The Mayoral Race In Kingsport Now Has A Fifth Candidate. Former Kingsport Building Official Mike Freeman Filed His Petition With The Sullivan County Election Commission This Week. Freeman Joins Alderman Tom Parham, Alderman John Clark, Former Alderman Nathan Vaughn And Domtar Electrician Gary Lane In The Bid To Replace Dennis Phillips As Mayor Of Kingsport. The Deadline To File A Petition To Run In The May 19th City Election Is Noon Today.