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Notice of Public Meeting

There will be a Public Meeting of the Kingsport Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO) Executive Board on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 1:30 pm in the Kingsport City Hall Montgomery-Watterson Boardroom at 415 Broad Street in Kingsport, Tennessee. The agenda and supporting documentation can be found here. The primary items for this meeting include consideration of the FY26 Virginia Unified Planning Work Program, consideration of the updated Metropolitan Planning Area boundary, and consideration of amendments to the FY23-26 Transportation Improvement Program. Time is also allotted for the Executive Board to receive public comments on items pertaining to the Kingsport Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization. The meeting will be in-person and members of the public are welcome to attend. All public meetings are held in accessible locations. For a reasonable accommodation request, or if you require language assistance, please notify the MTPO three business days in advance of the meeting and we will be glad to work with you in obliging any reasonable request.

We also plan to offer live public access to the meeting through a Zoom webinar. Members of the public who are interested in attending remotely should register in advance using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OwY2UxyFT2y7LMj7Us-XPA

Notice of Public Meeting

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There will be a Public Meeting of the Kingsport Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO) Executive Board on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 1:30 pm in the Kingsport City Hall Montgomery-Watterson Boardroom at 415 Broad Street in Kingsport, Tennessee. The agenda and supporting documentation can be found here. The primary items for this meeting include the election of the Executive Board Vice Chair, consideration of PM1, PM2, and PM3 targets, and consideration of an amendment to the FY23-26 Transportation Improvement Program. Time is also allotted for the Executive Board to receive public comments on items pertaining to the Kingsport Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization. The meeting will be in-person and members of the public are welcome to attend. All public meetings are held in accessible locations. For a reasonable accommodation request, or if you require language assistance, please notify the MTPO three business days in advance of the meeting and we will be glad to work with you in obliging any reasonable request.
We also plan to offer live public access to the meeting through a Zoom webinar. Members of the public who are interested in attending remotely should register in advance using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q__Py3UfSVqRj7ncEGfY_Q

Notice of Public Meeting

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There will be a Public Meeting of the Kingsport Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO) Executive Board on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 1:30 pm in the Kingsport City Hall Montgomery-Watterson Boardroom at 415 Broad Street in Kingsport, Tennessee. The agenda and supporting documentation can be found here. The primary items for this meeting include the presentation of the FY24 Federal Funds Obligation Reports, discussion of the upcoming Metropolitan Planning Area update, and discussion of the upcoming Statewide Household Travel Survey. Time is also allotted for the Executive Board to receive public comments on items pertaining to the Kingsport Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization. The meeting will be in-person and members of the public are welcome to attend. All public meetings are held in accessible locations. For a reasonable accommodation request, or if you require language assistance, please notify the MTPO three business days in advance of the meeting and we will be glad to work with you in obliging any reasonable request.

We also plan to offer live public access to the meeting through a Zoom webinar. Members of the public who are interested in attending remotely should register in advance using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_le7Xdj05S7-H-CG_hfVi9g

Notice of Public Meeting

There will be a Public Meeting of the Kingsport Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO) Executive Board on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 1:30 pm in the Kingsport City Hall Montgomery-Watterson Boardroom at 415 Broad Street in Kingsport, Tennessee. Copies of the agenda and supporting documentation can be found here. The primary item for this meeting is a presentation from TDOT about the Statewide Partnership Program. Time is also allotted for the Executive Board to receive public comments on items pertaining to the Kingsport Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization. The meeting will be in-person and members of the public are welcome to attend. All public meetings are held in accessible locations. For a reasonable accommodation request, or if you require language assistance, please notify the MTPO three business days in advance of the meeting and we will be glad to work with you in obliging any reasonable request.

We also plan to offer live public access to the meeting through a Zoom webinar. Members of the public who are interested in attending remotely should register in advance using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4SMEB79bQcOsHXt_dmzEEw

Notice of Public Review Period – TIP Amendment #3

Due to receiving the documentation late for Amendment #3 to the Transportation Improvement Program, an additional public review period will be held from May 9, 2024 through May 18, 2024. You can review the amendment documentation here. Please send any questions or comments to MTPO@KingsportTN.gov during the review period.

Notice of Public Meeting

There will be a Public Meeting of the Kingsport Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO) Executive Board on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 1:30 pm in the Kingsport City Hall Montgomery-Watterson Boardroom at 415 Broad Street in Kingsport, Tennessee. Copies of the agenda and supporting documentation can be found in the MTPO office, the Kingsport Public Library, the lobby of Kingsport City Hall, or here. The primary items for this meeting include consideration of an amendment to the Unified Planning Work Program, consideration of an amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program, and consideration of the Federal Functional Classification update of Virginia roadways. Time is also allotted for the Executive Board to receive public comments on these or other items pertaining to the Kingsport Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization. The meeting will be in-person and members of the public are welcome to attend. All public meetings are held in accessible locations. For a reasonable accommodation request, or if you require language assistance, please notify the MTPO three business days in advance of the meeting and we will be glad to work with you in obliging any reasonable request.

