The Sullivan County Animal Shelter In Blountville Remains Closed But Is Expected To Open Next Week. Crews Are Making Major Repairs At The Facility. Sullivan County And Kingsport Decided To Separate Animal Shelter Operations In October. County Mayor Richard Venable Said The County Took Over The Blountville Location On Monday. Shelter Manager Brandi Perkey Said They Are Doing Extensive Cleaning To The Facility. They Hope To Bring In A Modular Classroom Type Building So The Public Can Visit Pets And They Can Have A Much Better Area. The County Will Also Add More Storage Space For Food, Exterminate For Mice And Rats And Update Computers.