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Thursday, January 07, 2010

Military Appreciation Breakfast follow-up

Here is a video link for the Times News coverage of the Military Appreciation Breakfast held on Dec. 5th, 2009 for the Troops of the 278th Unit deploying to Iraq. This event was sponsored by Junior League of Kingsport, Altrusa International & Epsilon Sigma Alpha We received great community support. As you know, in addition to the Military Appreciation Breakfast, all the soldiers returned home for Christmas by bus, paid in full by donations. Thank you to Chick fil A, Krispy Kreme, Sagebrush Steakhouse, Panera Bread, Starbucks Coffee, Gray Business Association, Triten Insurance, State Farm Insurance (Ron Mathews), Action Rentals, First Babtist Church and members of Junior League of Kingsport. We would like to say a special Thank You to John & Tammy Tingle, of Chick fil a for their donation & hosting a fundraiser for the Soldiers bus fund at their Chick fil a restaurant on Stone Drive. Generous donations were received from many individuals as well. We are proud to belong to a such a generous supportive community & wanted to say Thank You! Lisa Lohoff & Christi Williams Community Connection, Co-chairs Junior League of Kingsport
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Location, Location, Location

Location, Location, Location
www.MoveToKingsport.com is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the Eastern U.S. This city of 50,000 in a metro of 308,000, was planned by renowned American planner John Nolen in his office at Harvard Square. Located in the lush green foothills of the Tennessee Valley, it is surrounded by the Southern Highlands and mountain lakes. Kingsport is home to Marriott’s www.MeadowViewResort.com and thousands of acres of unique, natural amenities at Bays Mountain and Warriors Path Parks. The natural geography provides a temperate, well-balanced climate with four seasons and a natural shelter from extreme weather. Population growth has also been well-balanced, ensuring you will not outgrow your decision to relocate. With no personal property taxes, special assessments, or state income taxes on salaries/wages, you’ll find that Kingsport has a very low cost of living coupled with an exceptionally high quality of life (see for yourself at www.BestPlaces.net). The regional airport (TRI) has direct flights to Atlanta, Charlotte, Orlando and St. Pete/Clearwater with easy access, parking, and virtually no security lines. The public education system was planned by Columbia University and Newsweek has repeatedly recognized the local high school as one of the best in America. Year in and year out our graduates go on to the top colleges and universities (and without costly private school tuition fees). Harvard also recognized Kingsport in 2009 with the Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiative. What are you waiting for? It’s time to leave the high costs, traffic jams, and stress behind and discover this hidden gem.