50 Years ago on October 4, 1960.. Life in Riverview came to an abrupt halt. Eastman's Aniline Plant just off Wilcox Boulevard and right next-door to Riverview, exploded, killing 16 people.
The Kingsport Times-News has just commemorated the worst industrial accident in upper East Tennessee history, and since Riverview was the hardest-hit community in Kingsport, we thought we'd take you back to that fateful day to remember it from the eyes of the people hit the hardest. Since the Eastman Explosion happened right in our own backyard, we've got you covered on what happened that day.
Our hearts go out to the families of the victions of this disaster, and the employees in our community and surrounding areas, who still live with the tragedy.
Click here for Video 1 of our Riverview residents as they remember the day Eastman blew up.
Click here for Video 2 of our Riverview residents as they remember the day Eastman blew up.
Click here for Video 3 of our Riverview residents as they remember the day Eastman blew up.
Please click here for Part One: "The Day Eastman Blew Up: This Week, It's Nearest Neighbor Remembers".
Please click here for Part Two: "The Day Eastman's Next-Door Neighbor Blew Up".
Please click here for Part Three: "The Tennessee Eastman Explosion: I Worked Inside the Plant That Blew Up!".
Please click here for Part Four: "The Big BOOM from Eastman: Exclusive Video Remembrances from Riverview Residents".
Please click here for Part Five: "And Then The Earth Stood Still: The Day After Eastman Blew Up""
