KINGSPORT TENNESSEE

Marketing & Public Relations
The Kingsport Marketing & Public Relations
Department has created various resources
to help get the city message to the public,
whether it’s a road closure, city event or
official news, such as a balanced budget.
The PR Department has also partnered
with local media outlets to help make sure
residents have access to multiple channels
to receive the city’s message.
Main resources include:
Wednesday News of the Week - partnership with TimesNews
Social Media - Facebook
Digital Billboard (on Eastman Rd) - partnership with Lamar Advertising
Newsletter - BMA, staff and special annoumcements
Website - hub for city information
Youtube Channel - created to house all city videos
OneKingsport - Partnership with Chamber, KCVB, and KCS
People Matter More than Products: We want to inform and educate our citizens about city services
by sharing stories through our staff.
Many times, the people behind the city services do their job to the best of their ability and don’t
seek recognition. The City of Kingsport started a new series in August, titled Highlighting Heroes,
and features an employee from one of the many different service departments.
Our hope is that these individuals aren’t seen as just performing their job, but more as an individual
who cares for their city and loves their job. Get to know your city service workers and say thanks to
our everyday heroes behind the service!
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