Opinion
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Free Press Opinion: Local Republican Party Chair Gail Greene’s actions to be examined
An accusation that Hamilton County Republican Party Chair Gail Greene violated state Republican Party bylaws is in the hands of the Republican state Executive Committee, and we hope it will fully investigate the matter.
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Free Press Opinion: Celebrate Dolly Parton’s sparkling legacy of wit, generosity and empathy
From the time that she first stepped onto the Grand Ole Opry stage, it was clear that the tiny girl from the Tennessee mountains was special.
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The Deal
Clay Bennett's Times cartoon for Sept. 1, 2026.
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Big Government
Michael Ramirez's Free Press cartoon for Aug. 31, 2026.
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Local History: Chattanooga parks and city government reenvisioned
Chattanooga leaders took a bold step forward when they employed famed landscape artist and civic engineer John Nolen to create a system of parks, green spaces and playgrounds for the city.
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The Three Branches
Clay Bennett's Times cartoon for Aug. 30, 2026.
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Readers respond: Subscription discount, Fuller’s plans for faith section and more on new TFP ownership
Going forward, can we expect the replacement of these "national" columns with ones written by local residents of the Christian, Jewish, Muslim and other faiths?
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Letters to the editors: Props for UTC coverage, riverfront plans need a vote and more
Thank you for sharing the exciting news about UT Chattanooga in your revived local newspaper.
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Readers respond to the end of the Rant column
Rant gone? Then, so am I.
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Perspective: Chattanooga’s sister cities teach global understanding
Often Sister City Association of Chattanooga (SCA) members muse that we're the best-kept secret in town and need to promote ourselves more.
