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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

I didn't schedule any holiday book signings this year, but if you want the perfect gift for the "person who has everything": They don't have "everything" if they don't have my book! Order now, and it will be delivered at your mailbox this week. Click here: chattanoogaradiotv.com

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

It happened 50 years ago today. "The gales of November came early." And just a year after that, Gordon Lightfoot created an epic tribute to the 29 souls lost on "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Read, and listen here: chattanoogaradiotv.com/general/the-...

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The gales of November came early - David Carroll's Chattanooga Radio and TV

SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, 50 years ago, inspiring the song that will live forever. It was November 10, 1975. Although the sinking of a great freighter that... Read more »

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

For some reason, I think @BurgerKing is judging me.

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

#SNL returns with a new episode this weekend. If they don't bring in #JonLovitz to testify about a certain Signal "group chat," they're missing a golden opportunity. #ColdOpen #ThatsTheTicket www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLRK...

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Jon Lovitz As Tommy Flanagan - Saturday Night Live

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

1/2: Another day to be thankful. Our area was mostly spared from the storms that caused deaths and destruction in the Midwest and parts of the South. I'm amazed by those who are disappointed that the storms were not worse. The real weather experts (and the pretenders) prepared us for the worst.

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

1/5: Some folks have short memories, but not me. I vividly recall 5 years ago today: we got serious about COVID-19. We were told schools would close for 2 weeks, and it should clear up "with warm weather" and we'd be back to normal by Easter.

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

1/3: Dolly Parton's husband of almost 60 years, Carl Dean has died at 82. From my book Hello Chattanooga: "It is a popular myth that Dolly and Carl were married at the Ringgold (GA) Wedding Chapel. Some even say the Catoosa County Courthouse.

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Sorry to hear that #LesterHolt is stepping down as anchor of @NBCNightlyNews. Class act, all the way. Brilliant, kind, and talented. It's an honor to lead into his newscast each evening. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

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Lester Holt is stepping down as anchor of 'NBC Nightly News' after a decade

Holt will move full time to NBC’s news magazine show “Dateline” at the beginning of the summer.

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

#SNL50 was good, but should've been great. Wish #BillHader could have made it. #DanaCarvey was sorely missed. This show was scheduled a year ago, but some of it was poorly executed. Lorne is famous for cutting out weak material, but at least 30 minutes should have been trimmed.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16/02/2025

audible boos for the US National Anthem in Montreal before the USA-Canada 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

I've seen some really cool #SuperBowlLIX commercials (or PSA's) featuring beautiful messages of empowerment, diversity, and acceptance. Very refreshing in a time when much of the nation seems headed in another direction.

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Most radio stations won't play 60s or 70s hits. Yet during the Super Bowl I've heard ads with "Let Your Love Flow," "Whole Lotta Love," "Monday Monday," "Born to Be Wild," "These Boots are Made for Walking" and "Take Me Home Country Roads." So they're good enough for the Big game, but not radio.

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

There were eggs-actly ZERO eggs on the shelves at Publix on N. Market St. in Chattanooga Thursday night.

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

No excuses: the #Ichiro non-voter for #HOF. Many baseball writers post articles explaining their votes (some of which are unpopular). I admire them for doing that. I believe they owe that to fans. Proposed new rule: explain your decisions, or forfeit your right to vote.

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

As I mourn the loss of the #Saban era at #Bama, I rejoice in his VRBO commercials. I could watch them on an endless loop, day after day.

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

1/2: From my book "Hello Chattanooga": Jimmy Carter visited the Chattanooga area more than any other president, mostly before and after his term in office. While governor of Georgia, he attended newsman Mort Lloyd's funeral at Brainerd Church of Christ in 1974.

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

RIP President #JimmyCarter 1924-2024, a true American patriot and hero. Of the hundreds of columns and blogs I've written, my story about interrupting his Choo Choo vacation is among the most read. What an unforgettable day. chattanoogaradiotv.com/general/the-...

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The day I interrupted Jimmy Carter's Chattanooga vacation - David Carroll's Chattanooga Radio and TV

It was Friday, August 23, 1991. I was in the Channel 3 newsroom waiting for something to happen. Suddenly, the phone rang. Was it a heavenly voice on the other... Read more »

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

The final book signings were a blast, but I'm still meeting up between now and Tuesday with friends who need last minute presents. Thanks to friends (old and new) who came to see me this year. Special thanks to #FoodCity, they always make me feel welcome!

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

From the Christmas Carrolls to you: Have a Whopper of a holiday season!

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

I think I know the answer. but is anyone else having USPS problems? My outgoing & incoming packages are not showing up in tracking. Packages that were picked up from my mailbox on Mon. are ??? Yes, it's Christmas, but it hasn't been this bad (for me) before. Just wondering....

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Current reader poll on @Chattanoogancom : "Should Joe Biden have pardoned Hunter Biden?" Around 2,000 responses, and 69 percent say "NO." chattanoogan.com/Polls.aspx

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Should Joe Biden have pardoned Hunter Biden?

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Sharing my books in Albertville AL, Brainerd Hills Baptist Church, and Ringgold GA. People say the nicest things: "It's a great book for when I can't sleep." Personally signed copies (for Christmas!) are available here: chattanoogaradiotv.com/general/wont...

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

I had such big plans to get up early Sat. AM and get some things done. But thanks to this instant classic #Dawgs #Jackets game, I might get up by noon. 42-42 headed to 7th OT! #RivalryWeekend

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Would you like a little Thanksgiving inspiration? You might just love this story. And if you do, please share. (Fun fact: it even includes a ZZ Top reference. You don't see that in many Thanksgiving stories.) chattanoogaradiotv.com/general/shar...

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The Sharp Dressed Man: a Thanksgiving Story - David Carroll's Chattanooga Radio and TV

You never know where you might find Thanksgiving inspiration. Let me tell you a story. My friend Steve Bivens is a former Tennessee state legislator who lives in Nashville with... Read more »

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

I was buying some cables in a "big box" store, and the electronics department was busy. I said, "Looks like business is good!" The clerk said, "Some people are afraid TV prices will go up after tariffs." I don't know if that will happen, but some huge TV's are priced very low right now.

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Filled up at the @CircleKStores on Mountain Creek Rd in Chattanooga today. Quite a deal (I saved 10 cents a gallon with Easy Pay and 5 cents with Inner Circle rewards.) Some say gas prices will go even lower next year. @gasbuddyguy.bsky.social

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

If you're out cruising in North Georgia at lunchtime today, come out and see me at @FoodCity, 311 N Main St. in beautiful Lafayette! I'll be there from 12 noon until 1:00, with some fun books. Get a signed copy for yourself, or as a Christmas present for someone you love.

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David Carroll @davidcarroll3.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Hey, if I ever get elected President, y'all remind me to appoint at least a few staff members who might disagree with me now and then. So I don't start believing I'm always right. Please and thank you.

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