The City proposes reallocating $1 million in federal funds to support housing for young adults exiting foster care, inviting public input at a meeting and online.

Kingsport issued 156 new home permits in 2024, down from 221 in 2023, with a total valuation of $52.7 million. Commercial permits remained steady, and future residential plans include nearly 2,500 new units.

The Daugherty Furniture Company Building in Clinton is now the Daugherty Lofts, offering 39 affordable units for low-income households, supported by federal funding and tax credits.