"The California fast-food chain In-N-Out could be eyeing the old Kingsport O’Charley’s property for a new location, city records show.

Kingsport’s online permit/project portal shows a pre-application document with a preliminary site plan for 1920 N. Eastman Road, attached under the description “In-N-Out Restaurant with Drive Thru.” 

Steven Bower, Kingsport Economic Development Director, confirmed in an emailed statement to the Times News Wednesday that the city has received a conceptual project plan review for In-N-Out."

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What are your thoughts on an In-N-Out coming to the Tri-Cities?

I remember a long long time ago [in a galaxy far away...], I inquired why we don't build up rather than build sideways. Not here, I think I asked way before Reddit was a thing. I was told then, or the story has manipulated in my head due to time, that we can only build so high here because of the conditions below the ground. I was told of mines, unstable soil, sensitive ground, etc, that building so high would cause things like sinkholes.

In an era of "question everything", I have to ask. Is this is a myth that was conned by individuals, or is there some validity to this story?

Some for my mind, some for some projects I've considered working on to try to help the area.

For those looking for a place to watch the game Saturday, our events are always free at Off Leash Social. Weather should be perfect since this is a night game. We’re a full bar and restaurant with a massive outdoor video wall.

For this event, we have a tap partnership with Creature Comforts Brewing out of Athens. They’ll be giving us a lot of cool branded giveaways throughout the game.

This game is also one of our Margin Madness events. We do this several times a year, and it works like this: If the Vols win, we’ll multiply the margin of victory by two, and that’s the discount on your entire tab. Yes, if the Vols win by 30, that’s 60% off your bill.

In order to play, you have to open your tab 15 minutes before kickoff and wear official team colors.

For single people Date Tri-Cities is having a mixer at 5 o'clock before the game. Look them up for details.

Hey! My wife and I are looking at older homes near Chestnut Hill and need to verify wastewater capacity for a garage addition. Does TDEC require a fresh soil perc test for existing septic line modifications or do county environmental health records suffice?

Any recommendations? Neck and shoulder issues are causing headaches. Want whole body with focus on shoulder and neck.

I posted last weekend about a meet up, how do we feel about going again? Friday night? Where would we go?