'Mystery man' Martin emerges as top Thompson backer.

From: Chattanooga Times/Free Press (Chattanooga, TN) | Date: July 8, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: Andy Sher and Dave Flessner

Jul. 8--When expected Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson recently flew into Nashville, among those accompanying the former U.S. senator from Tennessee was a longtime political supporter some Hamilton County residents might recognize.

Former Ooltewah businessman Phil Martin, now living in Gulf Shores, Ala., is chairman of First Day Founders, a volunteer group helping to raise millions of dollars for Mr. Thompson,...

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