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Elizabethton Star
Planners OK rezoning West Doe Avenue parcels; 16 single-family homes planned
By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent The Elizabethton Regional Planning Commission during Thursday night’s regular meeting approved the rezoning and conceptual plan for three parcels on West Doe Avenue to allow for 16 single-family homes to be constructed near the Tweetsie Trail. The rezoning approved by commissioners would “down-zone” the properties from Manufacturing-Warehouse (M-1) to High-Density […]
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Income vs. Wealth: Understanding Kingsport’s Retiree-Driven Metrics
Public discussion about Kingsport’s economy often leans on a single familiar figure: median household income. It is simple, understandable, and widely used. Yet in Kingsport’s case, it can also be one of the most misleading indicators of our true economic condition. Many of Kingsport’s major job sectors—manufacturing, health care, finance, and professional services—offer median wages well above $69,000. But the city’s median household income sits in the low $50,000s. At first glance, that mismatch seems troubling.
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Kingsport’s Quiet Surge in New Housing
A recent comparison of new-construction listings across nine Tennessee peer cities reveals a striking trend: Kingsport is undergoing one of the most rapid shifts in new-home availability anywhere in the region. While places such as Cleveland, Cookeville, Johnson City, Maryville, and Morristown currently list more total new homes, the year’s most dramatic movement belongs unmistakably to Kingsport.
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Washington County Property Committee postpones decision on County Farm property
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A Market Finding Its Sustainable Rhythm
The November 2025 relocation data confirm that Kingsport has entered a new phase of steady, durable growth—one that is less explosive than the post-pandemic wave, but far more sustainable. In November 2025, Kingsport welcomed 39 new families from 18 states, averaging 2.29 new families per workday. The median home price of $333,000 and $173 per square foot reflects a market that remains strong but measured, balancing demand with affordability.
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New owner for Mall at Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Spinoso Real Estate Group of North Syracuse, N.Y. has purchased The Mall at Johnson City in partnership with an investment company, four years after owner Washington Prime Group declared bankruptcy. “Our focus will be on enhancing the customer experience, supporting retailers, and investing in improvements that ensure the mall remains […]
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Johnson City and Kingsport-Bristol refi markets surging.
If you look at the national headlines, the home loan origination story is one of stagnation. According to a Q3 report just released by ATTOM, the U.S. mortgage market is “treading water,” with total activity down 1.6% from the previous quarter. But real estate is local, and the...
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USPS moving Johnson City retail location from East Main to North Roan Street
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will move its Johnson City retail site currently at 503 E. Main St. to 2111 N. Roan St. (Roan and Mountcastle Drive), with the exact timeline not yet confirmed, a USPS spokesperson confirmed late Tuesday. A move has been in the works for more than […]
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'A huge blessing': Landlord surprises tenants with free rent for the holidays
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Cities with the most expensive homes in the Kingsport metro area
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Kingsport metro area. Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.
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Indoor pickleball court planned for old JCPenney building in downtown Kingsport
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – A developer plans to convert the old JCPenney building in downtown Kingsport, located at the intersection of Broad and Center streets, into an indoor pickleball court. The Downtown Kingsport Association gave News Channel 11 a statement regarding the soon-to-be makeover of the old JCPenney building. The statement said: “The announcement of […]
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Piney Flats Posts Region’s Highest Home Price in October
October’s home sales report shows that price strength during the month was concentrated in a handful of higher-end and fast-moving markets, rather than evenly distributed across the region. Overall, 11 submarkets had prices above the regional median and 10 had prices below the regional median. The figures do not...