Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee
Kingsport: City in Sullivan, Hawkins, and Washington counties in Tennessee, United States
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 106 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 (106 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 13:46:41 (1st February 2023) |
| 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
