KINGSPORT’S BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN HAS APPROVED THE FIRST PHASE OF THE ROCK SPRINGS ANNEXATION. DURING IT’S REGULAR MEETING LAST NIGHT, THE BMA VOTED ON FINAL READING TO ANNEX THE REMAINING PORTIONS OF AREAS 6 AND 7. THESE AREAS INCLUDE 240 ACRES AND 148 HOMES. IT WILL COST THE CITY OVER 3 MILLION DOLLARS TO PROVIDE WATER UPGRADES AND SEWER. IN OTHER BUSINESS, THE BMA ALSO VOTED ON FIRST READING TO ANNEX AREA 8. CITY LEADERS WILL VOTE ON SECOND AND FINAL READING OF THE AREA 8 OCTOBER 21ST.