Tennessee state officials said reducing traffic congestion and expanding local airport service — including possible international flights — would help Hamilton County’s economic potential.
Three state officials working in Gov. Bill Lee’s executive branch were part of Mayor Weston Wamp’s State of the County event Tuesday, where he gave his annual speech. Afterward, he and the officials discussed Hamilton County issues fireside-style. Wamp said multiple times that the county’s collaboration with the state’s vision was a high priority.
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State Sen. Bo Watson, R-North Chattanooga, was deemed the moderator by Wamp for the discussion. He asked the officials this: What is Hamilton County missing?