Kingsport Economic Development Board Meeting Agenda April 7th, 2026

MEETING AGENDA, April 7th, 2026

Call to Order – Denison

Public Comments

Citizens may speak on agenda items and issue-oriented items. Please state your name and address, and sign the register that is provided. You are encouraged to keep your comments non-personal in nature, and they should be limited to five minutes. A total of thirty minutes is allocated for public comment.

Domtar Update – Tony Clary, Kingsport Mill Manager

Action Items for Approval

A.    January 13, 2026 Meeting Minutes – Denison
B.    Approval of State Theater Expenses – Bower
C.    Approval of Façade and Redevelopment grants ($35,000) to Casey Squared, LLC for 801 E. Center St, Lucky’s 777 – Harmon

Committee & Ex-Officio Updates

A.    Façade & Redevelopment Incentive Committee – Harmon
B.    Properties’ Committee – Bower
C.    City of Kingsport – Montgomery, Harmon, Bower
D.    NETWORKS – Walker
 

Respectfully,

Stephen LaHair

Secretary/Treasurer

SL/as

2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Chairman 

Craig Denison 

Vice Chairman 

CeeGee McCord

Secretary/Treasurer 

Stephen LaHair 

Assistant Secretary/Treasurer 

Dennis Phillips 

Board Members 

Pat Breeding 

Laura Durbin 

Bob Feathers 

Ted Fields 

Thomas Kennedy 

Ex-officio Members 

Mayor Paul Montgomery 

Joel Conkin 

Chris McCartt

Clay Walker 

State of TN Department of Economic and Community Development 

Lynn Tully 

Administrative/Finance

Elaine Bodenweiser 

Alisha Shupe