Winners announced in annual Storm Drain Art Contest

The City of Kingsport’s Stormwater Department is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Storm Drain Art Contest.

The winners and the location of their respective storm drains are as follows:

– Trista Demoranville: Memorial Blvd across from Kenwood St intersection.

– Caroline O’Connor: Gibson Mill Rd roundabout.

– Mikaela Pyatte: Ormond St near Johnson Elementary School.

– Haley Ragsdale: Parking lot behind Chamber of Commerce.

– Brenda Salcido: Intersection of Market and Revere

Each artist will receive the paint and materials to start their work the first week of September, and then once complete, a $150 prize.

The contest – now in its eighth year – is a partnership with the city’s stormwater department, the Office of Cultural Arts and Engage Kingsport. The goal of the contest is to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our rivers, stream habitat, and aquatic wildlife.

This year’s contest is sponsored by Barge Design Solutions, CDM Smith, Mattern & Craig and Now or Never Gallery Tattoo.