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Senior centers hub of activity
By staff report

With more than 30 percent of the city’s population age 55 and older, Kingsport is considered by many to be the perfect retirement community.

And considering the area’s natural beauty, low cost of living, strong health care system, mild year-round temperatures and active arts and volunteer communities, it’s easy to see why so many seniors choose to make Kingsport their home.

Kingsport Community Relations Officer Dave Light knows the region’s assets well. “We’re within a day’s travel of probably 50 percent of the United States,” he said. “We have an extremely low crime rate. We have an outstanding symphony, an outstanding theater guild — there’s just a ton of stuff that makes us attractive. More...


  Climate
The Tri-Cities region is situated on the continental United States where the passing of the seasons can be enjoyed without getting too terribly bent out of shape by climatic extremes.
  Dozen hospitals, many doctors serving area
With two major health-care systems, a dozen hospitals and hundreds of doctors to choose from, area residents have a variety of health-care options.
 

 

Transit systems available in all three cities
When traveling around in Kingsport, Bristol and Johnson City, people have more than one option available to them to get them where they’re going.

 

Agencies and Organizations of Use to Seniors
Helpful directory and guide for services and organizations available for seniors in the Tri-Cities region.

 

 


Kingsport's Greenbelt walking trail grew from only 2 miles in 1990-91 to nearly 7 miles in 2002-03 - an increase of 240 percent.

 

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