Kingsport, Tennessee
Kingsport: The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It is located on the Holston River in northeastern Tennessee. Kingsport is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites
About
Kingsport is a city located in the county of Sullivan in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 48,205 and a population density of 342 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 54,112 inhabitants.
The city was created 107 years ago in 1916.
Quick Facts about Kingsport
| Population : | 54,112 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Sullivan County |
| Different from : | Kingston |
| Postal code : | 37660 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 423 |
| Area : | 140.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,211 feet / 369 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1917 (107 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 23:35:14 (18th April 2024) |
| Density : | 384 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 10.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Kingsport is located at 36°32'54"N 82°33'43"W (36.5484300, -82.5618200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Kingsport
Demographics
The population of Kingsport increased by 10.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 48,205 | - | census |
| 2011 | 52,924 | 8.92% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 52,739 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 52,817 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 52,822 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 52,757 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 52,521 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 53,487 | 1.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 54,006 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 54,127 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 54,112 | -0.03% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Kingsport
1 Warriors' Path State Park
490 Hemlock Rd, Kingsport, TN 37663, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
853 Bays Mountain Park Rd, Kingsport, TN 37660, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Borden Park
901 Lamont St, Kingsport, TN 37664, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Domtar Park
1414 Riverport Rd, Kingsport, TN 37660, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Kingsport Carousel & Park
350 Clinchfield St, Kingsport, TN 37660, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Kingsport
1 Texas Roadhouse
1221 E Stone Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
10132 Airport Pkwy, Kingsport, TN 37663, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
1910 N Eastman Rd, Kingsport, TN 37664, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
2004 N Eastman Rd, Kingsport, TN 37664, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 The Chop House
1704 N Eastman Rd, Kingsport, TN 37664, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Kingsport
1 Hampton Inn Kingsport
2000 Enterprise Pl, Kingsport, TN 37660, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Red Roof Inn Kingsport
100 Indian Center Ct, Kingsport, TN 37660, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kingsport-Meadowview I-26, an IHG Hotel
1217 Stewball Cir, Kingsport, TN 37660, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Econo Lodge
9980 Airport Pkwy, Kingsport, TN 37663, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Kingsport (39)
People born in Kingsport, including novelist Lisa Alther, musician Cripple Clarence Lofton, serial killer Tommy Lynn Sells, .
List
- Beverly McClellan (American singer) she was born in 06/07/1969
- Jimmy Quillen (American politician (1916-2003)) he was born in 11/01/1916
- Ken Mellons (American musician) he was born in 10/07/1965
- Darrell Castle (American politician) he was born in 11/10/1948
- Beryl Shipley (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 10/08/1926
- Coty Sensabaugh (American football player) he was born in 15/11/1988
- Daniel Kilgore (American Football Player) he was born in 18/12/1987
- Gerald Sensabaugh (Player of American football) he was born in 13/06/1983
- Cyrus Thomas (American Mesoamericanist and entomologist (1825-1910)) he was born in 27/07/1825
- Barry Bales (American bassist) he was born in 23/08/1969
- Bill Ketron (American politician) he was born in 04/09/1953
- Denny Crawford (Player of American football (1921-2005)) he was born in 16/06/1921
- James Alan Shelton (American bluegrass guitarist) he was born in 03/11/1960
- James Frazier Barker (President of Clemson University) he was born in 01/05/1947
- Jerry Kilgore (American politician) he was born in 23/08/1961
- Joe L. Kincheloe (American academic) he was born in 14/12/1950
- John Palmer (American TV journalist, born 1935) he was born in 10/09/1935
- Lynne P. Sullivan (American archaeologist) she was born in 25/12/1952
Schools in Kingsport
College & universities near Kingsport, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221908 | Northeast State Community College | Blountville (TN) | 37617-0246 |
| 484358 | Ross Medical Education Center-Johnson City | Johnson City (TN) | 37601-1526 |
| 451918 | Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology | Johnson City (TN) | 37601 |
| 220075 | East Tennessee State University | Johnson City (TN) | 37614 |
| 220516 | King University | Bristol (TN) | 37620-2699 |
Post offices near Kingsport
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Kingspor Post Office | Kingsport (TN) | 37660 |
| Kingspor Post Office | Kingsport (TN) | 37664 |
| Colonial Heigh Post Office | Kingsport (TN) | 37663 |
| Gate City Post Office | Gate City (VA) | 24251 |
| Church Hill Post Office | Church Hill (TN) | 37642 |
Other cities in Sullivan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sullivan County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 27,142 | City in Tennessee |
| Blountville | 3,074 | Census-designated place in Sullivan County, Tennessee |
| Walnut Hill | 2,394 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Bluff City | 1,670 | City in Harper County, Kansas, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Kingsport distances to largest Tennessee cities
