOICE #1 BBQ and #1 Catering Pick ups & Deliveries The area’s finest Barbecue Pulled Pork, Texas Style Beef Brisket, Smoked Chicken and Turkey. An array of unique sides

Scott Barnes, Founder

The Best Again?! It’s A Family Tradition! 2019

You Can Always Trust the Man in the Red Truck THE HOME OF SWINE DINING! Restaurant • Catering • Honey Glazed Hams

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

SINCE 1971

Byron Barnes, 2nd Generation Owner

1225 E. STONE DRIVE, KINGSPORT • 423.246-2500

Your Community Credit Union

We sincerely appreciate your support and voting us your #1 choice for your painting needs!

Thank you for Voting for Us

R

“Your

eal Hometown Painter”

Free Estimates

423.817.3109

READERS CHOICE

35 Years Experience Realtors Welcome!

for Best Credit Union & Local Mortgage Lender! Kingsport (Main) Office

528 W Center St, Kingsport TN 37660 (423) 378-9292

Church Hill Office 755 Highway 11-W, Silver Lake Center Church Hill TN 37642 • (423) 357-4962

2019 KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE Rogersville Office 102 N Sneedville Pike, Rogersville, TN 37857 (423) 272-8299

Office Hours: Mon. - Thur. 8:00am - 5:00pm • Fri. 8:00 - 5:30 pm


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2018 Reader’s Choice Past Winner

thank you for voting us #1

THANKS!

FOR VOTING for US GUN DEALER COME VISIT OUR INDOOR PISTOL RANGE

(12 VISITS NEXT ONE FREE) 2804 N JOHN B DENNIS KINGSPORT, TN

423.288.9851

M-F 10-6 • SAT 10-5 • SUN 1-4 GUN SALES FOR TN & VA RESIDENTS

Dr. W. Jan Kazmier

Dr. Shailee Madhok

2995 Fort Henry Drive, Suite 100 • Kingsport, TN 37664 2312 Knob Creek Road Suite 206 • Johnson City, TN 37603 16000 Johnston Memorial Drive Suite 212 • Abingdon, VA 24211

Phone: 423-246-6445 • Fax: 423-246-8240

Hours of Operation Monday – Friday: 7:45 am - 4:45 pm Saturday – Sunday: Closed Last allergy shot given at 4:15pm


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Thank you Kingsport for voting us one of the Best Law Firms! Todd & & Dossett, P.C. 134 West Center Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 Downtown - Corner of Center & Shelby

423-245-1111

www.tdlaw.com

Stephen Todd

stodd@tdlaw.com

Personal Injury & Family Law

Compassionate Experienced Representation

Keeping the Comforts of Home

Comfort Keepers The day will come when caregiving reverses and the parent becomes the one in need. Research has proven over the years, that aging parents thrive when they are able to remain in their own homes. Things are familiar, memories are attached, and the sense of independence continues to remain a strong force. However, the reality of remaining alone in their home simply may not be feasible for their care. This is when an outside company can be both a great relief to a family and of great value. Comfort Keepers is an in-home, non-medical service whose primary job is to place dependable caregivers into the homes of aging parents. Their caregivers become that extra hand that allows seniors to age in place. As a company who serves seniors throughout the Tri-Cities, Comfort Keepers is able help families retain their loved ones in their home by providing personal care services such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, and companionship. “Our services are available 24/7.” Said Wendy Smith, Client Care Coordinator for Comfort Keepers. Each caregiver is vetted fully before placement with a client. Full county, state, and federal backgrounds checks are performed, and over 40 hours of training is provided both inhouse and via

In-Home Senior Care

• Companion Care • Personal Care • Light Housekeeping • Transportation

Thank You for your votes! Call Us Today! • (423) 246-0100 ComfortKeepers.com

Comfort Keepers Corporate. “It takes a special type of person to provide the needs of the elderly. Comfort Keepers works hard to hire and match individuals to the best suited client. We love to care for those who are our legacy.” Said Linda Bambino, owner of Comfort Keepers. “Our company has served the Tri- Cities for the past seventeen years. We’re well established in the community for providing excellent care.” She added. When the time arises for the roles to switch, Comfort Keepers are there to meet the needs of your aging loved ones.


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Thank You!

Lafayette Air Conditioning

2019

BUILDING MATERIALS CONSTRUCTION

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE 1500 West Stone Drive, Kingsport, TN 37660 423-378-4538 www.lafayetteair.net With over 40 years of experience, Lafayette Air Conditioning of East Tennessee Inc. is an air conditioning and heating contractor providing residential and commercial services in the Tri-Cities, TN area. We provide sales and services to most all major brands. We offer reliable 24/7 service at affordable rates. Services include, but not limited to: Free Estimates • Duct Installation • Heater Installations & Repairs • Air Conditioner Installation & Repairs • Furnace Cleaning • Air Conditioner Sales • Conditioning Humidifiers

