Sears Holdings Has Announced Multiple Sears And Kmart Closures With Two Local Stores Affected. The Sears Stores Are Shutting Down. The Bristol Mall Location On The Gate City Highway In Bristol, Virginia And The Store At The Kingsport Town Center In Kingsport Will Close Their Doors At The End Of March. Company Officials Said The Action Is Taken To Strengthen The Company’s Operations And Fund Its Transformation. In Addition, The Kmart Store In Morristown Will Also Close.