The City Of Kingsport Continues To See Growth In New Home Construction. The Model City Has Issued More Than 220 Building Permits For New Single Family Homes In Fiscal Year 2023 With A Total Evaluation Of Just Over $72 Million. Retail And Restaurant Permits Led In The Commercial Category, With Nearly $9.7 Million In New Construction Taking Place Last Year. Overall, Construction Activity In Kingsport Came To Over $160 Million In 223 Compared To $156 Million The Year Before.