Jerry Summers: Before Clay Bennett Thursday, January 14, 2021 Jerry Summers Chattanooga over the past 36 years has been fortunate to have at least three editorial cartoonists who have entertained the public with humor, sarcasm, ridicule and suggestions of often ignored recommendations on politics, sports and other subjects that would hopefully improve the image of the community that has periodically borne several titles such as the “Dynamo of Dixie”, “The Scenic City”, and most recently the “Gig City.” Clay Bennett, a Pulitzer Prize recipient for Editorial Cartooning in 2002, of the current Chattanooga Times/Free Press since 2007, has inherited the burdens of informing the public on the above items and many others in his cartoons that are enjoyed by some readers and criticized by others. However, like other cartoonists, Clay has tickled and irritated his readers in ways that usually bring forth compliments and complaints. When he receives both he can be proud of his accomplishments!