Kingsport Blogger: Mar 28-April 1: Beauty of Kingsport

Friday, March 25, 2011

Mar 28-April 1: Beauty of Kingsport

From: Donna Callahan [mailto:DCallahan@wwmgs.com]
Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 9:15 AM
Subject: Beauty of Kingsport

Mr. Fleming,

I know you promote Kingsport’s finer points, and I wanted to point out one of the seasonal beauty spots in case you were unaware of it.

In the next week the drive on I-26 crossing Bays Mountain from Exit 2 (Stone Drive) to Exit 3 (Meadowview Parkway) will burst into glorious spring bloom. The redbud trees along this stretch of interstate provide a spring drive that I look forward to each year and, fortunately for me, I drive it each day to work. Each spring I remind my co-workers who don’t regularly travel that route to take the time to make the trip. It is well worth the view.

The trees are just now beginning so it will be a couple/few more days (depending on weather) for the full effect, but I feel it is a spring must-see in Kingsport.

Thank you for all you do to promote and improve our city.

Donna Callahan

dcallahan@wwmgs.com

2021 Meadowview Lane, 2nd Floor

P. O. Box 88

Kingsport, TN 37662

Phone: 423-723-0400

Fax: 423-723-0430

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.