Kingsport Has A New Mayor. Paul Montgomery Has Been Sworn In As Kingsport’s 29th Mayor And First African American Mayor. Montgomery Emphasized Unity And Common Values, Stating His Race Was Not A Focus Of His Campaign. His Priorities Include Improving Healthcare, Strengthening Education, And Reducing Homelessness. Montgomery Plans To Work On The City’s Strategic Plan This Fall. Meanwhile, Incumbent Aldermen Darrell Duncun And James Phillips Were Sworn In As Well.
