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Chattanooga's only daily newspaper. Complete coverage of breaking news in Chattanooga, Other local, regional and national news. Classifieds and online marketplace.

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timesfreepress.com > news > 09/13/2026 > polls

Polls

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (14+ words) Chattanooga Times Free Press Lisa Benson's Free Press cartoon for Sept. 14, 2026....


timesfreepress.com > news > 09/12/2026 > first-things-first-dignity-is-the-floor-not-the

First Things First: Dignity is the floor, not the prize | Chattanooga Times Free Press

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (612+ words) Lately, one word has been following me around: dignity. First Things First is preparing to open and operate Provident Place, a family homeless shelter, in the next year or so. As we make decisions about blueprints, furniture, food, programming, pathways…...


timesfreepress.com > photos > galleries > 09/09/2026 > ken-smith-reelected-hamilton-county-commission-chair

Chattanooga Times Free Press

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (17+ words) Ken Smith reelected Hamilton County Commission chair Chattanooga Times Free Press September 9, 2026 8:50 p.m....


timesfreepress.com > news > 09/09/2026 > ken-smith-reelected-hamilton-county-commission

Ken Smith reelected Hamilton County Commission chair

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (385+ words) In a 6-5 vote Thursday, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners reelected Ken Smith, R-Hixson, as chair for a second one-year term. The vote was split among party lines, with Katherlyn Geter, a Democrat from the Talley Center neighborhood, finishing second....


timesfreepress.com > news > 09/09/2026 > with-trump-even-the-trivial-things-do-matter

Times Opinion: With Trump, even the trivial things do matter

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (606+ words) President Donald Trump has renamed the lake formerly known as Ontario as Lake America. He's also renamed the Gulf of Mexico and has posted about renaming the Strait of Hormuz as Trump Strait. He's even mused aloud about renaming one…...


timesfreepress.com > news > 09/07/2026 > some-republicans-want-actions-of-hamilton-county

Some Republicans want actions of Hamilton County GOP suspended

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (967+ words) Three of 4 elected Republicans on the party's state Executive Committee officially asked the Tennessee party chair to suspend the Hamilton County Republican Party last week, but no such action has been taken. "We request very prompt attention and action taken…...


timesfreepress.com > news > 09/01/2026 > rebecca-ashford-named-new-chattanooga-chamber

Rebecca Ashford named new Chattanooga Chamber board chair | Chattanooga Times Free Press

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (553+ words) Her commitment to student success has produced measurable results. In 2021, she led Chattanooga State's transition from traditional 15-week semesters to seven-week terms, a change that significantly improved student outcomes. In 2025, Chattanooga State received the prestigious Leah Meyer Austin Award from…...


timesfreepress.com > news > 08/29/2026 > tennessee-gop-chair-asked-by-local-to-investigate

Tennessee GOP chair asked by local to investigate Hamilton County party leader

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (28+ words) Chattanooga Times Free Press Tennessee GOP chair asked by local to investigate Hamilton County party leader...


timesfreepress.com > news > 08/29/2026 > local-history-chattanooga-parks-and-city

Local History: Chattanooga parks and city government reenvisioned

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (264+ words) Editor's note: second in a series of two. 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. On…...


timesfreepress.com > news > 08/29/2026 > readers-respond-to-the-end-of-the-rant-column

Readers respond to the end of the Rant column

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (222+ words) Rant gone? Then, so am I The only reason I buy your paper on Sundays is to read the Rant! Great idea, new owner. Guess I'm not anonymous and won't be buying your paper again! The rants provided some needed…...