Happy (almost) Fourth of July week! Below are a few tidbits on events and business happenings. Enjoy!
• According to the American Automobile Association, the Tennessee gas price average (as of Monday) is $4.51, down eight cents from last week’s average. Kingsport and Bristol’s Monday average is $4.48. A year ago, the average was $2.82.
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