| What: | 80th Birthday Celebration Reunion |
| When: | Thursday & Friday, September 29 & 30, 2022 |
| Where: | Kingsport, Tennessee |
| Why: | Because we deserve a CELEBRATION! |
A group of your classmates have spent the last few weeks scouring Kingsport for locations to give us an opportunity to enjoy friendships from 62+ years ago; explore several venues that have changed significantly over those years; and review some of the history of our hometown. Most of all we want to have fun remembering and have FUN.
Times and events are listed in the following section. Detail will be sent (email or snail mail) to those who respond they will attend.
The Committee needs your check to cover the cost of the Thursday dinner and a commitment for which events you will attend by Thursday SEPTEMBER 15th.
Please download, print and return the 80th Birthday Reply Form with your check to Jane Harris, 600 Rambling Road, Kingsport TN 37663. Make your check out to DB Class of 1960. Click here to download the reply form.
Planned Times and Events
Thursday 29th
3:00 – 5:00 Bus (nice comfortable one) tour with immediate past city manager, Jeff Fleming. Jeff is a Kingsport native, a DB Grad, and a true cheerleader for Kingsport. He will share highlights of our history, show us the significant changes (including the new City Hall) – not just downtown – over past years. He also hopes to gather some of our memories. No cost to you but we need to know if you will attend to ensure space on bus.
6:00 – 9:30 Get reacquainted hour with food and drink. Cash Bar. Dinner at 7:00 – the location is the Press Room located behind the Food City, Farmer’s Market, and Carousel off Center Street across from Domtar (old Mead Paper) Plant. Enjoy food, drink, and good fellowship at this popular venue. Cost $25 per person.
Friday 30th
10:00 – 12:30 Bays Mountain adventure. We will enjoy a barge ride on the lake, walk across the dam, and enjoy any of the displays and museum we want. There is a $5 entry fee per vehicle to be paid as you enter. No other cost to you but we need to know if you will attend to arrange barge ride on the lake.
1:00 – 3:00 We have reserved a room for lunch at the Chop House on Eastman Road. This will give us a time to again enjoy visiting and some tasty food. Everyone will pay for their own food.
4:00 – 5:30 Tour of the new DB on Center Street – we will be able to tour the STEM section as well as other highlights of the school. No cost to you; but we need to know if you plan to attend so they can arrange adequate tour guides.
This will end our formal events. You are encouraged to plan dinner with friends or family. We can provide a list of local restaurants if needed.
Your Planning Committee
Vivian Eversole Brown, Carolyn Rice Cameron, Barbara Williams Coughenour, Phyllis Fugate, Jim Gee, Jane Beck Harris, Margaret Ketron Colley, Kathy Morse Parham, Ralph Suit, and Diana Woodard Agett. Bill Cobb is also part of our team as he is currently handling our Google Group communications.
Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend this event. We will be in Australia visiting my daughter and family. Otherwise, I would love to attend. Hope everyone has a great time!
Larry Logan
7220 Natchez Pointe Dr.
Nashville, TN 37221-4185
Will miss you Larry. thanks for your response. Have fun in Australia!
HI Larry – I was looking forward to seeing you at the celebration but understand – family time certainly takes precedence! Hope you all heave a great trip!!
– Bill
I CANNOT attend. It’s because of an “event” the following week marking my 80th birthday.
However I want to help with the planning of the Kingsport affair. I want to send a check to Jane Harris. What is the amount? Or do I simply total up the fees mentioned by Bill Cobb?
George, I’ve referred your question about “fees” to Jane and asked her to get back to you.
– Bill
George, sorry the date won’t work for you. Could not please everyone! If you want to send a check you can do so to my address – 600 Rambling Rd. Kingsport TN 37663 The amount for the dinner on Thursday is $25. We are using some funds in a “leftover” account from past reunions to pay for bus and barge but any donations much appreciated.
Sorry I will miss the celebration. Was looking forward to wearing my cheerleading uniform again haha !!! I will be there with my school spirit !!! Everyone have a great time.
Jane, so sorry we won’t get to see you this time! We will miss you. Your cheerleader outfit set a happy tone for the 55th reunion lake luncheon at Katie’s! Save it for next time. – Bill
Where are we to meet for the tour on Thursday. I haven’t been to kpt for some time and know things have changed. I hope to see everyone soon. Joe Shaffer
Joe, I will send you all details about where to meet for each event with directions a little closer to time. Got your check yesterday. Look forward to seeing you!
hate to hear you can’t come Jane. We will miss you and try to post lots of photos on the webpage.