Kinsport Hires Familiar Face As Economic Development Director

Kingsport has hired a new Economic Development Director, but the new director isn’t new to the City of Kingsport. City Manager Chris McCartt is announcing the hiring of John Rose. As Economic Development Director, Rose will support the City Manager and work closely with the city’s Development Coordinator, Elizabeth Rowe, to advance Kingsport’s economic development efforts. Rose has worked within the City of Kingsport for 20 years, most recently doing consultant work for developments and helping to develop properties.