Review of Kingsport, Tennessee


City of Mediocrity...and odors!
Star Rating - 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.
Cristy | Kingsport, TN
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I love people like you. You move to an area that you know will be different than that to which you are accustomed, then proceed to criticize the people who were perfectly happy without you and your elitist biases. "...and stay here because they cannot fathom dealing with a busier more demanding life." Who in the hell are you to judge? And as for exposing your children to culture, art, diversity and intelligent growth (your words), if that's important to you, stay where you are and you and your "progressive" liberal friends shouldn't have to worry. I hesitate to call you an idiot, because doing so would be an insult to idiots everywhere.
Mike | Monee, IL | Report Abuse

I would like to introduce you to some educated, diverse people. The community here is thriving. I am sorry that you have not gotten involved and found it to your liking. Maybe somewhere else would suit you better.
Pat | Kingsport, TN | Report Abuse
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