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The latest Editorials coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, including Free Press Editorials and Times Editorials.
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Local Opinion: Trial and error best method for data centers?
It doesn't seem that long ago when the idea of a data center meant a few shrugged shoulders, a couple of confused looks and at best a few questions along the line of: "What is a data center?"
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Free Press Editorial: Watson eyes challenges for state in reelection bid
Since being elected to the Tennessee state Senate in 2006, Bo Watson, R-North Chattanooga, has never had a primary opponent and has run without a general-election opponent three times.
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State Opinion: A scholarship program that could help public school students, too
Education debates have a habit of forcing people into corners: public school or private school. Choice or no choice. For tuition subsidies or against them. The new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit deserves a more thoughtful discussion.
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Free Press Editorial: House members not likely to change
It seems clear at this point that whatever blue surge there is in this country in next month's election won't have many tentacles in Tennessee.
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Local Opinion: Evolution toward banning the death penalty
Tennessee's recent failed attempt to execute Christa Pike has brought considerable attention to that case and the horrific homicide of Colleen Slemmer.
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Local History: ‘Fighting Joe Hooker’ was aggressive, brave and willing Union force
Gen. Joseph Hooker was one of the more colorful and complicated Union generals of the Civil War. He fought in several Chattanooga engagements.
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Local Opinion: College Hill Courts resident finds success at Cocoa Café
Cocoa Cafe opened its doors in the heart of Alton Park in late August, opening the doors of opportunity of employment, connection within the community and the revitalization of the South Chattanooga Business District.
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Times Opinion: SNAP benefits cuts leaving Hamilton County kids hungry
Earlier this year, National Public Radio reported that "stricter work rules in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a budget law passed last year — have removed over 1 million children from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefits since July 2025. Further, "the damage is now hitting school lunch programs directly."
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Free Press Editorial: Police center update probably due after 51 years
People who read last week of a planned expansion of the Police Services Center probably have no idea what came before the building on Amnicola Highway, which was dedicated more than 51 years ago.
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Letters to the editors: If voting was easier, winners would change; Avoid petting zoos to safeguard health
I read the recent letter from a fellow newcomer to Soddy-Daisy with a lot of nodding and one big disagreement.
