Kingsport's State Theater eyed for revitalization purchase by city

Kingsport's State Theater eyed for revitalization purchase by city

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Kingsport Economic Development Board is looking to bring new life to a downtown landmark. The board is looking to buy the old State Theater on Broad Street for $175,000. The city says the previous owner has put money into the foundation of the property, and it's structurally sound. Chairman of [...]

Kingsport Economic Development Board looks to purchase old State Theater

The Kingsport Economic Development Board is looking to purchase the old State Theater on Broad Street for $175,000. The city says the previous owner has put money into the foundation of the property, and it is structurally sound. Chairman of the Kingsport Economic Development Board Craig Denison said that the city has snapped up a historic property many times without a solid plan for its use, and several notable developments have come from it, i…