Tag: local government

• Where Americans Moved in 2025

  You may have seen this pop-up in your feed recently. Though many will jump to political conclusions or shout we’re being overrun by newcomers, neither is entirely true. The graphic shows net domestic migration in 2025 per 10,000 inhabitants. That means the numbers are not percentages and not total headcounts. They show whether a state…

  Jeff Fleming

  July 29, 2026

  economy, Move To Kingsport

  american revolution, economy, education, government, growth, History, immigration, local government, migration, news, planning, politics, population, population change, real estate, rural planning, urban planning

• 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

• 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…

  Jeff Fleming

  April 29, 2025

  Move To Kingsport

  affordable housing, economy, homeownership, housing, housing policy, housing-market, investing, local government, market rate housing, migration, real estate, realtor, workforce housing