Ace Hardware

Ace’s first store opened in Chattanooga 42 years ago, but the last three years have been the busiest in the local group’s history. The Ringgold store was built and opened in 2008; Abe Shavin Hardware on South Broad was purchased in 2008 and converted to an...

Alexian Brothers

As a vital, active adult, you enjoy your home, your community and, most importantly, your independence. But chances are you’re concerned about what tomorrow might bring. What if you or your spouse becomes ill or disabled? How would it affect your lifestyle? Your family? Your financial...

Champion Cleaners

Good, ethical business practices and a high level of customer satisfaction continue to set Champion Cleaners apart from its competitors.

All Champion Cleaners are individually owned. Ron and Sheila Ullenberg have two locations. They opened their first location on Signal Mountain Road in 1996, followed by a second in East Hamilton...

Chattanooga Area Food Bank

When it started in the spring of 1982, the Chattanooga Area Food Bank distributed 354,392 pounds of food. Last year it distributed more than 10 million pounds of food.

During the past 29 years, the Food Bank’s outreach has grown to include seven feeding programs in southeast...

Dr. Julie W. Briggs, D.D.S.

Dr. Julie. W. Briggs provides dental care for the whole family on Signal Mountain. “In my practice, you are not just another mouth,” she said.

“We will take excellent care of you and treat you with respect.” Briggs took over the longtime practice of Dr. Jack Currey when he...

Garden Plaza at Cleveland

Depending on which resident at Garden Plaza at Cleveland you talk to, the complete care facility may be described as an independent living community or an assisted living or rehabilitation center, but they all describe their situation like living in a 5-star hotel.

“It has met...

Grandview Medical Center

“We listened to what our patients were telling us,” said Bruce Baldwin, Grandview CEO. “From our new partnership with a new group of emergency room physicians to our renewed focus throughout the hospital on customer service and our pledge to instill community pride, it truly is a new day for...

Habitat ReStore

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Area is proud to announce the grand opening of the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified ReStore. There are over 750 ReStores in the United States and Canada, and this will be the fi rst LEED ReStore in North...

Jackie's Pools

Jackie’s Pools was started in 1973 by the late Jackie Teeters. Later, Teeters was joined by his two sons Stephen and Stacy, who now run the business.

With over 35 years of experience, the Teeters have mastered the technique of in-ground swimming pool installation. The Teeter family...

Kelly Auto Group

One of Tim Kelly’s earliest childhood memories is of visiting the family automobile business as a toddler and seeing the showroom windows decorated with painted snowmen.

“I loved the holiday decorations – what kid doesn’t - but the memory of the 1971 Cadillac Eldorado on the sales...

Kile Dodge Chrysler Jeep

Customers are supported by experienced staff at Kile Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram where excellent service, competitive prices and new products are showcased.

“We are here to serve and the customer is always number one,” said Bill Kile, owner of Kile Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram. “We will...

LaCabriole

La Cabriole offers a unique dining experience of authentic French cuisine. Using fresh, local ingredients, the meal is prepared for guests’ personal taste and dietary restrictions. Open mostly on weekends by reservation, La Cabriole offers a fi xed price 7-course menu with choices on the main course. Serving Chattanooga since 1982,...

MurMaid Mattress

In 1979, Elmer and Joy Murray bought the building at 7177 Lee Highway and in 1983 bought their fi rst piece of mattress making machinery.

Since then, that same machine has been helping MurMaid Mattress to make the growing number of mattresses needed to meet the demand...

Oreck

The Oreck stores in Chattanooga and Cleveland offer more than just a way to clean your home. They also offer convenience; the Oreck cleaning concept created in 1963 had only previously been offered in this market by calling an 800 number.

In addition to his lightweight...

P & C Construction

From the company’s earliest project in 1993, P&C Construction Inc. has provided an exceptional level of construction, engineering, design and building services to owners, developers, construction managers and architects/engineering firms, building on a reputation for fairness in every aspect of the business.

“I feel that morality and ethics should be the...

Pruett's Signal Mountain Market

The Pruett’s grocery business began in the early 1950s. Charles Pruett, owners of the Signal Mountain store with his sons Martin and David. Martin explains that his grandfather started the business when his produce truck broke down in Chattanooga.

