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Jim Tanner

@jftanner.bsky.social

Comm faculty at UT-Chattanooga. Former journalist/current sporadic freelancer. Alumni of UTC, Oxford College of Emory University, Southern Cal & the Chattanooga @TimesFreePress.bsky.social. Fan of interesting things, but amusing will do.

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To be fair … Dinkins. πŸ˜‰

06.11.2025 00:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The good old Idaho stop.

06.11.2025 00:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How ranked choice voting works, shown through a pet mascot election Our staff nominated nine housepets as candidates, and our readers cast ballots. Find out which animal clawed its way to the top.

Votebeat published an explainer of ranked-choice voting...

... featuring the selection of who should be Votebeat's pet mascot! projects.votebeat.org/2025/how-ran...

02.11.2025 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 64    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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UAW releases result of strike authorization vote at Volkswagen Chattanooga | Chattanooga Times Free Press Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga have authorized the United Auto Workers to call a strike if that step becomes necessary, according to a post online by the union.

BREAKING: Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga have authorized the United Auto Workers to call a strike if that step becomes necessary, according to a post online by the union.

29.10.2025 23:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This was a fantastic show. Super underrated classic.

29.10.2025 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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RIP Prunella Scales an absolute acting icon

28.10.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 212    πŸ” 54    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 7
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How twin disasters reshaped Habitat for Humanity under CEO Jonathan Reckford in the past 20 years Jonathan Reckford shares insights from his 20 years as CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. He reflects on how the Indian Ocean tsunami and Hurricane Katrina forced the nonprofit to expand rapidly.

Jonathan Reckford shares insights from his 20 years as CEO of Habitat for Humanity International.

26.10.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 60    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œBe a decent human being” seems like revolutionary advice in 2025.

22.10.2025 01:05 β€” πŸ‘ 109    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Lived without a dishwasher for a *lonng* time (since I bought this house). Doing a major remodel now. Looking forward to it.

21.10.2025 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Same here.

20.10.2025 22:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Falcons gonna blow this. Change my mind. No, seriously, Falcons. PLEASE change my mind.

14.10.2025 01:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That wasn’t the smartest. But it was the most Falcon thing, so of course that’s what they did.

14.10.2025 00:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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You can call him Cornholio …

14.10.2025 00:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Woman Tends To Do Best Creative Thinking When Backed Into Corner With Livelihood At Stake

Woman Tends To Do Best Creative Thinking When Backed Into Corner With Livelihood At Stake

Woman Tends To Do Best Creative Thinking When Backed Into Corner With Livelihood At Stake https://theonion.com/woman-tends-to-do-best-creative-thinking-when-backed-in-1851338274/

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A person holds a smartphone while text overlays the image. The heading reads: β€œPAUSE, VERIFY, AND SHARE responsibly.” Below are four tips in white boxes with red checkmark icons:
Pause before reacting – Headlines and posts are designed to grab attentionβ€”read the full article or thread before forming an opinion.
Check the source – Is it reputable? Does it cite evidence? Be wary of sensationalism and anonymous accounts.
Diversify your feed – Follow a range of outlets and voices to get a fuller picture.
Fact-check before sharing – Misinformation spreads fastβ€”be part of the solution.
At the bottom, the name β€œMark Gerretsen” appears with a maple leaf icon.

A person holds a smartphone while text overlays the image. The heading reads: β€œPAUSE, VERIFY, AND SHARE responsibly.” Below are four tips in white boxes with red checkmark icons: Pause before reacting – Headlines and posts are designed to grab attentionβ€”read the full article or thread before forming an opinion. Check the source – Is it reputable? Does it cite evidence? Be wary of sensationalism and anonymous accounts. Diversify your feed – Follow a range of outlets and voices to get a fuller picture. Fact-check before sharing – Misinformation spreads fastβ€”be part of the solution. At the bottom, the name β€œMark Gerretsen” appears with a maple leaf icon.

In today’s fast-moving world, it’s harder than ever to sort π™›π™–π™˜π™© from π™£π™€π™žπ™¨π™š.

As someone who wants to be up to date, I know how important it is to pause, check, and think before posting or sharing news content.

πŸ”—Learn more: bit.ly/4gjo4IU

09.10.2025 12:52 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 5

I assume β€œsurprisingly good movie for 1967” is a joke.

08.10.2025 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They arrested FDR’s girlfriend? I thought Lucy Mercer died in 1948 …

08.10.2025 23:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pasquali’s Pix: Vols, Dawgs, Rebels and Mocs to win league games | Chattanooga Times Free Press The Southeastern Conference has five head-to-head showdowns Saturday, topped by Alabama's visit to Georgia and LSU's trip to Ole Miss.

COLUMN: The Southeastern Conference has five head-to-head showdowns Saturday, topped by Alabama's visit to Georgia and LSU's trip to Ole Miss.

25.09.2025 02:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CPD is responding to a report of multiple people shot in the 6800 block of Ty Hi Drive.
We will update as more information comes to light.

12.07.2025 21:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scenes from Chattanooga, Tennessee.

14.06.2025 22:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Browns need to go all the way: It's time to add Kirk Cousins to the quarterback room

26.04.2025 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1391    πŸ” 110    πŸ’¬ 32    πŸ“Œ 13

Gonna be great!

26.04.2025 04:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Or could the never-ending mock drafts by pundits who don’t really know what happens in front offices be driving the misevaluation? Chicken, meet egg.

26.04.2025 03:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fine, I will draft Shedeur Sanders

26.04.2025 00:07 β€” πŸ‘ 71    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Tanner: NIT run benefits UTC in many ways | Chattanooga Times Free Press As the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's men's basketball team prepared to face UC-Irvine in the championship game of the National Invitation Tournament on Thursday night, the payoff for the Mo...

What is an NIT championship really worth? For the @utchattanooga.bsky.social Mocs and Chattanooga, Thursday night’s title win means more than just another trophy on a shelf.

Tanner: NIT run benefits UTC in many ways | @timesfreepress.bsky.social

04.04.2025 13:20 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tanner: UTC β€˜brothers’ Huff, Bonham ready to go out in style | Chattanooga Times Free Press As the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga men's basketball team heads into tonight's NIT championship game against UC-Irvine, the special bond of the Mocs' starting backcourt of senior Trey Bonham...

UTC guards Trey Bonham and Honor Huff will end their basketball partnership tonight β€” hopefully by bringing an NIT championship to @utchattanooga.bsky.social But win or lose, their bond will endure.

My latest @timesfreepress.bsky.social column from Indy.

03.04.2025 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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my design for April 3, 2025 @timesfreepress.bsky.social sports section front

03.04.2025 03:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mocs pull away late to advance to NIT championship game | Chattanooga Times Free Press Four down, one to go.

UTC rallied from a nine-point first half deficit to defeat Loyola-Chicago Tuesday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse, advancing to the finals of the National Invitation Tournament on Thursday night against UC Irvine.

02.04.2025 04:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Look at my column out here on the Blue Skies!

02.04.2025 21:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tanner: Mocs fans soak in atmosphere, history of postseason run | Chattanooga Times Free Press An unseasonably chilly day in northern Indianapolis couldn't dampen the spirits of the steady stream of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga basketball fans rolling into Brother's Bar and Grill prior to the Mocs NIT semifinal matchup against Loyola Chicago on Tuesday evening.

COLUMN: An unseasonably chilly day in northern Indianapolis couldn't dampen the spirits of the steady stream of UTC basketball fans rolling into Brother's Bar and Grill prior to the Mocs NIT semifinal matchup against Loyola Chicago on Tuesday evening.

02.04.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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