Lafayette Air Conditioning originally opened its doors in 1978. The decision for the company name has a little bit of history. The original owner moved to Kingsport from Lafayette Louisiana. When purchasing his home in Kingsport it was located on Lafayette Circle; therefore, the name Lafayette Air Conditioning became an obvious choice for his new company. In 2010 the original owner decided to retire, and the company was purchased by Church Hill natives Penny Draine and Jesse Jennings. Over the last nine years, the business has grown to 28 employees with a fleet of 15 vehicles. In 2014, we had to expand moving to our current location 1500 W. Stone Drive in Kingsport, TN. With over 40 years in business, the success of the company has been through honest work at affordable prices to meet all our customers heating and cooling needs. We are licensed, bonded, and insured giving our customers piece of mind in residential, commercial and new construction. Our highly trained technicians specialize in service, sales, and maintenance. We also offer customized sheet metal and duct work. We are honored to be members of the Home Builders Association, Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, Johnson City Chamber of Commerce, NATE, and the Better Business Bureau. Call or come by our office and let us take care of your HVAC needs. Thank you for voting for us!

DALTON DIRECT CARPETS

Dalton Direct Carpet & Flooring

2907 BLOOMINGDALE RD KINGSPORT, IN

Everyone at Dalton Direct Carpets and Flooring is very excited that our loyal customers again chose us as the #1 flooring store in the Tri-Cities area. We are in our 42nd year at the same location and excited at being #1 many times over the years. Thanks Kingsport and the Tri-Cities area.

AND FLOORING

Ready when life gets messy

100% WATERPROOF LOCKING VINYL FLOORING W/PAD ATTACHED

3

$ 49

LIFETIME WARRANTY

per sq.ft

CARPET HEAVY PLUSH

IN STOCK 15 YEAR WARRANTY

1

$ 49 per sq.ft

Experience Quality Service Price

WE OFFER A 3 YEAR LABOR WARRANTY

Take Home Samples for FREE ESTIMATES! HOURS: MON-FRI 9-6 SAT 9-3 www.ddcflooring .com

423-288-5681

CARPET & VINYL

STOCK AVAILABLE

79

¢

per sq.ft.

AMERICAN MADE LAMINATE QUICK STEP PAD ATTACHED 20 YEAR WARRANTY

1

$ 59 per sq.ft.

3 ¼ WIDE HARDWOOD LIMITED QUANTITIES 25 YEAR WARRANTY

4

$ 79 per sq.ft.

ALWAYS FREE ESTIMATES & SPECIAL FINANCING AVAILABLE

We work very hard for your patronage and will continue to offer Experience, Quality, Service and Price throughout 2019. I want to personally thank all of our office and sales staff for their loyalty and service, without Barry Gilliam, Bill Dinwiddie, Matthew Smith and Megan Killen we could not be successful. Thank you to our independent installers Scott Morgan, Donald Holt, Doug Mueller and Ken Smith, Jr., without your hard work and professional dedication we could not be the #1 carpet and flooring store in the Tri-Cities area. Thank you again, everyone that voted for us. Please check out our advertising on TV, radio, billboards and of course in the Kingsport Times News paper for very exciting deals on carpet, lvt, laminate, vinyl, hardwood and ceramic tile throughout 2019. A special thanks to my son Mike Daffron for all your help over the last 42 years. Thank you, Gayle, my wife, who I love very much for the last bazillion years, you make everything worth working for. Please come see us about any type of floor covering. We offer free estimates and installations are available. Ken Daffron Owner


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Thank You for Voting Us Your #1 Auto Rep

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! U O Y K THAN FROM

Morgan Tire Service Plus

Thank READERS You CHOICE

Your Trusted Source for Auto Rep

STATUS Allergy Clinic

2019 Ove Family Owned - Serving the Tri-Cities

FOR YOUR VOTE. NO SHOTS!

2204 East Center Kingsport TN 37 423-246-6721 morgantireplus.c KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

for Voting Us

NO PAINFUL SCRATCH TESTING!

Your #1 Auto Repair Center!

Dr. Shah and the team at Status Allergy Clinic have been treating allergies and receiving excellent results for more than 25 years. Dr. Shah tests each patient by a blood test to determine his or her individual allergies and treats patients individual allergies using sublingual therapy (drops under the tongue) instead of painful shots. Patients of all ages, especially children, love this method of treatment and receive rapid improvement in their allergy symptoms.

Your Trusted Source for Auto Repair Family Owned

1516 Bridgewater Ln Kingsport, Tennesse 37660 Phone: (423) 247-1122 www.statusallergyus.com

423-246-6721

Thanks be to Jesus Christ

Dr. Nalin G. Shah

Neesha N. Shah JD, MSN, FNP-BC

Serving the Tri-Cities Over 50 Years! 2204 East Center Kingsport, TN 37664

morgantireplus.com


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Thank You KINGSPORT! For Voting Us #1 In Auto Detailing

901 West Center St. Kingsport, TN 37660 423-246-3338

Thank you for voting us

#1!

(423)416-0908 • cornerstonepools.org

Thank You

Kingsport for making us a winner,

Celebrating 17 Years!!!

