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2016-17 Official Kingsport Relocation Guide
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2016-17 Official Kingsport Relocation Guide Contents.........................2
Housing.........................16
Chamber Staff.................32
Recreation ......................4
Healthcare.....................20
Business Listings ..............37
Facts & Information ..........26
Alphabetical Listings .........60
Welcome ........................3 History ...........................7
Progress .........................8 Business ........................10
Arts .............................14
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Education ......................17
Industry ........................24
Facts & Information ..........26
Kingsport Maps ................31
Chamber Programs ...........33
Advertisers Index .............59
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WELCOME TO KINGSPORT
Kingsport is a place where you can put your feet up, kick back with friends and “live the good life.” Welcome to Kingsport, Tenn., the heart of the Tri-Cities Tennessee/ Virginia region. Kingsport is nationally recognized for its extremely low cost of living and doing business, great recreational amenities, excellent school system, state-of-the-art healthcare and medical facilities, thriving
business community and unsurpassed quality of life.
Our beautiful city has a tradition of excellence and we are building on our proud heritage with an ongoing process of expansion, revitalization and vibrancy. The City of
Kingsport and the Kingsport Chamber and its members are pleased to share this information about our community. As this publication explains more about Kingsport, you will understand why Kingsport is a place where people enjoy living, working and playing.
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Enjoy world-class outdoor recreation, sports, parks, arts, festivals & attractions. The natural beauty of the Kingsport region is an added benefit to the recreational opportunities provided by the majestic mountains, tranquil lakes and sparkling streams. Within a short drive you will find worldclass golf resorts, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, hiking, whitewater kayaking and rafting, canoeing, cross-country and downhill snow skiing, ice-skating and snowboarding.
Many residents take advantage of Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium. The largest city-owned park in the nation, this 3,000acre nature preserve offers year-round opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of the region. The park’s Nature Center houses museum exhibits, a $1.3 million state-ofthe-art planetarium with a 40-foot dome, a ropes course with a 300-foot zip line, a library, the Discovery Theater and freshwater aquarium. In addition, a number of wildlife habitats allow visitors to see some of the native animals. For camping, swimming and picnics, residents and visitors head to Warriors Path State Park, the most visited state park in Tennessee. With 135 camp sites, Warriors Path is an ideal vacationing spot. The park’s naturalists provide visitors with planned activities, including guided hikes, wildlife demonstrations, historical tours, crafts workshops, games and evening campfires.
Children of all abilities can take advantage of Darrell’s Dream Boundless Playground at Warriors Path. This huge area provides children a safe and educational place to play and includes a walking trail through the park, interactive play stations and play equipment for children of all ages.
The City of Kingsport Parks and Recreation department maintains 21 parks throughout the city, including Domtar Park, Eastman Park at Horse Creek and Kingsport Dog Park. Residents are able to enjoy the many soccer, baseball and softball fields as well as basketball courts, playgrounds, picnic areas and biking and walking trails. Each summer, downtown Kingsport presents a full slate of entertaining and exciting performers during the Twilight Alive and Bluegrass on Broad Free Summer Downtown
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Concert Series. National acts and local artists perform every Thursday and Friday night from May to August.
Residents participate in community festivals nearly every season of the year. Car shows, fireworks displays, river races and concerts are just a few. Most of these festivals are offered at little or no cost. One of the area’s most popular festivals is the Kingsport Chamber’s Fun Fest. Held each summer in Kingsport since 1981, Fun Fest is a nine-day festival that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors.
Another popular area festival is the annual Appalachian Regional Fair, attended by a quarter-million people each year. Each night of the fair, today’s most popular sounds in country music echo from mountain ridges. At on-site pavilions, thousands
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of individuals compete in various contests, such as agriculture, crafts and food.
Well-known attractions, such as Dollywood in nearby Pigeon Forge, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Trail attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to the area every year. Historic Abingdon, Va., brings visitors from around the world to the famous Barter Theatre, which hosts a number of professionally produced plays and productions each year.
For the shopping enthusiast, Kingsport offers a wide range of shopping options. If you are shopping for antiques, Kingsport’s downtown has the largest square footage of fine antiques within walking distance of any area in the Southeast.
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Kingsport residents take pride in the numerous dining options available throughout the city. Local and franchised eateries provide everything from fast food to gourmet specialties.
Sporting events play an important role in the recreational scene in Kingsport. The local professional baseball team, the Kingsport Mets of the Appalachian Rookie League, plays at Hunter Wright Stadium. The largest sporting events in the region take place at nearby Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS), which hosts two NASCAR racing weekends each year in March and August. The world’s fastest half-mile track offers more than 147,000 seats and more than 75 luxury suites. With the famed high-banked oval and a drag racing facility, BMS is one of America’s most comprehensive and best-loved racing venues.
Almost any water sport and activity is available on one or more of the area lakes. The local lakes include South Holston, Boone, Watauga, Fort Patrick Henry, Cherokee and Douglas. The Nolichucky River has Class III and IV whitewater kayaking and rafting. Fishing is also a favorite sport with trophy trout in the Watauga and Doe Rivers and smallmouth bass fishing on the Clinch and Nolichucky Rivers. Area lakes are well-known for largemouth bass, striped bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and trout.
There are recreational activities to satisfy the novice or the expert. The City of Kingsport organizes many programs and is available to assist you in planning your next outing. For more information, call Kingsport Parks and Recreation at (423) 2299457 or for meetings or sporting events, call the Kingsport Convention & Visitors Bureau at (423) 392-8820 or go to visitkingsport.com.
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Kingsport’s Roots
Kingsport not only boasts beautiful natural surroundings and seasonal climates but also a proud heritage, rich in history and culture.
