The City of Kingsport is pleased to announce Island Road – from Memorial Boulevard to Golf Ridge Drive – is scheduled to be resurfaced this month.

Summers-Taylor Inc. will be the contractor performing the work for the City of Kingsport. The cost of the project is approximately $383,000 and the contract for the work is 90 days.

The contractor is planning to mobilize October 12 with the work taking place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Flaggers will be on site; motorists can expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

For more information on this improvement project, please contact Ryan McReynolds at 423-229-9470.

You still have a chance to enjoy the spectacle of “Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon” in the planetarium theater at Bays Mountain Park. But act soon because there are only four dates left this year to experience this amazing show.

Showings are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on October 9 and 16 and on November 20 and 27. Ticket prices are $10 per person for park members and $15 per person for non-members.

This 45-minute program combines an incredible surround mix of the music with breathtaking views of the solar system and beyond. Each song has a different theme with some futuristically looking forward and some a retro acknowledgment to Pink Floyd’s visual history.

Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon is a truly immersive experience that will transcend reality and take you beyond the realms of a 2-D experience.

“All of the visuals relate to a time and space experience, embracing up-to-the-minute technology that only a planetarium can offer,” said Planetarium Director Jason Dorfman. “We believe fans of astronomy and Pink Floyd will be blown away by this program, so be sure to get your tickets now.”

To purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/4rTxy3P. You can also click on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on the “CivicRec” link, then search for “Pink Floyd” in the search bar.

The program comes to Bays Mountain Park thanks to the generous support of the Bays Mountain Park Association. For more information about Bays Mountain Park and its programs, events and activities, visit www.baysmountain.com.

Kingsport Parks and Recreation and 21:12 Skateboarding is hosting a special afternoon of skating and biking at the Scott Adams Memorial Skatepark (2016 Brickyard Park Drive) this Saturday.

Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, this event offers you the chance to enjoy the fresh autumn air with like-minded skaters and cyclists. Scooters and skates are more than welcome too!

Our Autumn Skateboarding and Pump Track event will take place on October 10 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy the fresh autumn air on your skateboard, bike, scooter or inline skates. The event will also feature a food truck, games, music and prizes.

The event is free and open to participants of all ages. You will need to bring your own helmet, safety equipment and ride.

Though the event is free, Kingsport Parks and Recreation officials are asking people to register to know approximately how many will be showing up.

To register, visit https://bit.ly/4cEUC0y. You can also click on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on the “CivicRec” link, then search for “autumn skate” in the search bar.

For information about other classes, programs and events from Kingsport Parks and Recreation, visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.

City of Kingsport property taxes have been billed and to avoid penalties, property owners must pay those taxes on or before November 30, 2026. Kingsport residents 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 provides a drop box in Lane 2 for check payments. When using the drop box, please place your check and payment stub from your property tax bill in an envelope.

Note – if paying by check, please do not include your water/utility payment in the amount.

The City of Kingsport accepts VISA, MasterCard, and Discover credit/debit cards at the Customer Service Center and online. A 2.75% card processing fee will be assessed for all property taxes paid by credit/debit cards.

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.

A 2% fee will be added to unpaid property taxes on December 1, 2026, an additional 2% fee will be added on January 1, 2027, and an additional 1% fee will be added on the 1^st 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.

If you have any questions regarding your property taxes, the City of Kingsport Customer Service Center can be reached at 423-343-9860. When prompted by Grace AI, please state “Property Taxes” 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 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?

Please allow time for the tax bill to reach you by mail. If you have not received your tax bill by October 21 action may be needed. 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.

FIRST – Contact the Customer Service Center at 423-343-9860.

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, 2026. The maximum 2025 income of the applicant, spouse, co-owner and remaining residents is $38,470. The maximum market value on which tax relief is calculated is $33,600.
• 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.

For those who qualify for State of Tennessee property tax relief, the City of Kingsport offers a direct rebate of up to $40 on City of Kingsport property taxes. First-time qualifiers will receive a check for the amount of city tax relief for which they qualify. For returning qualifiers, the city tax relief amount will be deducted from the property tax bill.