1105 West Stone Drive, Kingsport, TN 37660 (423) 246-7711 | thefirstladydayspa.com Call for an appointment

“We Make House Calls” A Name You’ve Trusted Since 1965

MILHORN APPLIANCE

New & Reconditioned Appliances Authorized Sales & Service For Frigidaire & Other Brands Repairs and Parts (New & Used)

WE BUY USED APPLIANCES Financing Available 90 days S.A.C. 223 E. Sullivan – Downtown Kingsport Near Church Circle www.milhornappliances.com

(423) 246-6174 • Mon-Fri • 8:30-5:00


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s torie S W C A S E

unday S S H O

Local Businesses are seeing success! Sunday Stories has been the best marketing program we’ve had in the past 23 years! Call your sales representative today. Times-News Sunday Stories Tom Ambrosetti 423-246-8121


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Thank you for voting for us #1!

2019

2019

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE

Original home of fine wines and spirits It has been our pleasure serving our friends and neighbors since 1969 and We Thank You!

3636 Fort Henry Dr. Kingsport

Single Barrel Bourbon Hand selected by Jimmy Russell and Thomas Carter

423-246-6801

Mon-Sat: 8am-11:00pm • Sunday 12-6

3636 Fort Henry Dr. Kingsport 423-246-6801 • www.bandbpackage.com

MILITARY AFFILIATED WELCOME Programs and Classes Offered at Kingsport: • Education

• General Studies

• Dual Enrollment

• Nursing

• General Education Requirements

• Psychology

ETSU at Kingsport 1501 University Blvd. Kingsport, TN 37660 423-392-8000 etsu.edu/kingsport

9 1 0 2 ” Y T I S R E V NI d staff! U T S E B “ D E T O V you from ETSU students, faculty, an Thank

Pop’s Restaurant Twenty-three years ago, Clayton and Linda Powers had a dream of a family style restaurant and on February 14, 1996 the doors of Pop’s Restaurant opened. The restaurant gets its name from Clayton. Pop is what his grandchildren call him. Because family has always been so important to Clayton and Linda they wanted to create a place where the community would come to eat and be treated like family. They started with just 3 people and over the years have continued to grow in size. We are a family owned and operated business, currently with 3 generations working there. You can see the family working as hostesses, waitresses, cashiers, and even cooking. As a family we take pride in how Pop’s is run and strive to give the best experience you can have. Pop’s is now run by their sons, Randy Powers and James Pritt, with Clayton (Pop) still coming in once a day. They continue to keep with the traditions and values that Clayton and Linda set in place, and with our great employees, we serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner to the greatest customers in the region. We encourage you to come down to eat with us. Whether it is our homemade from scratch breakfast gravy, soup beans, hand cut beef tips or famous Alaskan white fish, there is something here for everyone. We are dedicated to making home style food and having a pleasing atmosphere. One of the greatest reasons for our success is due to the dedication our employees have given over the years. You’ll always be greeted with a smile and a “have a nice and blessed day” when you leave. You’ll be treated like family. We want you to take a bite of one of our delicious daily specials, hot roast beef platters, southern fried chicken livers, or take a drink of ice cold sweet tea and have it taste like home. And don’t forget to grab a piece of vintage candy or a jar of local honey on your way out. You can keep up with all that is going on with the restaurant on our Facebook page, Pop’s Restaurant, or on Twitter @pops_restaurant. Because of the dedication of the community that keeps coming back, we have the privilege to keep serving you. We give thanks to the Lord for each customer we serve and for each customer we will serve. We thank you for voting for us to be the number one Family Style Restaurant in Kingsport! And we hope to see you soon! By: Sarah Powers

K IN G S P O R T , T E N N E S S E E

READERS CHOICE Thank you for voting us #1 family style restaurant

2019 KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE

Mon.-Sat. 6am-8pm (9pm Fridays) Closed Sunday

3016 John B Dennis Kingsport, TN 37660

288-1171


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Baker’s Jewelry

Thank you for voting for us! I am Patti Baker and I would like to take this time to personally thank every person that voted for us as the Readers Choice: Best Jewelry Store and Best Jewelry Repair. As the owner and operator of Baker’s Jewelry, I strive to make each experience with our customers positive and uplifting. I appreciate all my customers and consider you friends. We are celebrating our 30th year of business this year, and without your support, that would not be possible! I invite you to take advantage of our anniversary sale! From now until Christmas, we will be having great prices on everything in the store. July begins our Christmas layaway. Be sure to come take advantage of our special prices while we celebrate 30 Years! Remember, we are family owned and operated. I encourage you to shop local and support small independent businesses. Your support is greatly appreciated! Thank you, Patti Baker


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Colonial ColonialHeights Heights Weight WeightLoss LossClinic Clinic

Clinic Hours: Clinic Hours: Monday Monday thruthru Friday Friday 10:00-5:30 10:00-5:30

2019 KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE

Thank You for voting us #1! 99 CARPET CLEANING SPECIAL

Fort Fort Henry Dr., Dr., SuiteSuite 2, Kingsport, TN 37663 • Office 423.239.5999 • Fax• Fax 423.239.7102 Henry 2, Kingsport, 37663 • Office 423.239.5999 423.239.7102 4307 Fort Henry Dr., Suite 4307 2, 4307 Kingsport, TN 37663 •TNOffice 423.239.5999 • Fax 423.239.7102

October OctoberSpecial! Special!

