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Jeff Fleming, AICP Jeff Fleming, AICP Assistant City Manager for Development Assistant City Manager for Development [email protected] Kingsport, Kingsport, Tennessee Tennessee Does your community understand the economic value of attracting newcomers? Retirees? Do you want to learn how one small city spends $55,000 per year and attracts $25,000,000 in annual economic impact? Hear from Jeff Fleming, Assistant City Manager for Development in Kingsport, Tennessee (Population = 47,356 (City), 153,210 (County) and 302,997 (MSA). Kingsport is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at I-81/I-26 one hour from Asheville, NC, 1 ½ hours from Knoxville/Smoky Mountains, and 2 ½ hours from Virginia Tech www.MoveToKingsport.com

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                        Jeff Fleming, AICP Jeff Fleming, AICP Assistant City Manager for DevelopmentAssistant City Manager for Development

[email protected]

Kingsport, Kingsport, TennesseeTennessee

Does your community understand the economic value of attracting newcomers? Retirees? Do you want to learn how one small city spends $55,000 per year and attracts $25,000,000 in annual economic impact? Hear from Jeff Fleming, Assistant City Manager for Development in Kingsport, Tennessee (Population = 47,356 (City), 153,210 (County) and 302,997 (MSA). Kingsport is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at I-81/I-26 one hour from Asheville, NC, 1 ½ hours from Knoxville/Smoky Mountains, and 2 ½ hours from Virginia Tech

www.MoveToKingsport.com

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489 miles

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270 miles Kingsport, Kingsport, TennesseeTennessee

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Kingsport is…Kingsport is…the largest city in the largest city in Tennessee’s Tennessee’s 55thth Largest Metro Largest Metro

Nashville-Murfreesboro-Franklin, TNNashville-Murfreesboro-Franklin, TN 1,550,7331,550,733

Memphis, TN-MS-ARMemphis, TN-MS-AR 1,285,7321,285,732

Knoxville, TNKnoxville, TN 691,152 691,152

Chattanooga, TN-GAChattanooga, TN-GA 518,441 518,441

Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VAKingsport-Bristol, TN-VA 304,689 304,689

Clarksville, TN-KYClarksville, TN-KY 261,220 261,220

Johnson City, TNJohnson City, TN 195,849 195,849

Morristown, TN Morristown, TN 135,914 135,914

Jackson, TNJackson, TN 112,685 112,685

Cleveland, TNCleveland, TN 112,143 112,143

Cookeville, TNCookeville, TN 102,982 102,982

Sevierville-Pigeon Forge-Gatlinburg, TNSevierville-Pigeon Forge-Gatlinburg, TN 84,835 84,835

Census Bureau, Metropolitan Statistical Area: July 1, 2008Census Bureau, Metropolitan Statistical Area: July 1, 2008

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Kingsport is…Kingsport is…the largest city in the the largest city in the

55thth Largest Metro in Largest Metro inAmerica’sAmerica’s

Mountain SouthMountain South

Knoxville, TNKnoxville, TN 691,152691,152

Greenville, SC Greenville, SC 624,715624,715

Chattanooga, TN-GAChattanooga, TN-GA 518,441518,441

Asheville, NCAsheville, NC 408,436408,436

Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VAKingsport-Bristol, TN-VA304,689304,689

Charleston, WVCharleston, WV 303,944303,944

Roanoke, VARoanoke, VA 298,108298,108

Huntington, WVHuntington, WV 284,234284,234

Spartanburg, SCSpartanburg, SC 280,738280,738

Johnson City, TNJohnson City, TN 195,849195,849

Charlottesville, VACharlottesville, VA 194,391194,391

Anderson (Clemson) , SCAnderson (Clemson) , SC 182,285182,285

Blacksburg (Virginia Tech)Blacksburg (Virginia Tech) 158,328158,328

Census Bureau, Metropolitan Statistical Area: July 1, 2008Census Bureau, Metropolitan Statistical Area: July 1, 2008

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1761 - British Fort Robinson (later taken by U.S. and renamed Fort Patrick

Henry)

1779 - Sullivan County, NC (later TN) formally established

1784-1789 The Lost State of Franklin

1796 - Tennessee statehood from North Carolina

1822 - "Old" Kingsport incorporated

1861-1865 - American Civil War

1865-1877 Reconstruction

1914-1918 World War I

1917 - "New" Kingsport incorporated (nearly 100 years after “Old”

