A Portion Of The Old Factory Stores Of America Outlet Center Near Blountville Could Soon Have A New Purpose. Miami-Based Larkspur Properties Is Proposing A 152-Unit Apartment Complex On A Part Of The Property And The Rest On Nearby Land. Larkspur Bought The Property Off Exit 66 Of Interstate 81 From Dpi Group Last Year. A Portion Of The Existing Building Would Be Demolished To Make Way For Construction. A Storage Unit Is Proposed For A Portion Of The Remaining Building. Kingsport Leaders Have Already Approved A Rezoning Request On First Reading. A Second Reading Is Expected Next Month.