Literacy Council of Kingsport

08/30/2026

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! 📚❤️

The Literacy Council of Kingsport is honored to have been awarded a Literacy Endowment Grant from the East Tennessee Foundation! 🎉

These generous funds will help us purchase the instructional supplies and materials needed for our In-School Reading Tutoring Program, which provides one-on-one reading support to K–3rd grade students.

We’re so grateful to the East Tennessee Foundation for investing in early literacy and helping us give more young readers the tools and confidence they need to succeed. Together, we’re helping build stronger readers—and stronger futures! 🌟📖

Thank you, East Tennessee Foundation, for supporting literacy in our community! 💙

07/26/2026

💙 A big thank you to Walmart Kingsport - W Stone Dr for awarding the Literacy Council of Kingsport a $500 Spark Good grant! 🎉

We are so grateful for Walmart's support of our mission to improve literacy in our community. Your generosity helps us continue providing valuable literacy programs and resources to local students and adults. 📚✨

07/25/2026

📚 Help a Child Discover the Joy of Reading! ❤️

Do you have just an hour each week to help a young reader succeed?

The Literacy Council of Kingsport is looking for caring volunteers to become Children's Reading Tutors! Join us for our Children's Tutor Training on Saturday, August 22, from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM at our office (247 Broad St., Kingsport).

During this training, you'll learn evidence-based reading strategies and gain the tools you need to confidently support young readers. No teaching experience is required—we provide all the training and materials you'll need!

We're currently recruiting volunteers to:
📖 Tutor students one-on-one at Kingsport City elementary schools during the school day
📖 Provide after-school reading tutoring for K–3rd grade students at the Literacy Council office

A few hours of your time can make a lifelong difference in a child's future.

✅ Free training
✅ Background check provided
✅ Make a meaningful impact in your community

To register or learn more, call (423) 392-4643 or email [email protected].

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post! Together, we can help more children become confident readers. 💙📚

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07/23/2026

☕ Your morning coffee can make a difference! 💙

Mark your calendars for Coffee for a Cause on Thursday, August 13, from 6:00–10:00 AM at Scooter's Coffee (105 Port Dr., Kingsport).

When you stop by for your favorite coffee, breakfast sandwich, or sweet treat, Scooter's Coffee will donate 10% of all sales to the Literacy Council of Kingsport. The best part? It doesn't cost you anything extra!

Your purchase helps provide free literacy programs for adults and children in our community, giving learners the skills they need to succeed in school, at work, and in everyday life.

Whether you're grabbing your morning coffee on the way to work, picking up breakfast for the office, or making your regular drive-thru stop, every purchase helps support literacy in our community.

📅 Thursday, August 13
⏰ 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
📍 Scooter's Coffee
105 Port Dr., Kingsport, TN

Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, and inviting your friends. We hope to see you there! ☕📚

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07/21/2026

Kingsport Fun Fest! is in full swing, and we hope you're having a fantastic time! 🎉

If you stopped by the PEAK - Kingsport Young Professionals Dog Show, you may have spotted our Executive Director, Emily, and her sweet pup, Eleanor, competing in the Prettiest Female category. 🐶👑 We're so proud to share that Eleanor took home 1st Place! 🏆💕

We always encourage our students to get out and enjoy all the wonderful events happening around the community during Fun Fest. It's a great opportunity to explore Kingsport, connect with others, and celebrate everything that makes our city so special. ❤️

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙

Start your holiday morning with a visit to the Kingsport Farmers Market ! The Literacy Council of Kingsport will be there from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, and we'd love to see you!

📚✨ Stop by our booth to:
• Create your own custom bookmark to take home
• Learn about our free literacy programs for children and adults
• Discover how you can make a difference by becoming a volunteer tutor

Whether you're shopping for fresh produce, browsing local vendors, or just enjoying the holiday, be sure to stop by and say hello. We can't wait to meet you! 🌞📖🇺🇸

07/03/2026

🇺🇸 Think you could pass the U.S. Citizenship Test? 🇺🇸

In honor of Independence Day, we're putting your civics knowledge to the test! These are some of the questions that applicants may be asked during the U.S. citizenship interview—and some of the ones Americans tend to find the most challenging!

✨ No Googling! Drop your answers in the comments!

❓1. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

A. Obey the law
B. Vote in a federal election
C. Pay taxes

❓2. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

A. Provide police protection
B. Print money
C. Issue driver's licenses

❓3. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

A. Declared independence from Great Britain
B. Freed the slaves in the Confederate states
C. Created the U.S. Constitution

❓4. What is one reason the colonists came to America?

A. To find gold
B. Freedom
C. To avoid paying taxes

❓5. Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.

🗽 How many can you answer correctly?

🇺🇸 Our office will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. We wish everyone a safe, fun, and happy Fourth of July weekend! ❤️🤍💙