The Goats of Kingsport

The Herd

A herd of uniquely painted goats are now “frolicking” across the Model City, providing residents and visitors a unique display of colorful, public art. This goat herd is comprised of 10 life-sized fiberglass goats, each given a distinct design by local artists. Come check out our goats this summer as they make their way around town. Goat locations are subject to change so make sure to follow our Facebook page for updates on their whereabouts!

The Goats of Cement Hill

The goats will be back soon. Follow ‘This is Kingsport‘ so you’re first to know!
The herd of nearly 100 goats were placed on Cement Hill with one simple mission in mind – eat as much of the kudzu as they can, all in an effort to effectively clear the property for future development.

Unleashing these goats is an environmentally friendly way of clearing Cement Hill without using chemicals or risking employee safety, as some parts of the hill can’t be cleared by mechanical means.

The goats are contained inside an electric fence, and as they clear sections of the hillside, the fence will move. The city asks citizens to admire the goats from a distance, as they have a job to do. Enviro-Goat, as well as city staff, will regularly check on the herd to ensure their safety.

Cement Hill is slated to become a park with walking trails and overlook spots with work expected to begin later this year.

Below, you’ll find the goat gallery of some of the faces that are working nonstop on Cement Hill. We hope residents will continue to admire the goats from afar.