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The first permanent settlements of Kingsport were built in 1775 along the banks of the Holston River. William King of Saltville, Va., bought the first two lots in original Kingsport in 1802 and developed river, stage and store commerce. Kingsport was first chartered in 1822 and re-incorporated in 1917. The railroad arrived in town in 1909 and, as the first city with a modern urban design, Kingsport was the leader in using a city management system of government. Kingsport will mark its Centennial in 2017 with a yearlong celebration of events and activities.
George Eastman became a key player in the growth and economic development of Kingsport. In 1920, he purchased a wood distillation plant for Eastman Kodak’s photographic base, which today is operated as Eastman’s world headquarters. History enthusiasts can explore Kingsport’s many historical attractions, including the Exchange Place, a restored pioneer homestead built during the 1800s. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Exchange Place hosts an annual Fall Festival, showcasing regional handmade crafts, as well as other holiday-related events.
The Netherland Inn, built in the 1800s, boasted such distinguished visitors as presidents Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk and Andrew Johnson. Behind the Netherland Inn, the Netherland Inn Log Cabin Children’s Museum offers guests of any age the opportunity to experience a child’s world in the 18th and 19th centuries. Furnished with authentic toys, clothes and learning games from the period, this museum offers a glimpse into the past.
Downtown Kingsport offers unique historical interest. City planners designed Church Circle as the focal point of the city. Four large churches border the town circle and attract both worshippers and visitors. The downtown area consists of many charming older buildings that have been restored.
The beautiful and gracious Allandale Mansion was built in 1950 by Harvey C. and Ruth Haire Brooks. The Brooks family willed the Georgian-style mansion to the City of Kingsport in 1969 to be used as a public facility and it now serves as a symbol of Kingsport’s hospitality. Friends, families and colleagues gather at Allandale to celebrate weddings, holidays and other joyous events. visitkingsport.com
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Growth & Progress
Commercial and residential development, retail expansion, downtown development and industrial growth abound.
Greater Kingsport has a metro population of more than 300,000 people and features three retail centers: Kingsport Pavilion, East Stone Commons and Reedy Creek Terrace as well as Kingsport Town Center mall. Grade work has begun on the first super-regional shopping center in the area, Tri-Cities Crossing, at the crossroads of Interstate 81 and Interstate 26. At the same time, the city urban core has not been neglected, with Kingsport boasting a growing and vibrant downtown area, with dining, shopping and entertainment.
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The Kingsport Chamber is located in a fully renovated, three-story building near the heart of downtown Kingsport, with the administrative functions of the Kingsport City Schools also occupying the facility. The building serves as a front door for Kingsport and the business community alike, showcasing information on various businesses and attractions in the community. Your Kingsport Chamber has modern facilities and more room to serve as the key networking organization for local business and non-profits, provide learning opportunities
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for budding entrepreneurs and assist visitors with information and trip planning.
Eastman, one of Tennessee’s largest private employers, continues to invest in its numerous facilities. The company recently celebrated the completion of the new 300,000-square-foot, fivestory corporate business center. The state-of-the-art center will serve as Eastman’s global headquarters.
Kingsport Chamber of Commerce and Kingsport City Schools offices
Six minutes from downtown, the premier MeadowView business district continues to flourish, highlighted by the MeadowView Marriott Conference Resort & Convention Center. MeadowView’s latest expansion includes a 30,000-square-foot Executive Conference Center wing offering unique board rooms, meeting spaces and ballroom. The latest addition is the Fieldstone Cellar wine-themed meeting room and Reedy Creek Cellars Winery.
Located in the MeadowView area is the Kingsport Aquatic Center & Kingsport YMCA Wellmont Center, a $26.3 million joint facility located on 18-acres. The swimming venue’s 50,000square-foot indoor area includes an indoor Olympic-size pool; a 25-meter, zero-entry, warm water pool; and a recreation pool with water slide and splash pad. The outdoor water park features a 900-foot lazy river, two water slides and a climbing structure/ water-activity play area. The 35,000-square-foot Kingsport YMCA Wellmont Center includes two wellness center areas, group exercise studios, a cycling studio, a gymnasium and an indoor and outdoor playground. Less than 20 minutes from downtown, Tri-Cities Regional Airport is a full-service commercial airport serving Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Western North Carolina and Eastern Kentucky. The airport offers service via Allegiant Air, Delta and US Airways Express.
Tri-Cities Air Cargo Logistics Center on the grounds of Tri-Cities Regional also houses U.S. Customs Port No. 2027 and ForeignTrade Zone No. 204, which facilitate cargo transportation and allow area businesses to import and export in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
Kingsport is at the crossroads of two major interstate systems and with more than 50 logistics companies in Sullivan County, the region is widely recognized as ideal for modern logistics and distribution needs, moving goods and motorists alike without gridlock or delay.
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Business Scene Kingsport was ranked #1 Best Place to Launch a Small Business by CNN Money.
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BUSINESS
Enhancing the quality of life for the residents of Kingsport is of the utmost importance for Kingsport businesses. There are a variety of specialty companies anticipating these unique needs and other businesses that provide essential needs for residents.
The focus of the financial service institutions in Kingsport is to serve the unique financial needs of individuals, families and businesses. Whether you prefer a communitycentered financial center or a large national or regional financial center, you can find the appropriate company to meet your needs.
Blackburn, Childers & Steagall is a regional accounting and consulting firm with more than 50 years of industry experience. The firm offers multiple services in the areas of taxation, audit and assurance, small business and consulting. Established in 1961, the CPA firm, the largest in the region, now has more than 90 professionals in Kingsport, Johnson City and Greeneville, combining their knowledge to help their clients build business value and personal wealth.
Citizens Bank is community banking dedicated to building strong financial relationships. Founded 80 years ago on traditional values and exceptional customer service, Citizens Bank continues this legacy today with a great line-up of personal and business banking products from which to choose. Citizens Bank provides the best financial services, convenience, technology and expertise, so you can bank your own way… no matter where you live in the Tri-Cities.