Kingsport)

2010 = 249 years after original settlement

Kingsport’s settlement pre-dates the Kingsport’s settlement pre-dates the State of Tennessee by 35 yearsState of Tennessee by 35 years

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Kingsport (1917)Kingsport (1917)A John Nolen planned city

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Red = Kingsport (1917)

Yellow = Kingsport (2011)

Colonial Heights

Indian Springs

Fall Creek

Rock Springs

Sullivan Gardens

Lynn Garden

Bloomingdale

Ridgefields

Allandale

Rotherwood

Preston Woods

Preston Forest

Cook’s Valley

Crown Colony

MeadowView36-30 parallel

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The 1999 Economic SummitThe 1999 Economic SummitEconomy in TransitionEconomy in Transition

► ““Last one out, turn out the lights”Last one out, turn out the lights”► Major manufacturing closures/lay-offsMajor manufacturing closures/lay-offs► Eastman spin-off from KodakEastman spin-off from Kodak► Major changes in elected officialsMajor changes in elected officials► Major changes in leadershipMajor changes in leadership► ““Rustbelt” cityRustbelt” city► Call to actionCall to action► A new day, a new planA new day, a new plan

Kingsport Manufacturing Jobs 1990-2010

MeadowView Convention Center

built

“Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.”

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•Higher Education (Educate & Grow)

•Recruit people Recruit people (educated with income)•Retail amenities•Accessibility (airport)•Quality of life amenities•Commitment to education

•Small business & entrepreneurs

•Public arts, sculpture, music, cultural amenities

•Leisure/hospitality/sports tourism

•Redevelopment (inc. downtown)

Where We WereWhere We WereThe 1999 Economic SummitThe 1999 Economic Summit

Six Major Non-Traditional Economic Development Six Major Non-Traditional Economic Development InitiativesInitiatives

Broad Street Redevelopment Concept Plan 2001

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Employment in Kingsport, TN-VA MSA

January 1990

% of All Jobs

March, 2011

% of All Jobs

Change (Jan 1990-Mar 2011)

Trade, Transportation and Utilities 22,900 21.60% 23,800 20.32% 900

Manufacturing 36,300 34.25% 20,800 17.76% -15,500Education and Health Services 10,000 9.43% 18,600 15.88% 8,600

Government 12,600 11.89% 16,800 14.35% 4,200

Leisure and Hospitality 6,500 6.13% 11,300 9.65% 4,800Professional and Business Services 6,200 5.85% 8,600 7.34% 2,400Mining, Logging, Construction 3,100 2.92% 6,500 5.55% 3,400

Financial 3,100 2.92% 4,400 3.76% 1,300

Other Services 3,400 3.21% 4,000 3.42% 600

Information 1,900 1.79% 2,300 1.96% 400

TOTAL 106,000 100.00% 117,100 100.00% 11,100 <= Net New Jobs

Source: http://www.bls.gov/eag/eag.tn_kingsport_msa.htm

1-Mar-11

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Where We Are NowWhere We Are Now

DIVERSIFICATION9,000 Net New Jobs

Employment in Kingsport MSA

1990 2010

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NORTHEAST TENNESSEENORTHEAST TENNESSEEChange in Unemployment Rate During the “Great Change in Unemployment Rate During the “Great

Recession”Recession”Source: Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (updated July 2005 compared to July Source: Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (updated July 2005 compared to July

2010)2010)

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Read more at: http://www.newsweek.com/feature/2010/americas-best-high-schools/list.html

Only 15 Tennessee Schools made the list (2010):Kingsport: Dobyns-BennettKnoxville area: Farragut, West, Oak RidgeChattanooga area: -none-Nashville area: Brentwood, Franklin, Ravenwood, Centennial, Hillsboro, Fairview, Hume-Fogg Magnet, MLK Magnet, Memphis area: Collierville, Houston, White StationMorristown: West

99 Virginia schools made the list – with Blacksburg being closest61 NC schools made the list – with Asheville being closest21 SC schools made the list – with 11 being in the Upstate16 KY schools made the list – with none in Southeast Kentucky4 WV schools made the list – with 3 in the Charleston metro area

