From the City Desk

City of Kingsport
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From the City Desk is a podcast from the City of Kingsport, Tennessee. Join hosts Chris McCartt, Kingsport's City Manager, and Hannah Purdy as they go behind the scenes of your local government. Whether you're a Kingsport citizen or just somebody who wants to know more about how a city operates, subscribe now so you never miss an episode!

  1. 02/25/2021

    February BMA Recap: Economic Development, Paving and PILOT

    City Manager Chris McCartt and Hannah Purdy, from the Public Information and Communcations office, hit the highlights of February's Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings in Kingsport, Tennessee. It was a month of looking forward, featuring lots of discussion around economic and residential development. Here's what they cover:  Visit Kingsport and Downtown Kingsport Association's 2020/2021 updateBudget adjustmentsCARES Act grantsKFD's Fire Training FacilityStrategic Planning Session: Economic DevelopmentMaterials agreements for residential developmentPaving funding for the Eastern Star areaPILOT agreement with Eastman

  2. 02/04/2021

    January BMA Recap: Parks Master Plan, Firefighter Training and More

    This week on From the City Desk, City Manager Chris McCartt sits down with Hannah Purdy to discuss January's Board of Mayor and Alderman meetings. Here's what they discuss:  An interim appointment to the Board of EducationParks and Recreation Master PlanA new training facility for Kingsport's Fire DepartmentThe 2020 Comprehensive Financial ReportA grant application for the new Riverbend ParkListen in to learn more!

  3. 01/07/2021

    ServeKingsport and Getting Involved in Your Community

    Hannah talks with Maxine Poole of the Public Information & Communications Department about ServeKingsport, the City of Kingsport's process for finding new volunteers to serve on boards and commissions. Have a New Year's resolution to get more involved in your community? Fill out the ServeKingsport form! ServeKingsport: https://forms.gle/6DBpyuSCCLfWW3df9 United Way Volunteer Portal: https://www.volunteer-united.org/

  4. 12/24/2020

    BMA Recap: December 2020

    Kingsport City Manager Chris McCartt breaks down the final BMA meetings of 2020, including a few updates on the Brickyard Park development and a retirement recognition for outgoing Police Chief David Quillin.

  5. 12/03/2020

    Downtown Kingsport Association and Shopping Local

    This week, Hannah sits down with Robin Cleary, director of the Downtown Kingsport Association, to talk about the small businesses in our community, how they've been surviving this eventful year, and how you can support them this holiday season. Tune in to hear some great gift ideas from local Kingsport merchants! For more on DKA, visit downtownkingsport.org.

  6. 11/26/2020

    BMA Recap: November 2020

    On the Board of Mayor and Aldermen docket this November: development initiatives, water treatment, and more. Listen in for the highlights of this month's BMA agendas from City Manager Chris McCartt. Happy Thanksgiving!

  7. 11/19/2020

    Are people moving to Kingsport in 2020?

    It's a tale of two city managers on this week's episode, as Chris sits down with former city manager Jeff Fleming to talk all things Move to Kingsport. Who's moving here, and from where? What is Jeff doing to promote our city, and how has the pandemic impacted those efforts?

  8. 11/12/2020

    State of the City 2020

    Today we’re sharing Chris’ presentation from State of the City, which the city hosted in partnership with the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce on October 30. This event is an opportunity to look back on the past year in Kingsport. Where are we now, and where are we going? You’ll hear Chris dive into the last year’s projects and initiatives, update you on the city’s financials, and take a look ahead at what the future holds for Kingsport—all that good stuff.

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From the City Desk is a podcast from the City of Kingsport, Tennessee. Join hosts Chris McCartt, Kingsport's City Manager, and Hannah Purdy as they go behind the scenes of your local government. Whether you're a Kingsport citizen or just somebody who wants to know more about how a city operates, subscribe now so you never miss an episode!

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  • Creator
    City of Kingsport
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2021
  • Episodes
    33
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