Eastman steam release heard around Kingsport area

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A reported steam release at Eastman Chemical Company was heard by many in the Kingsport area Tuesday night. Eastman Corporate Communications Manager Tracy Kilgore Addington confirmed the incident to News Channel 11. "There was a steam release this afternoon (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) at the Kingsport site which could be heard [...]