Last year was the best economy the Tri-Cities has seen in five years. It was the first year since 2012 when the seven-county area posted real economic growth from the previous year. With that said, 2017’s real total economic output… Read More ›
ECONOMY
Census tags winners, losers in Johnson City, Kingsport-Bristol metro areas as area economy moves to post-recession norm
The recently released American Community Survey (ACS) census data pointed to 2017 as a growth year for the Tri-Cities. A separate report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the region saw real economic growth – breaking four years of… Read More ›
Johnson City Aug. sales tax collections growth best this year, Kingsport-Bristol still dominates growth trend
Johnson City’s metro area saw its best year-over-year sales tax collection performance in August, but Kingsport-Bristol continued its Tri-Cities growth and market share dominance year-to-date. Seasonally adjusted returns show the Johnson City’s Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) collections were 2.9% better… Read More ›
New Census data show economic gains, losses in Tri-Cities 2 metro areas
An earlier report on the Census Bureau’s 2017 American Community Survey showed last year was a growth year for the Tri-Cities despite some headwinds. A comparison showed jobs, pay, household incomes were up while public assistance was down. A drill-down… Read More ›
New Census data shows Tri-Cities jobs, pay, income growth; public assistance declines
Despite some headwinds and stress signals, the Tri-Cities is enjoying a strong economy so far this year that is building on 2017 which new Census data shows was also a growth year. American Community Survey (ACS) data for 2017 (released… Read More ›
Kingsport-Bristol knocks sales tax collections out of the park, again
Despite some soft spots in the overall economy, sales tax collections in the Kingsport-Bristol Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) continue outperforming other Northeast Tennessee markets. Kingsport-Bristol had the second highest year-over-year increase in seasonally adjusted collections in July and outperformed the… Read More ›
Kingsport-Bristol continues region’s best sales tax collection performance
Kingsport-Bristol continued seeing the best sales tax collections performance in Northeast Tennessee in June. Middle State Tennessee University’s monthly report of seasonally adjusted collections shows the Knoxville Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) was the only NE Tennessee metro area performing on… Read More ›
Thanks for the comment Debbie. It's a snapshot of today's conditions, stay tuned
Always of interest to get confirmation of what I see as the year moves on.
[…] The Tri-Cities employment is in its best shape since the year began, but the gains are concentrated. At the…
Thanks for the question Jeff. Kingsport was not listed because there were no closing of $1 million plus properties during…
Great report Don Why was kingsport not listed ? Jeff Begley Founder & Principal Begley Development LLC