From the City Desk is a podcast from the City of Kingsport, Tennessee. Join hosts Chris McCartt, Kingsport's City Manager, and Hannah Purdy as they go behind the scenes of your local government. Whether you're a Kingsport citizen or just somebody who wants to know more about how a city operates, subscribe now so you never miss an episode!
City Manager Chris McCartt and Hannah Purdy, from the Public Information and Communcations office, hit the highlights of February's Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings in Kingsport, Tennessee. It wa…
This week on From the City Desk, City Manager Chris McCartt sits down with Hannah Purdy to discuss January's Board of Mayor and Alderman meetings. Here's what they discuss:
Hannah talks with Maxine Poole of the Public Information & Communications Department about ServeKingsport, the City of Kingsport's process for finding new volunteers to serve on boards and commission…
Kingsport City Manager Chris McCartt breaks down the final BMA meetings of 2020, including a few updates on the Brickyard Park development and a retirement recognition for outgoing Police Chief David…
This week, Hannah sits down with Robin Cleary, director of the Downtown Kingsport Association, to talk about the small businesses in our community, how they've been surviving this eventful year, and …
On the Board of Mayor and Aldermen docket this November: development initiatives, water treatment, and more. Listen in for the highlights of this month's BMA agendas from City Manager Chris McCartt. …
It's a tale of two city managers on this week's episode, as Chris sits down with former city manager Jeff Fleming to talk all things Move to Kingsport. Who's moving here, and from where? What is Jeff…
Today we’re sharing Chris’ presentation from State of the City, which the city hosted in partnership with the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce on October 30.
This event is an opportunity to look back on …
Chris and Hannah cover the highlights of October's Board of Mayor and Alderman meetings, including some new residential development coming Kingsport's way.
Another month of Board of Mayor and Alderman meetings is in the books, and it was filled with all things economic development. Chris and Hannah break down the agendas from September's meetings and wh…
Hannah talks with Jessica Harmon and Hannah Powell about a new public art project downtown, the Cross Connections Alleyway. They also talk about the importance of public art for your average citizen,…
August was a busy month for Kingsport's Board of Mayor and Alderman, from updates on public transportation to making deals with Domtar. Chris talks to Hannah about the highlights from this month's wo…
Another month of 2020 is nearly over, which means it's time to look back at what was on the Kingsport Board of Mayor Alderman's agenda this July. Chris walks you through the highlights.
What happened at the BMA meetings during March, April and May while the podcast was on hiatus? Chris and Hannah break it down, from the budget to Brickyard Park.
Chris and Hannah are back to discuss the City of Kingsport's FY21 budget, which the Board of Mayor and Alderman just passed—what's in it, what effect the coronavirus had, and more.
Adrienne Batara joins Hannah on the show to talk everything 2020 Census: what it is, why it's important, and how you can fill it out. An accurate population count ensures that Kingsport gets the fede…
Chris and Hannah break down what happened at February's Board of Mayor and Alderman meetings in Kingsport, including an update on the all-abilities baseball stadium Miracle Field and what's happening…
Douglass School closed in 1966, but its legacy lives on today—especially for Van Dobbins, Jr., whose father was the last principal of the school. Chris and Hannah talk to Van about what it was like t…
Kingsport's first Board of Mayor and Alderman meetings of 2020 are in the books. From finances to libraries, here's what you need to know about current and upcoming city initiatives from City Manager…
Kingsport City Schools have a culture of excellence, but who and what makes that happen? Chris talks to Andy True, the Assistant Superintendent for Administration, about the city's relationship to ou…