Opinion
Hear thoughts and perspectives from Chattanooga area community members
More in Opinion, page 33
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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.
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Free Press Opinion: In her memory, go and be like Dolly
What can be written about Dolly Parton that has not been written already?
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Readers write: Long live our church choirs
Thank you for printing the article by Terry Mattingly (8/23) on the apparent decline of church choirs, as praise bands are seeming to take over. Churches that no longer use choral singing are missing something significant in ministry opportunity. Choral music offers a particular form of worship, an element of beauty, intergenerational connection and a sense of purpose for those who participate. Our own also serves as a small group within the church where members pray together and encourage one another, as we sing anthems and hymns with beautiful and uplifting content.
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Times Opinion: Marsha Blackburn has betrayed Tennessee farmers
Marsha Blackburn has represented Tennessee for 23 years in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. At the age of 74, she now wants to become Tennessee's oldest governor after promoting policies in Washington that hurt Tennessee farmers and businesses.
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Community Voice: What 100 years can teach us about aging
The idea for the Century Club started during COVID. I remember seeing countless images of older adults portrayed as vulnerable, isolated or simply at risk. Those risks were real, but I kept thinking: This cannot be the only story we tell about growing older.
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Craig Fuller: Chicken plant site a chance to bring minor league hockey to Chattanooga
The Pilgrim's Pride chicken processing plant is scheduled to close in September. This 10-acre parcel creates a substantial opportunity for Chattanooga to build a community sports mega-complex in the heart of downtown.
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Subscriber Exclusive
Free Press Opinion: Eight years later, Lee still backing prison reforms
It was one of the attributes that drew us -- and others, we're sure -- to support Franklin businessman Bill Lee in the 2018 Tennessee Republican gubernatorial primary.
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Times Opinion: Football is America’s game; its players deserve better protection
The opening of another season of college football and the NFL are upon us, and like most of you we are excited for what's to come.
