Grow Your Business in Walkable Downtown Kingsport

Downtown Kingsport is Tennessee’s next great city. With waterfront recreation, an abundance of dining, shopping, and the state’s best workforce training center - Kingsport is becoming a top destination.

The Downtown District is conveniently located near I-26 and I-81, and boasts an exciting atmosphere for tourists and locals alike. College campuses bring foot traffic to the area, and foster a young and active community. Concert and festival venues deliver a constant flow of entertainment choices. Abundant green spaces and a location on the Holston River, draw kayaking enthusiasts, anglers, and outdoor lovers. Public art spaces, city parks, specialty shops, and great food and coffee add to the charm of living and doing business here. 

“There is a built-in customer base here with the addition of 200-plus single-family homes and a number of multi-family dwellings under construction in Downtown Kingsport at the Brickyard Village. The residences are going to be connected via a pedestrian bridge. More townhomes are being built on the main corridor,” said Robin Cleary, Executive Director of Downtown Kingsport Association.

The Downtown District is easily walkable, and over 1,800 free parking spaces make it easy to visit. Real estate in Downtown Kingsport is lower than the national average, and available downtown properties, with access to a significant amount of recent public investment, provide the perfect canvas for growth. New water, sewer, and power lines are in the works, and roadscaping and landscaping projects are revitalizing the community. Potential business owners and property developers will find financial incentives for all business ventures, including redevelopment and facade grants for Downtown Kingsport properties.

Downtown Properties & Incentives

The City of Kingsport's Economic Development Department keeps a list of available downtown properties can be sent out upon request. If you have a property that you would like added to the list please fill out the available properties form. If you would like a copy of the list or have any questions about sites in Kingsport feel free to contact us. Additionally, The City of Kingsport offers several incentives to support revitalization and economic growth. The Façade Grant Program provides funding to improve building facades in the Central Business District, while the Redevelopment Grant Program supports broader site improvements citywide, with a focus on downtown aesthetics. The Downtown Kingsport Loan Program offers financial assistance for purchasing, renovating, or equipping downtown properties to foster business creation, expansion, and retention. The City of Kingsport does not have a one size fits all approach to economic development. We believe that each individual project should be evaluated based on its own merit. This proactive approach is what helps make Kingsport a business-friendly city. 

Brickyard Village

Introducing Brickyard Village, a vibrant new community coming to Kingsport, TN. This master-planned development spans 50 acres and includes single-family homes, townhomes, apartments, retail spaces, and an amenities center. Thanks to a public/private partnership with the City of Kingsport, the community will also benefit from significant investments in infrastructure and public amenities, including a new park and pedestrian bridge to downtown! Residents will enjoy a perfect blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience, just minutes from downtown Kingsport. Ideally situated at 100 Hill Street, Brickyard Park Drive, Brickyard Village offers easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment while maintaining a peaceful neighborhood atmosphere.