Columnists
The latest Columnists coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Opinion section.
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Opinion: Discussion on democracy’s future ends with no consensus
In a recent "Conversation" column about politics, New York Times opinion columnists Frank Bruni and Bret Stephens discussed the future of democracy.

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Local History: The rich history of Chickamauga Creek
Chickamauga Creek's story has three interesting parts: Dragging Canoe, Chickamauga Station and Lovell Field.

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Good Deed: Chattanooga State celebrates 60 years with $1M gift, wing dedication to alumnus and wife
Chattanooga State Community College recently dedicated a wing of the Gerald McCormick Center in recognition of the contributions of Lew and Linda Myers, two longtime supporters of the college.

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Opinion: Will autumn glow with color this year in Chattanooga?
It's September, and we soon will celebrate the first day of autumn. Leaves are already falling on our roads.

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Opinion: SEC football satisfies the primal thirst for war
The news cycle finally slowed down when Trump took an unusual three days off over the Labor Day weekend.

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Opinion: China’s electric vehicle influence expands nearly everywhere, except the U.S. and Canada
In 2025, one in four new automotive vehicle sales globally are expected to be an electric vehicle — either fully electric or a plug-in hybrid.

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Local History: Famed evangelist Billy Graham speaks to more than 25,000 at Engel Stadium
Seventy-five years ago, Gordon Browning was Tennessee governor, Hugh Wasson was mayor of Chattanooga, the city's population hit 131,041, and the Rev. Dr. Billy Graham addressed more than 25,000 at Engel Stadium.

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Opinion: The myth of Mr. Smith — Why moral exhortation doesn’t change politics
In the American political conscience, there lingers a myth: That real change comes from exhortation — passionate, unyielding exhortation — that moves the hearts of men and women.

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Good Deed: Food City supports flood relief efforts in Catoosa County
Food City officials recently presented a $7,500 check to Communities in Schools of Catoosa County to benefit flood relief efforts.

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Opinion: Marching through Georgia: RFK Jr. torches the CDC
The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is under attack. Not from a foreign adversary, but a direct assault from within that potentially threatens millions of lives and trillions in economic activity.
