Tag: government

• Why Kingsport Is Called the Model City

  Kingsport’s municipal election is underway, with early voting through August 1 and Election Day on August 6. This is a good time to remember why we are called the Model City. The name is often associated with Kingsport’s physical plan—Church Circle, an orderly street system, and a balanced layout for businesses, neighborhoods, parks, and schools.…

  Jeff Fleming

  July 17, 2026

  History, Move To Kingsport, People

  cities, city government, counties, county government, economy, education, elections, government, History, local-government, news, politics, public policy

• Stewardship and Grace

  This week, our Life Group lesson at church focused on stewardship. As we explored Biblical examples, we were invited to share experiences from our own lives. My mind immediately returned to my years in public service—to the intense budget seasons, the hard choices, and the weight of knowing every decision would affect real people. Stewardship…

  Jeff Fleming

  May 4, 2025

  Motivation

  bible, christianity, faith, government, grace, jesus, life group, local government, public service, public trust, stewardship

• Breaking the Doom-Scroll Cycle

  It feels like we’re trapped in a never-ending two-year doom-scroll cycle. Members of whichever party loses spend the next two years relentlessly complaining on social media—until midterms roll around, and they get the chance to swap roles again. It’s exhausting. One side will say, “I’m not being political, but…”—and then launch into something blatantly political.…

  Jeff Fleming

  February 12, 2025

  Motivation

  faith, government, grace, peace, politics, social-media