We also plan to offer live public access to the meeting through a Zoom webinar. Members of the public who are interested in attending remotely should register in advance using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IxYYY_s4QeuMuFQzHHmgtw.

Notice of Public Meeting

There will be a Public Meeting of the Kingsport Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO) Executive Board on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 1:30 pm in the Kingsport City Hall Montgomery-Watterson Boardroom at 415 Broad Street in Kingsport, Tennessee. Copies of the agenda and supporting documentation can be found in the MTPO office, the Kingsport Public Library, the lobby of Kingsport City Hall, or here. The primary items for this meeting include consideration of PM1 (safety) targets, consideration of transit safety targets, consideration of an amendment to the Local Road Safety Plan, and consideration of adjustments to the 2020 Census Urban Area boundary. Time is also allotted for the Executive Board to receive comments on these or other items pertaining to the Kingsport Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization. The meeting will be in-person and members of the public are welcome to attend. We also plan to offer live public access to the meeting through a Zoom webinar. Members of the public who are interested in attending remotely should register in advance using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_71G_C3s4Ql6Ke4DMU1PJgA . Disabled citizens wishing to attend and needing special accommodations or anyone seeking further information on the MTPO meeting should contact the MTPO at (423) 224-2670. For persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact VDOT’s Civil Rights Division at 804-786-2085 or by mail 1401 E Broad St, Richmond, Virginia 23219. In Tennessee you may contact TDOT’s Civil Rights Office at (615) 714-3169. If you have a hearing or speech disability or use a TTD please use the FCC 711 dialing code to access a Telecommunications Relay Service to forward your comment. Kingsport MTPO ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Si usted necesita la traducción por favor entre en contacto con el MTPO en por el teléfono en 423-224-2670.

Meeting Cancellation

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The November 9, 2023 meeting of the Kingsport MTPO Executive Board has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held February 8, 2024. If urgent items come up, we will schedule a called meeting as needed. The 2024 meeting schedule is available at the top of this page

Notice of Public Meeting

There will be a Public Meeting of the Kingsport Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO) Executive Board on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 1:30 pm in the Kingsport City Hall Montgomery-Watterson Boardroom at 415 Broad Street in Kingsport, Tennessee. Copies of the agenda and supporting documentation can be found in the MTPO office, the Kingsport Public Library, the lobby of Kingsport City Hall, or here. The primary items for this meeting include consideration of the FY24 & FY25 Unified Planning Work Program and ranking of projects for TDOT to consider funding through the Transportation Modernization Act. Time is also allotted for the Executive Board to receive comments on these or other items pertaining to the Kingsport Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization. The meeting will be in-person and members of the public are welcome to attend. We also plan to offer live public access to the meeting through a Zoom webinar. Members of the public who are interested in attending remotely should register in advance using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FB0DII-ZRLeXV2TZMC8Mew.  Disabled citizens wishing to attend and needing special accommodations or anyone seeking further information on the MTPO meeting should contact the MTPO at (423) 224-2670. For persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact VDOT’s Civil Rights Division at 804-786-2085 or by mail 1401 E Broad St, Richmond, Virginia 23219. In Tennessee you may contact TDOT’s Civil Rights Office at (615) 714-3169. If you have a hearing or speech disability or use a TTD please use the FCC 711 dialing code to access a Telecommunications Relay Service to forward your comment. Kingsport MTPO ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Si usted necesita la traducción por favor entre en contacto con el MTPO en por el teléfono en 423-224-2670.

Notice of Public Meeting

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John B Dennis Hwy/East Stone Dr Interchange Area Study Public Meeting #2

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Kingsport City Hall Montgomery-Watterson Boardroom

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) in partnership with the City of Kingsport is hosting a second public meeting to receive input on a traffic and transportation study of the John B Dennis Highway and East Stone Drive interchange area.

The meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 28 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Kingsport City Hall Montgomery-Watterson Boardroom (415 Broad Street, 3rd floor). A formal presentation will begin at 5:45 pm and the public is encouraged to attend and offer input about the study.

The purpose of this public meeting is to present the refined concepts based on feedback received at the first public meeting which was held on May 9. Feedback from the upcoming meeting will help finalize recommendations for the study. The study is expected to be finalized in mid to late August.

The study aims to improve the overall safety, traffic flow, and operations for all modes of transportation. The study area includes SR-93/John B Dennis Highway from Memorial Boulevard to Bloomingdale Road and SR-1/East Stone Drive from Brookside Drive to the Kingsport Pavilion.

Link to: City of Kingsport
City of Kingsport, Tennessee