KINGSPORT — During a voting meeting Tuesday night, the Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen moved forward with the Fox Den Playground project by accepting a total of $411,090 in donations from the Bays Mountain Park Association and Casey Construction. The board also awarded the project bid to Inland Construction Inc., helping to advance the playground’s development.
The idea to create a recreational and natural playground began in 2021 between the Fox Family and Bays Mountain Park staff. Bids for the project were opened on July 9 with Inland Construction Inc. which offered a bid of $858,000.
The total cost of the Fox Den Playground is projected to be $941,960. According to Kingsport BMA members, the playground is estimated to be completed in 240 days and will open next summer. The board also voted 6-0 to accept donations totaling $411,090.
71 from the Bays Mountain Park Association and Casey Construction for the Fox Den Playground project. Kingsport City Manager, Chris McCartt said the project has been made possible by lots of donors in the community. Alderman Colette George also said she was really excited for the project to progress and come to fruition.
The Brickyard Development project will also be progressing following the BMA’s vote, which authorized the mayor to finalize and sign the necessary paperwork to agree on materials and terms for the project. The development includes 32 new lots. Alderman James Phillips said that the investors for the Brickyard project �.