Category: Move To Kingsport
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Kingsport’s Wage Gains in Context: When Paychecks Stretch Further
In assessing local prosperity, it’s tempting to focus on headline wage figures: “Knoxville pays $31 per hour,” or “Johnson City surged to $30.” But for Kingsport—a city long celebrated for its measured growth and community spirit—the real story lies in how those paychecks go further against local costs. By blending respectable nominal wage gains with…
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Kingsport Grows, Nashville Suburbs Surge
Kingsport’s population is now officially 57,109, up from 55,510 in 2020 according to the Census Bureau’s newly released 2024 population estimates for cities over 20,000. Kingsport led the Tri-Cities in year-over-year growth at 0.6%, compared to 0.3% for Johnson City and 0.1% for Bristol. Remember when we were racing to hit 50,000—mostly through annexation? That…
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Commuting: What Kingsport’s Traffic Patterns Say About Us
We hear a lot about the growing traffic on I-26. In a perfect world, maybe we’d all live in the same city where we work. That would ease congestion, reduce stress, and add hours back to our day. But modern life is rarely that tidy. In households with two working adults, it’s common for each…
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Move To Kingsport Monthly Report – April 2025
Kingsport is rapidly emerging as a nationally recognized relocation destination, with new data showing sustained and widespread interest from across the United States. In April 2025 alone, 50 families relocated to Kingsport from 16 different states—an average of 2.5 new families per workday. These new arrivals weren’t limited to nearby areas; families came from as…
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A Matter of Perspective: Housing, History, and Kingsport’s Future
We hear a lot about housing affordability these days. The real challenge is distinguishing between national trends that affect everyone and local conditions that vary by community. Our perception of the data is shaped not just by statistics but also by our age and lived experiences. I once knew a Realtor who entered the market…
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Q1 2025 Sales Volume
The Q1 results are in, and just five markets made up 51% of all Tri-Cities home sales: Kingsport (16%), Johnson City (14%), Jonesborough (8%), Bristol, TN-VA (7%), and Greeneville (7%). The remaining sales were spread across Northeast Tennessee, from Mountain City to Bulls Gap, Rogersville to Erwin, and everywhere in between. Northeast Tennessee doesn’t have…
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The Quiet Corner of Tennessee That’s Winning the Housing Game
Affordable housing is a hot topic across the country right now. With no state income tax, no vehicle tax, and low property taxes, Tennessee is seen as one of the most budget-friendly states to live in—but Northeast Tennessee stands out even more. Kingsport, in particular, is gaining attention. It sees home sales similar to some…
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Tennessee’s Most Valuable
If you’ve heard me talk about growth, you’ve heard me talk about “all things in moderation” or “not too hot, not too cold, just right,” suggesting a balanced, thoughtful approach to growth and community life. It points to a place that’s not too large to feel overwhelming or impersonal, but not so small that it…
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Tri-Cities Airport: Local Perk on a Global Scale
My wife and I recently decided to apply for “Trusted Traveler” status through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Global Entry program. It’s a great option, offering expedited customs processing and including TSA PreCheck for faster airport security. The application process is pretty straightforward: you fill out an online form, then complete an in-person interview…
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Move To Kingsport – March 2025
Month of March 2025: Past 12 Months (ending March 2025): Since 2020: The recent data indicates that homes in Kingsport are slightly more affordable than the past year when considering the price per square foot. In March 2025, the price per square foot was $140, an $18 decrease compared to the past 12-month average of…
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