Jimmy Matlock
Republican · TN · Member, Tennessee Higher Education Commission; board member, Tellico Reservoir Development Agency
Jimmy Matlock is the Republican candidate for Tennessee Senate District 5, a Tennessee Higher Education Commission member, a Tellico Reservoir Development Agency board member, and the owner of Matlock Tire Service. He represented House District 21 from 2007 through 2019 and chaired the House Transportation Committee.
Campaign Finance Information — Tennessee Senate District 5
Campaign Finance Information · Tennessee Senate District 5 · August 6, 2026
Data last updated July 22, 2026
- Raised
- $35,522
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- RETIRED$14,320
- president$2,400
- STATE SENATOR$1,900
- LOUDON COUNTY FENCE$1,500
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- MORTGAGE COMPANY OWNER$1,500
Direct contributions by size
- $1,000-$4,999$24,485
- $500-$999$6,021
- $250-$499$4,087
- $100-$249$900
- $1-$99$30
Source: Tennessee Registry of Election Finance · 2026 cycle · apps.tn.gov
Track record
Anti-Corruption
· 1 record
Matlock sponsored House Bill 1053 to prohibit elected officials, candidates, cabinet members, and gubernatorial staff from using public buildings or facilities for campaign activity.
February 15, 2017For
Source: capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Government Efficiency
· 5 records
In his final House term, Matlock chaired the House Transportation Committee and served on Calendar and Rules, Insurance and Banking, and the Transportation Subcommittee.
May 31, 2018For
Source: capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Matlock sponsored House Bill 1052, limiting senior-judge commissions to former judges who left their most recent judicial term in good standing; it became Public Chapter 829.
May 4, 2018For
Source: capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Matlock sponsored House Bill 1049, which required reporting when police officers are arrested and established attendance requirements for POST Commission members; it became Public Chapter 301.
May 19, 2017For
Source: capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Matlock sponsored House Bill 1044 to forfeit a prime contractor's lien when enforcement litigation was not finally decided within two years and to shift expenses caused by undue delay.
February 17, 2017For
Source: capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026
In 2015, Matlock served on an advisory task force studying revenue measures for aircraft and airport facilities as chair of the House Transportation Committee.
June 29, 2015For
Source: capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 4 records
Matlock sponsored a resolution calling for federal withdrawal of approval for specified X-Lite guardrail terminals and their removal from U.S. roads; it was signed by the governor.
May 2, 2018For
Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Matlock sponsored House Bill 1049, which required reporting when police officers are arrested and established attendance requirements for POST Commission members; it became Public Chapter 301.
May 19, 2017For
Source: capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Matlock sponsored House Bill 1050, which created criminal and civil remedies for caller-ID, fax, and text-message spoofing; it became Public Chapter 257.
May 11, 2017For
Source: capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Matlock sponsored House Bill 1051, making obstruction of highways that restricts emergency-vehicle access a Class B misdemeanor with a $200 fine; it became Public Chapter 121.
April 19, 2017For
Source: capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Public Education Quality
· 1 record
Matlock began a six-year appointed term on the Tennessee Higher Education Commission on July 1, 2022, and remains a current commission member.
July 1, 2022For
Source: sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com · researched July 18, 2026
Election Integrity
· 2 records
A 2018 Federal Election Commission complaint alleged that Matlock's congressional campaign and tire business coordinated a prohibited corporate contribution; in February 2019 the commission voted 4-0 to find no reason to believe any respondent violated the cited federal law and closed the file.
February 21, 2019For
Source: fec.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Matlock sponsored House Bill 1053 to prohibit elected officials, candidates, cabinet members, and gubernatorial staff from using public buildings or facilities for campaign activity.
February 15, 2017For
Source: capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Data Privacy
· 1 record
Matlock sponsored House Bill 1050, which created criminal and civil remedies for caller-ID, fax, and text-message spoofing; it became Public Chapter 257.
May 11, 2017For
Source: capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Corporate Accountability
· 1 record
Matlock sponsored House Bill 1044 to forfeit a prime contractor's lien when enforcement litigation was not finally decided within two years and to shift expenses caused by undue delay.
February 17, 2017For
Source: capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Public Infrastructure
· 4 records
Matlock currently serves on the Tellico Reservoir Development Agency board as a Loudon County appointee.
July 18, 2026For
Source: tellico.com · researched July 18, 2026
In his final House term, Matlock chaired the House Transportation Committee and served on Calendar and Rules, Insurance and Banking, and the Transportation Subcommittee.
May 31, 2018For
Source: capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Matlock sponsored a resolution calling for federal withdrawal of approval for specified X-Lite guardrail terminals and their removal from U.S. roads; it was signed by the governor.
May 2, 2018For
Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026
In 2015, Matlock served on an advisory task force studying revenue measures for aircraft and airport facilities as chair of the House Transportation Committee.
June 29, 2015For
Source: capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026
General
· 5 records
Matlock expanded Matlock Tire Service from a small family service station into a multi-location East Tennessee business.
July 18, 2026
Source: jimmymatlockforstatesenate.com · researched July 18, 2026
Matlock has held leadership or service roles with Loudon County Habitat for Humanity, Loudon County United Way, the Eaton Crossroads Ruritan Club, the Tennessee/Kentucky Tire Dealers Association, Barnabas Ministries, and the Loudon County Republican Party.
July 18, 2026
Source: jimmymatlockforstatesenate.com · researched July 18, 2026
Matlock represented Tennessee House District 21 from 2007 through January 2019, serving in the 105th through 110th General Assemblies.
January 8, 2019
Source: capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Matlock lost the 2018 Republican primary for Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District after receiving 35,855 votes.
August 2, 2018
Source: fec.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Jimmy Matlock was born in Loudon, Tennessee, on February 5, 1959, attended Middle Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee, and became a business owner.
February 5, 1959
Source: capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Integrity and Ethics
· 2 records
A 2018 Federal Election Commission complaint alleged that Matlock's congressional campaign and tire business coordinated a prohibited corporate contribution; in February 2019 the commission voted 4-0 to find no reason to believe any respondent violated the cited federal law and closed the file.
February 21, 2019
Source: fec.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Matlock sponsored House Bill 1052, limiting senior-judge commissions to former judges who left their most recent judicial term in good standing; it became Public Chapter 829.
May 4, 2018
Source: capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Elections
- Tennessee Senate District 5 · August 6, 2026 · State Senate District 5; Tennessee
Profile last researched July 18, 2026.