BMA Highlights
From the Board of Mayor and Alderman meeting on Tuesday, March 7, 2017.
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L to R: Carol Dixon, Jane Harris, Jane Boyd, Rev. Sharon Amstutz, Jeanne McClure, DeeDee Dietrich, Mayor Clark
First Presbyterian Church Turns 100!
The First Presbyterian Church, located on the iconic Church Circle in Kingsport, was founded on March 18, 1917, just days after the city of Kingsport. The church started with just 52 members who wanted to establish a 'southern' Presbyterian Church. Today, the church has 575 members and participates in many community outreach programs such as Meals on Wheels and the Clothes Closet. A back-to-school party and Christmas party are held annually at the Clothes Closet for families.
Abroad, First Presbyterian sponsors missionaries in Bangladesh, Ethiopia and Guatemala. Through Living Waters for the World, they install water purification systems for safe drinking water in these communities.
Thank you First Presbyterian Church for your community dedication!
For more information about their centennial event, please click here.
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Kingsport Center for Higher Education Welcomes ETSU
The Higher Education Commission and the Board of Mayor and Aldermen met today to approve East Tennessee State University officially joining the Kingsport Center for Higher Education (KCHE).
ETSU has a long history of success in Kingsport with both the Allandale campus and Press Building campus in downtown Kingsport. Success in both locations and the strong partnership with the city has led to ETSU’s decision to join KCHE.
For more information regarding the Kingsport Academic Village and class offerings, please go to www.LearnKingsport.com.
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Sustainability & Beautification Update
Ryan McReynolds presented an update on the progress of the new sustainable paving plan and recent beautification maintenance at our corridors. Ryan began with a "thank you" to the BMA for their support of the sustainable paving plan. The city now has a funding source that matches their asset needs. Road paving, over a course of 5 years, will go from 50-55 years replacement to the industry standard of 20-25 years. A huge improvement for Kingsport!
The next time you are taking Exit 4 off Wilcox Dr, please take a look at the new landscaping entrance. It is a beautiful way to welcome people to Kingsport.
For more information regarding the update, please click here.
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Transportation Update
Michael Thompson gave an update on the road projects in the capital improvement plan. Many of our projects leverage state and federal dollars, so the city is able to complete more projects with their assistance. Some of the projects include Rock Springs Rd, Island Rd, Fort Robinson Bridge replacement, Sullivan St and more.
For more information regarding the projects, please click here.
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