2019

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GIVE US A CALL TODAY! 423-288-2526 LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Thank you for voting us #1 New Mega-Burn Injection $15$15 New Mega-Burn Injection Phentermine (60ct)(60ct) plus plus 6-Mega-Burn inj $119 Phentermine 6-Mega-Burn inj $119 28-Day HCGHCG Phentermine30 ct30 tablets 28-Day Phenterminect tablets 4 Lipo+ injections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$219 4 Lipo+ injections . . . $219

Phentermine 60Ct60Ct B-12/Vit . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79 Phentermine B-12/Vit . . . $79

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE

Phentermine 60Ct/4 Lipo-Plus Inj . Inj . . $99 Phentermine 60Ct/4 Lipo-Plus . . . $99 Phentermine 60Ct/8 Lipo-Plus Inj . Inj . $119 Phentermine 60Ct/8 Lipo-Plus . . $119

Lipo Lipo Plus Plus Single Inj . Inj . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12 Single . . . $12 4-Lipo Plus Plus Inj . .Inj . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40 4-Lipo . . . $40 10-Lipo Plus Plus Inj . .Inj . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$80 10-Lipo . . . $80 *Add*Add Topiramate 30Ct30Ct Topiramate

$40$40 CALL FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY! 423-239-5999 $199 $199 to Any Pkg .Pkg . . . . . . . . . . . to Phentermine Any Phentermine HCG HCG Programs starting at . .at . . . . . . . . Programs starting

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CALL FORFOR YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY! 423-239-5999 CALL YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY! 423-239-5999

Quality Dry Cleaning & Laundry.

“Thank you” for your vote! We appreciate your business!!! SPECIAL ENDS OCTOBER 30,30, 2015 • colonialheightsweightlossclinic.com SPECIAL ENDS OCTOBER 2015 • colonialheightsweightlossclinic.com

2019

Discover why we are the #1 Dry Cleaners in the Tri Cities

Wash and Fold Service Now Available

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE

Thank you for your support and for choosing us #1. Kingsport (Kroger Ctr.) 246-7108 Kingsport (Downtown) 247-9199 Colonial Heights 239-6171

2608 North John B. Dennis Hwy. Kingsport, TN 37660 • 423-247-5691

Pulitzer Orthodontics Pulitzer Orthodontics continuously strives to provide the highest quality orthodontic services and results. Our patient oriented team exceeds expectations allowing each patient to have a custom, family-like experience. For our #pulitzerpatientfamily, we provide the greatest technology to allow the ease of appointments with our iTero impressionless intraoral scanner, using Damon System braces, and having two wonderful orthodontic doctors in addition to our outstanding staff. Drs. Sam and Cindy

PULITZER ORTHODONTICS

Pulitzer continue to give back to our community and share their #pulitzersmile each day. We are so grateful for an incredible staff and wonderful patients who voted us the best orthodontist in Kingsport, TN. This is

1200 PULITZER PLACE KINGSPORT, TN 37664 423.246.3001 HOURS: 8AM - 5PM

such a rewarding profession!

www.pulitzerortho.com

Kingsport, TENNESSEE


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Morelock’s Tinting 1140 Shipp Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

423-276-0251

Thankful for your business over the last decade. Forever your small town tinter. Thank you for voting for us!

Don’t miss this upcoming issue

Ruffles in the Mud Boutique Thank you for voting us #1! 237 Broad St. Kingsport, Tennessee 37660 • (423) 863-1948 • www.rufflesinthemud.com


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Thank Your Kingsport for Voting Us #1 Precision Electrical Company To our loyal customers, you never cease to amaze us with your overwhelming generosity. For the sixth year in a row, YOU have named Precision Electrical Company the #1 Electrician in the Kingsport Times News Readers Choice Awards. For that we thank you! As a company who has been in business for 15 years, we strive to ALWAYS put you, our customer, first. We are here for all of your electrical needs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our professional technicians will arrive at your home promptly with a fully stocked van ready to evaluate your situation. They will provide you with recommendations for repair or replacement options with up front pricing before any work begins. Precision Electrical Company strives to be “Everyone’s Personal Electrician”. Our dedication to your electrical needs, both big and small, combined with our over 60 years of electrical experience in the electrical trade puts us ahead of the competition. We are Licensed and bonded in Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina and always stand behind our work with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. With our Safety Plus approach you can rest assured that your home is electrically safe and sound.

CONGRATULATIONS

Joy Garland

Voted #1 2019 Financial Planner 7th year READERS in a row!!! CHOICE K I N GS P OR T, TE N N E S S E E

The Precision Electrical staff looks forward to many more years of serving the Tri-Cities region and now with our new office in Marion, VA the southwest Virginia region as well! We are happy to go the extra mile to make sure our customers are satisfied with the service provided. We appreciate each and every one. Thank you again for your vote!

208 Sunset Drive, Suite 504 Johnson City, TN 37604

Thank You Kingsport!

Thank You For Your Trust And Confidence!!

