Columnists
The latest Columnists coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Opinion section.
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Kennedy: Dogs help calm anxiety at Cleveland dentist’s office
First came a hedgehog named Sonic. Then, a chihuahua named Titan. Now, there's a Maltipoo named Watson and a cockapoo named Clover who spend hours each day at the Ocoee Dental Care offices on Mouse Creek Road in Cleveland.
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Perspective: Throwing parental rights on the barbie won’t fly in the United States
The world's first social media ban of users under age 16 is now in effect in Australia.
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Perspective: Ban kids from social media? Yes, absolutely
Should the United States follow Australia's lead in banning children under 16 from social media platforms? Absolutely!
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Local History: How a world-class player became Chattanooga’s Christmas organist
The year was 1925, and the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium, Chattanooga's living monument to the fallen from the Great War, was completed and open. The staff planned a holiday program fitting to the city's most striking gathering site.
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Good Deed: Angel Tree wishes fulfilled for children, seniors
Hundreds of children and older adults in the Chattanooga area had a happier Christmas thanks to the Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union's support this year.
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Community voice: Candles of faith, hope … and warning
As Christians burn Advent candles at Christmas, let us continue to honor Hanukkah candles as well, the Festival of Lights when the menorah lamp oil burns for eight days.
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5-at-10: Unusual Friday mailbag with bowl contest scores, college football scandals rankings, Fab 4 picks
Let's handle our business.
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Ron Hart: The Epstein List — or, redaction nation
For the kids going to Christmas parties and taking pictures with your friends, a word of advice. Dance like no one is watching, but take group pictures like they may be used to impeach you someday.
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Community voice: Split planning commission could help growth in Hamilton County
Courageous county leadership is trying to identify a trailhead for a growth plan that preserves why current residents live here and love it — why we brag about it and encourage family and friends to visit and live here.
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‘Bakery bullies,’ Frazier Ave. ‘mess’ and more rants
TFP, please update stated core values for 2025-2026 and on, and please perform.
