Your Friday at a glance:
- Weather: High of 57.
- What’s coming: A new Publix is opening in Chattanooga this month.
- What’s happening: Head of the Hooch rowing regatta. Butterflies at the Tennessee Aquarium. A free concert series. Here’s a look at weekend events in the Chattanooga area.
- What’s going with the flow (of the water): Chattanooga. The city is joining a coalition of towns hoping to make the Tennessee River a distance-paddling mecca.
Good morning, Chattanooga!
I’m not a coffee drinker, but put a milk tea with boba or a chai latte in front of me, and you’ve made yourself a new friend.
According to Chattanooga area shops, what people gravitate towards when it comes to drinks is constantly changing. I, myself, have hopped on the oat milk train.
“You never know what they’ll come up with next,” said Amber Forgani, owner and manager of Culture Coffee Co., about upcoming trends.
Whether you like matcha or cold brew, whipped coffee or tea, here’s what area drink sellers have to say about local trends and what’s popular to pass across the counter.
Now for some recent stories:
CHILDCARE INVESTMENTS: Chattanooga child care centers were awarded grants to provide care to over 300 children. Here’s how the $2 million will be spent.
MR FOOTBALL: The Chattanooga area is home to three semifinalists for Tennessee’s Mr. Football award.
VETERAN SALUTE: This Collegedale WWII veteran recalls his story and how the faces of war never really leave you.
– Tierra Hayes, thayes@timesfreepress.com
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