Kingsport breaks ground on second BlueCross Healthy Place

The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation and the city of Kingsport recently gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new BlueCross Healthy Place at Riverwalk Park. The park, located along the Holston River, spans 8.8 acres and connects to the Kingsport Greenbelt trail system. It provides a unique blend of natural beauty and recreational opportunities, as well as cultural and ecological features. Features at the BlueCross Healthy Place will include community pavilions, sports courts, a splash pad, inclusive play area, fitness area, recreational water access, and restrooms. The BlueCross Foundation is providing $6.5 million for this project build and an additional $1.3 million for a maintenance fund, bringing the total investment to $7.8 million. This is the second BlueCross Healthy Place in the city, following the BlueCross Healthy Place at the Kingsport Miracle League Complex, which opened in 2020.