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City of Kingsport property taxes have been billed and to avoid penalties, property owners must pay those taxes on or before November 30, 2025.
The City of Kingsport Customer Service Center can be reached at 423-343-9860.
For information about the city’s 2026 budget and the reasoning behind the increase, please click here: https://www.kingsporttn.gov/government/city-budget/.
For information about property tax relief, please click here for a brochure or click here to be directed to the state comptroller property tax relief website.
A 2% fee will be added to unpaid property taxes on December 1, 2025, an additional 2% fee will be added on January 1, 2026, and an additional 1% fee will be added on the 1st of every subsequent month until the property taxes are paid in full.
Note – penalties assessed for delinquent tax payments cannot be waived by any city official.
Kingsport residents who live in Sullivan County should receive tax notices beginning this week.
Property taxes can be paid online (www.kingsporttn.gov) by mail or in person at the Customer Service Center on the first floor of city hall (415 Broad Street). The drive-thru at city hall offers two options of paying property taxes. The electronic kiosk in Lane 1 accepts cash, check or credit/debit card payments. Checks may be put in an envelope and placed in the drop box in Lane 2.
The City of Kingsport accepts VISA, MasterCard, and Discover credit/debit cards at the Customer Service Center, online and at the drive-thru kiosk. A 2.75% card processing fee will be assessed for all property taxes paid by credit/debit cards. There are no additional fees at the kiosk if paying by cash or check.
You can also pay your property taxes online by using an eCheck option with no additional fees. Visit www.kingsporttn.gov and select online tax payments. Then after selecting your account or address, select the payment type “eCheck” and enter the requested bank information.
Note – property tax payments cannot be paid over the phone.
The City of Kingsport Customer Service Center can be reached at 423-343-9860. Choose Option 3 for tax questions.
How much are my property taxes?
If your property tax bill has not arrived yet and you want to find out how much you owe, you can do so by following these easy steps.
- Visit www.kingsporttn.gov.
- Click PAY ONLINE.
- Choose ONLINE TAX PAYMENTS.
- Select Account Search from the left side.
- Using the drop-down menu, select Search by Street Address.
- Enter your street name only (DO NOT enter street number or identifier such as Street or Avenue)
- Remember to select which county you live in, then click the SEARCH button.
- Click NEXT PAGE until you locate your address. Click on your address to see your tax bill.
- If you click PAY BILL, you will be directed to pay by credit/debit card or by eCheck.
- If you prefer not to pay online, you can print the page and mail it in with your check to the following address: Kingsport Customer Service Center, 415 Broad Street, Kingsport, TN 37660.
What if I did not receive a tax bill?
Note – please allow time for the tax bill to reach you by mail. If you have not received your tax bill by October 22, action may be needed.
FIRST – Contact the Customer Service Center at 423-343-9860 Option 3. Please be aware, failing to receive a tax notice or disputing a property’s assessed value are not valid reasons for not paying on time. Penalties will still be assessed.
SECOND – if you need to update your mailing address or contact information for your property, you must contact the Property Tax Assessors Office in the county where your property is located.
Sullivan County Property Tax Assessor
3411 Highway 126
Blountville, TN 37617
423-323-6455
Hawkins County Property Tax Assessor
110 East Main Street
Rogersville, TN 37857
423-272-8505
Is tax relief available?
You may qualify for assistance from the State of Tennessee if you own your own home, use it as your primary residence and meet the following criteria:
- You must be 65 years old or disabled on or before Dec. 31, 2025. The maximum 2024 income of the applicant, spouse, co-owner and remaining residents is $37,530. The maximum market value on which tax relief is calculate is $32,700.
- You are a 100% service connected disabled veteran or surviving spouse of a 100% service connected disabled veteran (regardless of total annual income). The maximum market value on which tax relief is calculated is $175,000.
Please visit the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury site for a complete list of requirements at http://www.tncot.cc/taxrelief or to speak to a state employee, call 615-747-8871.
SUBJECT: Traffic Alert – Expect Delays on East Stone, Lynn Garden, West Center, & Netherland Inn
DATE: October 1st, 2025
GENERAL NARRATIVE
Today, October 1st, 2025, at approximately 10:00 a.m., a large structure will be transported by truck and trailer along East Stone Drive, Lynn Garden Drive, West Center Street, and Netherland Inn Road. Motorists are advised to expect delays along the route. The company hauling the load has obtained appropriate permits from the State. Please use caution while driving on the above roadways this morning.
RELEASING OFFICER
Corporal Brandon Arnold
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit
Office (423) 343-9866, Fax (423) 343-9749
Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium would like to invite families, friends, and fall-lovers alike to experience the magic of autumn at this year’s Autumn Park After Dark 2025.
Autumn Park After Dark is a one-of-a-kind celebration taking place October 25 where guests may enjoy twilight hikes, barge rides, trick-or-treating and the chance to gather on the mountain under the stars.
Whether hiking to the historic Fire Tower by moonlight, meeting animal ambassadors up-close, or sipping cider under the stars, Autumn Park After Dark 2025 offers something fun and enjoyable for everyone.
Food and drink will be available throughout the evening, with the La Abejita food truck serving from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A self-serve hot cocoa and cider bar will also be available on the Nature Center balcony.
Event Highlights
- Fire Tower Sunset & Moonlight Hike – One of Kingsport’s most recognizable landmarks is best experienced at night. Take in the breathtaking views of the Model City as the sun sets.
- Moth Pass – Trick-or-Treating with Animal Friends & Wolf Howl – Join us for trick-or-treating fun at the Nature Center. Meet our animal ambassadors, touch some neat biofacts, collect treats, and sip hot cider or hot chocolate. The evening concludes at the Wolf Habitat with a Ranger-led wolf program and a group howl.
- Bat Pass – Evening Barge Ride, Trick-or-Treating with Animal Friends & Wolf Howl – The Bat Pass gives you access to everything the Moth Pass does, plus an evening ride on the Bays Mountain Park barge.
Visitors can also enjoy an optional StarWatch program at 7:45 p.m. for free and/or an optional Paint-a-Pumpkin activity during the Nature Center portion of your program for an additional $7 per person.
Tickets are required for entry to all Autumn Park After Dark programs and guests must show proof of ticket purchase (digital or printed). Gate entry fee applies, and attendees may either pay at the gate or show their current membership card. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance as many programs have limited capacity.
Special Note – Due to a planned water maintenance project, the water will be turned off at the park during Autumn Park After Dark. Several portable toilets and hand washing stations will be available around the parking areas.
For more information on the various Autumn Park After Dark programs, ticket prices and times, please visit www.baysmountain.com.