Kingsport is located in the Northwest corner of Tennessee, just a few miles from the Virginia border and only 45 minutes from North Carolina. Nestled between the Appalachian and Great Smoky Mountains, Kingsport beckons you to enjoy its natural beauty, rich historic traditions and exciting future vision. The timeless beauty of the Appalachian mountains provides a breathtaking backdrop for the rapid development of the city. Kingsport has transformed its natural surroundings into excellent facilities for visitors and residents. A large number of popular attractions, such as Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Dollywood theme park, Gatlinburg, and Biltmore House and Gardens, lie within a 75-mile radius of Kingsport. There are plenty of restaurants to enjoy, like Italian cuisine prepared with traditional quality and served with inspired elegance, or a grill loaded up with our famous ribs, prime rib, choice steaks, tender chicken and more. Kingsport also offers a great variety of shopping opportunities.