WPA Project - McKellar Field - TriCities Regional Airport
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U.S. Senator Kenneth D. McKellar dispensed patronage through the WPA, thus the airfield serving the tricities of Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport, Tennessee was named after him.
Waymark Code: WM56MQ
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 11/19/2008
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Tri-Cities Regional Airport was originally opened on November 5, 1937 as McKellar Field, dedicated for Senator Kenneth McKellar, an ardent supporter of aviation in the State of Tennessee who supplied federal funding through Works Progress Administration (WPA). The airport is jointly owned and managed by a commission representing the "Tri-Cities" of Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport plus Sullivan County. There is a statue of McKellar at the airport.
This trend toward senatorial largess continues as the area has the Quillen School of Medicine based on another long-time congressman pulling federal funding.
Note: The below "Website for additional information" for tennesseeencyclopedia.net is currently offline, but expected to return, thus leaving the link in place.
Project type: Other
Date built or created: 11/5/1937
Location: TriCities Regional Airport
City: Closest is Blountville, TN
Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear
Website for additional information: [Web Link]
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