Matt Wilson

Matt Wilson

Contact Matt via e-mail

Call Matt at 423-757-6481.

Latest stories by Matt Wilson

Chattanooga: Claude Ramsey's dream comes true at last

Sunday, July 20, 2008

There were plenty of congratulations going around at Tuesday’s announcement that Volkswagen will build its assembly plant in Chattanooga, but one name in particular was on almost everyone’s lips.

Hamilton County sheriff hopefuls get help?

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Most of the candidates for Hamilton County sheriff are hesitant to say that this year’s presidential race will have any effect on who will be the county’s top cop, but party and campaign officials see some connections.

Sheriff candidates Beck, Hammond disagree on county jail privatization

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Republican Hamilton County sheriff candidate Jim Hammond said Tuesday he would consider letting a private company run the county jail.

Hamilton County: Early voting turnout light on first day

Saturday, July 19, 2008

In the first few hours of early voting Friday, 165 people came to the polls at Hamilton County’s three voting locations, election officials said.

Hamilton County: Vincent argues against toll bridge

Friday, July 18, 2008

A proposed bridge connecting Soddy-Daisy and Harrison need not be a toll bridge, said former state Rep. Jim Vincent, R-Soddy-Daisy, a candidate for the District 31 state House seat.

East Ridge: Adams to stay as city manager until replacement found

Friday, July 18, 2008

Hamilton County Commissioner Curtis Adams is still city manager of East Ridge because his Saturday resignation has not taken effect, Mayor Mike Steele said.

East Ridge: Adams still city manager

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Hamilton County Commissioner Curtis Adams still is city manager of East Ridge, because his Saturday resignation has not taken effect, Mayor Mike Steele said today.

Candidate Vincent doesn’t like toll bridge proposal

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Former State Rep. Jim Vincent, R-Soddy-Daisy, a candidate for the District 31 state house seat, said he would prefer that a bridge connecting Soddy-Daisy and Harrison not be funded with a toll.

Hamilton County: Sheriff candidates tout their experience

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Each of the candidates for Hamilton County sheriff says he has the right experience for the job, but some are questioning their opponents’ credentials

Hamilton County sheriff candidates tout experience

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Each of the five candidates for Hamilton County sheriff says he has the experience for the job.