Brown, Edwards & Company has nearly 300 associates in nine offices located in Blacksburg, Bristol, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg, Roanoke, and Wytheville, Va.; Charleston and Bluefield, W. Va.; and Kingsport, Tenn. Brown Edwards services a diverse client base, but specializes in helping construction, health care and banking businesses, along with higher education.
Eastman Credit Union (ECU) assures members they will experience an extraordinary difference when choosing ECU’s products and services.
ECU’s goal to be steadfast at the sides of its members is what sets it apart. ECU’s 140,000 and growing membership base is served by 24 branches, more than 70 ECU ATMs, more than 50,000 Allpoint Network ATMs and 24/7 access via web, text message banking and mobile apps. With over $2.8 billion in assets, ECU is a strong community
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partner in the areas it serves, striving to help members and communities build strong financial foundations. As a full-service credit union offering membership to residents, workers and community members across the NE TN/SW VA region, ECU invites you to discover the extraordinary difference for yourself.
First Bank & Trust Company, one of the top community banks in the United States, is a diversified financial services firm with office locations in Southwest Virginia, Northeast Tennessee and New River and Shenandoah Valleys. Financial objectives are addressed by offering free checking products for personal and business accounts and assessing lending solutions managed by mortgage, agricultural and commercial lending divisions. Comprehensive financial solutions are available through trust and brokerage service representatives.
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Kingsport Imaging Systems Inc. is an independently owned company, marketing office technologies as an authorized dealer for Canon USA Inc. Kingsport Imaging Systems is proud to represent Canon USA Inc. by offering the highest quality office technologies and services available in the Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia business community.
Tri-City Business Machines, a family-owned business, is privileged to be an authorized dealer for Konica Minolta’s line of Bizhub digital, full-color copiers, black and white copiers and printers. With one of the most experienced service departments in the industry, Tri-City Business Machines is proud to have served the region for more than 40 years, providing office solutions for everyday needs.
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exhibitions for every palette
Visual art exhibitions flourish throughout the city. Kingsport’s initiatives include several public exhibits including the downtown Sculpture Walk. The Sculpture Walk, a partnership program with Kingsport ARTS, was created to introduce contemporary outdoor sculpture to the community. The revolving exhibit is presented by guest curators who assemble artists from all over the country to display their works in the heart of downtown Kingsport. The Kingsport Art Guild provides residents opportunities to study and exhibit the visual arts of the community by hosting art exhibitions and art competitions throughout the year.
The City of Kingsport’s Cultural Arts Division, the Public Arts Committee and Engage Kingsport recently completed the creation of the Kingsport Carousel, a working, vintage, menageriestyle carousel featuring 32 hand-carved wooden riding animals and chariots.
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Convenient access to theatres, orchestras, dance performances, concerts and museums offer residents a variety of cultural opportunities.
Music is also a special part of the region’s heritage. The Symphony of the Mountains Orchestra (SOTM), celebrating nearly 70 years of continuous operation, is one of the oldest professional orchestras in the United States. The SOTM presents multiple performances of seven subscription concerts and several pop concerts annually. In addition to musical presentations, the symphony orchestra sponsors educational programs in the region’s schools. The SOTM Youth Orchestra provides advanced training for more than 50 young musicians from Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. The Voices of the Mountains draws its members from throughout the Tri-Cities and performs holiday and masterworks concerts with the SOTM. City of Kingsport Cultural Arts Division hosts a variety of local, regional and national touring performers through its Art Nights/City Lights performing arts concerts each year from Sep-
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tember to April. Most concerts are held at the Kingsport Renaissance Theatre. This intimate 345-seat theatre boasts a good view from every seat.
The Kingsport Ballet is known in the southeast as a premiere classical ballet school and company, specializing in full-length ballets. The company performs in venues throughout the TriCities and hosts guest artists from around the world. Artistic Director Valeria Sinyavskaya received her training in the famed
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Classical Ballet Academy of Kiev under Galina Berezova, prized pupil of Agrippina Vaganova. She has taught, directed and choreographed in the U.S. and abroad.
The Kingsport Theatre Guild, started in 1947, is one of the oldest theatre companies in Tennessee, celebrating more than 69 years in Kingsport. The guild presents several productions each season and offers annual summer training classes for area youth.
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Kingsport has one of the lowest cost of living averages in the nation and has been listed as one of America’s Top 100 Places to Live.
An essential element in the quality of one’s life is appropriate housing. Kingsport has an array of wonderful choices for those wanting to lease or purchase the perfect accommodations, including several new housing developments with picturesque, pristine and centrally located properties. In addition, Kingsport has one of the lowest cost of living averages in the state of Tennessee and in the nation and was recently ranked 45th in the nation for best home price appreciation.
KINGSPORT 925 is made up of four unique, individual properties and each having their own personal style and qualities that are sure to fit everyone’s apartment living needs. Allandale Falls, Brandy Mill Apartments, Cross Creek Apartments and The Landings on Silver Lake offer one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes with affordable price ranges. Corporate units are also available. For temporary housing or long term rental needs Kingsport 925 has you covered.
For more than 30 years, Town and Country Realty agents have helped thousands of residents find their dream homes, building lots and prime commercial real estate. With convenient locations in Colonial Heights and in downtown Kingsport, Town and Country’s agents offer only the highest standards in ethics, professionalism and knowledge.
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Traditional and returning students can take advantage of Kingsport’s excellent opportunities for both primary and secondary education.
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The Kingsport Center for Higher Education is a $12 million, 54,000-square-foot facility in downtown Kingsport, which combines the resources of East Tennessee State University, King University, Lincoln Memorial University, Milligan College and Northeast State Community College, all within walking distance. Students can earn degrees ranging from associate and baccalaureate to doctoral.
