Vince Turner

Vince Turner will assume the role of mayor of Bristol after the resignation of Dr. Mark Hutton from the role. Hutton resigned his position as mayor effective Sept. 2, 2025, after Hutton accepted a permanent pastoral position. Turner, who previously served as the city’s vice mayor, will assume the mayoral role until the next regular city election cycle. The council will also appoint an individual to fill the council vacancy. A native of Bristol, Turner has served on the Bristol City Council since 2019. He attended Tennessee Tech and East Tennessee State University before working in the financial services industry.