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Creating new traditions
CHATTER Magazine – October 2026
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Every year, we set out to find 20 people in the Chattanooga community who are go-getters. Achievers. Rock stars.

Tots are the new fries. Raw milk is the new store-bought milk. Soda pop is being replaced with Poppi. A nightcap is now a Sleepy Girl Mocktail. If you're clinging to your shoestring fries and Diet Coke and wondering what on Earth any of this means, don't worry. Chattanooga isn't really trading your old favorites for TikTok trends — but products gaining popularity are available to explore for those interested. Here's how local businesses are keeping up with trending digestive drinks, freeze-dried candy, boba products and more.

For some travelers, clean sheets, a sanitized toilet and a "Vacancy" sign are sufficient for a hotel stay. For other travelers, the accommodations are central to the getaway. They want a resort experience — a place to relax, recharge, indulge — with details meant to either soothe or stimulate the senses.

"The Chattanooga parks have been such a big part of my family's life, and I know it's a huge part of so many other people's lives," says local artist Lora Miller. "Chattanooga makes a very beautiful place to visit, and people who visit Chattanooga are often down at the Riverwalk or at the aquarium. I wanted to draw inspiration from visitors, so I named my piece 'Chattanooga Visit.'"

The Rubik's Cube was at its prime in the 1980s, among Care Bears and big hair. In fact, more than 100 million of these puzzles were sold in that decade. But while many 80s fads went the way of the walkman and the Atari console, to become ancient relics and eBay fodder, the Rubik's Cube has made a big comeback.

The English tea tradition involves much more than a quick sip to quench your thirst. It's a convivial tradition of scones, finger sandwiches and sweet pastries that bridges the gap between lunch and dinner.

From cultural icons like Usher and Bessie Smith to established acts like Call Me Spinster and Strung Like a Horse, Chattanooga serves as a launchpad for incredible musical talents, whether they've been striking a chord for decades or are just starting down the road to success. Here, meet two passionate musicians who call the Scenic City home.
In recent years, weighted hula hoops have gone viral, with workout videos garnering tens of millions of views, promising benefits that range from improved posture to weight loss.

Lemonade stands aren't just for kids looking to make a few bucks selling cups to neighbors from the front yard. Chattanoogans Michael and Beth Miller of Miller's Original Lemonade recently surpassed $1 million in lemonade sales at the Chattanooga Market.

It's 6:30 in the morning, and as you look out the expansive windows of your cabin at Windy Hill Farm and Preserve, the site is breathtaking.

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