‘Justified’ or ’no business being there’? Tennessee munitions town loyal to Trump but divided on Iran

Title: ‘Justified’ or ’no business being there’? Tennessee munitions town loyal to Trump but divided on Iran Kingsport, Tennessee, is a manufacturing municipality situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The community has long hosted generations of employees at an ammunition plant that fabricates explosives relied upon by the United States military. For decades the area has been a Republican stronghold, and many residents say they plan to continue backing the GOP even as they voice concerns about the political system and skepticism toward promises of avoiding further wars. BBC reporter Sheila Flynn traveled to Kingsport to interview voters in this Bible Belt town. Video footage was supplied by Eloise Alanna. Further details on the Kingsport electorate are available at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn0n8nd6645o. Read the full story at BBC News →