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Kingsport board approves architect agreement for Dobyns‑Bennett interior renovation

Kingsport City Schools Board of Education · January 14, 2026
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Summary

The Kingsport City Schools Board approved a design agreement with Thompson Litton Architects for interior renovations at Dobyns‑Bennett High School (DB‑2), authorizing a $193,475 lump‑sum fee plus up to $14,000 in reimbursable expenses toward an estimated $2,828,500 construction project.

The Kingsport City Schools Board voted to hire Thompson Litton Architects to design an interior renovation at Dobyns‑Bennett High School, approving a $193,475 lump‑sum design fee and up to $14,000 in reimbursable expenses.

Board member Mister Fry described the project as comprehensive, covering "all 4 of the academic pods, the corridors connecting them, the ramps connecting those," and said the estimated construction cost is…

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