Kingsport Axmen Announce Naming Rights Deal with Ballad Heath

May 1, 2026 - KINGSPORT, Tenn. - The Kingsport Axmen are proud to announce a new five-year naming rights partnership with Ballad Health, strengthening a shared commitment to community, wellness and the continued growth of baseball in the region. Starting with the 2026 season, the Axmen's home field will be named Ballad Health Field, while the stadium itself will remain Hunter Wright Stadium. The change comes after five years of the Kingsport Axmen calling Hunter Wright Stadium home since their inaugural seaso... Full Story

Kingsport Axmen Announce 2026 Coaching Staff

April 14, 2026 - KINGSPORT, Tenn. - The Kingsport Axmen are excited to announce the coaching staff for the 2026 Appalachian League season, led by returning manager Rick Adair as he begins his third season in Kingsport. Adair has guided the Axmen to playoff appearances in both 2024 and 2025, and was named the 2025 Appalachian League Manager of the Year after another strong summer in Kingsport. His extensive professional résumé includes 10 seasons as a Major League pitching coach, bringing invaluable ... Full Story

Kingsport Axmen Announce Return of Manager Rick Adair for 2026 Season

April 13, 2026 - KINGSPORT, Tenn. - The Kingsport Axmen are excited to announce that Rick Adair will return as manager for the 2026 season, marking his third season leading the Axmen in Kingsport. Adair has helped guide the team through two highly competitive seasons, bringing leadership, consistency and a strong culture to the clubhouse. Under his direction, the Axmen have continued to show growth on and off the field. "I'm looking forward to another summer in Kingsport," Adair said. "Working with Caleb a... Full Story

Kingsport Axmen Unveil 2026 Season Schedule

November 12, 2025 - KINGSPORT, Tenn. - The Kingsport Axmen are excited to announce their 2026 Appalachian League schedule, featuring another summer packed with family fun, exciting baseball action and community events at Hunter Wright Stadium. The Axmen will open the 2026 season at home Thursday, June 4, with a three-game series against the Burlington Sock Puppets. The 48-game regular season will run through July 30, with 24 home games and 24 road games split evenly across June and July. The 2026 season will ... Full Story

• Kingsport Axmen Unveil 2026 Season Schedule - Kingsport Axmen (ApL) November 12
• Kingsport Axmen Announce 2026 Season Tickets Now on Sale - Kingsport Axmen (ApL) August 25
• Kingsport's Rick Adair Named 2025 Appalachian League Manager of the Year - Kingsport Axmen (ApL) August 13
• Axmen Clinch Home-Field Advantage with Doubleheader Sweep - Kingsport Axmen (ApL) July 27
• Axmen Clinch Playoff Berth with 14-3 Win over Ridge Runners - Kingsport Axmen (ApL) July 24
• Axmen's Win Streak Ends in Back-And-Forth Game with Johnson City - Kingsport Axmen (ApL) July 24
• Axmen Stifle Otterbots with All-Around Excellent Pitching Performance - Kingsport Axmen (ApL) July 20
• Comeback Kingsport Does It Again - Kingsport Axmen (ApL) July 19
• Don't Call It a Comeback: Axmen Win Thriller in Greeneville - Kingsport Axmen (ApL) July 17
• Axmen Sweep River Riders with Dominant 14-2 Showing - Kingsport Axmen (ApL) July 11
• Axmen Catch Fire Late, Take Game 1 vs. Elizabethton - Kingsport Axmen (ApL) July 11
• Axmen Topple Doughboys with 21-9 Mercy-Rule Victory - Kingsport Axmen (ApL) July 10
• Axmen Claim Back-To-Back Series Victories - Kingsport Axmen (ApL) July 6
• Axmen Fall to Coal Cats in Sudden Death - Kingsport Axmen (ApL) July 5
• Axmen Unleash the Bats Yet Again in Rout of Tri-City - Kingsport Axmen (ApL) July 4
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Other cities near Kingsport, Tennessee with alternative or minor league teams:

• Bristol, Virginia
• Elizabethton, Tennessee
• Johnson City, Tennessee
• Greeneville, Tennessee

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• Axmen’s Durnin, Flyboys’ Beruvides Players of the Year in Appy League - ApL Kingsport Times-News (August 12)
• BRIEFS - ApL Kingsport Times-News (August 12)
• 2025 season set numerous records across Appalachian League - ApL Kingsport Times-News (August 5)
• Bluefield Ridge Runners beat Kingsport Axmen 11-3 to claim Appalachian League championship - ApL Bluefield Daily Telegraph (August 2)
• Ridge Runners move past Axmen to claim first Appy League title - ApL Kingsport Times-News (August 2)
• Flyboys Fall In Playoff Semifinal At Kingsport - ApL Greeneville Sun (August 1)
• Flyboys Drop Championship Game To Axmen - ApL Greeneville Sun (August 1)
• Clutch hitting, stellar pitching carry Axmen to title game - ApL Kingsport Times-News (August 1)
• Flyboys Fall In Regular Season Finale - ApL Greeneville Sun (August 1)
• Appy League entering its final week of play for 2025 - ApL Kingsport Times-News (July 29)
• COLLEGE BASEBALL: Johnson City-based Bristol State Liners lose 19-8; Marion Hungry Mothers won 4-0 - ApL Bristol Herald Courier (July 28)
• BRIEFS - ApL Kingsport Times-News (July 28)
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