Capital Construction Projects

For over 100 years, the Kingsport community has positively supported the mission of Kingsport City Schools by ensuring children and adults have the highest quality environments in which to learn, teach, and operate. That focus continues today through strategic efforts to provide the resources necessary so that building and facility improvements are completed in a way the support the goals of KCS.

To better communicate the work being done to improve KCS facilities utilizing public funding, this website is intended to provide information describing capital projects throughout the district.

Current Capital Projects

Lynn Garden Elementary School - New School Construction

Date BOE Approved: School Construction not yet BOE approved

Approved Project Cost: To be determined

Funding Source: To be determined

Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2029

Description: Design and construction of 750 student PreK-5th Elementary School in the Lynn Garden community.

Full project details and updates about the Lynn Garden Elementary School construction project.

Washington Elementary School - HVAC Replacement

Date BOE Approved: September 9, 2025

Approved Project Cost: $2,262,760

Funding Source: Washington HVAC Replacement Project GP2512

Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2026

Description: Replacement of HVAC units throughout Washington Elementary School. Replaces HVAC system, as it is approaching its end-of-life. Existing cooling tower to remain, as it has significant length-of-life remaining.

Full project details and updates about the Washington HVAC replacement project.

Completed Capital Projects

Cora Cox Academy - Secure Entry Upgrade

Dobyns-Bennett High School - Buck Van Huss Dome Renovation

Date BOE Approved: September 26, 2023

Approved Project Cost: $23,215,000

Funding Source: City of Kingsport Bond Issuance; KCS D-B Renovation Fund

Anticipated Completion Date: March 2025

Description: Renovate gymnasium Lamella roof structure, seating, HVAC, electrical, gym floor, activities office, lobby, entry plaza, rear entrance and parking, scoreboard, and other identified items.

Full project details and updates about the Dobyns-Bennett Buck Van Huss Dome renovation.

Dobyns-Bennett High School - Dish Washer Replacement

Dobyns-Bennett High School - Nancy Pridemore Theater Renovation

Date BOE Approved: May 14, 2024

Approved Project Cost: $367,520

Funding Source: FY2023 Schools Capital Improvement Project

Anticipated Completion Date: August 30, 2024

Description: Renovation of the Nancy Pridemore Theater at Dobyns-Bennett High School, including replacement of theater seats, replacement of flooring, painting of walls, updates to balcony railing, and tiling of balcony entry stairway (Alternate #2).

Full project details and updates about the Dobyns-Bennett Nancy Pridemore Theater renovation.

Dobyns-Bennett High School - Pool Improvement

Dobyns-Bennett High School - Re-roof

D-B EXCEL - Expansion and Renovation

Date BOE Approved: April 11, 2023

Approved Project Cost: $219,938

Funding Source: School Capital Improvements Project, GP2301

Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2023

Description: Provide necessary life and safety upgrades to unfinished spaces adjacent to the D-B EXCEL facility, allowing for lab-type use by students during the school day.

Full project details and updates about the D-B EXCEL expansion and renovation.

Jackson Elementary School - Boiler Replacement

Jackson Elementary School - Parking Lot Improvements

Date BOE Funding Approved: March 11, 2025

Approved Project Cost: $92,305.32 + engineering fees and contingency

Funding Source: General Purpose School Fund Unreserved Balance

Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2025

Description: Repair and repaving of the traffic lane (where necessary) in the Jackson Elementary parking lot.

Full project details and updates about the Jackson Elementary parking lot improvements.

Jackson Elementary School - Playground Improvements

Date BOE Approved: October 14, 2025

Approved Project Cost: $60,779.63

Funding Source: School General Purpose Fund (annual Capital Improvement Project budget)

Anticipated Completion Date: Fall/Winter 2025

Description: Purchase and installation of playground equipment/improvements for Andrew Jackson Elementary School.

Full project details and updates about the Jackson Elementary playground improvements.

Jefferson Elementary School - HVAC Replacement

Lincoln Elementary School - HVAC Replacement

Date BOE Approved: November 14, 2022

Approved Project Cost: $3,277,457

Funding Source: General Project Fund

Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2024

Description: Replacement of HVAC units in classrooms and common areas of Lincoln Elementary School. Replaces all units, as they are approaching their end-of-life.

Full project details and updates about the Lincoln HVAC replacement.

Palmer Early Learning Center - Classroom Renovation

Date BOE Approved: September 12, 2023

Approved Project Cost: $316,743

Funding Source: School Capital Improvements Project GP2301

Anticipated Completion Date: January 1, 2024

Description: Perform renovation to convert current workroom space to student classroom space to accommodate increased enrollment at Palmer.

Full project details and updates about the Palmer classroom renovation.

Palmer Center - Parking Lot Improvements

Robinson Middle School - HVAC Replacement

Robinson Middle School - Gymnasium Floors

Date BOE Funding Approved: March 11, 2025

Approved Project Cost: $140,000

Funding Source: General Purpose School Fund Unreserved Balance

Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2025

Description: Upgrades to the flooring in the Robinson Gymnasiums, including replacement and painting/finishing of the floor in the Auxiliary Gymnasium and refinishing the floor in the main gymnasium.

Full project details and updates about the Robinson gymnasium floors.

Sevier Middle School - Gymnasium Floors

Date BOE Approved: April 11, 2023

Approved Project Cost: $219,938

Funding Source: School Capital Improvements Project, GP2301

Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2023

Description: Upgrades to the flooring in the Sevier Gymnasiums, including replacement and painting/finishing of the floor in the Sprankle Gymnasium and refinishing the floor in the main gymnasium.

Full project details and updates about the Sevier gymnasium floors.

Tribe Athletic Complex - Partial Roof Replacement

Date BOE Approved: March 12, 2024

Approved Project Cost: $1,116,274

Funding Source: Sullivan North Renovation Project GP 1733

Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2024

Description: Replacement of the roof at the Tribe Athletic Complex, covering the gymnasium area (base bid), vocational wing currently occupied by TCAT (Alternate #1), and connecting hallway (Alternate #2). Replacement necessary due to ongoing leaks and end-of-life condition. .

Full project details and updates about the Tribe Athletic Complex partial roof replacement.

Other Capital Project Information

2016 Facilities Study Information

2022 Feasibility/Facility Study (CRW)