A Kingsport Alderman Says He Plans To Run For Mayor. Alderman Tom Parham Picked Up A Qualifying Petition Recent To Seek The Post In The May 2015 Election. He Was First Elected To The Board Of Mayor And Aldermen In 2009. Prior To Being Elected, Parham Retired From Eastman Chemical Company After 36 Years In Finance, Public Relations, And Administration. He Said He Will Announce More Information About His Campaign And His Message After The Holidays.