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Held daily from Wednesday, July 21, to Saturday, July 24, between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., the event took place at Memorial Park, located at 1625 Fort Henry Dr., across from Dobyns-Bennett High School.

Memorial Park buzzed with activity as 18 different food vendors set up to showcase their specialties. Foodies enjoyed many options, including pizza, ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ, Mexican, Chinese, seafood and sweet treats. Concession tents provided drinks, sno-cones and kettle corn.

The Taste is a unique opportunity for residents to support local restaurants and food trucks. This years's event was sponsored by the Bank of Tennessee.

Some highlights from the awards competition include:

Best Main Dish: Bare Bones ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ

Best Handheld: Southern Craft ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ

Most Unique Flavor: Island Vibe Grill

Best Dessert: Baked & Loaded

Judges Choice: Taco51

Best Overall: The French Quarter Kingsport

The panel of judges included Kingsport City Manager Chris McCartt, Kelly Goetz from WJHL, Casey Goetz from WCYB, and former Kingsport Market President Craig Denison.