2020 is almost over, and for many, it won't be missed.
The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly dominated local, state, national and global news this year with stories on the impact of the COVID-19 virus ranging from how hospitals have handled a surge in cases to how students have coped with virtual learning and businesses have adapted to survive.
Headlines such as these ruled the print pages and website of the Times Free Press in the past nine months:
In your face: Can the government make you wear a mask?
Coronavirus has ended at least 360 lives in the Chattanooga region. Here are three of their stories.
The terrifying journey through COVID-19 and back for Rep. Mike Carter of Ooltewah
What Chattanooga area nurses treating COVID-19 patients had to say after work
But while the coronavirus pandemic has been the major news event of the year, there have been other noteworthy moments in our community, and we want our readers to tell us what news has been the most significant to them.
Choose nine stories from the list below. Voting ends Friday, Dec. 11.