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Kingsport Zoning Board Approves Variances for Former Pratt's Site
The property will be redeveloped into a Murphy USA gas station and convenience store.
Mar. 13, 2026 at 3:00am
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The Kingsport Zoning Appeals Board has recommended variances to allow the redevelopment of the former Pratt's BBQ property on Stone Drive into a new Murphy USA gas station and convenience store. The board's approval clears the way for the property's transformation after the longtime local restaurant closed.
Why it matters
The Pratt's BBQ site has been a local landmark for decades, and its redevelopment represents a shift in the commercial landscape of Kingsport. The new Murphy USA development will bring changes to the area, including increased traffic and a different type of business, which could impact the surrounding community.
The details
The zoning variances approved by the appeals board will allow the Murphy USA project to move forward, including adjustments to setback requirements and other zoning regulations. The new gas station and convenience store is expected to occupy the former Pratt's BBQ property, which has been vacant since the restaurant closed.
- The Kingsport Zoning Appeals Board made its recommendation on March 13, 2026.
- Pratt's BBQ closed its doors at the Stone Drive location prior to the redevelopment.
The players
Kingsport Zoning Appeals Board
The local government body responsible for reviewing and approving zoning variances and other development proposals in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Murphy USA
A national gas station and convenience store chain that is planning to redevelop the former Pratt's BBQ property in Kingsport.
Pratt's BBQ
A longtime local restaurant that previously occupied the Stone Drive property now slated for redevelopment.
What’s next
With the zoning variances approved, Murphy USA can now proceed with its plans to construct the new gas station and convenience store on the former Pratt's BBQ site.
The takeaway
The redevelopment of the Pratt's BBQ property represents a shift in Kingsport's commercial landscape, as a longtime local business is replaced by a national chain. While this change may bring new economic opportunities, it also raises questions about the preservation of community character and the impact on surrounding neighborhoods.
