From the City Desk

City Manager Chris McCartt and Hannah Purdy, from the Public Information and Communcations office, hit the highlights of February's Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings in Kingsport, Tennessee. It was a month of looking forward, featuring lots of discussion around economic and residential development. Here's what they cover: Visit Kingsport and Downtown Kingsport Association's 2020/2021 updateBudget adjustmentsCARES Act grantsKFD's Fire Training FacilityStrategic Planning Session: Economic DevelopmentMaterials agreements for residential developmentPaving funding for the Eastern Star areaPILOT agreement with Eastman

This week on From the City Desk, City Manager Chris McCartt sits down with Hannah Purdy to discuss January's Board of Mayor and Alderman meetings. Here's what they discuss: An interim appointment to the Board of EducationParks and Recreation Master PlanA new training facility for Kingsport's Fire DepartmentThe 2020 Comprehensive Financial ReportA grant application for the new Riverbend ParkListen in to learn more!

Hannah talks with Maxine Poole of the Public Information & Communications Department about ServeKingsport, the City of Kingsport's process for finding new volunteers to serve on boards and commissions. Have a New Year's resolution to get more involved in your community? Fill out the ServeKingsport form!ServeKingsport: https://forms.gle/6DBpyuSCCLfWW3df9United Way Volunteer Portal: https://www.volunteer-united.org/

Kingsport City Manager Chris McCartt breaks down the final BMA meetings of 2020, including a few updates on the Brickyard Park development and a retirement recognition for outgoing Police Chief David Quillin. 

This week, Hannah sits down with Robin Cleary, director of the Downtown Kingsport Association, to talk about the small businesses in our community, how they've been surviving this eventful year, and how you can support them this holiday season. Tune in to hear some great gift ideas from local Kingsport merchants!For more on DKA, visit downtownkingsport.org.

On the Board of Mayor and Aldermen docket this November: development initiatives, water treatment, and more. Listen in for the highlights of this month's BMA agendas from City Manager Chris McCartt. Happy Thanksgiving!

It's a tale of two city managers on this week's episode, as Chris sits down with former city manager Jeff Fleming to talk all things Move to Kingsport. Who's moving here, and from where? What is Jeff doing to promote our city, and how has the pandemic impacted those efforts?

Today we’re sharing Chris’ presentation from State of the City, which the city hosted in partnership with the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce on October 30.This event is an opportunity to look back on the past year in Kingsport. Where are we now, and where are we going? You’ll hear Chris dive into the last year’s projects and initiatives, update you on the city’s financials, and take a look ahead at what the future holds for Kingsport—all that good stuff.

Chris and Hannah cover the highlights of October's Board of Mayor and Alderman meetings, including some new residential development coming Kingsport's way.

Another month of Board of Mayor and Alderman meetings is in the books, and it was filled with all things economic development. Chris and Hannah break down the agendas from September's meetings and what they mean for Kingsport's future.