Kingsport’s Efforts To Replace The Demolished Lee Apartments Have Hit Funding Snags Over The Past Five Years. The City’s Housing And Redevelopment Authority Is Still Seeking Tax Credits To Move The Project Forward. Director Terry Cunningham Stresses These Credits Are Crucial To Keeping Housing Affordable. Despite Multiple Attempts, The Authority’s Applications Have Fallen Short. New Strategies Are Being Explored To Secure The Needed Funding.