Congratulations to one of our own East Brainerd businesses, Southern Hearth and Patio, for being the recipient of the recent Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce’s Small Businesses of the Year Awards for a business with one to 20 employees. Southern Hearth and Patio is a fireplace and outdoor living retailer specializing in American-made products and focusing on environmentally friendly, EPA-certified technologies. Owner Clay Dennis has grilling classes starting up in April and is also offering a new line of Bio Fuel Fireplaces that operate without gas. For more information, visit www.southernhearth.com or call 423-899-3853.