Rural King opens new store in Kingsport

Rural King opens new store in Kingsport

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A new Rural King store in Kingsport officially opened on Friday. WJHL Photo The retail chain, located at 2405 Memorial Boulevard, offers farm supplies, hunting gear, home goods and more. Kingsport PD: Burglaries down 26% in 2024 Store Manager John Donaldson said Rural King decided to open a Kingsport store due to the success of the Bristol, Virginia location. "It's been a long process, but a very good process," D…

Mary Means Business: Rural King files building permits for Columbus store

The ball keeps on moving for the former K-Mart lot and location. Building official Kenny Wiegel confirmed Rural King has filed permits with the city and construction is currently in progress with Columbus-based Weathers Construction as the contractor. The Dispatch broke the Rural King news in October. The Mattoon, Illinois-headquartered business was founded in 1960 and has more than 133 locations in 13 states. The Columbus location will be the f…