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Sullivan Gardens' quiet, suburban character in Appalachia
Sullivan Gardens is located just outside Kingsport city limits in Sullivan County, Tennessee. Residents often work in downtown Kingsport, 6 miles away, but live in Sullivan Gardens for its comfortable suburban character and access to neighboring Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium. Residential areas in the quiet suburb are mainly concentrated in the valleys between wooded ridges, with homes on narrow streets weaving through the Appalachian terrain.
Ranch, cottage and farmhouse-style homes
Properties in the area include brick ranch-style homes, Craftsman cottages and farmhouse-style homes, most built around the 1950s. Smaller properties needing work can sell for $100,000 to $200,000, while move-in-ready homes often go for $200,000 to $400,000.
While there is typically space between homes in Sullivan Gardens, some streets have ranch-style homes standing close to each other.
A contemporary Craftsman cottage stands along a hill abutting Long Hollow Road in Sullivan Gardens.
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Wildlife trails and planetarium shows at Bays Mountain Park
Bordering Sullivan Gardens, Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium is the the area’s largest park and one of its most popular. The 3,750-acre park includes a mountain lake, wildlife exhibits and hiking trails, while the planetarium offers shows focusing on the night sky and constellations. “You can go on a boat tour on the lake, and the rangers will tell you about the animals that pop up throughout the park,” says Dianne Corey, a Realtor with Keller Williams Kingsport. Meanwhile, the Kingsport Aquatic Center is 3 miles from the neighborhood, with indoor and outdoor pools, waterslides and a lazy river.
A park ranger interacts with foxes during a live feeding at Bays Mountain Park in Kingsport.
The Kingsport Aquatic Center boasts the region’s only indoor Olympic-size, eight-lane, 50-meter pool, considered the fastest in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.
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Education at Sullivan County Schools
Students in Sullivan Gardens can attend Sullivan Gardens Elementary, located within the community, before moving on to Sullivan Heights Middle and West Ridge High. All three schools receive a C-plus grade from Niche. West Ridge High offers dual-enrollment programs in conjunction with East Tennessee State University and Northeast State Community College.
Students from Sullivan Gardens begin their education at Sullivan Gardens Elementary, rated C-plus by Niche.
Sullivan Gardens students continue their education at Sullivan Heights Middle School, rated C-plus by Niche.
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Shopping and dining in nearby Kingsport or south in Johnson City
While the community is almost exclusively residential, shopping and dining are directly across Interstate 26. For groceries, a Price Less IGA is roughly 3 miles down Sullivan Gardens Parkway, not far from various fast-food restaurants. More shopping options are available in Kingsport or further south in Johnson City. “There aren’t a ton of restaurants or nightlife options to choose from in Kingsport,” Corey says, “but people don’t mind driving the 25 minutes to Johnson City, where there might be a bit more going on.”
The closest grocery store for Sullivan Gardens locals is Price Less IGA, located 3 miles away.
Downtown Kingsport, a quick drive from Sullivan Gardens, offers many shopping options, such as Cornucopia, a fun popcorn store on Broad Street.
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Events at the Sullivan County Public Library
The Sullivan County Public Library has a branch in Sullivan Gardens, where locals can attend events like storytime and game nights. The Sullivan Gardens Hiking Club is also run through the library. Otherwise, residents can head to Bays Mountain Park for events and holiday celebrations. The planetarium puts on holiday laser shows set to Christmas music and pop tunes from artists like Taylor Swift and Queen.
Access to Kingsport via Sullivan Gardens Parkway
Sullivan Gardens Parkway runs along the edge of the community, part of a main artery that connects the neighborhood to Kingsport. Many residents commute to downtown Kingsport, roughly 6 miles away. Johnson City is closer to 20 miles via Interstate 26. The Kingsport Area Transit System operates bus lines, including one that stops 2 miles away at HMG Meadowview.
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Parks in this Area
Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
Transit
Airport
Tri-Cities
23 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sullivan Gardens
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sullivan Gardens Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sullivan Gardens, Kingsport sell after 102 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sullivan Gardens, Kingsport over the last 12 months is $1,322,500, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,314
Median Age
46
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$37,972
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,187
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.3%
College Graduates
31.9%
Advanced Degrees
23.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.1%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
2/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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