Sullivan County Commissioners Have Approved A Resolution To Implement A New Hotel/Motel Tax That Would Go Toward Tourism Efforts. Its Calls For A 4% Lodging Tax Within The Unincorporated Parts Of The County, 3% Within The City Of Bristol And 1% Within The Cities Of Kingsport And Johnson City. The New Tax Will Go Into Effect July 1st. Meanwhile, Commissioners Agreed To Recognize Juneteenth As A Paid Holiday For County Employees. However, Commissioner Joe Carr Called It A Woke Holiday….
The Holiday Is Observed On June 19th.