"This first full-length biography of Kingsport challenges interpretations of regional history that promote the colonial and poverty models. It will interest scholars of urbanization, city planning, and industrialization as well as local history enthusiasts."

From a devil cat to a Rebel ghost to the possible resting place of Big Foot—the Kingsport/Johnson City/Bristol region gives up its supernatural secrets. Summon the necessary courage and dare to explore the haunted history of the “mountain empire.” Tales of ghostly spirits envelop the northeast Tennessee landscape like a familiar mountain fog. Join Pete Dykes, editor of Kingsport’s Daily News, as he offers up a collection of spooky local stories and legends from centuries past, including such spine-chilling accounts as the foreboding ghost of Netherland Inn Road, spectral disturbances at the Rotherwood Mansion, devilish felines, ruthless poltergeists in Caney Creek Falls, the tortured cries from fallen Rebel soldiers still heard today and—could bigfoot really be buried in the woods of Big Stone Gap? Includes photos!

Look into the life and philosophy of Kingsport, Tennessee's own Harry Bowyer. Once a soldier, then a lawyer and acting judge, Harry walked away from his comfortable way of life when he found God and began to serve Him. For mature audiences because of language... Part Two of Three. A portion of proceeds will benefit Harry.

A look at wrestling in Kingsport, TN in the 1960s when Wrestling was King in the Model City. Over 100 years of history of East Tennessee Wrestling and the promoters. A week by week look at the weekly wrestling events in the city 1960-69. Bios on many of the starts. Dozens of rare photos. Notes on the the events that made this era so special. All of this and much more.

"One thing I find out right away about Mr. Bowyer -- he is not in the midst of an act but a unique reality. Some people might say it's a sad reality, but since our first meeting I've had several opportunities to get to know him better. I think most people assume he is homeless. Many people presume he is insane as well. The vast majority of folks who encounter Harry try to avoid him. They'll walk on the other side of the street. They refuse to look at him. They don't know his story. But I bet they want to."--Cover.