A park bench addition designed to prevent people from sleeping in public spaces has received pushback from some Kingsport residents. Wooden blocks have been added through the middle of park benches intended to keep people from sleeping on them. City leaders say they’re trying to reduce crime. But some Kingsport residents feel the move is hostile to the city’s homeless population. City Manager Chris McCartt contends hypodermic needles have been found in the areas near the benches and the city must enforce ordinances that require parks be closed overnight.