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| Where's the snow? - 9/16/2012
I moved here from Florida with the expectation of change of seasons;the seasons change and it is wonderful, but only snows a few days out of the year. Melts right away in most cases. If it's going to be that cold I deserve snow![read more...]
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| Jobs - 12/3/2009
If you want to work in the healthcare industry, you're good to go. Other than that, there are only a few good companies. The city is something of a "retirement community".[read more...]
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| A Retiree's Biewpoint - 2/5/2009
We lived here in Kingsport when we first married in 1968. In 1973 we moved to Rogersville (30 mi.). When we both retired we moved back to Kingsport in 2004. We bought our condo for 130,000 in 2004 and, according to Zillow, our unit is now valued at 200,500 (2009). The cost of almost everything is lower here than the rest of the United States. Many retirement communities are sprouting up. They are improving the city with colleges and technical training centers. Shopping malls are coming in and the existing malls are being improved. Tennessee Eastman is a great contributor to our community. A great place to live! We look at mountains all around. We're not far from the ocean here, a day's drive. LP[read more...]
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| All I Have to do is Look Out My Window - 4/3/2008
Looking out my back window tells me that this is the place for me. I can see most of Kingsport from my back deck. Bays Mountain, both hospitals, downtown, the snow in winter, the color of autumn, everything in bloom and the mountains turning green in summer! I see many churchs, schools, hospitals, parks, shopping areas, transit systems, etc. Short distances away are the world renowned Barter Theatre, the UT Vols, Biltmore, and many more cultural and entertaining spots. Churches of every denomination, schools that are excellent, wildlife to see, lakes to enjoy are at every turn in the road. Quality of life...what more could you ask for?[read more...]
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| Where I Live - 4/1/2008
My wife and I are retired in Kingsport Tn.We stayed here after I retired and are glad we did.No traffic,mild climate with four seasons,low cost of living and good quality of life.[read more...]
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| Great Town.........Slow Down............ - 3/29/2008
If your looking for a great place to live with a much slower pace this is it. People call you "honey" here and you can get tea that tastes like it was made for hummingbirds! Wal-mart is still a big deal and you will likely see 4 people you know there. They have all the major brand name stores now (even a Starbucks!!) WOW! We have trails, mountain biking, rivers, lakes, streams, dams, trout, every activity you can think of. Big Topics of Interest: gas prices, the new target, bristol motor speedway, who got a DUI last week... you know stuff like that.... Anyway it's a small town with a lot of heart. I don't know what the heck "quality of life means" (some ad. guru came up with that one) but if I were to give it from 1 to 10 (10best) I would give a 7![read more...]
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| cost of living - 9/17/2007
Kingsport has very affordable housing. it is a place where you can actually to have a parent stay home with the kids.
We have beautiful mountains, nice people, a regional airport and we're close to other interesting and larger cities like Asheville and Knoxville.
Our downtown is revitalizing and there are lots of new projects and improvements being funded by the city government.
All in all, a very nice place to live with a nice pace.[read more...]
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| Great place to live - 6/27/2007
We have wonderful parks, great people, good schools, affordable housing, and a great climate. The business growth is phenomenal, with Kingsport Pavilion opening this fall and new businesses locating here, it will only become better.[read more...]
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| Would be wonderful, except for one MAJOR problem.. - 3/22/2007
I moved to Kingsport with my family 8 months ago, and the town does have several good qualities. The housing is reasonable, it is big enough to have some nice activities without being too large, good shopping and an incredible amount of restaurants for a town this size, and the people are generally friendly.
Only one problem...Eastman Chemicals. The smell is unbearable. People who have lived here their whole lives don't even smell it, and typically get upset when it is mentioned because they feel Eastman is a good thing due to the number of jobs it brings to the town. But at what cost? I have lived by some factories, but this is unbelievable! The whole town smells like a giant bottle of nail polish remover. We live in the country miles from the factory and STILL have to smell it in our own home when we open our windows. Our lease is up next month and we are out of here as soon as possible.[read more...]
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| City of Mediocrity...and odors! - 11/19/2006
Kingsport people are friendly - but they are not as whole educated or diverse enough to be able to actively develop a thriving community. Many people are long-time natives of Kingsport and stay here simply because they cannot fathom dealing with a busier more demanding life. As a result, the town is quiet but filled with narrow-minded, small town people who keep change at bay and create a stagnant place that is difficult at best to raise children, particularly if you are interested in exposing your family to culture, art, diversity, and intelligent growth.[read more...]
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| Kingsport - a rare gem! - 9/20/2006
Where to begin. Great schools and climate, low crime rate and cost of living, strong medical community, abundant outdoor recreation, beautiful mountains and lakes, and a very friendly community, make Kingsport one of the best places we've ever lived!
Kingsport's Downtown, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen in the early 1900's, is undergoing a major revitalization. Several buildings have been restored with many more in progress. Great antique shopping! This summer the 1st annual Twilight ALIVE Concert Series (various genres) began, adding 12 FREE weekly outdoor concerts to the already successful Bluegrass on Broad weekly concerts. People go to New Orleans to hear Jazz, Chicago to hear Blues, and they go to Kingsport to hear Bluegrass! The new streetscapes on Broad St. are incredible and make the Downtown very walkable. The City has created the perfect environment for small businesses to be successful in their Downtown, especially since it is a free WiFi hotspot.
They have a 9-mile Greenbelt that runs from one end of the city to the other. It mostly runs through tree-shaded areas and along the Holston River and creeks. Last year, the community constructed a new skatepark along the path between Downtown and the river. Just off the path along the river, is the site where Daniel Boone started the Wilderness Trail that began the Westward movement of the U.S.
We love to visit big cities (and do often), but all in all we can't imagine a better place to live than Kingsport, TN.
John and Angela[read more...]
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| model city - 6/27/2006
kingsport,tn is termed a model city
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| Kingsport is in Sullivan County - 4/17/2006
Kingsport is in Sullivan County & is 1 of 3 primary towns in the Tri-Cities of Upper East TN, near VA & NC state borders.[read more...]
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| You have my attention - 2/22/2006
Please Norman, don't tell anybody else, it will be ruined!!LOL Sounds wonderful, I am planning a visit in April, you have given me more to look foreward to![read more...]
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| KINGSPORT TENNESSEE - 2/21/2006
Kingsport is one of those cities that you have always wanted to see...It is in the mountians of East Tennessee
and just of few miles from Virginia and next door to
Norht Carolina..we were a powerhouse of a factory city and
now becoming a green village and have learned a lot to change that...Lots of quality water and a private power company the only one in the state of Tennessee...A. E. P.,
lots of lakes and fish and water skiing and winter sports..
what could one want outdoor camping is a plenty and people are so kind, jobs are here we wait for your call.
WANT OT LIVE SOMEWHERE THAT IT IS SAFE AND EASY TO GET AROUND.............THE BEST PLACE TO BE....BAR NONE.....
norman sobel[read more...]
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| Kingsport: Tennessee's Bright Spot - 10/19/2005
Kingsport, Tennessee is better, not bigger! Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains on the Tennessee-Virginia border, Kingsport is near the geographic center of the Eastern United States. Planned by renowned city planner, John Nolen, Kingsport retains the character and charm that was envisioned nearly 90 years ago. Near neighbors include Asheville, Roanoke and Knoxville. If you're considering an affordable, family-friendly, convenient place to live -- look no further! Make Kingsport your hometown!
No income tax
No personal property tax
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