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Higher Education InitiativeHigher Education InitiativeNortheast State, University of Tennessee, King College, Lincoln Memorial UniversityNortheast State, University of Tennessee, King College, Lincoln Memorial University

2 years free tuition to H.S. graduates

Childcare

Public Transit

$17 million local capital funding

2,100 students

2002 – Applied Technology

2008 – Health Professions

2009 – Higher Education

2009 – Advanced Manufacturing

Future – Automotive Tech

First LEED certified, publicly funded green higher education building in Tennessee

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Direct Flights to 8 Cities

Direct flights toDirect flights to 6 Cities:6 Cities:

AtlantaAtlantaCharlotteCharlotteChicagoChicagoDetroitDetroitOrlandoOrlando

St. Pete/ClearwaterSt. Pete/Clearwater

Closest Neighboring Closest Neighboring Airports:Airports:

TRI-Asheville (90 miles)TRI-Asheville (90 miles)TRI-Knoxville (112 miles)TRI-Knoxville (112 miles)

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Variety of Housing ChoicesVariety of Housing Choices

Built: 1928, 5 BR, 2570 sf$309,900 ($3,154 taxes)

Built: 2006, 4 BR, 2768 sf$294,500 ($2,997 taxes)

Built: 1996, 5 BR, 6674 sf$699,900 ($7,123 taxes)

Built: 2009, 3 BR, 1963 sf$199,900 ($2,034 taxes)

Built: 2008, 3 BR Attached Home 2174 sf $239,900 ($2,441 taxes)

Built: 2008, 2BR Patio Home 1744 sf $199,900 ($2,034 taxes)

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San FranciscoSan Francisco

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Results: 5-Year House Price Results: 5-Year House Price Appreciation Appreciation

Source: FHFA.gov 4Source: FHFA.gov 4thth Quarter 2010 Quarter 2010+13.45% Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA+13.45% Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA+9.66% Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC+9.50% Roanoke, VA+8.92% Augusta-Aiken, GA-SC+8.90% Asheville, NC+8.81% Knoxville, TN+8.04% Nashville-Murfreesboro-Franklin, TN+5.49% Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC+5.48% Chattanooga, TN+3.87% Spartanburg, SC-2.66% Memphis, TN-MS-AR-5.24% Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC-19.08% Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL-34.02% Detroit-Livonia, MI-37.04% Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL-37.99% Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL-44.16% Naples-Marco Island, FL-51.18% Las Vegas-Paradise, NV

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These stores have joined These stores have joined the Kingsport market the Kingsport market

since 2005since 2005

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……and unique, local shopsand unique, local shops

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MeadowViewMeadowViewMarriott’s award-winning mountain Marriott’s award-winning mountain

resortresort

Cattails GolfCattails Golf

$88,321,240 in spin-off private taxable investments

(1998-2009 Sullivan Co Public Tax Records)

The 1 year increase from 2008-2009 ($22,576,400) was greater than the total property value in 1998 ($22,496,860)

$30 million expansion completed December 2010

6 minutes from Downtown

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Downtown Downtown Kingsport Kingsport RenaissanceRenaissance$37,666,900 in private taxable investment (1998-2009), a 70% increase in 11 years

Excluding churches, hospital, higher education (an additional $129,000,000)

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The Value Proposition of City Property Tax, Water, The Value Proposition of City Property Tax, Water, SewerSewer

(on a county residential appraisal of $229,500)(on a county residential appraisal of $229,500)

2010 2005Differenc

e

Gasoline $ 2,890 $ 2,124 36.0%

Mobile Phone (3) $ 2,496 $ 1,345 85.5%

1 pack of cigarettes/day @ $5 ea $ 1,825

Car Insurance (2) $ 1,727 $ 1,876 -8.0%

2-liters of bottled water/day @ $1.99 ea $ 1,453

Electricity $ 1,298 $ 726 78.8%

County Property Taxes $ 1,222 $ 1,182 3.5%

Cable TV $ 1,214 $ 740 64.2%

City Property Taxes $ 1,113 $ 1,055 5.5%

Natural Gas $ 864 $ 881 -2.0%

Water + Sewer $ 598 $ 766 -21.9%

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Measuring the ResultsMeasuring the Results

Why do we measure?Why do we measure?

Malcolm Baldridge Quality AwardMalcolm Baldridge Quality Award

Everything you measure doesn’t count. Everything you measure doesn’t count.