Another initiative the city has undertaken is the creation of the Kingsport Academic Village, a center for higher education and workforce development in downtown Kingsport. The Academic Village consists of the Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing, Regional Center for Health Professions, Regional Center for Applied Technology, Pal Barger Regional Center for Automotive Programs and Kingsport Center for Higher Education.
The Kingsport City School system, comprised of seven elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school, is committed to its mission to provide excellence in education for all students. All Kingsport City Schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and Dobyns-Bennett High School was recently named a Top Five Percent American Public High School by Newsweek magazine.
Local colleges and universities, such as Carson-Newman College, East Tennessee State University, Emory & Henry College, King University, Lincoln Memorial University, Milligan College, National College of Business & Technology, Northeast State Community College, Tusculum College and University of Tennessee, further highlight the community’s commitment to furthering education excellence. 18
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School Information KINGSPORT CITY SCHOOLS www.k12k.com Superintendent: Dr. Lyle Ailshie
PRE-K SCHOOLS Palmer Early Learning Center 1609 Ft. Henry Dr. • Kingsport, TN 37664 (423) 378-2160 • Administrator: Dr. Brian Cinnamon Enrollment: 132 School Grade Range: 6 months – 4 years ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
John Adams Elementary School 2727 Edinburgh Channel Road • Kingsport, TN 37664 (423) 378-1400 • Principal: Dr. Stephanie Potter Enrollment: 872 – Grade Range: K-5 Andrew Jackson Elementary School 600 Jackson Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 (423) 378-2250 • Principal: Dr. Krissy Turner Enrollment: 519 – Grade Range: K-5
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 2216 Westmoreland Ave. • Kingsport, TN 37664 (423) 378-2270 • Principal: Mr. Mike Fulkerson Enrollment: 451 – Grade Range: K-5
Andrew Johnson Elementary School 1001 Ormond Drive • Kingsport, TN 37664 (423) 378-2300 • Principal: Mr. Stacy Edwards Enrollment: 531 – Grade Range: K-5 John F. Kennedy Elementary School 1500 Woodland Ave. • Kingsport, TN 37665 (423) 857-2700 • Principal: Mrs. Christy Free Enrollment: 318 – Grade Range: K-5
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School 1000 Summer Street • Kingsport, TN 37664 (423) 378-2360 • Principal: Mrs. Sheila Newland Enrollment: 460 – Grade Range: K-5 Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School 1051 Lake Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 (423) 857-2600 • Principal: Mrs. Nikki Skeen Enrollment: 269 – Grade Range: K-5
George Washington Elementary School 1100 Bellingham Drive • Kingsport, TN 37660 (423) 378-2480 • Principal: Mrs. Heather Wolf Enrollment: 449 – Grade Range: K-5
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Ross N. Robinson Middle School 1517 Jessee Street • Kingsport, TN 37664 (423) 378-2200 • Principal: Mr. Brian Partin Enrollment: 900 – Grade Range: 6-8
John Sevier Middle School 1200 Wateree Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 (423) 378-2450 • Principal: Dr. Holly Flora Enrollment: 808 – Grade Range: 6-8
HIGH SCHOOLS
Dobyns-Bennett High School 1800 Legion Drive • Kingsport, TN 37664 (423) 378-8400 • Principal: Dr. Chris Hampton Enrollment: 2,089 – Grade Range: 9-12
D-B Excel 520 Myrtle Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 (423) 378-2185 • Principal: Mrs. Shanna Hensley Enrollment: Approx. 175 School Grade Range: 6-12
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Director of Schools: Evelyn Rafalowski ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Blountville Elementary 155 School Ave. • Blountville, TN 37617 (423) 354-1650 • Principal: Dr. Becky Olinger Enrollment: 457 – Grade Range: K-5 Bluff City Elementary 282 Maple Drive • Bluff City, TN 37618 (423) 354-1825 • Principal: Ms. Cathy Nester Enrollment: 483 – Grade Range: K-6
Central Heights Elementary 158 Central Heights Rd. • Blountville, TN 37617 (423) 354-1585 • Principal: Mr. Jeff Hickman Enrollment: 189 – Grade Range: K-5
Emmett Elementary 753 Emmett Road • Bristol, TN 37620 (423) 354-1865 • Principal: Ms. Deborah Stevenson Enrollment: 365 – Grade Range: K-5
Holston Elementary 2348 Hwy. 75 • Blountville, TN 37617 (423) 354-1550 • Principal: Mrs. Lesley Fleenor Enrollment: 342 – Grade Range: K-5 Indian Springs Elementary 333 Hill Road • Kingsport, TN 37664 (423) 354-1685 • Principal: Mr. Mitch Cox Enrollment: 387 – Grade Range: K-5
Mary Hughes Elementary/Middle 240 Austin Springs Road • Piney Flats, TN 37668 (423) 354-1835 • Principal: Ms. Alesia Dinsmore Enrollment: 462 – Grade Range: K-8 Miller Perry Elementary 904 Fordtown Road • Kingsport, TN 37663 (423) 354-1760 • Principal: Ms. Angela Baker Enrollment: 380 – Grade Range: K-5 Rock Springs Elementary 1238 Moreland Drive • Kingsport, TN 37660 (423) 354-1380 • Principal: Mr. Josh Davis Enrollment: 465 – Grade Range: SE-5
Sullivan Gardens Elementary K-8 209 Rosemont Ave. • Kingsport, TN 37660 (423) 354-1770 • Principal: Dr. Darrell Moore Enrollment: 506 – Grade Range: K-8
Weaver Elementary School 3341 Weaver Pike • Bluff City, TN 37618 (423) 354-1853 • Principal: Mr. Randy Gentry Enrollment: 290 – Grade Range: K-5
