Kingsport, TN | Neighborhoods

Downtown

This one-square mile encompasses industry, culture, entertainment and an abundance of green space and architectural features. Downtown is the perfect neighborhood for singles, urban professionals, young families or anyone looking for a walkable lifestyle. Neighbors will find dining, art galleries, live music, antique and specialty boutique shopping, live theater, karaoke, breweries and a cigar lounge only steps away from their front door. Residents can walk or bike to the Farmer’s Market for fresh produce and locally made items; take their dog for a run at The Barking Lot; or take the children for a ride on the famous Kingsport Carousel. There are also special and seasonal events happening Downtown like The First Thursday Sip and Stroll or Fun Fest’s Busking Around the World. Residents living downtown can choose from a variety of housing options — from historic homes to residential lofts to townhomes. There are many parks convenient to downtown or residents can travel just a few minutes by car or bike to the Greenbelt where they may enjoy hiking, fishing, boating or bicycling among the lush landscape.

Distinguishing Features: Church circle, Train Station, Pal’s first location

ZIP CODE: 37660

HEALTH & SAFETY:

Fire Station:
Kingsport Fire Station 1

130 Island St, Kingsport, TN 37660

Hospital:
Holston Valley Medical Center

130 W Ravine Rd, Kingsport, TN 37660
423-224-4000

CHILD CARE:

Kingsport Child Development Center
118 Clay St, Kingsport, TN 37660
423-392-4675

First Presbyterian Children’s Center
100 W Church St, Kingsport, TN 37660
423-245-0104

First Baptist Church of Kingsport, First Friends Preschool
200 W Church St, Kingsport, TN 37660
423-247-4125

First Broad Street UMC Child Care Center
200 E Church Circle, Kingsport, TN 37660
423-246-4471

PLACES OF WORSHIP:
LIBRARIES:

Kingsport Public Library
400 Broad St, Kingsport, TN 37660
423-229-9489

RECREATION:

Parks:
Carousel Park
320 Clinchfield St, Kingsport, TN 37660

Centennial Park
255 E Main St, Kingsport, TN 37660

The Barking Lot (dog park)
124 Cherokee St, Kingsport, TN 37660

Glen Bruce Park
414 Broad St, Kingsport, TN 37660

Hammond Park
251 Hammond Ave, Kingsport, TN 37660

Cloud Park
717 W Center St, Kingsport, TN 37660

Scott Adams Memorial Skatepark (in Cloud Park)
717 W Center St, Kingsport, TN 37660

Hiking Trails:
Kingsport Greenbelt
Access adjoins Holston Valley Hospital property

Waterways/Creeks:
Kingsport Greenbelt

CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT:

Theater:
LampLight Theater

140 Broad St, Kingsport, TN 37660
423-343-1766

Kingsport Ballet
201 Cherokee St, Kingsport, TN 37660
423-378-3967

Cindy Saadeh Fine Art Studio
128 E Market St, Kingsport, TN 37660
423-245-2800

Sculpture Walk 10
Throughout downtown

MISCELLANEOUS:

Bars:
Bays Mountain Brewing Co.
154 Commerce St, Kingsport, TN 37660

Model City Tap House
151 E Main St, Kingsport, TN 37660

Downtown shopping and bars, restaurants

Shopping:
Lots of shopping!

Grocery:
Kingsport Farmers Market

519 Holston St, Kingsport, TN 37660

Food City
300 Clinchfield St, Kingsport, TN 37660


WALK SCORE
70
(Very Walkable)

TRANSIT SCORE
28
(A few nearby public transportation options)

BIKE SCORE
59
(Bikeable)

DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN KINGSPORT
1 mins.
Car
1 mins.
Bike
1 mins.
Walk

HOUSING INFORMATION
Housing Types Loft Apartments, Single Family Homes, Townhomes
Average Home Value $135,560
Median Home Value $90,909
Median Year Homes Built 1950

K-12 SCHOOLS
St Paul’s Day School & Kindergarten
Jackson Elementary
Robinson Middle School
Dobyns-Bennett High School
D-B EXCEL Program (High School)
St. Dominic Catholic School

About This Page
The amenities listed here are in or very near this Kingsport neighborhood. Check the adjoining neighborhoods for more services and attractions. You can also find a comprehensive picture of what’s going on in Kingsport, Tennessee at ThisIsKingsport.com.