Everything that counts, can’t be measured.Everything that counts, can’t be measured.

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4-Year Results4-Year Results2,198 families from 49 states 2,198 families from 49 states

moved to Kingsportmoved to Kingsport

Top Donor StatesTop Donor States

1.1. VirginiaVirginia

2.2. FloridaFlorida

3.3. North CarolinaNorth Carolina

4.4. GeorgiaGeorgia

5.5. KentuckyKentucky

6.6. South CarolinaSouth Carolina

7.7. TexasTexas

8.8. OhioOhio

9.9. CaliforniaCalifornia

10.10. MichiganMichigan

11.11. New YorkNew York

12.12. MarylandMaryland

13.13. PennsylvaniaPennsylvania

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City of Kingsport Population

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City of Kingsport 1990-2008 City of Kingsport 1990-2008 (Source: Census Bureau)(Source: Census Bureau)

•Population increased 30.2% from 36,365 to 47,356 (48,205 in 2010)•If incorporated, would be the 6th largest city in NE TN or SW VA

•41% larger than Abingdon or Wytheville, VA•160% larger than Rogersville or Jonesborough, TN

•Median age decreased from 42.3 to 41.9•Population <5 increased 33%•Population >65 decreased 27.8%•Labor force grew by 35.9% (or 5,695 people)•Median family income = $50,076 (up from $30,279 in 1990)•Families below poverty level decreased to 14%•Median value of owner-occupied homes increased 86%•6,859 new housing units (41% increase)•63.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (up from 58.7% in 1990)•55% of all householders moved into their home since 2000

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Annual Economic Impact of NewcomersAnnual Economic Impact of Newcomers

An example of Kingsport, TennesseeAn example of Kingsport, Tennessee

► 444 444 netnet new residential water connections new residential water connections (July 1, 2006 – October (July 1, 2006 – October 31, 2010)31, 2010)

► Census average = 2.3 persons per householdCensus average = 2.3 persons per household► 444 x 2.3 = 1,021 new residents 444 x 2.3 = 1,021 new residents (with City water/Sullivan County/Kingsport (with City water/Sullivan County/Kingsport

zip code)zip code)

► $25,000 economic impact per year per person $25,000 economic impact per year per person (UNC (UNC Wilmington, 2010)Wilmington, 2010)

► $25,000 x 1,021 = $25,000 x 1,021 = $25,525,000$25,525,000 Consuming services and creating demand for jobs in medical, Consuming services and creating demand for jobs in medical,

pharmacy, finance, insurance, real estate, food, retail, etc.pharmacy, finance, insurance, real estate, food, retail, etc. Not a bad return on investment for $55,000 annual budget for Not a bad return on investment for $55,000 annual budget for

“Move To Kingsport” program“Move To Kingsport” program

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Utility RecordsUtility Records

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“New zip”“New city”

“Old zip”“Old city”

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Net difference by zip/city

Net difference = “Install” minus “Cutout”

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TN Counties by Natural Increase (Deaths vs Births)

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TN Counties by Total Increase (including in-migration)

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Retire Tennessee CommunitiesRetire Tennessee Communitieswww.retiretennessee.org [email protected] [email protected]

Sorted by % Residing in Different State in 1995

Resided in Different State in 1995 (Total

Population)

Resided in Different State 1 Year Ago* (Total Population)

Median Household Income

County 2000% of

Population2008

% of Population

2000 2008 Change

Cumberland County, TN 6,571

14.04% 1,933

3.66% $

30,901 $

37,706 22.0%

Henry County, TN 3,610 11.60% 1,167 3.69% $ 30,169 $ 36,758 21.8%

Hamilton County, TN 32,938 10.70% 11,710 3.55% $ 38,930 $ 46,505 19.5%

Putnam County, TN 6,270 10.06% 2,375 3.40% $ 30,914 $ 36,115 16.8%

TENNESSEE 567,966 10.0% 185,827 3.02% $ 36,360 $ 43,662 20.1%

Jefferson County, TN 4,337 9.8% 2,146 4.28% $ 32,824 $ 39,341 19.9%

Lincoln County, TN 3,051 9.74% 750 2.29% $ 33,434 $ 42,699 27.7%

Sullivan County, TN 13,363 8.73% 4,738

3.09% $

33,529 $

40,377 20.4%

Greene County, TN 5,061 8.0% 1,626 2.47% $ 30,382 $ 36,192 19.1%

Hardin County, TN 1,868 7.30% 586 2.25% $ 27,819 $ 31,231 12.3%

Robertson County, TN 3,437 6.31% 1,279 2.02% $ 43,174 $ 48,375 12.0%

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TN Counties by Net Migration (International and Domestic)