Since then, the grocery store has expanded and...

Seventeen Nintey

Named for Signal Mountain’s elevation in feet, Seventeen Ninety lifts the concept of the popular Southern Star restaurants to new heights, incorporating more upscale offerings with a distinct Southern flair and a casual dining atmosphere.

Co-owner Nancy Adams said that as a Signal Mountain resident she recognized...

The Roofing and Supply Company

The locally owned and operated Roofing and Supply Company has been serving Chattanooga and the surrounding area for more than 84 years. The commitments and goals of the original founder are still being met by the third generation of his family today.

Located in the city’s historic...

The Terrace at Mountain Creek

No single word adequately describes senior living at The Terrace at Mountain Creek, but “elegant” certainly provides a good starting point. Nestled on a picturesque wooded campus near the base of Signal Mountain minutes from downtown, The Terrace at Mountain Creek, a Victorian-style estate truly lives up to its...

Three Black Sheep

Three Black Sheep, a Yarn Shoppe is located on Signal Mountain and is owned and operated by Diana Kessler.

The store began on Long Island, N.Y., but the Kessler family soon decided to move to Signal Mountain. Kessler, along with her two daughters and her husband, wanted to find a better...

Welch Construction

Chattanooga native and long-time Signal Mountain resident Zach Welch enjoys working for himself in the city that he loves as a general contractor and the president of Welch Construction.

His projects have ranged from building a histology lab for Chattanooga Skin and Cancer Center, to typical bathroom...

Window World

In addition to quality replacement windows, Window World of Chattanooga also sells new construction vinyl windows, vinyl siding and entry doors.

Owners Kim and Eric Anderson of Chattanooga, believe in a “hands-on” philosophy and are very involved in the day-to-day operations. “We started the business after my father began...

Ameriprise Financial

As owner of Ameriprise Financial on Shallowford Road, Jimmy Scotchie doesn’t just count on his fi nancial skills, he counts on his people skills. The Furman University graduate says the best part of his job is helping someone reach goals that, without his help, would have...

Christian Family Bookstore

Christian Family Bookstore continues to run smoothly since its opening in June of 1990.

Twenty-one years later, as the bookstore’s name implies, the business continues to be family-owned and operated by Tucker and Donna Williams and their son Mark and his wife Bridgett.

The family strives to help...

Fit For a Queen Boutique

Fit for a Queen Boutique features trendy, fashionable women’s plus-size clothing in ranging from 12W to 34W, as well as accessories adored by women of all sizes, according to owners Jon and Kristen Moya, who celebrate the store’s oneyear anniversary this month.

While Fit for a Queen is a...

InShapeMD

In 1978, Jack Silberman left Long Island, N.Y., and moved to Chattanooga to teach Physical Education and coach. It wasn’t long before he fell in love with the city and decided to make it his home. He spent a few years away so he could...

Medical Services

Medical Services began its Chattanooga- based operations in 1985 as an affi liation with North American Credit Services (NACS), Inc. founded in 1981. What started as a self-pay, insurance billing and follow-up company has since expanded into a full medical receivables management service.

“During the 1990s, as healthcare...

Nutrition World

Ed Jones, owner of Nutrition World, has a lifelong commitment and belief in our bodies’ ability to stay healthy and to regain lost health. However, Jones said, the only way to achieve this level of health is if nutritional needs are addressed fully.

“There is a...

The Acropolis

Modern Greeks have two passions: family and food. Dining at The Acropolis offers the best of these.

Teddy Kyriakidis migrated to this country to pursue the American dream, leaving the problems in Greece in hopes of providing for his family that he left behind. He had no money, could...

Top Dawg Mobile Pet Spa

Top Dawg Mobile Pet Spa began three months ago when Matt Shigekawa saw a need for personal, one-on-one pet grooming all in the convenience of the customer’s driveway!

Shigekawa has been a professional pet groomer for 12 years, starting as a pet bather at Top...

Window Works

Purchasing quality replacement windows for your home does not have to be expensive, said John Moon, owner/operator of Window Works- Chattanooga. Some window companies will sell you the right windows for the wrong price or the right windows for a high price, he said, but his store offers...

