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Symphony Orchestra Association of Kingsport (SOAK) was founded.
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Kingsport Theatre Guild was organized
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Kingsport Art Guild came into being.
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Ridgefields Golf Course (Donald Ross Design) Created
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Women's Symphony committee was founded to advance interests of SOAK
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Kingsport Symphony Chorus was organize
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The Junior League of Kingsport was chartered
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National Endowment for the Arts signed into law
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Fine Arts Center was established as a result of the efforts of the Junior League of Kingsport and was home base for three organizations - the Symphony, Art Guild, and Theatre Guild.
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First Funfest!
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City established the Arts Enrichment Fund at the level of $100,000, which the Arts Council has administered with the Department of Parks and Recreation.