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CHATTER Magazine – October 2026
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The latest in a network of Chattanooga-area properties devoted to trees, parishioners of this Brainerd church came together to dedicate an arboretum on their 4-acre property.

You've probably seen Chattanoogan Eugene Peterson's (not his real name, but a self-assigned pseudonym) street art around town or on Instagram @artforallpeoples.

The days are getting longer, and soon, the trees will begin to bud. Whether you're looking forward to more outdoor social events or at-home introspection, here are a few area finds to help you feel as fresh as the season.

Randy McRentals sports a mullet, hard hat and polarized Pit Viper sunglasses. And he is recognized by some locals as the guy who once Rollerbladed along the riverfront, using a leaf blower to rocket himself forward.

"The first step in this piece was to glue the large paper hippo cutout onto the wooden panel, then I painted the entire background with an earth-color paint," artist Jeff Delude says of the first collage he created for his recent show, "Fast Forward."

Named for one of the most popular silent movie actors, the "Mary Pickford" cocktail at Company is perfect for the prohibition-era feel of the hidden bar located behind a bookcase at the Kinley Hotel.

Both Rob Johnson, owner of Aquatic Aesthetics in Hixson, Tennessee, and his friend, Ed Cejka, are locals who suffer from Multiple Tank Syndrome – although "suffer" probably isn't the right word for something that the two are enthralled by.

The American Cancer Society hosted its annual black-tie event, treating guests to a runway show, dancing, games and the opportunity to honor those who have battled cancer, all while helping support the society's mission to eliminate the disease as a major health problem.

With the exception of the pandemic years, the Riverbend Festival has been presented on the Tennessee River since 1982, and every year – without exception – it has been the object of criticism for those not happy with the lineup.

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