Kingsport Leaders Have Appointed A New Municipal Judge For Kingsport. Russell Adkins Will Succeed Curtis Rose, Who Was Recently Elected As The 2nd Judicial Circuit Court Judge For Sullivan County. Adkins Has Over 30 Years Of Legal Experience. His Appointment Will Be Effective August 21st. Meanwhile, City Officials Passed A Resolution To Donate $50,000 To The Friends Of The Kingsport Library And Agreed To Sublease Space At The Fort Henry Mall To House The Kingsport Library During Renovations To The Current Location.