Andy OnCall

Andy OnCall, located at 921 E. Main Street in Chattanooga, started in 1993 when the owners Barry Frizzell and Tom Harris saw a niche in the market where people needed help with small repairs and remodeling.

Before starting the business, Frizzell and Harris worked as home builders...

Aspire Economy Dentures

Whether you need a complete checkup and cleaning or a full smile makeover, Aspire Economy Denture and Dental Care will do its best to ensure that customers are completely satisfied.

Aspire Economy Denture and Dental Care has been in business for over 22 years and is conveniently located at 1625 McCallie Avenue....

Banana Tree Organic Salon

Angela Oliver opened Banana Tree Organic Salon, the tri-state area’s only organic salon located on Shallowford Road.

After working as a stylist for 21 years in a traditional salon, Oliver’s hands were breaking out and she had developed breathing issues from the harsh chemicals used. She took a short break...

Brody Jewelers

The staff at Brody Jewelers has been an integral part of local families’ momentous occasions for seven decades. Just as they are married to the celebrations of the families who shop there, their customers are married to their family – it’s the oldest jewelry store...

General Shale

There’s an art to building dream homes. For more than 80 years, General Shale has helped turn ideas and blueprints into welcoming classics—homes that are appealing, yet functional expressions of individuality crafted to add value for generations.

Founded in 1928, General Shale Brick is now one of...

Hayward Bolt and Specialty

Hayward Bolt and Specialty hooks customers with its extensive selection of in-stock inventory; it keeps customers coming back due to accessible employees who are experienced, knowledgeable and eager to help.

“Hayward is very grateful for the relationships we have with our customers,” said owner Patsy Hayward, who took over the...

Kennedy Jewelry

Kennedy Jewelry has served the greater Chattanooga area since 1976. It is a family-owned business in which B.D. Kennedy, owner, and son Jeremy Kennedy, a graduated gemologist, work together with a highly knowledgeable sales staff.

In the beginning, the company sold coins and a small assortment of jewelry...

Key's Carpet

Key’s Carpet & Wood Center, located at 4148 Ringgold Road in Chattanooga, Tenn., has been offering quality fl ooring products and installation services to the people of Chattanooga since 1967. The company’s longtime success is based on its selection of fi ne products at great prices,...

Lane Funeral Home

Ed English began his career with the Coulter Funeral Home in 1971. He is married to Deborah Coulter English, whose great-grandfather, R. J. Coulter, founded the Coulter Funeral Home in 1897.

In 1980, Ed became the manager of the Lane Funeral Home and has been the managing partner of the...

MetalTek International

MetalTek International helps solve metals problems everyday. Not only have we combined the industry’s leading centrifugal, investment, sand, and continuous casting companies to offer you single source responsibility, we’ve built a better metals company. One that can competitively deliver components which offer superior performance and far greater value for our...

Quick Lane

A tire and auto service center specializing in maintenance and light repairs, Quick Lane welcomes drivers of vehicles of all makes and models looking for “convenience with confi dence.”

Quick Lane’s goal is to consistently provide outstanding products, dealership-quality service and superior customer satisfaction.

Open for a year and half...

Re-Bath of Chattanooga

Re-Bath of Chattanooga is a locally owned and operated authorized dealer for Re-Bath LLC. In 2003, the Re- Bath franchise was purchased to become a division of C & D Cultured Marble, Inc. C & D Cultured Marble has served the tri-state area since 1976.

In 2008,...

Rock City

Rock City Gardens is one of the South’s oldest and most popular natural attractions. Just six miles from downtown Chattanooga, Rock City is an enchanted, 4,100-foot walking trail showcasing soaring rock formations and lush gardens that include over 400 species of wildfl owers and plants.

Other features...

Ruby Falls

Ruby Falls holds the distinction of being America’s deepest commercial cave accessible to the public and the most visited underground waterfall.

At Ruby Falls, guests enjoy a guided tour through the fascinating cavern with its unique rock formations. The highlight of the tour is the sparkling 145-foot...

S & S Tours

Steve Stevens began his business in 1987 after retiring from Nabisco after 22 years in the sales department. Only a few months of retirement passed before he got bored and started a charter bus business.

Eight years ago he began taking groups to Cherokee, N.C., to Harrah’s Casino for...

