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KPD e-News Release: Kingsport Police Attempting to Find Missing 69 Year Old Man (Update)

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Kingsport Police Department

David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Kingsport Police Attempting to Find Missing 69 Year Old Man (Update)
DATE: August 26, 2020
CASE #: 20-018238
GENERAL NARRATIVE
Update: Thanks to citizen tips, Charles D. Roberts has been located safe and is no longer considered a missing person.

As previously released:

On the afternoon of August 25, 2020, Charles D. Roberts was reported missing to the Kingsport Police Department by a family member, who advised that he had not been seen or heard from since August 21st. While there is no known reason to suspect foul play at this time, due his age, health, and recent medical history, his family is concerned for his safety, and investigators are making every possible effort to locate him.

Mr. Roberts is a 69 year old white male adult. He is approximately 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs roughly 154 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. He is possibly traveling in a gray 2018 Nissan Sentra compact sedan displaying TN registration 6D07Z3.

Anyone who sees him or his vehicle or may possibly know his current whereabouts is asked to promptly contact Detectives in the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111.

Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link:

https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us
MISSING PERSON INFORMATION
Name Charles D. Roberts
Age 69 Years of Age
Gender/Race Male/White
Height/

Weight

 6 feet 3 inches

154 pounds
Hair/Eyes Brown Hair

Hazel Eyes
Residency Kingsport, TN
Possible Vehicle Gray 2018 Nissan Sentra

TN License Plate 6D07Z3

RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

ThomasMPatton

KPD e-News Release: Kingsport Police Attempting to Find Missing 69 Year Old Man

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Kingsport Police Department

David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Kingsport Police Attempting to Find Missing 69 Year Old Man
DATE: August 26, 2020
CASE #: 20-018238
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On the afternoon of August 25, 2020, Charles D. Roberts was reported missing to the Kingsport Police Department by a family member, who advised that he had not been seen or heard from since August 21st. While there is no known reason to suspect foul play at this time, due his age, health, and recent medical history, his family is concerned for his safety, and investigators are making every possible effort to locate him.

Mr. Roberts is a 69 year old white male adult. He is approximately 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs roughly 154 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. He is possibly traveling in a gray 2018 Nissan Sentra compact sedan displaying TN registration 6D07Z3.

Anyone who sees him or his vehicle or may possibly know his current whereabouts is asked to promptly contact Detectives in the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111.

Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link:

https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us
MISSING PERSON INFORMATION
Name Charles D. Roberts
Age 69 Years of Age
Gender/Race Male/White
Height/

Weight

 6 feet 3 inches

154 pounds
Hair/Eyes Brown Hair

Hazel Eyes
Residency Kingsport, TN
Possible Vehicle Gray 2018 Nissan Sentra

TN License Plate 6D07Z3

RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

ThomasMPatton

KPD e-News Release: Extensive K.P.D. Vice and Narcotics Unit Investigations Yield Multiple Indictments and Arrests

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Kingsport Police Department

David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Extensive K.P.D. Vice and Narcotics Unit Investigations Yield Multiple Indictments and Arrests
DATE: August 26, 2020
CASE #: Multiple
GENERAL NARRATIVE
Following extensive ongoing investigations by the Kingsport Police Department Vice and Narcotics Unit, and subsequent recent presentments to the Sullivan County Grand Jury, twenty-six (26) people have been indicted on felony drug charges. Many of these individuals have already been arrested; however, several still remain wanted and at large.

These individuals and their respective charges are listed in accompanying tables within this release. Anyone who knows the current whereabouts of any of the remaining wanted suspects is asked to contact the K.P.D. Vice and Narcotics Unit at 423-229-9367 or Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111.

Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to these or any other cases wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link:

https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us

The Kingsport Police Department would like to thank the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE), the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics Unit, and the Office of the 2nd Judicial District Attorney General for their invaluable assistance throughout these investigations.
SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name Arthur David Simonton
Date of Birth 12/2/1968
Gender/Race Male/Black
Charge(s) 1) Sale or Delivery of Schedule II Drug (Cocaine) within 1,000 feet of a City Park (8 counts)

2) Maintaining a Dwelling where Controlled Substances are Used or Sold

3) Criminal Conspiracy to Possess over ½ Gram of Schedule II Drug (Cocaine0 for Sale or Delivery within 1,000 feet of a City Park
Date Indicted 6/24/2020
Arrested? Yes on 7/6/2020
Current Status Released on $17,500 Bond

SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name Mary Elizabeth McClain
Date of Birth 12/7/1989
Gender/Race Female/White
Charge(s) 1) Sale or Delivery of Schedule II Drug (Cocaine) within 1,000 feet of a City Park (4 counts)
Date Indicted 6/24/2020
Arrested? Yes on 7/7/2020
Current Status Incarcerated in the Sullivan County Jail in lieu of $15,000 Bond

SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name Steven Marshall Deadrick
Date of Birth 9/21/1956
Gender/Race Male/Black
Charge(s) 1) Sale or Delivery of Schedule II Drug (Cocaine) within 1,000 feet of a City Park
Date Indicted 6/24/2020
Arrested? Yes on 7/8/2020
Current Status Released on $15,000 Bond

SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name Timothy Jon Eaton
Date of Birth 2/21/1970
Gender/Race Male/White
Charge(s) 1) Sale or Delivery of over ½ gram Schedule II Drug (Cocaine) within 1,000 feet of a Preschool

2) Sale or Delivery of Schedule II Drug (Cocaine) within 1,000 feet of a Preschool (6 counts)

3) Possession of over ½ gram Schedule II Drug (Cocaine) for Sale or Delivery within 1,000 feet of a Preschool

4) Maintaining a Dwelling where Controlled Substances are Used or Sold
Date Indicted 6/24/2020
Arrested? Yes on 8/13/2020
Current Status Released on $40,000 Bond

SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name Antonio Samuel Williams
Date of Birth 4/11/1978
Gender/Race Male/Black
Charge(s) 1) Sale or Delivery of over ½ gram Schedule II Drug (Cocaine) (4 counts)

2) Sale or Delivery of over ½ gram Schedule II Drug (Cocaine) within 1,000 feet of a City Park
Date Indicted 6/24/2020
Arrested? Yes on 7/23/2020
Current Status Released on $20,000 Bond

SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name Jonathan J. Hardy
Date of Birth 6/17/1987
Gender/Race Male/Black
Charge(s) 1) Sale or Delivery of Schedule II Drug (Cocaine) within 1,000 feet of a City Park (4 counts)
Date Indicted 3/4/2020
Arrested? Yes on 3/11/2020
Current Status Incarcerated in the Sullivan County Jail in lieu of $25,000 Bond

SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name Anthony Ryan
Date of Birth 6/10/1994
Gender/Race Male/White
Charge(s) 1) Possession of over ½ ounce Schedule VI Drug (Marijuana) for Sale or Delivery

2) Possession of Unlawful Drug Equipment (2 counts)

3) Maintaining a Dwelling where Controlled Substances are Used or Sold

4) Possession of a Firearm During the Commission or Attempted Commission of a Dangerous Felony
Date Indicted 6/24/2020
Arrested? No
Current Status WANTED/AT LARGE

SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name Valerie Kay Bartram
Date of Birth 8/28/1974
Gender/Race Female/White
Charge(s) 1) Maintaining a Dwelling where Controlled Substances are Used or Sold

2) Possession of Schedule II Drug (Methamphetamine)

3) Possession of Schedule VI Drug (Marijuana)

4) Possession of Unlawful Drug Equipment
Date Indicted 6/24/2020
Arrested? No
Current Status WANTED/AT LARGE

(NO PHOTOGRAPH AVAILABLE)

SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name Robert Estes Hale
Date of Birth 5/24/1952
Gender/Race Male/Black
Charge(s) 1) Possession of over ½ gram of Schedule II Drug (Cocaine) for Sale or Delivery

2) Maintaining a Dwelling where Controlled Substances are Used or Sold

3) Possession of Unlawful Drug Equipment (2 counts)
Date Indicted 6/24/2020
Arrested? No
Current Status WANTED/AT LARGE (also wanted by SCSO for Violation of Probation)

SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name Taylor Dawn Powell
Date of Birth 8/9/1994
Gender/Race Female/White
Charge(s) 1) Sale or Delivery of Schedule II Drug (Cocaine) within 1,000 feet of a City Park
Date Indicted 6/24/2020
Arrested? No
Current Status WANTED/AT LARGE (additional warrants on file with SCSO)

SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name James Fitzgerald Simonton, Jr.
Date of Birth 4/15/1993
Gender/Race Male/Black
Charge(s) 1) Sale or Delivery of Schedule II Drug (Cocaine) within 1,000 feet of a City Park (4 counts)

2) Sale or Delivery of Schedule II Drug (Cocaine)
Date Indicted 5/20/2020
Arrested? Yes on 6/9/2020
Current Status Released on $75,000 Bond

SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name Emmanuel Jose Lytle
Date of Birth 8/31/1979
Gender/Race Male/White
Charge(s) 1) Sale or Delivery of Schedule II Drug (Cocaine)

2) Sale or Delivery of Schedule II Drug (Cocaine) within 1,000 feet of a City Park

3) Sale or Delivery of Schedule II Drug (Cocaine) within 1,000 feet of a School
Date Indicted 6/24/2020
Arrested? Yes on 7/14/2020
Current Status Released on $25,000 Bond

SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name Daniel Lee Clevenger
Date of Birth 7/21/1956
Gender/Race Male/White
Charge(s) 1) Sale or Delivery of over ½ ounce Schedule VI Drug (Marijuana) within 1,000 feet of a City Park
Date Indicted 6/24/2020
Arrested? No
Current Status WANTED/AT LARGE

(NO PHOTOGRAPH AVAILABLE)

SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name Aaron Anthony Reed
Date of Birth 4/21/1989
Gender/Race Male/White
Charge(s) 1) Sale or Delivery of Schedule II Drug (Methamphetamine) (2 counts)
Date Indicted March 2020
Arrested? Not yet on these charges
Current Status Currently incarcerated in Southwest Virginia Regional Jail on Unrelated Charges

SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name Emily Brooke Bartlett
Date of Birth 9/21/1990
Gender/Race Female/White
Charge(s) 1) Sale or Delivery of Schedule I Drug (Heroin)
Date Indicted May 2020
Arrested? Yes on 7/8/2020
Current Status Released on $20,000 Bond

SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name Rachel Leeann Eaton
Date of Birth 2/8/1991
Gender/Race Female/White
Charge(s) 1) Sale or Delivery of Schedule II Drug (Methamphetamine)

2) Sale or Delivery of Counterfeit Substance
Date Indicted May 2020
Arrested? Yes on 6/7/2020
Current Status Incarcerated in the Sullivan County Jail

SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name Capurs Hall
Date of Birth 3/19/1976
Gender/Race Male/Black
Charge(s) 1) Sale or Delivery of Schedule II Drug (Methamphetamine) within 1,000 feet of a City Park
Date Indicted May 2020
Arrested? Yes on 5/27/2020
Current Status Incarcerated in the Sullivan County Jail

SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name Randall E. Johnson
Date of Birth 11/30/1967
Gender/Race Male/White
Charge(s) 1) Sale and Delivery of Schedule I Drug (Heroin) within 1,000 feet of a City Park (2 counts)

2) Sale and Delivery of Schedule I Drug (Fentanyl) within 1,000 feet of a City Park
Date Indicted May 2020
Arrested? Yes on 5/27/2020
Current Status Released on $75,000 Bond

SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name Tyrese Lamon Williams
Date of Birth 10/13/1986
Gender/Race Male/Black
Charge(s) 1) Sale and Delivery of over ½ gram Schedule II Drug (Cocaine)

2) Sale and Delivery of over ½ gram Schedule II Drug (Cocaine) within 1,000 feet of a School
Date Indicted 6/24/2020
Arrested? Yes on 7/6/2020
Current Status Incarcerated in the Sullivan County Jail in lieu of $20,000 Bond

SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name Calvin Phillips
Date of Birth 1/3/1988
Gender/Race Male/Black
Charge(s) 1) Sale of over ½ gram Schedule II Drug (Cocaine) within 1,000 feet of a City Park

2) Delivery of over ½ gram Schedule II Drug (Cocaine) within 1,000 feet of a City Park
Date Indicted 5/6/2020
Arrested? Not yet on these charges
Current Status Currently in Federal Custody on Unrelated Charges

SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name April Jareen Salyers
Date of Birth 9/29/1988
Gender/Race Female/White
Charge(s) 1) Sale and Delivery of Schedule II Drug (Cocaine) within 1,000 feet of a City Park

2) Sale and Delivery of Schedule II Drug (Cocaine) within 1,000 feet of a School
Date Indicted 6/24/2020
Arrested? Yes on 7/20/2020
Current Status Released on $25,000 Bond

SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name Jereka N. Skaggs
Date of Birth 12/3/1971
Gender/Race Female/Black
Charge(s) 1) Sale and Delivery of Schedule II Drug (Cocaine) (6 counts)

2) Possession of Unlawful Drug Equipment (2 counts)

3) Maintaining a Dwelling where Controlled Substances are Used or Sold

4) Possession of over ½ gram Schedule II Drug (Cocaine) for Sale or Delivery
Date Indicted 6/24/2020
Arrested? Yes on 7/22/2020
Current Status Incarcerated in the Sullivan County Jail

SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name Ethan J. Dupree
Date of Birth 8/19/1999
Gender/Race Male/White
Charge(s) 1) Possession of Schedule VI Drug (Marijuana) for Sale or Delivery

2) Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony

3) Possession of Unlawful Drug Equipment

4) Maintaining a Dwelling where Controlled Substances are Used or Sold
Date Indicted November 2019
Arrested? No
Current Status WANTED/AT LARGE

(NO PHOTOGRAPH AVAILABLE)

SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name Shania J. Stepp
Date of Birth 5/27/1998
Gender/Race Female/White
Charge(s) 1) Possession of Schedule VI Drug (Marijuana) for Sale or Delivery

2) Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony

3) Possession of Unlawful Drug Equipment

4) Maintaining a Dwelling where Controlled Substances are Used or Sold
Date Indicted November 2019
Arrested? No
Current Status WANTED/AT LARGE

(NO PHOTOGRAPH AVAILABLE)

SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name James Leon Bradley
Date of Birth 1/29/1997
Gender/Race Male/Black
Charge(s) 1) Possession of Schedule II Drug (Cocaine) for Sale or Delivery

2) Possession of Schedule VI Drug (Marijuana) for Sale or Delivery

3) Possession of a Firearm During the Commission or Attempted Commission of a Dangerous Felony

4) Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

5) Possession of Unlawful Drug Equipment
Date Indicted 6/24/2020
Arrested? Yes on 7/15/2020
Current Status Incarcerated in the Sullivan County Jail with No Eligibility for Bond

SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name Harley Dawn Stallard
Date of Birth 3/25/2001
Gender/Race Female/White
Charge(s) 1) Possession of Schedule II Drug (Cocaine) for Sale or Delivery

2) Possession of Schedule VI Drug (Marijuana) for Sale or Delivery

3) Possession of a Firearm During the Commission or Attempted Commission of a Dangerous Felony

4) Possession of Unlawful Drug Equipment (2 counts)

5) Maintaining a Dwelling where Controlled Substances are Used or Sold
Date Indicted 6/24/2020
Arrested? Yes on 7/15/2020
Current Status Released on Bond

RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

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KPD e-News Release: Homeless Man Arrested After Attacking Officer with Baseball Bat Near Hunger First

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Kingsport Police Department

David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Homeless Man Arrested After Attacking Officer with Baseball Bat Near Hunger First
DATE: August 25, 2020
CASE #: 20-018041
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On August 23, 2020 at approximately 1:15 AM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers responded to Hunger First, located at 1100 Oak Street in Kingsport, in reference to a citizen complaint of a man, armed with a baseball bat, chasing another individual. Upon arrival, the first responding Officer located a homeless man, later identified as William S. Larkins, just past Hunger First on Myrtle Street. Mr. Larkins was creating a loud disturbance, yelling at some nearby residents in front of their home.

