Move to Kingsport: Business Opportunities

Kingsport’s vibrant business environment is no accident.

Explore the advantages that make Kingsport an ideal business location.

Kingsport is the economic and geographic center of the Tri-Cities metropolitan area, a growing region of a half-million people. Bristol and Kingsport are the major cities of the county.

The area’s workforce of more than 228,000 is well known for its quality and productivity. Absenteeism and turnover rates are among the lowest in the U.S. Tennessee is also a right-to work state.

The economy is diversified with companies manufacturing chemicals, glass, paper and printing, pharmaceuticals, automotive parts, aviation-related industries, plastics and steel fabrication.

NETWORKS – Sullivan Partnership (Economic Development Office) can assist new companies with real estate needs or industrial support requirements. The Kingsport government’s Department of Development services can help new businesses with permitting and city service needs. The Chamber has established the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) to hold new business start-ups or assist small companies relocating to our community.

We will help you find a perfect fit for your business.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Gateway Commerce Park

Located at the center of the eastern United States where Interstates I-26 and I-81 meet, Gateway Commerce Park is positioned ideally to bring your company success. Enjoy Kingsport's balanced approach to life, work, and play–and Gateway's business support features for helping your company grow. Multi-acre tracts are available and ready for acquisition. To find out more, go to www.gatewaycommercepark.com, e-mail USA@tcigroup.com or phone Gary Sproles at TCI Group-Jerry Petzoldt Agency LLC at 423-230-0255.

TCI Group-Jerry Petzoldt Agency, LLC

TCI Group is the largest commercial-industrial real estate brokerage firm operating in the Tri-Cities. With more than 200 commercial properties available at any given time, the company has an established network for getting things done and handles–for sale, purchase, or lease–everything from land, medical offices and restaurants to warehouses and manufacturing facilities. For more information about TCI’s services, go to www.tcigroup.com, e-mail USA@tcigroup.com or phone a Commercial Associate for assistance at 423-230-0255.