The best bars & nightlife in Kingsport

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High Voltage (opens in a new tab)

101 Cherokee St #30

High Voltage is an outdoor-plus-indoor hangout serving craft beer and ciders on draft, domestic cans, and simple boards of meats, cheeses,…

High Voltage is an outdoor-plus-indoor hangout serving craft beer and ciders on draft, domestic cans, and simple boards of meats, cheeses, and spreads. Check their calendar for food trucks, bands, and other fun this week, or book that semi-private room and big outdoor space for your own thing.

From the Kingsport newsletter, October 13, 2026

Inspire Wine Bar (opens in a new tab)

116 Commerce St Ste 101

Tucked inside Kingsport’s historic Telephone Building, Inspire Wine Bar, the Tri-Cities’ first wine bar, pours global favorites and…

Tucked inside Kingsport’s historic Telephone Building, Inspire Wine Bar, the Tri-Cities’ first wine bar, pours global favorites and regional picks alongside locally sourced bites in a space lined with handmade art you can actually take home. Watch for playful ticketed pairings...

From the Kingsport newsletter, October 16, 2026

6ix BrewHouse (opens in a new tab)

455 W Sullivan St #149

6ix BrewHouse pours crisp, craft beer and house seltzer, with cocktails, wine, bourbon, espresso and energy drinks for the late shift. Nab…

6ix BrewHouse pours crisp, craft beer and house seltzer, with cocktails, wine, bourbon, espresso and energy drinks for the late shift.

From the Kingsport newsletter, October 6, 2026

Bays Mountain Brewing Company (opens in a new tab)

154 Commerce St

Whether you're catching a local band or just catching up with friends, Bays Mountain Brewing Company keeps it easygoing with well-made…

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Whether you're catching a local band or just catching up with friends, Bays Mountain Brewing Company keeps it easygoing with well-made craft beer and a relaxed, come-as-you-are taproom. It’s the kind of Kingsport hangout where community shows up, conversations linger, and another round sounds like a good idea.

From the Kingsport newsletter, October 19, 2026

Southern Sips and Events (opens in a new tab)

112 Mimi Ct

Whether it's a block party, wedding, or "we finally finished the deck" bash, Southern Sips and Events rolls in with a mobile bar, helps…

Whether it's a block party, wedding, or "we finally finished the deck" bash, Southern Sips and Events rolls in with a mobile bar, helps craft a cocktail menu, tells you how much to stock, then serves with a smile so you can actually enjoy your own party.

From the Kingsport newsletter, October 8, 2026