Eastman Recreation

Eastman Recreation provides year-round programs and activities to members in Kingsport and the surrounding area.

Become a member

Eastman employees, contractors and retirees may join or update their Eastman Recreation memberships online. 

  • Employees pay $5 per year plus club dues through annual payroll deductions. Dues are waived for new employees who join during their first year of employment. Membership passes are mailed at the beginning of each year. 
  • Contractors must come to the recreation office to pay membership fees, which are $45 per year plus individual club dues, and receive their pass. 
  • Retirees receive lifetime membership at no charge, and the retiree pass does not expire. 
  • Dependent passes are issued on request. 
Join or update membership
Registration shelter at the Eastman Recreation Center with a QR sign for check-in
Black and white headshot of George Eastman

George Eastman

The founder of Eastman Kodak believed in a strong, company-sponsored recreation program. He often said,

"What we do in our working hours determines what we have in the world. What we do in our play hours determines what we are."

A year of recreation

Read our 2023 annual impact report to discover the possibilities of Eastman Recreation.

Facilities

Eastman Recreation offers a range of facilities to accommodate employees and members. If you have questions about the facilities, contact the Recreation Office at 423-229-3771 for more information.

Toy F. Reid Employee Center
400 South Wilcox Drive
Kingsport, TN  37660
(423) 229-3771

  • Hours of operation: 
    Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 
    7 a.m.–8:30 p.m
    Wednesday and Friday:
    7 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 
    Saturday and Sunday: Closed
  • Eastman HealthFitness (basement gym): Call 423-229-4595 or contact fitness@eastman.com for more information. 
    Monday–Friday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
  • Auditorium: 1,710 seats for special events
  • Arts and crafts room and classrooms
  • Game room: regulation pool tables and a snooker table (dependents under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or grandparent)
  • Eastman history room
  • Club rooms: Hiking room and others
  • Travel information and brochures

Building 89 Recreation (employee pass required)

  • Gymnasium
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • B89 also includes the Safety Shoe Store, open Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., and a HealthFitness center.

Bays Mountain Recreation Area
406 Bays Mountain Park Road
Kingsport, TN  37660
(423) 229-3300

The Gift Shop at Eastman

  • Toy F. Reid Employee Center 
    Monday-Friday: 9.a.m.–4 p.m. 
    Saturday and Sunday: Closed
  • 423-229-2005
  • Eastman promotional items and apparel