A county-level drill down on Census Bureau current population change estimated adds some dimension and a surprise or two. Earlier this week I did a report on the Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA) 2015-2016 population changes that showed a continuation of… Read More ›
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Kingsport-Bristol only NE Tenn. region showing 2016 population loss
The latest Census population data is out with good news for Northeast Tennessee Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) with one exception. Kingsport-Bristol posted a loss from 2015. It’s a small loss, but a continuation of a trend that Kingsport city officials… Read More ›
Sullivan Co. gets lions share of Tri-Cities’ federal health care benefits
Missing from the discussions about healthcare reform and the possible merger of Mountain States Health Alliance with Wellmont Health Systems is a look at how much money, and its share by local counties is at play. That’s a big deal… Read More ›
Tri-Cities retail sales tax collections up in Jan.; slow-growth trend stable
The Tri-Cities retail sales tax collection trend was higher in January, and both Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA) continued a stable, slow-growth pattern. That was in opposition to the rest of NE Tennessee. Knoxville’s trend line made a noticeable one-month drop…. Read More ›
Johnson City metro area sees region’s biggest 2016 private sector wage increase; Tri-Cities wages at bottom of state ranking
After three straight years of average private sector wages, the Johnson City metro area is back on a roll. According to January’s Bureau of Labor of Labor Statistics report, the average annual private sector wage was up 4.2%. Kingsport-Bristol private… Read More ›
Jan. Tri-Cities labor market reports show gains, job creation growth rate shows signs of slowing
January’s Tri-Cities labor market data showed up late – everybody is already talking about the February numbers – with some revised messages. After an annual revision, the jobs and employment reports show a labor market that’s still recovering from the… Read More ›
Stage set for a more competitive 2017 Tri-Cities rental market
Although most housing market focus last year was on existing and new home sales the stage was being set for big changes in the rental market – especially in Sullivan County. Year-end reports from Attom Data Solutions show house flipping… Read More ›
[…] 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
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