Allison Winters

Visual Storyteller | Truth Seeker | Business Reporter

johnson city, tennessee, united states

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I completed my master's degree in brand and media strategy at East Tennessee State University in 2023. I am currently the business reporter for the Kingsport Times News. I'm passionate about capturing meaningful stories both through words and through the lens of photography. My other interests including creative writing, marketing and public relations.

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Mayor shares Eastman memories at Kingsport Historical Society

KINGSPORT — Mayor Paul Montgomery spoke to Kingsport Historical Society members Wednesday morning about the history of Eastman Chemical Co. and his previous role with the company. Montgomery, a native of Glade Spring, Virginia, came to Kingsport at 22 yea... See more

timesnews.net•Allison Winters•Feb 19, 2026

Minding Your Business: Share the love, locally

KINGSPORT — With less than a week until Valentine's Day, have you preordered flowers or chocolates yet? If not, there's still time. Or maybe Valentine's Day is not much of your speed, fear not: the time of discounted Valentine's Day chocolates is approach... See more

timesnews.net•Allison Winters•Feb 10, 2026

Kingsport farmer-florist works with North Carolina wholesaler for Valentine's Day

KINGSPORT — On Wednesday, Sara Searl is planning a trip to Asheville for special cargo: tulips. As owner of Kingsport-based Strawberry Moon Blooms and a local farmer-florist, Searl said she will make the trek to prepare flower orders ahead of Valentine's ... See more

timesnews.net•Allison Winters•Feb 9, 2026

Kingsport native finds online success showcasing local restaurants

KINGSPORT — When he's not working as a pharmacist, Zach Carland can be found online spotlighting local eateries. Carland, 33 years old and a lifelong Kingsport resident, has garnered nearly 15,000 followers and over 141,000 likes on his TikTok profile "Za... See more

timesnews.net•Allison Winters•Feb 5, 2026

State awards $2.6M for site development in Sullivan County

BLOUNTVILLE — Two Sullivan County sites are set to receive a combined $2.6 million in development grants, the state announced Wednesday. According to a news release, NETWORKS secured a $100,000 Site Development Grant for due diligence work at the Northeas... See more

timesnews.net•Allison Winters•Feb 4, 2026

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Mayor shares Eastman memories at Kingsport Historical Society

Minding Your Business: Share the love, locally

Kingsport farmer-florist works with North Carolina wholesaler for Valentine's Day

Kingsport native finds online success showcasing local restaurants

State awards $2.6M for site development in Sullivan County

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Mayor shares Eastman memories at Kingsport Historical Society

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State awards $2.6M for site development in Sullivan County

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