The Kingsport Spirit Promotes Balance

There is opportunity for a safe, fulfilling, and active lifestyle in Kingsport.

Kingsport’s walkable downtown, low-traffic average commute of 18.9 minutes, and affordable homes that cost 53.9 percent of the national average, rank the city as one of the top ten places to live in the South (Wall Street Journal). A beautiful riverfront for kayaking or dining with a view, and safe neighborhoods, add to the draw of building your life here.

Kingsport City Schools (KCS) were developed with the support of Columbia University, giving it an exceptional and unique educational platform. KCS offers students an inclusive, safe, and academically progressive educational advantage. Continuing education and workforce training opportunities are second to none. The Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing, Academic Village, and Inventor Center provide hands-on training programs customized with local businesses in mind, while remaining nationally certified and recognized. Kingsport City Schools maintain strong partnerships with local industries, colleges, and universities, fostering internship and apprenticeship programs that provide real-world experience. With state-of-the-art facilities, a commitment to innovation, and a dedicated faculty, KCS continues to set the standard for academic excellence and workforce readiness in the region.

“Whether your child is academic, athletic, or special needs, we have a great fit for you here in Kingsport. That’s a strong advantage for families and children,” said Jeff Fleming, Director of Move to Kingsport

Tri-Cities Airport

Frequent travelers will appreciate the convenience of the Tri-Cities Airport (TRI), a full-service airport serving Kingsport and the broader Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Western North Carolina, and Eastern Kentucky regions. With nonstop flights to major hubs—including Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Orlando Sanford, and St. Pete-Clearwater—TRI provides convenient access to national and international destinations. Travelers benefit from a range of amenities, including ample parking, transportation services, a business center, and comfortable waiting areas. The airport also offers guided tours and provides local attraction information, making it a gateway not just to the world but also to all that our region has to offer.

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Downtown concert
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Demographic Facts

  • The Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA MSA has a population of 308,386
  • The median property value is $166,500
  • The homeownership rate in Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA is 73.9% 
  • The median household income in Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA is $53,644
  • Over half of the population has completed at least some college
  • The most common employment sectors in Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA, are Manufacturing, Health Care & Social Assistance, and Retail Trade

“A good quality of life, great schools, and an uncommonly kind population are trademarks of Kingsport,” said Anne Greenfield, Downtown Kingsport business owner and Kingsport Regional Planning Commission Member.

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