Everyone’s Personal READERS Electrician! CHOICE 2019

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

423-631-5786 • www.roancp.com

Voted #1 Investment Firm The First NAPFA Certified Firm In The Tri-Cities. 2019 K INGS P ORT, TE NNES S E E

READERS CHOICE

Joy Garland, James R. Ferguson III & Pam Fogle

2817 Bloomingdale Road, Kingsport

423.245.7179

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208 Sunset Drive, Suite 504 Johnson City, TN 37604

423-631-5786 • www.roancp.com


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Thank you for voting for us! Wayne Patterson Phone: 423-343-0052 3317 E. Stone Dr. Kingsport, TN 37660 Hours: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm


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Anita Bright 423.392.1306 Stone Drive, Bloomingdale, Blountville and Southwest Virginia

Heather Harwood 423.723.1450 Downtown Kingsport and Hawkins County

Rachel Rogers 423.392.1316 Colonial Heights, Fort Henry Drive and Blountville

Rhonda Givens 423.392.1321 Automotive

Halie Tankersley 423.723.1460 Real Estate

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THANK YOU for voting us the #1 Body Shop!! B&E Collision B&E Collision’s top priority is to deliver 100% satisfaction to our customers, vendors, employees, and insurance companies. We thank everyone for your trust and confidence in allowing us to repair one of your most valuable possessions. B&E Collision repaired over 1,500 vehicles in 2018 and we appreciate everyone involved in making our business successful. Our employees are highly skilled and take great pride in their workmanship. Their skill and dedication allows us to offer our customers a written lifetime warranty – we are happy and confident to say “We stand behind it!”. B&E Collision was established in 1976 by a hardworking tradesman named Ben Lifford and his beloved wife Joyce. After more than 4 decades, B&E Collision continues to be family-owned and operated, having been joined in business by their daughter and son-in-law, Miranda and Jeff Lukens. ”As far back as I can remember my daddy always repaired vehicles. Many of you may remember where it all started. We lived in a little house (and by little I mean a one bedroom with a family of 4) on Gravely Road. Below the house was a two car garage. This is where my dad made a living for our family. It was in that garage where he repaired and painted many cars. I remember being upstairs in the house when he was painting and not being able to walk around much or jump at all because the dirt from the ceiling above the garage would have fallen into the fresh paint. My mom would dust the furniture and we always knew what color he had painted with that day because it would be on the dust cloth. As the years went by, we built a small shop beside of the house. It was in this shop at the age of 18 that I decided I wanted to work for my dad. Although there wasn’t a need for a secretary, my dad created a place for me. He had one office with one desk and one chair, which we shared. When he would come in to sit down I would go to my special seat which was our cooler that had our lunch in it. Haha! The business began to flourish. After a year, we started constructing another building directly behind the one we were in at the time. I was so excited to pick out the decor in the new office and to have my own desk and chair. We started getting several direct repairs from the insurance companies and soon we had cars everywhere. Many of you may remember that situation of trying to get in and out of our parking lot, which was in a curve on Gravely Road. After being in this building for two years my dad decided to take a huge risk and buy property on Lynn Garden Drive to construct our present building. I remember telling him, “Dad, I don’t think this is a good idea”. He assured me that everything was going to be just fine. He had never let me down before so I trusted him and of course, he was right. We have been so blessed. Our only goal has been to please our customers. They are our advertisement. They are what matters to us. My husband Jeff is now running the show while I stay at home raising 6 future B&E employees. Jeff has grown the business even more. We have since added a new building for all our frame work to meet the demands of our customers and insurance companies. I just want to say thank you to our customers for voting for us. We truly appreciate your business! Thank you to all of our employees. You do an outstanding job and have made all of this possible! Thank you to my husband Jeff for taking my dad’s dream and keeping it alive! Last, but certainly not least, thank you dad. Thank you for taking a risk on me and entrusting me to be a part of this. We may have not had much throughout my childhood but you never gave up, and now I can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve done for me and our family. All I want is to make you proud, because you sure make me proud to call you my dad. “ -Miranda Lifford Lukens B&E Collision is located at 1630 Lynn Garden Drive in Kingsport, Tennessee. We gladly work with all insurance companies and participate with most insurance companies’ direct repair programs. This allows us to take the inconvenience out of the claims repair process. Our state of the art facility includes: Sherwin-Williams computerized color matching system, a dedicated frame shop with Chief computerized frame machine and Shark computerized measuring system. We also have a dedicated aluminum repair bay - with technicians on hand that hold certificates specializing in aluminum repairs. We are an ICAR Gold Certified facility, giving you piece of mind that your repairs will be completed to insurance standard. Again, we greatly appreciate all the business we have been blessed with. We look forward to helping all our past and future customers who need our services. Remember to always pay it forward!

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR BUSINESS AND FOR VOTING US #1

SHARK MEASURING SYSTEM • CHIEF GOLIATH FRAME MACHINE • 2 DOWN DRAFT BAKING SPRAY BOOTHS FOREIGN & DOMESTIC VEHICLES • ALUMINUM REPAIR • WILL GLADLY WORK WITH ALL INSURANCE COMPANIES • PAINTLESS DENT REPAIR • DRIVE-THRU ESTIMATING BAY

IN BUSINESS SINCE 1976

423-246-2206

WRITTEN LIFETIME WARRANTY

1630 Lynn Garden Drive • Kingsport, TN • Mon.-Fri. 8am – 6pm • www.bandecollision.com


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Thank You for voting and making us the #1 Fun for the Whole Family!

