From the City Desk is a podcast from the City of Kingsport, Tennessee. Join hosts Chris McCartt, Kingsport's City Manager, and Hannah Purdy as they go behind the scenes of your local government. Whether you're a Kingsport citizen or just somebody who wants to know more about how a city operates, subscribe now so you never miss an episode!
February BMA Recap: Economic Development, Paving and PILOT
City Manager Chris McCartt and Hannah Purdy, from the Public Information and Communcations office, hit the highlights of February's Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings in Kingsport, Tennessee. It was a month of looking forward, featuring lots of discussion around economic and residential development. Here's what they cover: Visit Kingsport and Downtown Kingsport Association's 2020/2021 updateBudget adjustmentsCARES Act grantsKFD's Fire Training FacilityStrategic Planning Session: Econo...
4 Feb 2021
January BMA Recap: Parks Master Plan, Firefighter Training and More
This week on From the City Desk, City Manager Chris McCartt sits down with Hannah Purdy to discuss January's Board of Mayor and Alderman meetings. Here's what they discuss: An interim appointment to the Board of EducationParks and Recreation Master PlanA new training facility for Kingsport's Fire DepartmentThe 2020 Comprehensive Financial ReportA grant application for the new Riverbend ParkListen in to learn more!
7 Jan 2021
ServeKingsport and Getting Involved in Your Community
Hannah talks with Maxine Poole of the Public Information & Communications Department about ServeKingsport, the City of Kingsport's process for finding new volunteers to serve on boards and commissions. Have a New Year's resolution to get more involved in your community? Fill out the ServeKingsport form! ServeKingsport: https://forms.gle/6DBpyuSCCLfWW3df9 United Way Volunteer Portal: https://www.volunteer-united.org/
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