Kingsport’s 14 Million Dollar Water Project Is Nearing Completion. Crews Have Been Constructing A New Tunnel And Pump Station To Carry River Water To Kingsport’s Water Plant By Gravity. Officials Say This Will Ensure Safe And Reliable Water For City Customers Both Now And Generations To Come. The City Has Been Using The New Tunnel And Pump Station Since June 8th. A Ribbon Cutting Is Expected In September.