Columnists
The latest Columnists coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Opinion section.
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Ron Hart: Economic and gunboat diplomacy might change the world
Trump strategically bombs Iran's nuclear facilities, bringing some stability to the region — maybe democracy.
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Community Voice: Ethan Collier on the ‘have-theirs’ or the ‘have-nots’
The complex battles between the ‘have-theirs’ and the ‘have-nots’
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Community Voice: Planning commissioners should take resident concerns seriously
In case you missed it, at last month's meeting, Hamilton County planning commissioners had a discussion initiated by Chair Ethan Collier about citizens who speak in opposition to rezoning and subdivision cases.
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Local History: John T. Wilder: ‘Lightning Brigade’ to leading industrialist and mayor
John Thomas Wilder was a Union general in the Civil War best known for commanding the innovative "Lightning Brigade" and afterwards as one of a group of key northerners who came to Chattanooga to lead its industrial recovery. He also served as the city's mayor.
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Good Deed: ‘Secret Santas’ sponsor North Georgia animal adoptions
Some "Secret Santas" made the holidays a lot warmer and fuzzier for some North Georgia families this year.
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Faith Focus: Radical changes in the church
Like most churches, I suppose, we labored along for many years doing things the old way, and with minimal success at best.
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Kennedy: How mah-jongg changed the lives of five friends
Jill Greblick, a retired social worker who moved to Chattanooga from Boston 15 months ago, was feeling lonely. It was difficult moving South, she said, where she knew no one.
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Perspective: Meet the AI agents of 2026 — Ambitious, overhyped and still in training
If 2025 was the year artificial intelligence became unavoidable, 2026 will be the year everyone starts talking seriously about AI agents.
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Local History: Chattanooga’s rapid recovery after the Civil War
Chattanooga rebounded faster than many Southern river towns after the Civil War and experienced the "railroad-driven" recoveries of cities like Atlanta. Several factors supported Chattanooga's rebound.
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Good Deed: Chattanooga Track Club thanks manager, volunteers
There truly is a sense of accomplishment when you cross that finish line. It's time to thank the many volunteers who show up each time a race is sponsored by the Chattanooga Track Club.
