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Bringing Public Art to Downtown Kingsport Sep 10, 2020

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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, as well as Kingsport's downtown businesses.

BMA Recap: August 2020 Aug 28, 2020

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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 work sessions and business meetings.

BMA Recap: July Jul 30, 2020

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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.

BMA Recap: March, April and May Jul 09, 2020

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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.

BMA Recap: June - FY21 Budget Jun 18, 2020

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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.

Explaining the 2020 Census Mar 12, 2020

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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 federal funding it deserves. Visit www.countallneighbors.com or www.2020census.gov to learn more or fill out your census form now!

BMA Recap: February Feb 27, 2020

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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 with the General Shale property downtown.
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Van Dobbins, Jr. on the Legacy of Douglass School Feb 21, 2020

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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 to attend Douglass and how it felt to see Dobyns-Bennett High School's basketball teams don Douglass Tigers uniforms for a recent game in honor of Black History Month.

BMA Recap: January Jan 30, 2020

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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 Chris McCartt.

Kingsport City Schools Jan 09, 2020

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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 our school system and how KCS impacts our community.

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