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Blountville Middle 1651 State Route 37 • Blountville, TN 37617 (423) 354-1600 • Principal: Mr. Michael Wilson Enrollment: 286 – Grade Range: 6-8 Bluff City Middle 337 Carter Street • Bluff City, TN 37618 (423) 354-1801 • Principal: Mr. Greg Stallcup Enrollment: 360 – Grade Range: 6-8 Colonial Heights Middle 415 Lebanon Road • Kingsport, TN 37663 (423) 354-1360 • Principal: Mr. Bill Dunham Enrollment: 401 – Grade Range: 6-8 Holston Middle 2348 Hwy. 75 • Blountville, TN 37617 (423) 354-1500 • Principal: Mr. Billy Miller Enrollment: 344 – Grade Range: 6-8
Holston Valley Middle 1717 Bristol Caverns Hwy. • Bristol, TN 37620 (423) 354-1880 • Principal: Ms. Jess Lockhart Enrollment: 193 – Grade Range: 6-8 Innovation Academy 2348 Hwy. 75 • Blountville, TN 37617 (423) 354-1500 • Principal: Mr. Billy Miller Enrollment: 160 – Grade Range: 6-8
Ketron Elementary 3301 Bloomingdale Pike • Kingsport, TN 37660 (423) 354-1710 • Principal: Mr. Wendell Smith & Mrs. Cathy Anderson Enrollment: 717 – Grade Range: K-5
North Middle 2533 John B. Dennis Hwy. • Kingsport, TN 37660 (423) 354-1750 • Principal: Mr. Wayne King Enrollment: 343 – Grade Range: 6-8 HIGH SCHOOLS
Sullivan Central High School 131 Shipley Ferry Rd. • Blountville, TN 37617 (423) 354-1200 • Principal: Mr. Mark Foster Enrollment: 937 – Grade Range: 9-12
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Sullivan North High School 2533 John B. Dennis • Kingsport, TN 37660 (423) 354-1400 • Principal: Mr. Brent Palmer Enrollment: 526 – Grade Range: 9-12
Sullivan South High School 1236 Moreland Dr. • Kingsport, TN 37664 (423) 354-1300 • Principal: Mr. Greg Harvey Enrollment: 893 – Grade Range: 8-12
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Carson-Newman College (865) 471-2000 • www.cn.edu
East Tennessee State University P.O. Box 70707 • Johnson City, TN 37614-70717 (423) 929-4112• www.etsu.edu
ETSU at Kingsport 1501 University Blvd. • Kingsport, TN 37660 (423) 392-8000 • www.etsu.edu
Emory & Henry College P.O. Box 947 • Emory, VA 24327 (276) 944-4121 • www.ehc.edu
King University 1350 King College Rd. • Bristol, TN 37620 (423) 968-1187• www.king.edu
Kingsport Higher Education Center 222 W. Main St. • Kingsport, TN 37660
Lincoln Memorial University (423) 869-3611 • (800) 325-0900 • www.lmunet.edu
Milligan College P.O. Box 9 • Milligan College, TN 37682 (423) 461-8700 • www.milligan.edu
National College of Business & Technology 1328 Highway 11W • Bristol, TN 37620 (423) 325-6222 • www.ncbt.edu
Northeast State Community College 2425 Highway 75 • Blountville, TN 37617 (423) 323-3191 • www.northeaststate.edu
Tusculum College Hwy 107 Shiloh Rd. • Greeneville, TN 37743 (800) 729-0256 • www.tusculum.edu
UT-Kingsport (423) 354-2498 • www.utk.edu
Sullivan East High School 4180 Weaver Pike • Bluff City, TN 37618 (423) 878-1900 • Principal: Mr. Charles Corwin Enrollment: 923 – Grade Range: 9-12
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Leading the way with state-of-the-art technology and support, Kingsport’s healthcare professionals provide residents with the best medical care the industry has to offer.
Holston Valley Medical Center
provides a full range of diagnostic and treatment options. The hospital's breast center is Tennessee's first hospital-based breast program to be accredited by the American College of Surgeons' National Accrediting Program for Breast Centers. And in 2016, CareChex®, a division of Comparion®, selected Holston Valley as the No. 1
We provide the help you need when facing Mental Health issues, 24/7 Crisis, Substance Addiction, Co-occurring Disorders & Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Find Help @ www.frontierhealth.org/service-guide.php P.O. Box 9054, Gray, TN 37615 In a Crisis? Call 24/7 877-928-9062 Join us on www.facebook.com/FrontierHealth 20
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hospital in the nation for medical excellence in interventional carotid care and ranked Holston Valley top 10 percent of hospitals nationally for medical excellence in cardiac care, heart attack treatment and neurological care, as well as in the top 10 percent in the state for medical excellence in pneumonia care, stroke care and women’s health.
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Partnering with and serving the Kingsport community for more than 80 years, Holston Valley Medical Center houses one of Tennessee's six Level I trauma centers, while its Level III neonatal intensive care unit heals the region's sickest babies. With the Wellmont Cancer Institute, Holston Valley's Christine LaGuardia Phillips Cancer Center
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A heritage of caring. A legacy of healing. Holston Valley Medical Center has served Kingsport for more than 80 years. For everyone who was born here, healed here or both, this hospital is part of our community’s identity. And like Kingsport itself, we’ve grown over the years. Holston Valley hosts Kingsport’s only Level I trauma center, where we tend to the region’s most critical injuries, as well as its only neonatal intensive care unit, where sick and premature babies – those born as young as 24 weeks – receive care. And we’re home to the world-recognized Wellmont CVA Heart Institute, which consistently ranks in the nation’s best for cardiovascular and stroke care.
Holston Valley stands ready to care for you and your family – today, tomorrow and beyond.
