The Tennessee House Has Passed Amended Legislation That Would Allow For The Creation Of An Airport Authority At Tri-Cities Regional Airport. The Airport Is Currently Goverened By A 12 Member Commission Appointed By Its Owners Which Include Kingsport, Bristol Tn/Va, Johnson City, Washington County And Sullivan County. The Move Would Better Insulate The Tri’s Owners From Liability Issues And Would Allow The Airport To Acquire Land Quicker Via Eminent Domain. The Joint Cities And Counties Will Now Have To Agree To Creating The Authority.