Editorials
The latest Editorials coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, including Free Press Editorials and Times Editorials.
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Perspective: Move to paper’s new digs rouses old memories, stirs excitement for future
I have always been someone who believes readers of the Chattanooga Times Free Press are not especially interested to know the inner workings of their local newspaper.
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Free Press Editorial: So long to a longtime, red brick companion
Wednesday, I walked out of the Chattanooga Times Free Press building for what is likely the last time. Most of my colleagues have already made their way to the newspaper's new headquarters on Market Street, but I'll be working from my home office for the remainder of my six weeks before retirement.
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Perspective: Tennessee takes important step in mental health services
Tennessee faces a severe shortage of mental health care access, a challenge shared by communities across the country.
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Perspective: The disabled make up a valuable, untapped workforce resource
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to recognize the talent and value of workers with disabilities, and the contributions of those workers as citizens with disabilities. Workers with disabilities strengthen our workforce, our economy and the social fabric of our communities.
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Letters to the editors: Ten Commandments will damage students; Help baby Daniel bring help to others
My name is Paradise Roblero, and I'm reaching out because my son, Daniel, is competing in the 2026 Baby of the Year contest — and his journey has become about so much more than a title.
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Regional Opinion: Responsible government keeping Tennessee affordable
Tennessee families understand the importance of living within their means by budgeting, prioritizing needs and expecting that every dollar earned be spent wisely. Our state government should operate by the same principles.
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National Opinion: The Democratic Socialists aren’t communists
Not far from where I live, a very large billboard stands alongside one of the busiest interstate highways in the nation, in full view of many thousands of motorists every day. It reads: "Texans: Democrats Want COMMUNISM. Republicans Do Not."
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Free Press Editorial: No debates in offing in race for governor
Eight years ago, with Tennessee's open gubernatorial seat on the line, Franklin Republican businessman Bill Lee and former Nashville Democratic Mayor Karl Dean agreed to participate in three televised debates.
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Regional Opinion: TVA is taking action to power the Valley’s future
The Tennessee Valley Authority's mission has always been to make life better in the region through what we call the three E's — providing reliable, affordable energy; driving economic development; and being responsible stewards of the environment.
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National Opinion: Why Medicare for All is now within our grasp
Across the country, candidates are running unapologetically on Medicare for All — and winning.
