KINGSPORT TENNESSEE

Asset Awareness: Signage
Included in taking care of what we have is a program to increase the awareness of our network of recreational
and destination assets. This is being accomplished through new coordinated and improved signage for these assets
across the city.
Riverfront Development
As a city, we need to capitalize on our natural assets. Above mentioned is our natural beauty in Bays Mountain, and
the Holston River is a second natural asset that boasts economic development. A plan was developed in 2008, and
while some of the items have been completed, the economic recession hampered additional development since that
time. A team will research next steps for the development of the riverfront and actively look for “quick wins” for new
and exciting riverfront businesses.
Cultural Activity Portal
The cultural activity portal is a singular website that works with multiple agencies to promote events in the community.
Currently, many organizations are trying to manage event promotions. The city will work to create an effective and
engaging website to find out what’s going on in the city for arts and entertainment. The website will be managed by
the Office of Cultural Arts.
Continue Support for Healthy Kingsport
Healthy Kingsport is a nonprofit organization housed at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. The city recognizes and
encourages the gains made in awareness of health issues across our city through the efforts of Healthy Kingsport.
OneKingsport supports this program.
Study Diverse Healthy Opportunities for City
Study regulatory incentives and options for developments to include links to Greenbelt and other healthy infrastructure
such as bike paths or walking trails. Study private incentives for businesses to improve health outcomes for employees
and improve health initiatives across their companies. Increase awareness of access points to healthy infrastructure,
and study private incentives for restaurants to offer healthier options.
Health Resource Center Pilot Project
Prepare a facility plan for a Health Resource Center at Lynn View Community Center. This center would provide
opportunities for citizens to access health programs and classes as well as public resources similar to the V.O. Dobbins
complex. This would serve as a pilot project for the city and potentially the state’s Healthier Tennessee initiative.
Master Plan for the Kingsport Academic Village
The Higher Education Commission was formed in 2009 when the Academic Village opened in Kingsport. Since that
time, this commission has worked diligently to expand the programs provided and grow the number of students
attending. It is now time to reevaluate the current plan and address news needs, and the master plan is the first step.
Redevelopment of all Public Housing
KHRA had the opportunity to use federal grants to redevelop all of Kingsport’s public housing. This project equates
to $50M+ redevelopment of over 500 housing units, modernizing both the function of the housing as well as the
management of the facilities. The gap in required equity funding was $3 million, which is the money provided by
OneKingsport funds to complete the project.
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