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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Every time a Dem suggests a way to lower prices, the centrist policy dweebs screech, "NOT LIKE THAT!"
Great piece from @nateweisberg.bsky.social showing how the dweebs are wrong and Mamdani is right about exorbitant stadium beer prices.
Great piece from @nateweisberg.bsky.social showing how the dweebs are wrong and Mamdani is right about exorbitant stadium beer prices.
The Freakout Over Cheaper Beer at Yankee Stadium
Mamdani and Khan consider using long-standing powers to end monopolistic pricing at NYC stadiums. Cue the neoliberal freakout.
washingtonmonthly.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Every time a Dem suggests a way to lower prices, the centrist policy dweebs screech, "NOT LIKE THAT!"
Great piece from @nateweisberg.bsky.social showing how the dweebs are wrong and Mamdani is right about exorbitant stadium beer prices.
Great piece from @nateweisberg.bsky.social showing how the dweebs are wrong and Mamdani is right about exorbitant stadium beer prices.
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If I had it all to do over again, I would have added cheese to more things.
November 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
If I had it all to do over again, I would have added cheese to more things.
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The Pop-Tarts Bowl is the People’s National Championship because you hold the power!
You want more sweet chaos? We give you SIX mascots, TWO teams and the BIGGEST SACRIFICE EVER.
Let us know which mascot flavors you think will be at the bowl this postseason.
You want more sweet chaos? We give you SIX mascots, TWO teams and the BIGGEST SACRIFICE EVER.
Let us know which mascot flavors you think will be at the bowl this postseason.
November 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The Pop-Tarts Bowl is the People’s National Championship because you hold the power!
You want more sweet chaos? We give you SIX mascots, TWO teams and the BIGGEST SACRIFICE EVER.
Let us know which mascot flavors you think will be at the bowl this postseason.
You want more sweet chaos? We give you SIX mascots, TWO teams and the BIGGEST SACRIFICE EVER.
Let us know which mascot flavors you think will be at the bowl this postseason.
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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...
... featuring the selection of who should be Votebeat's pet mascot! projects.votebeat.org/2025/how-ran...
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.
projects.votebeat.org
November 2, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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...
... featuring the selection of who should be Votebeat's pet mascot! projects.votebeat.org/2025/how-ran...
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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.
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.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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.
This was a fantastic show. Super underrated classic.
Carl Kolchak: An Appreciation
New post from me on a great collision of actor and character, and the films, shows and post-cancellation afterlife of one of the greats
arowofopengraves.co.uk/2025/10/29/c...
New post from me on a great collision of actor and character, and the films, shows and post-cancellation afterlife of one of the greats
arowofopengraves.co.uk/2025/10/29/c...
Carl Kolchak: An Appreciation
Darren McGavin as Carl Kolchak It’s my esteemed and correct opinion that Carl Kolchak is one of popular culture’s greatest characters. As brought to life by Darren McGavin in a shabby seersuc…
arowofopengraves.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 10:54 PM
This was a fantastic show. Super underrated classic.
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RIP Prunella Scales an absolute acting icon
October 28, 2025 at 10:39 AM
RIP Prunella Scales an absolute acting icon
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Jonathan Reckford shares insights from his 20 years as CEO of Habitat for Humanity International.
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.
bit.ly
October 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Jonathan Reckford shares insights from his 20 years as CEO of Habitat for Humanity International.
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“Be a decent human being” seems like revolutionary advice in 2025.
October 22, 2025 at 1:05 AM
“Be a decent human being” seems like revolutionary advice in 2025.
Falcons gonna blow this. Change my mind. No, seriously, Falcons. PLEASE change my mind.
October 14, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Falcons gonna blow this. Change my mind. No, seriously, Falcons. PLEASE change my mind.
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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/
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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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In today’s fast-moving world, it’s harder than ever to sort 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩 from 𝙣𝙤𝙞𝙨𝙚.
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.
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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.
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October 9, 2025 at 12:52 PM
In today’s fast-moving world, it’s harder than ever to sort 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩 from 𝙣𝙤𝙞𝙨𝙚.
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.
🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4gjo4IU
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.
🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4gjo4IU
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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.
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.
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September 25, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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.
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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.
We will update as more information comes to light.
July 12, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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.
We will update as more information comes to light.
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Browns need to go all the way: It's time to add Kirk Cousins to the quarterback room
April 26, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Browns need to go all the way: It's time to add Kirk Cousins to the quarterback room
Gonna be great!
During the course of its two-week run in Chattanooga, "Hamilton" is expected to bringmore than 30,000 people through the doors of Memorial Auditorium, according to the Tivoli Foundation.
Chattanooga’s Memorial Auditorium expects to see 30K during ‘Hamilton’ run | Chattanooga Times Free Press
During the course of its two-week run in Chattanooga, "Hamilton" is expected to bringmore than 30,000 people through the doors of Memorial Auditorium, according to the Tivoli Foundation.
www.timesfreepress.com
April 26, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Gonna be great!
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Fine, I will draft Shedeur Sanders
April 26, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Fine, I will draft Shedeur Sanders
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
Tanner: NIT run benefits UTC in many ways | @timesfreepress.bsky.social
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...
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April 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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
Tanner: NIT run benefits UTC in many ways | @timesfreepress.bsky.social
UTC guards Trey Bonham and Honor Huff will end their basketball partnership tonight — 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.
My latest @timesfreepress.bsky.social column from Indy.
Tanner: UTC ‘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...
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April 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
UTC guards Trey Bonham and Honor Huff will end their basketball partnership tonight — 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.
My latest @timesfreepress.bsky.social column from Indy.
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my design for April 3, 2025 @timesfreepress.bsky.social sports section front
April 3, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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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.
Mocs pull away late to advance to NIT championship game | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Four down, one to go.
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April 2, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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.
Look at my column out here on the Blue Skies!
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.
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.
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April 2, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Look at my column out here on the Blue Skies!
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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.
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.
www.timesfreepress.com
April 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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.
Here’s my Chattanooga @timesfreepress.bsky.social column recognizing the larger UTC family (and “families” of sports fans everywhere) as the Mocs prepare for the their first-ever trip to the NIT Final Four starting Tuesday night.
Tanner: Family still means something to the Mocs and their fans | Chattanooga Times Free Press
In the world of sports, the concept of family is often invoked, sometimes to the point of overuse.
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March 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Here’s my Chattanooga @timesfreepress.bsky.social column recognizing the larger UTC family (and “families” of sports fans everywhere) as the Mocs prepare for the their first-ever trip to the NIT Final Four starting Tuesday night.
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The Mocs claimed their first postseason victory since 1997 with a triple-OT victory over Middle Tennessee State in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at the Murphy Center.
Mocs outlast MTSU in triple overtime to advance in NIT | Chattanooga Times Free Press
It wasn't the quantity of scoring Tuesday night for Honor Huff, it was the quality.
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March 19, 2025 at 3:28 AM
The Mocs claimed their first postseason victory since 1997 with a triple-OT victory over Middle Tennessee State in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at the Murphy Center.