Columnists
The latest Columnists coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Opinion section.
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Community Voice: Independent Pinkston best bet for Tennessee governor
I have been voting for 18 years. In that time, my mother and I have never voted for the same candidate. It's possible we've never even agreed on a single political topic. She's a strict conservative; I'm a consistent progressive. We learned long ago not to discuss politics. This November, for the first time, we're voting for the same person: Lauren Pinkston, an independent running for Tennessee governor.
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Community Voice: New chapter of Chattanooga journalism should combine old, new strengths
If you're reading this, you've likely gleaned that the local daily newspaper is now under new ownership.
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Greg Martin: A return to virtue will make America stronger than ever
Americans who pay attention to political campaigns have grown accustomed to the phrase "anti-establishment," with candidates on both sides of the aisle recognizing challenging the status quo can be a powerful message.
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Community Voice: Mobile crisis services help fill Tennessee’s youth mental health gap
As concerns grow about the future of healthcare access in rural Tennessee, mental health professionals at Youth Villages encourage families to become familiar with a resource that remains available statewide: mobile crisis services.
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Craig Fuller: Plans for the Times Free Press put Chattanoogans, families first
It has been a few weeks since my father and I purchased the Times Free Press, one of the most important institutions in our city and one of the most impactful community newspapers in the country.
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From the editor: Ranters bid a pithy farewell to the Rant
Limitations promote creativity — something a professor I once had loved to say.
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Perspective: AI is removing the first rung on Chattanooga’s career ladder
Chattanooga is moving in the right direction on artificial intelligence (AI) skills. The harder question is whether employers will still provide a first rung for people to use those skills at work.
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Local History: Chattanooga parks envisioned more than century ago
Warm weather finds local residents enjoying the many Chattanooga and Hamilton County parks that beckon families to put aside their digital screens and journey outside to commune with the trees, green spaces and the glorious Tennessee River and its tributaries.
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Deborah Levine: Don’t let your cross-cultural communication skills fade away
When was the last time you had a conversation with someone different from yourself? It was probably more recently than you think, since we're all different. No two people are exactly alike.
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Perspective: For 250 years, Tennessee helped shape America. Now let’s plan for the future
As America marks 250 years, Tennessee has an opportunity to reflect on its role in shaping our nation's civic story and what comes next.