The Furniture Shoppe

Celebrating its 126th Anniversary in 2011, Fowler Brothers Co. is one of the oldest, family owned businesses in Tennessee. Five generations of the Fowler family have played a part in creating their own piece of history in many of the homes in...

Tom's Carpet Outlet

After working 21 years for a carpet factory, Tom Pukenas decided to start his own business in December of 2001, creating Tom’s Carpet Outlet and using his well-known name to draw in customers.

“One thing we do that most people don’t know about is that we...

Warren and Griffin Law Firm

C. Mark Warren and John Mark Griffi n have practiced law in Chattanooga since 1989.

Both graduated from prestigious law programs; Warren from the University of Tennessee College of Law, and Griffi n from the University of Mississippi College of Law.

After their graduation, both Warren and Griffi n...

Capital Bank

Capital Bank was started in 1963 by a local pharmacist, Drew E. Haskins Jr. He wanted a bank in the Fort Oglethorpe area that could serve local businesses. He started this venture, which would have the name of Fort Oglethorpe State Bank, with several other local business leaders.

In 1989,...

Gateway Bank & Trust

Gateway Bank & Trust, located in Ringgold, Ga., offi cially opened its doors in April 1997. It is a local bank that boasts membership to the Community Bankers Association of Georgia, Georgia Bankers Association, Independent Community Banks of America and other banking organizations.

As a local community...

Junior's Building Materials

After working in the building materials business for over twenty years, Otto “Junior” Boehm decided that he should start his own building supply company in North Georgia. With his wife, Evelyn, and sons Bo and Jason, Boehm opened for business on April 1, 1991 with one delivery truck and plenty of...

Linderman's Furniture Sales

John Linderman’s Furniture Closeouts/Mattress Warehouse works with customers to make comfortable mattresses an affordable dream for everyone. “We are still a family business and we try to fi t every purchase to one’s budget,” Linderman said. “We set our margins to fi t the economic times. We...

Lisa's Gold & Diamonds

After more than 20 years in business, Lisa’s Gold & Diamonds continues to assist customers in fi nding or creating their ideal piece of jewelry. Lisa’s repairs older pieces as well as crafting and designing new jewelry. Owner Lisa Edge said she has a knack for helping...

Market Street Shops

Customers who have not recently been to Dalton Outlet Shops, which have recently been renamed Market Street Shops of Dalton, will be surprised to see the numerous changes. The name was updated this spring to win back tenants and customers alike as well as refl...

Mary and Martha's Personal Care

Mary and Martha’s Personal Care provides assisted living for seniors who require personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed and carefully designed suite. Mary and Martha’s is a ministry patterned after the love and warmth of Mary and Martha’s home in the Bible. Mary...

Sear's Shoe Store

Jerry Sear is the owner of Sear’s Shoe Store in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., just off of Highway 27 and close to the famous Civil War battlefi eld at Chickamauga.

The shoe store has been in business since 1940 and boasts a family legacy of shoe...

White's Diner

Opened in May, White’s Diner is a family-owned and operated restaurant specializing in slow-cooked barbecue with all the trimmings.

The restaurant’s No. 1 goal is “to be known as having the best darn barbecue in North Georgia,” said Wendy White, who owns and operates the restaurant with...

Certi-Restore

Since its beginning in 2004, Certi- Restore has been providing quality restoration and repair services for furniture and kitchen cabinets. Charlie Patton, who recently became the new owner of Certi-Restore, chose to take over the business because of his love for quality and fi ne furniture. He has...

Hamilton Funeral Home

Hamilton Funeral Home and Cremation Services is slated to open in the late summer pending approval from the State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers.

The business will be located at 4506 Hixson Pike at Hamill Road, which formerly housed a Golden Corral Restaurant. The 11,000 square foot building has...

Jody Millard Pest Control

Jody Millard already had a name and reputation for himself before opening his own pest control business, called Jody Millard Pest Control, in 1996.

“I worked for another pest control company for 15 years,” he said. “Everybody knew me by my name from my previous employment.”

He...

WiggleWorm

Cory Allison knew something was missing when she could not fi nd a store in Chattanooga that carried high quality items for her fi rst child’s nursery.

“I thought Chattanooga needed a store like WiggleWorm after traveling back and forth to Atlanta to buy unique furniture,...