The new owner of the Chattanooga Times Free Press plans to expand its business news coverage, writes reporter Daniel Dassow of the paper.
Dassow reports, “The Times Free Press will double down on business coverage in particular, Fuller said. The most profitable and sustainable media outlets in the world cover business, he said, adding that the Times Free Press had previously not invested enough in business coverage.
“Future coverage will likely expand on manufacturing growth in the South, including the aerospace sector in Huntsville and the renaissance of nuclear power in Oak Ridge.
“‘We’re going to see a much bigger business newsroom, and when you’re out talking to your clients, that’s what they want to hear,’ Fuller said. ‘By the way, follow the money … business journalism is what people pay for.'”
Read more here. Craig Fuller bought the newspaper from Arkansas-based WEHCO Media for an undisclosed amount.
