KINGSPORT, Tenn-- The Kingsport Civic Auditorium is temporarily adjusting its hours of availability in order to accommodate the physical education classes at Dobyns-Bennett High School.

The classes are typically held in the Buck Van Huss Dome, however the dome was closed earlier this month following an inspection for a campus-wide roofing project.

Inspectors had concerns about the dome’s structure and in response school officials closed dome until further notice.

Starting this week, physical education classes and activities will be held at the civic auditorium Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. During these hours, the civic auditorium will not be open to the public.

The facility will open to the public after 4 p.m. each day and remain open until 8:30 p.m.

“After the kids are gone from the school, we’ll open the civic back up to the public,” said Robin DiMona, assistant manager of parks and recreation. “So if you need to meet in a side room or in the main auditorium at night, we’ll have it open until 8:30 p.m.”

If you need to make a reservation, you can call 423-229-9457 or come to the civic auditorium and call the number posted on the front doors. A staff member will come out and escort you to the office.