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Happy chilly morning, Scenic City! Dictionary.com just declared “existential” its 2019 word of the year. Though the word has been around since the 16th century and has always meant “of or relating to existence,” today it is commonly used to describe a philosophy asking big questions.

Who am I? What is my purpose? For example.

So, what does it all mean?

While we ponder that, here are a few stories:

It may be time to update those LinkedIn accounts. A new study has predicted that Chattanooga will be the country’s hiring capital in 2020.

Students at Ridgeland High School have started an Adopt-A-Veteran program, offering gift baskets with handwritten notes.

And here are the Associated Press’ picks for top TV moments in 2019.