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Mountain States Health Alliance (MSHA) is the largest healthcare system in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. The system currently includes a family of 13 hospitals throughout the region and 13,500 team members, associated physicians and volunteers, who are all committed to the health system's mission of bringing loving care to health care.
Mountain States Health Alliance is proud to serve healthcare needs of the Kingsport community in many ways including two First Assist Urgent Care clinics on East Stone Drive and in Colonial Heights; a Health Resources Center located in Kingsport Town Center; HealthPlus & Pharmacy, a source of hard-to-find medications and home care supplies, on East Stone Drive; support and donations to events and organizations such as Kingsport FunFest, Crazy 8s 8k Road Race, Divas’ Day Out, United Way, Kingsport Chamber, the Community Foundation and many others
At Indian Path Medical Center (IPMC), a 261-bed, not-for-profit hospital, outpatient, diagnostic and other services are easily accessed on the ground floor. Convenient parking, easy access to the hospital and private rooms as well as a variety of menu options and 24-hour room service reflect IPMC’s devotion to being patient-centered. Located in IPMC are specialty treatment centers such as the Center for Sleep Disorders, Mountain States Rehabilitation, Kingsport Day Surgery, Women’s Diagnostic Center and Family Birth Center. IPMC has been part of Mountain States Health Alliance since the system was formed in 1998.
Indian Path Medical Center
Joints - Ankle - Back - Foot - Elbow - Hand - Hip - Knee - Neck - Shoulder - Spine - Sports Injuries
Robert T. Strang, Jr., MD Galen R. Smith, MD Patrick J. Riggins, MD
2202 John B. Dennis Hwy Kingsport, TN 37660 (423) 245-3161 Associated Orthopaedics
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Established 1953
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24/7 Interventional Cardiology
Robert McQueen, MD, Interventional Cardiologist MSMG – Cardiology
Our Services • 24-Hour Emergency Care with Fast Track Services • Cardiology » Interventional » Device Implants » Vein Clinic
• Surgical Services • Regional Cancer Center » Radiation Oncology » Medical Oncology » Chemotherapy
• Family Birth Center • Pulmonology » Lung Nodule Clinic » Navigational Bronchoscopy • Accredited Sleep Center • Hospice & Palliative Care • Rehabilitation » Physical Therapy » Occupational Therapy » Speech Therapy
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Associated Orthopaedics of Kingsport (AOK) was founded in 1953 and continues to serve the needs of orthopaedic patients from the mountain region. AOK’s office, designed for patient comfort, has a first floor covered entrance, automatic doors and large level parking lot. Along with 10 experienced, board certified American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons are three fulltime physician’s assistants to help evaluate and treat patients, offering same day appointments. AOK’s team of physicians have expertise in treating all areas of musculoskeletal problems and utilize the newest surgical techniques when appropriate.
Frontier Health is the one of the region’s leading providers of behavioral health; mental health; substance abuse; co-occurring, developmental and intellectual disabilities; recovery; and vocational rehabilitation services for children and youth at 65 sites in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Frontier Health also has the region’s only psychiatric Crisis Stabilization Unit. Along with outpatient and case management services, Frontier Health offers an adult residential treatment program for alcohol or drug addiction and co-occurring disorders and intensive outpatient treatment for adolescents and adults. Frontier Health also provides services for victims of domestic violence, youth in crisis, runaways, adolescent group care, foster care and adoption and interpretation for deaf or hard of hearing.
Moodiness? Clumsiness? Irritability?
For more information please call 423-857-7011.
Does your child: • Have problems going to bed or falling asleep? • Seem overtired or sleepy during the day? • Wake up a lot at night? • Snore a lot or have difficulty breathing at night? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, we recommend a sleep evaluation. Indian Path Center for Sleep Disorders is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
People. Trust. Experience. 2000 Brookside Drive | Kingsport, TN 423-857-7000 | MountainStatesHealth.com/ipmc
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Manufacturing businesses lead the way for Kingsport by employing thousands of people throughout the region.
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Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing
Eastman is a global specialty chemical company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With a portfolio of specialty businesses, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. Eastman has once again been named an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for 2015, making it the only chemical company to receive this recognition more than once. As a globally diverse company, Eastman serves customers in approximately 100 countries and had 2014 revenues of approximately $9.5 billion. The company is headquartered in Kingsport and employs approximately 15,000 people around the world. Impact Plastics, with its sister company, Preston Tool & Mold, offers a complete, full-function plastic injection molding service to various industries nationwide. Tool design and fabrication, production, finishing and assembly and strong quality control coordinate with a solid shipping and service staff to provide quality products and on-time delivery. NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership is the economic development organization for Sullivan County and its cities of Kingsport, Bluff City and Bristol. The organization’s primary mission is to promote the creation of new jobs for the residents of the county, assisting companies in choosing the right location for a new facility or helping existing companies with expansion plans are part of that mission. The Partnership owns and/or manages five industrial/service parks and maintains available building inventories throughout the county.
Northeast Tennessee’s manufacturing leaders, including Eastman and Domtar, collaborated with local and state governments and Northeast State Community College to build the Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing (RCAM). RCAM provides accredited advanced manufacturing courses for both traditional and non-traditional students who are considering a manufacturing career for the first time, or individuals who need to learn new skills for the 21st century workplace.
RCAM is an important part of Kingsport’s nationally recognized Academic Village, which also includes the Regional Center for Health Professions (RCHP), the Kingsport Higher Education Center (KHEC), Regional Center for Applied Technology (RCAT) and the Pal Barger Regional Center for Automotive Programs (RCAP).