Sullivan County is Ranks 29th of 95 Counties

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EXAMPLE OF 35 MI

SAMPLE MONTHLY REPORT

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Within 35 miles of: FAMILIES Annual Economic

Impact Charlotte 30 $ 1,725,000 Orlando 27 $ 1,552,500 Tampa 24 $ 1,380,000 Washington DC 24 $ 1,380,000 Asheville 21 $ 1,207,500 Greensboro 18 $ 1,035,000

Daytona 17 $ 977,500

Jacksonville 17 $ 977,500

Boone, NC 16 $ 920,000

Melville NY (Long Island) 14

$ 805,000

Fort Myers 13 $ 747,500

West Palm Beach 12 $ 690,000

Venice, FL 11 $ 632,500

Columbus, OH 10 $ 575,000

Miami 8 $ 460,000

Raleigh 8 $ 460,000

Melbourne 8 $ 460,000

Naples 7 $ 402,500

Parsippany NJ 5 $ 287,500

Pensacola 4 $ 230,000

Fort Pierce 3 $ 172,500

Philadelphia, PA 2 $ 115,000

Panama City 1 $ 57,500

Greenwich CT 1 $ 57,500  

301 $ 17,307,500

Metros moving

to Kingsport

since July, 2006

Another example using zip-

codes.com to identify zip codes within a radius of a city. Zip codes are more specific than counties.

Metros may span parts of several

counties or states.

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Free data (in this case, interactive!):Free data (in this case, interactive!):Fortune Magazine (2008) Where Americans Are MovingFortune Magazine (2008) Where Americans Are Movinghttp://www.forbes.com/2010/06/04/migration-moving-wealthy-interactive-counties-map.htmlhttp://www.forbes.com/2010/06/04/migration-moving-wealthy-interactive-counties-map.html

KingsportSullivan Co,Tennessee

CrossvilleCumberland

Co,Tennessee

WilmingtonMetroBrunswick Co,North Carolina

BristolWashington Co,Virginia

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20082008Fortune Magazine Fortune Magazine Where Americans Where Americans Are MovingAre Movinghttp://www.forbes.com/2010/http://www.forbes.com/2010/06/04/migration-moving-06/04/migration-moving-wealthy-interactive-counties-wealthy-interactive-counties-map.htmlmap.html

CrossvilleCumberland

Co,Tennessee

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Example: University ResearchExample: University ResearchInmigrant Retiree Relocation Inmigrant Retiree Relocation

StudyStudyEast Tennessee State University Christian McMullin, East Tennessee State University Christian McMullin,

Planning InternPlanning Intern► 17.3% response rate (of 1,280 calls)17.3% response rate (of 1,280 calls)► 220 households responded to the telephone survey220 households responded to the telephone survey► 25% of households consisted of at least one recent retiree25% of households consisted of at least one recent retiree► 64% of all respondents reported had no previous ties to the 64% of all respondents reported had no previous ties to the

areaarea► Of the 55 retired households, 64% had previously lived in Of the 55 retired households, 64% had previously lived in

the Kingsport area and moved backthe Kingsport area and moved back So there was in fact more of a tendency among retirees to “return to roots” than the So there was in fact more of a tendency among retirees to “return to roots” than the

rest of the newcomers.rest of the newcomers.

► 44% of all respondents said low cost of living was a major 44% of all respondents said low cost of living was a major factor in their decision to relocate to the area. factor in their decision to relocate to the area. Among retirees, it was 55%Among retirees, it was 55%

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Positive Impact of In-Migrant Positive Impact of In-Migrant RetireesRetirees

► Any IMRs who have the means and wherewithal to make a Any IMRs who have the means and wherewithal to make a significant move from another state or region to Sullivan significant move from another state or region to Sullivan County are likely to be more affluent than the average County are likely to be more affluent than the average resident in Sullivan County. resident in Sullivan County.

