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Kingsport announces Watauga Street Improvements Phase 1

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Roadway and utility improvements will be taking place along a section of Watauga Street (from the Gibson Mill roundabout to Linville Street) beginning the week of June 8. Work will include road subgrade repairs, new asphalt, new curb, and…
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June 5, 2026
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Kingsport offering Inclusion Camp this summer

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Kingsport Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce its new Inclusion Specialty Camp is being offered this June. The week-long camp takes place June 15 through June 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. each day at the V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex (301…
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June 5, 2026
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NFL FLAG football returns to Kingsport

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Kingsport Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the return of an NFL FLAG football league to the Model City. NFL FLAG is the official flag football program of the National Football League, which consists of 750,000 youth athletes in more…
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June 4, 2026
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Saturdays with the Chef returns to Kingsport Farmers Market

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Kingsport’s long-running and popular cooking series - Saturdays with the Chef – will return to the Kingsport Farmers Market on June 6. Discover how to take advantage of peak season produce with creative tips and new recipes from local chefs. Saturdays…
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May 29, 2026
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Kingsport Aquatic Center to undergo key improvements and upgrades

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The Kingsport Aquatic Center will undergo $1.5 million in infrastructure upgrades and guest improvements later this year – a project aimed to secure the long-term future success of the facility. Southern Watershapes Inc., will be performing…
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May 27, 2026
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Bays Mountain Park offers black bear safety tips

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Black bears are native to our part of the country and at times can be found wandering through the neighborhoods near Bays Mountain, such as Ridgefields, Sullivan Gardens and Meadowview. Most likely the bears come into those neighborhoods…
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May 27, 2026
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Kingsport’s new Customer Information System (CIS) is now live for customers to use. Residents can now pay bills, report issues and access their account information easier than ever before.

Please note – if you pay your bill via bank draft or auto-pay, you will need to re-enroll through the new portal.

No actions are needed if you pay in person, over the phone, by check, or use the drop box or JACK kiosk.

You can pay bills, report issues, access the customer portal, download the Kingsport Utilities app and access your account information by going to www.kingsporttn.gov/billpay.

Report Non-Emergency

To report a non-emergency, please use the new ConnectKingsport app.


ConnectKingsport is the app for everything Kingsport! From potholes and damaged street signs to other local issues that need attention, ConnectKingsport makes reporting an issue easier than ever. This app uses GPS to recognize your location and gives you a menu of common quality-of-life conditions to select from. The app also allows you to upload pictures or videos to accompany your request. Residents can track the status of reports they or other members of the community have submitted until the issue is resolved.

You can also use the app to find information about the City of Kingsport with links to the city website, animal services, ongoing events and more. Download the free app today to be a part of making Kingsport a great place to live, work and play!

To download the free app, please search for it on the Apple App Store or on Google Play. You can also use the online portal below.


Please note that the use of ConnectKingsport is intended for the reporting of non-emergency issues only. If you need immediate Police or Fire response, please call 911.

 

Download on the Apple App Store
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Pay Your Bills Online

Paying your utility, miscellaneous receivables bill, or building permit has never been easier.

You can also pay your red light citation online using the button below. You will be redirected to a secure payment page.

Pay Water (Utility) BillPay Red Light CitationPay City Court CitationPay Other ReceivablesOnline Tax PaymentsBuilding Permit Payments