As mainstream social media platforms move further away from local news and community connection, local newsletters are stepping in to fill the gap.

Friend of New_ Public Logan Elmore started his newsletter in Chattanooga, TN with the intention of going beyond news and inspiring community pride.

https://www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/are-these-local-newsletters-local-news-and-does-it-matter/

Are these local newsletters local <em>news</em>? (And does it matter?)

Meet a few of the entrepreneurs and hobbyists building community — and sometimes, making real ad money — from newsletters aggregating local events.

Nieman Lab