A Closer Look, Connecting the Tri-Cities

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A locally produced show spotlighting real stories of businesses and individuals making a meaningful impact in our community.

Contact [email protected] or [email protected]. A Holston Valley Broadcasting production. A Closer Look program is a HVBC Group production.

10/28/2026

Kingsport Theatre Guild is heading under the sea with The Little Mermaid Jr.! Young cast members and stage manager Alexis Stitle joins us to discuss the upcoming production, the fun of bringing these beloved characters to life, and how youth theater helps children build confidence, friendships, and creativity. Performances are November 19–21, with tickets just $7!

10/21/2026

Bays Mountain Park has something for everyone! Jason Dorfman joins us to discuss the park's hiking trails, wildlife exhibits, lake activities, and exciting planetarium laser shows featuring Halloween favorites, Rush, and Metallica. Learn more about the year-round activities and family entertainment available right here in the Tri-Cities.

10/20/2026

Have you heard of "fibermaxxing"? National digestive health expert Brenda Watson joins us to explain this growing nutrition trend, the benefits of dietary fiber, the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber, and how to improve gut health without overdoing it.

10/14/2026

Kingsport Theatre Guild is getting ready for the holidays with Dashing Through the Snow! Cast members Rebecca Johnson and Leigh Woodfin join us to discuss the upcoming comedy, the fun of playing multiple characters, and how community theater brings people together through acting, volunteering, and youth programs.

10/09/2026

Facebook Post: Pro-Art Association is celebrating 50 years of bringing the arts to Southwest Virginia! Executive Director Michael McNulty joins us to discuss a special season of free performances, creative workshops, children's theater programs, and the organization's mission to make arts and culture accessible to everyone.

10/07/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. CEO Jennifer Escue with the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence discusses Tennessee's troubling domestic violence statistics, warning signs of abuse, resources for survivors, and how each of us can help support prevention and healthy relationships.

10/06/2026

Kingsport Theatre Guild brings a locally written story to the stage with Packing Up the Past, a comedy and drama about family, aging, downsizing, and the memories we attach to the things we keep.

10/02/2026

Charles Denney with the UT Institute of Agriculture takes us across Tennessee with stories on 4-H youth raising chickens, a fifth-generation apple orchard, new flood-warning technology, and UT employees sharing their talents beyond the workplace.

09/30/2026

Richard Marx Joins Symphony of the Mountains!

Cornelia Laemmli Orth joins Crystal Carter to discuss Symphony of the Mountains' 80th anniversary season and its efforts to make live music accessible throughout the region. The Symphony's Path to Dignity outreach program brings musicians into shelters, food banks, and other locations serving people experiencing homelessness or difficult circumstances, while also providing opportunities for individuals and agency workers to attend concerts at no cost. The Symphony is offering a "pay what you can" program for most performances during its anniversary season, with children and students admitted free. Orth also discusses upcoming concerts, including a special performance with Richard Marx, as well as the Symphony's combination of classical, popular, patriotic, and other musical styles. The organization continues to perform throughout Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and nearby communities while providing school performances, youth orchestras, choruses, and other educational and community outreach opportunities.

09/23/2026

Craig Charles joins Crystal Carter to discuss Crown Cuts Academy and his efforts to combine barber education with community service. Charles discusses teaching barbering as both a career and an art form while preparing students to work with people from different backgrounds. Crown Cuts provides free Community Day services for people who may otherwise be unable to afford grooming services and trains students to work patiently with clients with special needs, including individuals with autism. Charles also discusses his involvement with The Confess Project, which teaches barbers active listening, positive communication, validation, mental health awareness, and how to connect individuals with professional resources when additional help is needed. The interview also highlights incorporating community resources into barber education and a service-learning trip to Dominica where Charles and students distributed school supplies, hygiene products, and other assistance. Charles plans to continue providing students with community service and educational opportunities locally and abroad.

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Kingsport, TN

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