► Nationally, 25% of all IMRs have incomes in excess of Nationally, 25% of all IMRs have incomes in excess of $100,000. According to a 2005 Merrill Lynch Study, baby $100,000. According to a 2005 Merrill Lynch Study, baby boomer household average income is $53k, well above the boomer household average income is $53k, well above the national average (Harris Interactive, 2005). national average (Harris Interactive, 2005).

► Over 30% of migrants to Tennessee between the years 1995 Over 30% of migrants to Tennessee between the years 1995 to 2000 had a least a bachelors degree. Only 19% of the to 2000 had a least a bachelors degree. Only 19% of the Sullivan County population had a bachelors degree as of 2008, Sullivan County population had a bachelors degree as of 2008, while 24% of Kingsport had at least a bachelors degree. while 24% of Kingsport had at least a bachelors degree.

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Positive Impacts of IMR’sPositive Impacts of IMR’s

► Increased average income levels for local economy Increased average income levels for local economy ► Increased # of positive tax payers Increased # of positive tax payers ► Increases in property tax base, bank deposit baseIncreases in property tax base, bank deposit base► Property tax revenues rise Property tax revenues rise ► IMR professional expertise and financial resources IMR professional expertise and financial resources ► Less strain on environment and criminal justice Less strain on environment and criminal justice

systemsystem► Development of medical hubDevelopment of medical hub

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Financial Impact of IMR’sFinancial Impact of IMR’s

► IRS filings for Sullivan County (earnings or taxable assets): IRS filings for Sullivan County (earnings or taxable assets): 2005-06: net increase in 151 households, average income = 2005-06: net increase in 151 households, average income = $54,331$54,331 2006-07: net increase of 414 households, average income = 2006-07: net increase of 414 households, average income = $63,743$63,743 2007-08: net increase of 332 households, average income = 2007-08: net increase of 332 households, average income = $62,984$62,984

► Compared to the median income of Compared to the median income of $33,529 $33,529 of Sullivan of Sullivan County in 2008, the average income of new filings for 2008 County in 2008, the average income of new filings for 2008 were 88% greater than that of the median income.were 88% greater than that of the median income.

► This supports the idea that the majority of IMR households This supports the idea that the majority of IMR households will increase county fixed income streams of taxable assets will increase county fixed income streams of taxable assets and work as a stabilizing force on the economy.and work as a stabilizing force on the economy.

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AARP Livability SurveyAARP Livability SurveyKingsport, TennesseeKingsport, Tennessee

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AARP Livability SurveyAARP Livability SurveyKingsport, TennesseeKingsport, Tennessee

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YMCA and YMCA and Aquatic Aquatic CenterCenter

► $15 million$15 million► Fitness, Competition, Wellness, LeisureFitness, Competition, Wellness, Leisure► Zero depth entries, ADA accessibleZero depth entries, ADA accessible► Family/assisted changing roomsFamily/assisted changing rooms► Indoor-OutdoorIndoor-Outdoor► All ages and abilities – 50 meter lap pool, All ages and abilities – 50 meter lap pool,

warm water therapeutic pool, zero depth warm water therapeutic pool, zero depth pool, outdoor water park, birthdays, special pool, outdoor water park, birthdays, special eventsevents

► Collocated with new YMCACollocated with new YMCA► Construction 2011, Completion 2012Construction 2011, Completion 2012

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V.O. Dobbins, Sr.V.O. Dobbins, Sr.Community Community

CenterCenter► $8.2 million / 46,000 sf$8.2 million / 46,000 sf► Gym Space / BallfieldsGym Space / Ballfields► Community RoomsCommunity Rooms► Non-Profit CenterNon-Profit Center

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The Future: Kingsport Public Library The Future: Kingsport Public Library ExpansionExpansion

• Total cost including construction/design/FFE is approximately

$11.5 million

• CIP funding provides $5.06 in FY14 and $3.5 in FY15 (total of

$8.56 mm)

• Fundraising campaign would result in the need for approximately

$3.0 mm

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Kingsport Carousel Kingsport Carousel ProjectProject

The Carousel Project is a joint effort of volunteers and the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Kingsport. 

To date, there are four carvers from Kingsport working on animals

To get involved, please visit:

kingsportcarousel.orgOr call: 392-8416

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                        Jeff Fleming, AICP Jeff Fleming, AICP Assistant City Manager for DevelopmentAssistant City Manager for Development

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