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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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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Sullivan Gardens Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sullivan Gardens, Kingsport sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Sullivan Gardens, Kingsport over the last 12 months is $229,250, up 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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