When Mr. Larkins saw the Officer, he raised a large wooden baseball bat over his head and advanced on him, shouting expletives. The Officer drew his service pistol and ordered Mr. Larkins to drop his weapon. Mr. Larkins briefly complied, threw the bat on the ground, and sat down on the sidewalk with his hands on his head; however, as Officers approached him, he balled up his fists, raised his arms, and again assumed a fighting stance.

Officers were eventually able to overcome his resistance and place him in handcuffs. Mr. Larkins initially identified himself to the Officers as Ralph W. Gue, although when his fingerprints came back to William S. Larkins, he acknowledged that Larkins is his legal name, but he also goes by the name Gue.

He was searched during intake at the Kingsport City Jail and was found to be in possession of a glass pipe, commonly associated with illicit drug use. Mr. Larkins has been charged with Aggravated Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, and Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia.

He has since been transferred to the Sullivan County Jail in Blountville, where as of the time of issuance of this news release, he remains confined, in lieu of a $17,000 bond.
SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name William S. Larkins

a.k.a. “Ralph W. Gue”
Age Date of Birth 1/11/1972

48 Years of Age
Gender/Race Male/White
Residency Homeless

Kingsport, TN
Charge(s) 1) Aggravated Assault

2) Disorderly Conduct

3) Resisting Arrest

4) Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia

RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

ThomasMPatton

KPD e-News Release: Kingsport Police Department Prioritizing Impaired Driving Enforcement this Labor Day

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Kingsport Police Department

David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Kingsport Police Department Prioritizing Impaired Driving Enforcement this Labor Day
DATE: August 25, 2020
GENERAL NARRATIVE
The Kingsport Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) for its “Booze It and Lose It” campaign from August 21 to September 7, surrounding the Labor Day holiday. This initiative coincides with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization to increase impaired-driving enforcement nationwide.

Increased state and national messaging about the dangers of drunk driving, coupled with increased sobriety checkpoints and high visibility enforcement, aim to drastically reduce the number of drunk-driving crashes, injuries, and fatalities this year.

The consequences of a single DUI conviction for a first-time offender in the state of Tennessee may include costly fines, court costs, legal fees, jail time, mandatory drug and alcohol treatment, and/or the installation of an ignition interlock device in his/her vehicle.

The THSO provides grant funding to support the Kingsport Police Department’s increased enforcement efforts during the “Booze It and Lose It” campaign. For more information about the THSO, please visit www.tntrafficsafety.org.

RELEASING OFFICER
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Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

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Notice of Public Meeting

Meeting Recording

PUBLIC MEETING

City of Kingsport Application to TDOT for Grant Funds for Development of the Brickyard Bridge

The City of Kingsport will be holding a public meeting to receive comments and questions from the public concerning the city’s application to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant funds to assist in the development of the “Brickyard Bridge”.  The Brickyard Bridge project includes construction of an ADA-compatible bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the CSX Railroad tracks in Downtown Kingsport which will connect to the Brickyard Park development and Martin Luther King Jr Drive. Citizens are encouraged to attend and provide input on this proposed project and grant application.

There will be 2 opportunities to participate.

  • IN PERSON MEETING: Thursday, September 3, 2020, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at the Kingsport Improvement Building (201 West Market Street, Kingsport, TN) in the Bob Clear Conference Room. Please wear a mask – social distancing protocol will be followed.
  • ONLINE MEETING – via Zoom Webinar: Friday, September 4, 2020 at 10:00 am. Members of the public can access the meeting by registering in advance at this link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZgWPSsPfQiudoyfEcmgpGA

For comments to be included in the grant application, they must be received by September 18, 2020. Please complete and return the Public Comment Form or e-mail MTPO@KingsportTN.gov.

The project will be under the guidance of federal and state regulations, including Equal Opportunity and Title VI requirements. For further information about this public meeting, please call Lesley Phillips at (423) 224-2670 or e-mail LesleyPhillips@KingsportTN.gov.

Link to: City of Kingsport
City of Kingsport, Tennessee