Wade Hinton has been nominated as Chattanooga city attorney by Mayor Andy Berke.
A dancing attorney may have waltzed into a new position as Chattanooga’s city attorney.
Wade Hinton, attorney for the Volkswagen Group of America, was named Friday morning during a joint news conference as the top candidate for the position.
Mayor Andy Berke and City Council Chairman Yusuf Hakeem said Hinton is their choice. He could be confirmed at the council’s Tuesday meeting.
“I love my hometown, and I’m proud to serve my community,” Hinton said at the news conference.
“He is intelligent, hardworking and has proven himself to be an outstanding attorney and leader,” Berke said. “This city has made the right choice, and we’re lucky to have him.”