kingsport-tn public meetings in 2025
4 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The Regional Planning Commission will consider four new business items at its December 18 meeting. They will vote on recommending a rezoning of Cooks Valley Road from R-1B to R-3, a proposed Sullivan County development moratorium, and two text amendments to zoning rules covering cryptocurrency mining and residential foundation requirements. The commission will also approve minutes from prior meetings and handle any consent items.
- Cooks Valley Road Rezoning (REZONE25-0285): request to change zoning from R-1B to R-3
- Sullivan County Moratorium (PLNCOM25-0295): recommendation on a proposed county development moratorium
- Cryptocurrency Mining and Data Center Text Amendment (ZTA25-0283)
- Residential Foundation Requirements Text Amendment (ZTA25-0301)
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider several budget adjustments for FY26 and a zoning change for a parcel on E. Stone Drive. The meeting includes a public hearing for the Annual Plan of Services Update regarding Fieldcrest and Cherry Knoll annexations. Other items include appointments for a Municipal Judge and the Board of Zoning Appeals.
- Zoning change for Tax Map 032, Parcel 112.20 on E. Stone Drive from Agricultural (A-1) to Highway-Oriented Business (B-3)
- Budget Adjustment Ordinance for various funds in FY26 and amendments to the General Purpose School Fund and General Project Fund budgets
- Public hearing for Annual Plan of Services Update for Fieldcrest and Cherry Knoll Annexations
- Resolution to change Kingsport City Schools phone providers to United Data Technologies (UDT)
- Resolution for Amendment Number 1 with TDOT for North Eastman Road and Clinchfield Street Project Pin 132587.00
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved all items on the agenda, including a rezoning along East Stone Drive, budget adjustments for FY26, and several resolutions authorizing agreements and grants. The board also reappointed the municipal judge and appointed a new member to the Board of Zoning Appeals. All votes were unanimous.
- Reappointed Russell W. Adkins as Municipal Judge for a second two-year term (unanimous)
- Appointed Lora Barnett to the Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
- Approved FY26 budget adjustments for various funds (unanimous)
- Approved FY26 school fund and general projects fund budget amendments (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning along East Stone Drive from A-1 to B-3 (unanimous roll call)
- Authorized Kingsport City Schools to change phone providers to UDT (unanimous)
- Approved TDOT amendment for North Eastman Road and Clinchfield Street project (unanimous)
- Approved creation of MeadowView Task Force and appointments (unanimous)
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss an update from AEP. The meeting also includes a review of the business meeting agenda and reports on sales tax and project status.
- AEP update provided by Jake Holmes
- Sales Tax Report
- Projects Status Report
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session on December 15, 2025, with no substantive decisions made. AEP representatives presented an update on the utility's history, structure, and rates, followed by a review of the upcoming business meeting agenda. The meeting adjourned without any votes or formal actions.
- No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a residential subdivision. The board will also vote on the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting.
- Case BZA25-0286: Request for a 3-foot side yard setback variance at 226 Bancroft Chapel Road
- Approval of November 6, 2025 regular meeting minutes