Kingsport Spirit

Jeff Fleming's unique take on the Kingsport Spirit with stories of faith, family, people, places, & history of his hometown and surrounding region. Jeff retired in 2019 after serving the City of Kingsport for 35 years, rising from planning intern to city manager.

Remodeling the Model City – Highland Park

If you haven’t explored the side streets of Kingsport lately, you’re missing out on a story worth telling. While much attention has been given to code enforcement, an equally remarkable narrative is unfolding: the private sector is stepping up with reinvestment, and homeowners are purchasing properties at fair market value. Adding to the appeal, the Thomas Jefferson Elementary–Robinson Middle–Dobyns-Bennett High school zone recently tied with its neighbor, Andrew Johnson–Robinson–Dobyns-Bennett, as the highest-performing in the 4-city, 5-county Tri-Cities region. It’s a testament to the vibrancy and potential of our community!