According To The Latest Retail Sales Report From East Tennessee State University, Bristol, Tennessee Is Leading The Way In Retail Sales In The Tri-Cities. During The Third Quarter, Bristol Saw An Increase Of 10-Percent While Sales Increased Slightly By 3.8-Percent In Johnson City And Dropped 6-Percent In Kingsport. Dr. Steb Hipple Said The Outlook For The Future Remains Uncertain And The Retail Recovery Might Be Losing Momentum Because Politics And Business Remain Volatile As The New Trump Administration Takes Shape.