Cook: This is what fathers do
Ask William Russell about his dad, Larry, and he won't tell you about the Pinewood Derby races Larry organized in Hixson, or all the car shows they visited, or vacations in the Gulf.
Cook: The holy struggle in Highland Park
Mercy Junction Justice and Peace Center is one of the holiest places in Chattanooga.
Cook: An advice column for the 21st century
Maybe, hopefully, I've become less of a jerk over the years. A little less anxious, a little more at ease. More attentive as a dad, less reactive as a husband. More open-hearted as a Christian, less judgmental as a columnist. (Maybe.)
Cook: The NAACP and a place at the table
Dr. Elenora Woods and the NAACP should be part of City Hall's committee search for the next police chief.
Cook: The Team of the Year lost, but still won
This spring, when the newly resurrected Howard School baseball team began its 2017 season, some guys had never played before.
Cook: How much do we love other people in America?
The most influential contribution we can make to American society isn't strong policy or bulletproof arguments or impeachment procedures.
Cook: Jay Z being baby-bumped to sidelines sparks early Mother’s (or Father’s) Day column
One of the most famous women on Earth is now one of the most pregnant.
Cook: Is more publicity good for Chattanooga’s beautiful natural areas?
These two sides of Chattanooga - outdoors and technology - will only increase in appeal. Each week, people move to Chattanooga for our outdoor scene. And technology? Please. It's only just begun.
Cook: Counting the days for Chattanooga Prep [photos]
On Feb. 14, one of the most radiant, gallantly promising ideas landed on the desk of Hamilton County Schools Interim Superintendent Kirk Kelly and his staff.
Cook: To talk of schools is to talk of jails
Hamilton County faces what seems like an economic and ethical crossroads.
