ANGRY PENGUIN EXPANDS INTO KINGSPORT

July 19, 2011 -- The Angry Penguin Skateboard & BMX Bike Shop has just opened its second store at 658 W. Center Street, Kingsport, across from the Scott Adams Memorial Skatepark. The location has served the skateboard community in Kingsport for the past six years, and Angry Penguin is looking forward to continuing that tradition while offering the BMX bike specialty products as well.

To celebrate the grand opening, Angry Penguin will participate in the Fifth Annual FunFest Extreme Showdown skateboard and BMX bike contest on Saturday, July 23. Angry Penguin will provide prizes and free product tosses at the event.

The Kingsport Angry Penguin will operate the same hours as the Johnson City store: Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., closed 1 -2 for lunch. In addition to offering the full line of skateboard equipment, accessories and clothing, the store will offer BMX bike products that have not been available locally before.

"Now people won't have to drive to Johnson City for a one-stop full-service skateboard and BMX store," commented Jake Hunter, Angry Penguin manager. "And if this shop doesn't have what they're looking for, we can get it the next day from the other store."

The independently owned Angry Penguin opened in Johnson City in 2003, and offers the widest selection for skateboard and BMX bike products found in East Tennessee. Angry Penguin is the only BMX bike specialty store in the entire state of Tennessee. The nearest BMX competitor store is in Greeneville, South Carolina.

"There are just not many dedicated skateboard and BMX bike shops in our area so we really stand out," Hunter added. "We also cater to hardcore skateboarders, we're not some mega company operating out of the mall. We offer personal service and will order anything you need if we don't already have it."

The new store is located at 658 W. Center Street, 423-246-2003, Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Or visit the website www.angrypenguin.biz.