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Population
(Kingsport, Tennessee)
Total Population .......................................51,876 Source: 2009-2013 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates
Percent of Population By Age Group Age Under 5 years 5 to 9 years 10 to 14 years 15 to 19 years 20 to 24 years 25 to 34 years 35 to 44 years 45 to 54 years 55 to 59 years 60 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 to 84 years 85 years & over
Percent 5.3% 5.8% 6.4% 5.6% 5.3% 9.9% 13.5% 13.9% 6.0% 7.1% 11.1% 6.5% 3.5%
Source: 2009-2013 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates
City of Kingsport
Total Square Miles ...................................... 53.21 Bond Rating (Moody’s Aa2, S&P AA) Total budget: General Fund Budget: ....... $72,479,900 Water Fund: ........................ $13,975,500 Sewer Fund: ....................... $14,543,500 Government (type): ........... Council and Manager Police: ......................... Internationally Accredited Fire: ............................. Internationally Accredited Planning Commission: ................ City and County Zoning Regulations: ........................................ Yes Industrial Dev. Corp.: Kingsport Eco. Dev. Board Fire Defense System Equipment: ........ 14 Trucks Full Time Firefighters: ..................................... 116 Fire Insurance Rating (property): ........... Class 2 26
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Climate
Average High Temperature: .......................... 88°F Average Low Temperature: ........................... 28°F July: ................................................. 87.1°F Average Precipitation: .................................. 43.3” Average Snowfall: ........................................ 12.3” Elevation: .................................................... 1,201’ Prevailing Winds: .................................. Southwest Mean Length of Freeze Free Period: 180 Days Kingsport Rainfall 43.3” Snowfall 12.3” Precipitation Days 136 Sunny Days 203 Average July High 88°F Average January Low 28.1°F Comfort & Index 4.4 Elevation 1201’ 1060’
U.S. 36.5” 25” 100 205 86.5°F 20.5°F 4.3
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Cost of Living
Kingsport TN (Overall) - 85.10% Index Based on US Average of 100%
Food ................................................................. 15% Housing ........................................................... 30% Utilities ............................................................... 6% Transportation ................................................ 10% Health ................................................................ 7% Miscellaneous ................................................. 32% Source: Bestplaces.net June 2014
Family Income & Benefits (City of Kingsport)
Total Households ........................................23,021 Median Household Income .....................$39,221 Mean Household Income ........................$56,309
Mileage From Other Cities City Asheville, NC Atlanta, GA Charlotte, NC Charleston, SC Chattanooga, TN Chicago, Il Cincinnati, OH Cleveland, OH Dallas, TX Knoxville, TN Memphis, TN Nashville, TN Pittsburgh, PA Washington, DC
Miles 83 278 185 348 209 584 290 471 940 99 488 278 404 397
Driving Time 1:30 5:02 3:30 5:53 3:30 10:08 5:10 7:41 15:15 1:47 7:54 4:31 6:53 6:37
Building Construction Report (City of Kingsport) 2012 $69,627,575
2013 $128,934,3138
2014 $73,977,532
Less than $10,000 ......................................11.4% $10,000 to $14,999 ......................................7.8% $15,000 to $24,999 ...................................14.4% $25,000 to $34,999 ...................................12.1% $35,000 to $49,999 ...................................13.0% $50,000 to $74,999 ....................................17.1% $75,000 to $99,999 .....................................9.8% $100,000 to $149,999 .................................9.1% $150,000 to $199,999 ................................2.8% $200,000 or more .........................................2.5% Source: US Census Bureau, 2009-2013 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Housing
Existing home sales year to date average sales prices of homes in Kingsport MLS area: 2012 $143,873
2013 $140,137
Source: www.tcigroup.com
2014 $140,829
NE TN Assoc. of Realtors .........(423) 477-0040 Home Builders Assoc. ..............(423) 378-5501 TN/VA Regional MLS ................(423) 279-1350
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Employment Status (Kingsport, TN-VA MSA)
Trade, Transportation & Utilities Manufacturing Education & Health Svcs Government Leisure & Hospitality Professional & Business Svcs Mining, Logging & Construction Other Services Financial Information Net New Jobs
1990 22,900 36,300 10,000 12,600 6,500 6,200 3,100 3,400 3,100 1,900
2014 25,300 21,400 19,000 16,900 11,900 9,700 7,400 4,300 3,700 2,100
Source: http://www.bls.gov/cgi-bin/dsru
Average Annual Earnings (Kingsport-Bristol MSA)
Market Research Analysts $ 52,530 Computer Programmers $ 52,390 Network/Computer Sys. Adm. $65,710 General & Operations Mngr. $ 89,320 Computer/Info. Sys. Mngr. $ 125,190 Mechanical Engineers $ 80,370 Industrial Engineers $ 86,290 Machinists $ 37,990 Plumbers/Pipefitters/Steamfitters $ 40,100 Customer Service Reps $ 27,790 Registered Nurses $ 50,570 Accountants & Auditors $ 64,640 Financial Analysts $ 90,240 Bill & Account Collectors $ 28,040 Source: BLS, May 2012
Union Trends
(Kingsport-Bristol MSA)
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Change 2,400 -14,900 9,000 4,300 5,400 3,500 4,300 900 600 200 15,700
Largest Manufacturing Employers (Kingsport/Sullivan County)
Employer Employment Eastman ....................................................... 7,000 Heritage Glass ................................................. 120 BAE Systems .................................................... 450 DOMTAR ........................................................... 423 Kingsport Times-News .................................... 225 Portola Packaging ........................................... 100
Largest Non-Manufacturing Employers (Sullivan/Hawkins County)
