Building
The Building Department is dedicated to providing a safe community through the enforcement of building and safety codes.
Building Information
Whether a large commercial project or a small home remodel, we are here to assist individuals and contractors to ensure the building process is safe and in compliance with the current adopted codes.
Building Staff
The desk numbers listed below will automatically roll to their cell phones should they not be in the office. If they do not answer, leave a message and they will return your call.
- Keith Bruner, Chief Building Official / Plans Examiner
- 423-229-9320 / KeithBruner@KingsportTN.gov
- Chris Ferrell, Senior Electrical Inspector / Plans Examiner
- 423-224-2858 / ChrisFerrell@KingsportTN.gov
- Joel Spencer, Building, Plumbing, Mechanical & Electrical Inspector / Plans Examiner
- 423-224-2718 / JoelSpencer@KingsportTN.gov
- Daniel Webb, Building, Plumbing, Mechanical & Electrical Inspector
- 423-229-9321 / DanielWebb@KingsportTN.gov
- Jackson Coleman, Residential Inspector
- 423-224-2712 / JacksonColeman@KingsportTN.gov
- Jason Guinn, Residential Inspector
- 423-229-9478 / JasonGuinn@KingsportTN.gov
- Brittany Hall, Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector
- 423-229-9492
- Josh “Luke” Edwards, Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector
- 423-224-2708
- Melanie Adkins, Code Enforcement Coordinator
- 423-224-2633
- Amanda Sakellar, Permit Technician / Inspection Requests
- 423-224-2717 / AmandaSakellar@KingsportTN.gov
- Kristie Tipton, Administrative Assistant / Inspection Requests
- 423-343-9808 / KristieTipton@KingsportTN.gov
Our office hours are 8:00am – 12:00pm & 1:00pm – 5:00pm Monday thru Friday.
Inspectors are available for in-office visits by appointment from 8:00am – 9:00am & 4:00pm – 5:00pm.
415 Broad Street, 1st Floor
Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: (423) 229-9393
Fax: (423) 224-2680