Construction Permits Have Reportedly Been Requested From The State That Would Allow BAE Systems To Expand Holston Army Ammunition Plant In Kingsport. BAE Systems Want To Spend 450 Million Dollars To Expand The Army Manufacturing Plant. BAE Communications Manager Chris Finley Said They Estimate 14 Projects With Nine New Buildings And Associated Upgrades To Infrastructure And Waste Treatment Facilities. If Approved, Construction Could Start As Early As Spring Of Next Year With A Completion Date Set For 2023. A Public Hearing Concerning The Expansion Will Be Held On September 20th At ETSU’s Allandale Campus In Kingsport.