Kingsport City School Board
What does this office do?
- Deciding how school district money is spent
- Picking the superintendent
- Choosing curriculum, within state rules
Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control,
Candidates:
Republican · Incumbent
Brandon S. Fletcher is a Republican incumbent seeking re-election to the Kingsport City School Board (Tennessee) in the August 6, 2026 at-large election (two seats). First elected in 2021, he has served as president of the five-member board since August 2025.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 against, Public Education Quality 1 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for
Independent
Derrick Browder is an independent candidate for the Kingsport City School Board (Tennessee) in the August 6, 2026 at-large election (two seats), challenging incumbents Brandon Fletcher and Melissa Woods. He has not previously held elected office.
Republican · Incumbent
Melissa B. Woods is a Republican incumbent seeking re-election to the Kingsport City School Board (Tennessee) in the August 6, 2026 at-large election (two seats). First elected in 2021, she served as board president from 2022 to 2025 and is now vice president.
Source: wate.com