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Lee Anderson, a newspaperman to his core, dies at 90
Early this morning in Atlanta, Lee Stratton Anderson, former publisher of the Chattanooga Free Press and one of the longest-serving newspapermen in the nation, died at the age of 90.
Anderson started what would become a 70-year career with the Chattanooga Free Press at age 16 when the outbreak of World War II decimated the newsroom’ staff.
After the merger of the afternoon paper Chattanooga Free Press and the morning paper Chattanooga Times in 1999, he was appointed as associate publisher and editor of the Free Press editorial page.
Anderson was a political independent with a prominent conservative viewpoint. Usually in sync with Republican candidates, he was a supporter of Ronald Reagan, dining with him on several occasions.
I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Lee Anderson, an exceptional Tennessean and a Chattanooga icon. https://t.co/9j7GIftgbV
— Senator Bob Corker (@SenBobCorker) June 16, 2016
Rest in peace, Lee Anderson. Comfort to your loved ones.
— TennesseeTicket (@TnTicket) June 16, 2016
I’ve heard many stories of how Lee Anderson shaped this newspaper and this city. My condolences to his family. https://t.co/uQHmKgzwzm
— David Cobb (@DavidWCobb) June 16, 2016
Lee Anderson served this region for decades, we deeply appreciate his community service. Thoughts and prayers for his family. Mayor C.
— Hamilton County Gov (@HamCoTN) June 16, 2016
Lee was an amazing man & was recognized nationwide as the longest continual United Way donor. Our condolences to… https://t.co/UHFCNIvLJk
— UnitedWayCHA (@UnitedWayCHA) June 16, 2016