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Kingsport.

Its Census reference point is in Southern Shale Valleys, within Ridge and Valley. Colonial Heights lies about 3.4 miles southeast of Kingsport by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Kingsport, Tennessee
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Kingsport, Tennessee · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Kingsport, Tennessee from above

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THE SETTINGSouthern Shale Valleys
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYHawkins County · Sullivan County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Kingsport on the map

THE KINGSPORT LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Southern Shale Valleys setting.

Kingsport city has 53.1 square miles of land in Hawkins County, Sullivan County. Its Census reference point is in Southern Shale Valleys, within Ridge and Valley.

Long, roughly parallel ridges and valleys follow folded and faulted rock layers. Limestone valleys, sandstone ridges and other geologic contrasts produce varied terrain and numerous regional springs and caves.

Regional context: Ridge and Valley ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

One place name. 2 county geographies.

Kingsport intersects 2 county geographies: Hawkins County, Sullivan County. A Kingsport mailing address alone cannot choose the right record office; use the county and parcel identifier on the tax bill or deed.

Hawkins CountySullivan County

Kingsport by land and water

The Census records 0.92 square miles of water within Kingsport, or 1.7% of its total area. It is 0.4 percentage points lower than the 2.1% recorded for Tennessee. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Kingsport city has 13.9 times the land area of nearby Colonial Heights CDP (3.82 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Kingsport land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Start with the right county for Kingsport

Which of Hawkins County, Sullivan County appears on the tax bill? Save that county’s parcel number along with the street or map location. A city name by itself is not sufficient for this cross-county place.

02

Read the Southern Shale Valleys setting

Southern Shale Valleys belongs to Ridge and Valley. Does the parcel follow a valley floor or cross a ridge, and which site-specific water and access records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Colonial Heights

Colonial Heights is 3.4 miles southeast of the Kingsport reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Kingsport resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON KINGSPORT

USGS National Map

Begin at 36.5194° N, 82.5434° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Kingsport ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Kingsport

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Kingsport ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Sullivan

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Sullivan ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Kingsport data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Southern Shale Valleys

Explore the agency mapping behind the Ridge and Valley context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Tennessee landowner resources

TDEC water-resource viewers

State water and septic records, maps, and related research tools.

Tennessee Geological Survey

State geological maps, publications, and information for researching local ground conditions.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Kingsport.

Colonial Heights lies about 3.4 miles southeast of Kingsport by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Kingsport in context

NSEWColonial Heights · 3.4 miles1Sullivan Gardens · 3.4 miles2Bloomingdale · 4.8 miles3Orebank · 5.1 miles4Spurgeon · 6.9 miles5Mount Carmel · 7.6 miles6OUTER RING: 7.6 MILES
  1. 1
    Colonial Heights3.4 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Sullivan Gardens3.4 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Bloomingdale4.8 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Orebank5.1 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Spurgeon6.9 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Mount Carmel7.6 mi · town
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Tennessee; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Kingsport
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

Which county records apply to a Kingsport parcel?+

Kingsport intersects 2 county geographies: Hawkins County, Sullivan County. A Kingsport mailing address alone cannot choose the right record office; use the county and parcel identifier on the tax bill or deed.

Is every Kingsport property in Southern Shale Valleys?+

No. Southern Shale Valleys is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Kingsport boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Colonial Heights as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.4 miles southeast of Kingsport’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Kingsport?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Kingsport.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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