Opinion
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Deborah Levine: East Ridge center reopening brings back the town square
Community centers are like town squares, with their mission to provide a variety of fun and recreational opportunities for people of all lifestyles and ages. That's the vision statement of East Ridge Parks and Recreation, along with: "We work hard to provide a safe, fun and respectable place to enjoy life."
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Dolly Parton
Clay Bennett's Times cartoon for Aug. 26, 2026.
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Free Press Opinion: TVA frustrates critics but stays on independent path
Let's face it. The only way the Tennessee Valley Authority will satisfy its critics is to handle business the way the critics want it handled.
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Community Voice: Independent Pinkston best bet for Tennessee governor
I have been voting for 18 years. In that time, my mother and I have never voted for the same candidate. It's possible we've never even agreed on a single political topic. She's a strict conservative; I'm a consistent progressive. We learned long ago not to discuss politics. This November, for the first time, we're voting for the same person: Lauren Pinkston, an independent running for Tennessee governor.
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Community Voice: New chapter of Chattanooga journalism should combine old, new strengths
If you're reading this, you've likely gleaned that the local daily newspaper is now under new ownership.
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The Trade War
Clay Bennett's Times cartoon for Aug. 25, 2026.
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Free Press Opinion: Chattanooga History Experience needed to enhance what’s already here
Until Friday, the best way to get a sense of the history of Chattanooga was to have Chattanooga and Hamilton County historian Linda Moss Mines talk for 10 minutes on any of the myriad subjects in which she is steeped.
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Community Voice: Chattanooga History Experience could be an opportunity for more
I imagine many in our community experienced a wave of emotions as the Chattanooga History Experience opened.
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California Affordability
Lisa Benson's Free Press cartoon for Aug. 24, 2026.
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Greg Martin: A return to virtue will make America stronger than ever
Americans who pay attention to political campaigns have grown accustomed to the phrase "anti-establishment," with candidates on both sides of the aisle recognizing challenging the status quo can be a powerful message.