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Discover why we were voted the best again!

Visit us at: 1210 RiverBend Dr. Kingsport, TN 37664

Visit UDCVillasRiverBend.com or call 423-343-4268 for additional information.

Voted #1 Law Firm!

Thank You Kingsport! 245 E. New Street • Suite 203 • Kingsport, TN 37660

208 W. Fairview Avenue • Johnson City, TN 37604

423-390-1504

Thank you for voting us your favorite Insurance Agent / Firm! Nathan Vaughn 2627 E. Center St. Kingsport, TN 37664 423-246-1739


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Ron Matthews State Farm Ron Mathews State Farm has been voted one of the best by the readers of the Times News. “We appreciate the support of our customers and friends and we’ll continue to do our best to make

sure that our customers have the insurance they need….before they need it.” Ron responded when told of the Readers Choice Award.

The Insurance business is an interesting gig…everyone pays money…hoping they never have to use it. Unfortunately, it’s a fact of life…you have to have it…but still, we get it.

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At my office…we try and make the insurance process as painless as possible, and really attempt to be like the old slogan…. “Like a good neighbor.”

We sell auto, home insurance, business and disability – all of which – we hope our clients do not have to use. We also sell life insurance…that pretty much… everyone will use. We try and make sure what our clients want to happen, when they march on – does happen.

Our office is at 1417 Warpath Drive (behind KFC) in Kingsport. We have 24 hour claim service, 7

days a week. But we hope that clients will call my office first – so we can offer some help – sorting through the issues.

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Ron Mathews State Farm 423-246-4241

Lastly, there are a lot of good insurance agents and companies where we live. I am greatly honored to be recognized as one of them. We are here to “help life go right.”

Vanderpool Roofing Found at 3216 Memorial Blvd, Kingsport, TN (VPR), Vanderpool Roofing Has proudly been in business at the same location for 32 years. Owned by Bill and Marsha Vanderpool, they install both residential and commercial roofs and use high quality materials. Bill’s firm belief is there is only one way to install a roof and that is the right way and the customer deserves a professional job when they trust you with their home. While many shortcuts can be taken, they are not allowed on Vanderpool jobs. This is what sets Vanderpool Roofing apart. Bill insists that people should not have to worry when they hire someone to do a project, especially a major one. Vanderpool Roofing has been awarded the Times-News Readers Choice award eight years in a

ronmathews.org ron.mathews.cn64@statefarm.com WE INSTALL RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ROOFING SYSTEMS

423-392-4170

FAX 423-392-9866 Email: keepudry@gmail.com State licensed in TN & VA • fully insured OWNER BILL VANDERPOOL

Thank you for voting us #1 eight years in a row.

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row from 2012-2019. The Better Business Bureau has reported several compliant free years with Vanderpool as well. Vanderpool Roofing are Certified Roof Installers with various manufacturers. They are State- Licensed in Tennessee and Virginia and have thousands of glowing references. The company offers a three year workmanship warranty and customers are welcome to call or stop

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by the office any time with any needs or questions. Bill wants to thank all his customers and looks forward to taking care of their roofing needs for many years to come.

Complaint Free Year

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Keeping your family safe & protected for over 36 years.

We Solve Your Roofing Problems CHIMNEY FLASHING ROOF INSPECTIONS MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS


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Carter Trent We are so proud to be selected once again by our community for the Times-News Readers Choice Award for 2019. It is such an honor to be recognized by our friends and neighbors alongside such a wonderful group of other local businesses and organizations. At Carter-Trent, we strive every day to deliver the finest, compassionate care to every family we serve, and this award means a lot to every one of our team members. From the beginning, Carter-Trent has always been a business built on the highest level of service and continues to follow a tradition of offering affordable arrangements with the highest integrity. The staff at all three of our locations is dedicated to providing comfort to every family we serve. One of the ways we do this is through ShareLife® – a unique and comprehensive approach to funeral planning that ensures every life is honored and celebrated. Whether prearranging a funeral, planning a life celebration, or selecting permanent memorialization, ShareLife weaves together a variety of products, services, and options that transform a traditional funeral into a one-of-a-kind celebration focused on beautiful memories spanning a lifetime. ShareLife is only available at Carter-Trent and truly helps those left behind to more easily navigate the grief journey. Another hallmark of Carter-Trent is our civic involvement. We are always looking for ways to make a difference and are proud to support our community with events such as the “Run like a Princess” 3K event, the Little Ironman 5K and Mud Run, the “Bikers and Bows” poker run benefiting the Princess Delilah Foundation, and the Fun Fest Christian Concert. Unlike other awards programs, the judges in the Readers Choice Award are members of our community as well as the families we are honored to serve making this recognition all the more meaningful for our entire team at Carter-Trent. For more information, or to view our facilities, please visit www.cartertrent.com.

2019 KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

READERS CHOICE Carter-Trent is honored to be named Readers Choice once again by our community. We believe that everyone has a story worth telling. That is why we focus on helping your family plan and conduct a beautiful farewell ceremony that reflects your values, unites your family & friends and celebrates the story of a life well-lived.