Employer Employment Wellmont Health System ............................. 6,000 Sullivan County Schools ………..............….... 1,700 Kingsport City School System ...................... 1,139 Food City ........................................................ 1,323 U.S. Fence ..................................................... 1,000 Holston Medical Group .................................... 955 Mountain States Health Alliance …................. 845 Jacobs ….......……………………...……...…..............600 Edwards Associates ......................................... 500 Eastman Credit Union……................................ 440 Tennessee Electric ........................................... 201
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Educational Attainment (25 Years and Over)
Total ......................................................... 222,427 High School Graduate or Higher ................ 83.2% Bachelor’s Degree or Higher ...................... 19.2%
Less Than 9th Grade ..................................... 7.9% 9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma ................... 9.9% High School Graduate ................................ 38.7% Some College, No Degree .......................... 21.1% Associates Degree ........................................ 6.1% Bachelor’s Degree ...................................... 12.8% Graduate or Professional Degree ................ 6.4% Source: Census ACS 2012 1-Year Estimates
Local Tax Structure
Transportation
Voting
Sales Tax
City of Kingsport (Sullivan County): $2.07 per $100 of assessed value City of Kingsport (Hawkins County): $2.0 per $100 of assessed value Sullivan County: $2.3054 per $100 of assessed value Hawkins County: $2.4650 per $100 of assessed value Ratio of Assessment Residential 25% Industrial 40% Personal (Equipment) 30% Inventory Tax (Raw Materials Only) School Tax None Sales Tax 2.5%
Contact the Sullivan County Election Commission at (423) 323-6444 or www.scelect.org
• Seven major interstate highways converge in Tennessee. 70 percent of the U.S. population is located within a one-day’s drive of Kingsport • Nearest Airport: Tri-Cities Regional Airport, TN/VA, Foreign Trade Zone Designation, U.S. Customs Office, Port #2082 • Airlines Serving: Allegiant Air, Delta Connection, Northwest Airlink and US Airways Express • Commercial Motorcoaches: Greyhound Bus Lines • Charter Motorcoaches: 20th Century Coach Inc.; Green Coaches: 20th Century Coach Inc., Maxwell Coach and Appalachian Motorcoach
State Sales Tax ................................................. 7% Income Tax Personal on Wages .......................... None Personal on Interest/ Dividends ........ 6% Corporate Excise ................ 6.5% of net earnings Franchise Tax 25¢ per $100 capital properties Unemployment Tax New Employers ....... 2.7% of first $7,000
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2014-15 Educators Average Salaries Classroom Teachers Principals
Statewide $47,979 $82,445
Kingsport $54,117 $88,011
Communications
Sullivan Co. $43,803 $68,869
Source: tn.gov/education/article/2515-annual-statistical-report
Education 2014-15 Statewide 1,811 995,892 63,170 15.8 $9,375
# of Schools # of Students # of Teachers Pupil:Teacher Per Pupil $
Kingsport 12 7,298 468 15.6 $10,439
Source: tn.gov/education/topic/report-card
Sullivan Co. 23 10,402 722 14.4 $9,190
School Registration
Kingsport City ............................. (423) 378-2100 Sullivan County .......................... (423) 279-2300 Hawkins County .......................... (423) 272-8551
Utilities
•Natural Gas: Atmos Energy (888) 824-3434 •Telephone (Residential): CenturyLink (877) 246-3121 •Electricity: Appalachian Power (800) 9674237 •Water: City of Kingsport (423) 229-9400 •Residential Waste Collection: City of Kingsport (423) 229-9400 • Private Waste Collection: Republic Services (423) 357-6777 Waste Management of Tri-Cities, Inc. (423) 323-7143
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Newspapers/Magazines: The Business Journal - (423) 979-1300 Frequency: ......................................Weekly Circulation: .................................... 31,000 Kingsport Times-News - (423) 246-8121 Frequency: ..........................................Daily Circulation: .................................... 30,563 The Loafer - (423) 283-4324 Frequency: ......................................Weekly Circulation: .................................... 10,000 VIP Seen - (423) 398-5321 Frequency: ....................................Monthly Circulation: .................................... 10,000 TV Stations & Broadcasting Co.: WCYB-TV 5 (NBC/CW-TV) - Bristol, VA (276) 645-1555 WEMT-TV FOX 39 - Bristol, VA (276) 821-9296 WJHL News Channel 11 (CBS) and ABC TriCities - Johnson City, TN (423) 926-2151 My 19 WKPT - Kingsport, TN (423) 246-9578
Cable Television: Charter Spectrum ...................... (888) 438-2427
Radio Stations: Cumulus Media, WGOC, WJCW, WKOS, WQUT, WXSM Gray, TN .......................... (423) 477-1000 Bristol Broadcasting Co., WAEZ, WFHG, WLNQ, WNPC, WTZR, WXBQ Bristol, VA ....................... (276) 669-8112 Holston Valley Broadcasting Corp., WKPT, WTFM, WOPI, WMEV, WRZK Kingsport, TN ................. (423) 246-9578
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Nearly 70 percent of the US population is located within a day’s drive of Kingsport. Kingsport is equidistant from every major metropolitan market in the eastern United States.
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Miles Burdine
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President & CEO
Lucy Fleming
Steve Franklin
Director of Fun Fest
John Pendleton
Administrative Assistant
Lara Potter
Lindsay Powers
KCVB Director of Sales
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Vanessa Bennett
Elaine Bodenweiser
Karen Jobe
Cori Johnson
Director of Operations & Kingsport Leadership Programs
Director of First Impressions
Katie Prendergast
KOSBE Administrative & Marketing Coordinator
Chief Financial Officer
Senior Account Executive
Lea Ann Rasar Director of Move to Kingsport
Robin Cleary
Bob Feagins
Director of Keep Kingsport Beautiful
Executive Director of Communications & Development
Frank Lett
Amy Margaret McColl
KCVB Associate Executive Director
Jud Teague
KCVB Executive Director
KCVB Executive Assistant & Marketing Manager
Emily Thompson
KCVB Communications Manager
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