Columnists
The latest Columnists coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Opinion section.
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Craig Fuller: Data centers could make Tennessee Valley an economic super region
The world is sitting on the cusp of one of the most consequential economic developments in history, and the Tennessee Valley is primed to become an economic super region.
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Community Voice: Data center actions by TVA need more scrutiny
In his Aug. 25 column, Clint Cooper complains about TVA's "critics" — including Appalachian Voices — for pushing for cleaner energy and raising concerns about the impacts of data centers and coal and gas power plants that power them.
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Local Opinion: Is Tennessee really one of the worst states to retire?
A recent study by 24 Hour Caregivers has ranked Tennessee as the sixth worst state to retire, which both surprised and shocked me.
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Opinion: Unelected bureaucrats revive recently vetoed Tennessee tax hike
Some Tennesseans might not know it, but Republican Gov. Bill Lee shielded them from a sudden rise in phone bills this summer when he vetoed legislation to increase the 911 surcharge.
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Perspective: Chattanooga’s sister cities teach global understanding
Often Sister City Association of Chattanooga (SCA) members muse that we're the best-kept secret in town and need to promote ourselves more.
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Readers write: Long live our church choirs
Thank you for printing the article by Terry Mattingly (8/23) on the apparent decline of church choirs, as praise bands are seeming to take over. Churches that no longer use choral singing are missing something significant in ministry opportunity. Choral music offers a particular form of worship, an element of beauty, intergenerational connection and a sense of purpose for those who participate. Our own also serves as a small group within the church where members pray together and encourage one another, as we sing anthems and hymns with beautiful and uplifting content.
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Community Voice: What 100 years can teach us about aging
The idea for the Century Club started during COVID. I remember seeing countless images of older adults portrayed as vulnerable, isolated or simply at risk. Those risks were real, but I kept thinking: This cannot be the only story we tell about growing older.
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Craig Fuller: Chicken plant site a chance to bring minor league hockey to Chattanooga
The Pilgrim's Pride chicken processing plant is scheduled to close in September. This 10-acre parcel creates a substantial opportunity for Chattanooga to build a community sports mega-complex in the heart of downtown.
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Opinion: Shift Hamilton County school start times to support student sleep
I am a board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician practicing here in Chattanooga. I am keenly aware of the compounding severe physical and mental health effects that chronic sleep deprivation inflicts upon my patients, especially the adolescents.
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Perspective: AI is making human connection more valuable than ever
Technology changes what we value, often in ways we don't see coming.