423-390-8762 Kingsport • Church Hill • Weber City CarterTrent.com


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Local Businesses are seeing success! Sunday Stories has been the best marketing program we’ve had in the past 23 years! Call your sales representative today. Times-News Sunday Stories Tom Ambrosetti 423-246-8121


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MIXING DAY AND NIGHT FOR YOUR DELIGHT.

Assisted Living and Specialized Memory Care With No Level of Care Charges As a privately owned assisted living facility, we’re able to focus on the “little things” that matter – the personal touches that make living at Preston Place “home.” Those who visit Preston Place are quick to note our positive, contented environment created by our team of dedicated caregivers and around-the-clock licensed nursing staff.

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READERS CHOICE To schedule a tour, please call Assisted living suites - 423-378-6623 For Specialized memory care 423-378-HOPE(4673)

Thank you for voting us the #1 Assisted Living and Retirement Facility again this year.

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Th • Best Bakery • 1st Place

• Best Desserts • 1st Place • Best Coffee Shop • 3rd place Coming soon - a drive through location at 920 Commonwealth Avenue, Bristol, VA

56 Piedmont Avenue, Bristol, VA 24201 276-645-5754 www.blackbirdbakerybristol.com 2001 N. John B. Dennis Hwy., Kingsport, TN 37660 www.prestonplacesuites.com

Open 24 hours Monday 6 a.m. – Midnight Saturday (Closed Sundays)


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KENNY Z’S LOCKSMITH

would like to thank all of those who voted us for best Locksmith! It is truly an honor to know so many appreciate what we do! We will always strive to keep your trust going forward.

Anita Bright 423.392.1306 Stone Drive, Bloomingdale, Blountville and Southwest Virginia

Heather Harwood 423.723.1450 Downtown Kingsport and Hawkins County

Rachel Rogers 423.392.1316 Colonial Heights, Fort Henry Drive and Blountville

Rhonda Givens 423.392.1321 Automotive

Halie Tankersley 423.723.1460 Real Estate

How to buy print and digital from the best.

Thank You

for voting us your #1 Storage Facility! 1909 Sherwood Rd, Kingsport, TN 37664 Hours: Monday- Saturday 9am-6pm Sunday- closed

Phone: (423) 805-9604

Call one of our Sales Representatives to discuss options that work best for your organization.

Thank you for voting us your number one nail salon in Kingsport for two years in a row! Come see us!

Pink’s Nail Studio 423-246-1111

Now hiring a licensed nail tech/cosmetologist!

1167 N. eastman Rd., Kingsport,Tn 37664 Like us on Follow us on @ pinks nail studio

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Jennings Group “We continue to be blessed and thankful!” -- Christe Jennings, owner of Jennings Group Again, we want to thank our clients and the community for voting for Jennings Group! From the beginning, we have strived to be the best Tax and Bookkeeping Firm in Kingsport! It is an honor knowing that our friends and colleagues have placed their trust and confidence in us. This small business started out as a daughter and father wanting to make a difference in the tax and bookkeeping world and it is unbelievable to see where we are now! We have continued to grow, not only in the number of team members on staff, but also in the number of clients we are able to serve which is due mainly to word of mouth and personal referrals. It has been our privilege to be voted as the best firm for your Tax and Bookkeeping needs by the Reader’s Choice Awards for the fourth year in a row as well as a winner of the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) Awards! This has been absolutely amazing for us and we take considerable pride in the recognition we have received for doing what we enjoy! We are happy to help you, your family and friends by preparing personal or business tax returns or even amending prior year returns to keep more of your money from government spending. We are all for paying our fair share of taxes . . . but not a penny more! Jennings Group, located at 1567 N. Eastman Road, Suite 15 (across the road from D.B.’s tennis courts), specializes in all tax returns from individuals to corporations. We also provide personalized bookkeeping and payroll needs for your business. For more information on Jennings Group, visit our website at JenningsGroupEA.com or give us a call at 423-408-2106!

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Thank You! KINGSPORT

MOOSE Lodge 972

1213 Stewball Circle, Kingsport, TN 37660 | 423-247-9109

Thank You For Your Vote!

www.valleyspringsspa.com

1008 Executive Park Blvd. Suite 118 Kingsport, TN 37660

423-765-9999

Thank you For Voting For Us! Dr. Susan Creech DDS 423-239-7471 4621 Fort Henry Dr, Kingsport, TN 37663 colonialheightsdentalgroup.com


