Steve Bower

Steve Bower has been named the new economic development director for the city of Kingsport. Bower served in the Tennessee National Guard as a cavalry scout from 2015 to 2021. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s in public administration, both from East Tennessee State University. He began working with the city of Kingsport’s economic development team as an intern with the University of Tennessee's Institute of Public Service during his graduate program. He was then hired as an economic development specialist for the city in 2022.