'If you're not conservative, don't come here': The town making missiles for Trump

Figure caption, ‘Justified’ or ’no business being there’? Tennessee munitions town loyal to Trump but divided on IranBySheila FlynnSenior US ReporterAs one local puts it, there's a "church on every street" of the Appalchian community of Kingsport, in the US state of Tennessee.Christianity reigns supreme in this working-class area. Above downtown's historic Lamplight Theatre, a sign proclaims "Jesus first in all things".And while more than 300 area churches may be providing spiritual sustenance to this town of 58,000 people, there's another institution that supplies it with economic nourishment.The Holston Army Ammunition Plant churns out explosives used in Patriot missiles, warheads and other heavy weaponry in the midst of the country's costly and prolonged war with Iran.The war, and its knock-on effects on everything from gas to groceries, has led to a steep decline in President Donald Trump's approval ratings. Recent polling has placed his approval at an historic low of 32% - down 14% from when he first took office in January 2025 - with many Republican respondents citing disillusionment with the president's policies.Image source, Eloise AlannaImage caption, Veteran David Carter,...