It Appears That Holston Valley Medical Center In Kingsport Will Retain Its Level 1 Trauma Center. Ballad Health Announced Earlier Plans To Close Either Kingsport Or Johnson City’s Trauma Center. Ballad Recently Announced A Pediatric Emergency Room At The Kingsport Hospital, Which Is A Good Indication The Trauma Center Will Remain In The Model City. A Level 1 Is The Highest Designation That Accepts The Most Criically Ill Patients. Kingsport’s Center Is Also Located Next To Eastman Chemical Company, The Largest Industrial Complex In The Area. A Decision On Who Will Who Will Maintain The Trauma Center Remains In Limbo At This Time.