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Food City K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. is the corporate banner for the Food City supermarket chain, and is an acronym for its base trade area of Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee. In 2015, the company also purchased 29 supermarkets (including 21 pharmacies) in Chattanooga, Tennessee and North Georgia. This privately held, family-owned company has grown over the years by expansion, new store construction and acquisitions. Today, they operate 15 locations in southeastern Kentucky, 24 in southwest Virginia, 64 in east Tennessee, 19 in Chattanooga, Tennessee and 9 in north Georgia. The 131-store chain includes 123 Food City locations (with 105 pharmacies and 102 fuel/convenience stores), 6 Super Dollar Food Center limited assortment and 2 wine & spirits stores. Serving a current trade area of over 1.4 million households, with a population of 3.3 million, they also operate their own 1.2 million square-foot distribution center, located in Abingdon, VA. Having served their neighbors for over 100 years, the Food City banner dates back to a store opened in Greeneville, TN in 1918. K-VA-T Food Stores’ real beginning came in 1955 when Jack C. Smith (founder), his father Curtis, cousin Ernest and uncle Earl opened their first store in Grundy, VA. Since that time, Food City has grown in leaps through the acquisition of several Piggly Wiggly operations in Southwest Virginia and Eastern Kentucky, along with Quality Foods/Food City, White Stores, Winn Dixie and BI-LO units in east Tennessee and north Georgia. The company has also grown steadily by expansion into new market areas while remodeling and replacing existing locations as needed to best serve their customers. K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. continues to grow and share its growth with its associates. “Over 12.76% of the company is owned by our associates and that continues to grow every year through our profit-sharing plan,” said Steve Smith, Food City President & CEO. He attributes the company’s success to “a talented team of hard working associates who are dedicated to serving our customers and their community”. Food City locations offer a wide variety of services and conveniences, ranging from in-store bakery/delis, complete with hot food and café seating areas to Floral Boutiques, staffed with designers seven days a week. Full service meat and seafood departments offer pre-marinated and seasoned products, plus a complete selection of top quality meats that are all-natural, including Certified Angus Beef. In-house meat cutters will hand cut steaks, chops and roasts to order. Expanded grocery, frozen food, produce and health & beauty care departments go well beyond the normal fare with a huge selection of gourmet, international and hard-to-find items. Through a partnership with local farmers, Food City is able to bring their customers fresh-from-the-field fruits and vegetables. Many items are delivered directly from the farm to the store on the same day they are picked. Each year, Food City buys approximately $5,000,000 in fresh produce from local growers. Food City’s convenient pharmacies are staffed with highly trained professionals whose primary concern is the well-being of their customers. Many of the pharmacies are now equipped with a drive-thru for greater convenience. Food City Gas N’ Go fuel stations offer competitive prices on high quality gasoline. Many now sell diesel fuel. A number of stores include national or local branch banks, offering ATM’s and a full range of financial services. The company also offers the added convenience of GoCart curbside pick-up at 45 locations throughout their market area. The GoCart program allows customers to select their purchases on-line. Their order is filled by a professional shopper and loaded into their vehicle when they arrive at the store. And, they can pay for their purchases on-line or by credit or debit card at the time of pick-up. Food City Home Delivery powered by Instacart is also available in 93 of their locations, providing shoppers with the flexibility of same-day delivery to their doorstep. In order to provide greater value for its customers, the company offers many private label product choices under the labels Food Club, Food City Fresh, Full Circle Market, Wide Awake Coffee Co., Tippy Toes, Harvest Club, Paws Happy Life, Evolve, Over the Top, Nostimo, @ease, CharKing, Misty Mountain, Flock’s Finest, b-lieve, Simply Done, TopCare, Culinary Tours, Valu Time, Pure Harmony, and more. A subsidiary arm of K-VA-T Food Stores, Misty Mountain Spring Water, L.L.C., bottles pure spring water to sell in Food City stores and under private labels for other retailers. Food City customers are able to enjoy classic brand products that are not available in any other stores. Brands like Kern’s Bread, Kay’s Ice Cream, Lay Meats, Terry’s Snack Foods and Moore’s Potato Chips were once household names, but for one reason or another disappeared from store shelves. Food City has brought these brands back with the same recipes and flavors as before. The company supports a number of community based organizations and agencies throughout their market area. Food City’s School Bucks Program has donated more than $18.6 million in much needed equipment to area schools. Their annual Charity Golf Outing has raised a combined total of over $6.35 million since its inception to benefit area charitable organizations and their annual Race Against Hunger campaign also provides over $400,000 in assistance to local hunger relief organizations each year. Their Mission Able project has raised over $1.26 million in the last eight years to benefit Paralyzed Veterans of America. The company supports scores of other initiatives including United Way, Susan G. Komen, Relay for Life/The American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Juvenile Diabetes, Second Harvest Food Bank, Feeding America and countless others. The Food City name is also synonymous with NASCAR racing through the sponsorship of two of the sport’s most popular events, the Food City 500 and Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, TN. In 2017, Food City celebrated the 25th Anniversary of their race sponsorships, as well as the 30th Anniversary of Food City Race Night. As the second longest running sponsor in NASCAR, the company has also contributed more than $565,000 in proceeds from their annual Food City Race Night events to local organizations throughout the area. Food City served as the presenting sponsor of the historic “Battle at Bristol” football game between the University of Tennessee and Virginia Tech. Food City is also a major corporate partner of several local athletic programs, including the University of Tennessee, East Tennessee State University, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Emory and Henry. “We’re proud to be locally owned and operated,” Smith says. “We’re extremely passionate about what we do and we’re committed to providing our customers with top quality products at the lowest possible price and exceptional service while continuing the mission our company was founded upon over sixty years ago, to “run the best store in town”.


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