KINGSPORT – There is no doubt weve seen an amazing rebirth in downtown Kingsport during the past 10 years with $37,666,900 in new private taxable investment. Non-taxable projects brought another $129,000,000 of investment in the hospital, circle churches, and higher education.

These figures dont include the recent activity at Kingsport Press. With Mountain Region Family Medicine, Food City, and the Farmers Market, it is quickly transforming the western end of downtown.

Weve learned that when one door closes, another opens. However, when that door closes we mourn the loss and wonder what we could have done better. Thats the sign of a caring community.

To that end, we are interested in your opinion of Downtowns Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.

Please take a moment to complete the attached form and return it to the Downtown Kingsport Association or for your convenience you may respond through our website at www.development.kingsporttn.gov/DowntownKingsportSWOT

We plan to assemble the information and share the results in a public forum in mid-January. We would appreciate your prompt response within 48 hours.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Dennis R. Phillips, Mayor
City of Kingsport, Tennessee

S. Todd Miller, President
Downtown Kingsport Association

Kingsport, Tenn.­ Kingsport Town Center is pleased to announce the addition of The Childrens Place to the retail tenant mix at Kingsport Town Center.

Construction on the 4,200 square bart retail space is scheduled to begin early January 2011 with a target completion date of in the second quarter. The new store will be located near Belk on the lower level of the mall.

The Children’s Place Retail Stores, Inc., is a leading national specialty retailer of children’s merchandise, ages newborn to 14 years old.  The Company designs, contracts to manufacture and sells high-quality, value-priced merchandise under the proprietary “The Children’s Place” brand name.  As of July 31, 2010, the Company currently owns and operates 977 The Children’s Place stores in North America and its online store, www.childrensplace.com.

As a growing specialty retailer of clothing and accessories for kids, The Childrens Place provides a high-quality, focused merchandise selection at prices that represent a substantial value relative to its competitors. Current fashion trends in a broad color palette are offered as coordinated outfits specifically designed for children.

The Children’s Place creates freshness in its stores by introducing seasonal merchandise lines throughout the year. Each store offers spacious, bright and airy shopping that is a friendly and convenient atmosphere for both children and adults.

Each shop is clearly identified and dedicated to serving the needs of Girls and Boys (sizes 4-14), Baby Girls and Boys (sizes 6 mos.-4T) and Newborn (sizes 0-12 mos.). Customers also are able to shop at their convenience in our online store, www.childrensplace.com.

The Childrens Place commitment to the welfare of children continues to be an important endeavor, proudly supporting many national and local charities that focus on improving the lives of children.

With the addition of Childrens place to the tenant mix at Kingsport, we are also pleased to announce that Intellithought will install wireless internet connections throughout the common areas of the mall just in time for the holiday shopping season.

Kingsport Town Center is the only regional mall in Kingsport, Tennessee serving  a  thriving and growing trade area. Originally named Fort Henry Mall, the two-level, 529,000 square bart center is anchored by Belk, Sears, JCPenney, Marquee Cinemas and more than 60 national and specialty retailers. For more information, visit www.kingsporttowncenter.com.

KINGSPORT — Prehistoric Exhibits Company will be hosting its First Ever Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show on November 12th through the 14th of 2010. Show hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Prehistoric Exhibits is located in Downtown Kingsport at 321 Broad St. In addition to gems, minerals, and jewelry there will be artifacts, lectures, fossils, beads, jewelry repair, exhibits, and door prizes. Door prizes will be given out every two hours although you must be present to win.

Admission is only $3 admission with free parking.

This event will showcase dealers from six different states, who can also identify your own, gem, or fossil. Lectures on Paleontology, Geology, and local Archaeology will be offered every day at 5 p.m., and of course, the 38 bart T-Rex exhibit, named Fort Peck Rex, is well worth the admission price and on permanent display at Prehistoric Exhibits.

Prehistoric Exhibits moved to downtown Kingsport from Cookeville, Tennessee with a vision of becoming a part of a regional interest for Geological, Paleontological, and Archaeological sites and programs.

Stop by to purchase unique gifts for the holiday season or for your own personal collections. For more information please visit our website or call 423-765-9633.

KINGSPORT – Did you know why D-B band wont be at the bartball game this Friday?‚  Because they are in a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP competition of their own!

The Bands of America Grand National Championships is recognized as the premier marching band event in the nation. Ninety bands from across America participate, including some of the finest, most progressive bands in the activity today. The annual event also features exhibition performances by outstanding college bands from across the country.

The field competition features 90 bands in preliminary competition on Thursday and Friday, with up to 36 bands advancing to semi-finals during the day on Saturday. Twelve bands advance to finals on Saturday evening. All performances take place in Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis.

http://www.marching.com/events/boa-grand-national-championships/

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