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CHATTER Magazine – October 2026
The Food Issue
All you can eat in the Scenic City, A-Z
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Chattanoogans discuss which songs mean the most to them and why
Maybe it reminds you of your first kiss. Maybe it helped you sail through rough emotional waters. Maybe it takes you back to carefree days and fun-filled nights.
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Chattanooga medical tattoos restore sense of self for cancer survivors and others
After sisters Lisa Wilt and Cindy McGrady both underwent double mastectomies, they began the long process of reconstruction. Once a mastectomy is complete and implants are placed in the chest during reconstruction, a patient can choose whether or not to have their plastic surgeon reconstruct the areola lost during the mastectomy
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Try one of these scenic drives heading northwest from Chattanooga
Late fall is arguably the most beautiful time of year in the Scenic City, an ideal time to embark on a journey along one of the area's backroads.
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How to make ‘Apple of My Pie,’ an easy, Chattanooga Whiskey-based Thanksgiving cocktail
If you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner, mixing up complex cocktails for all of your guests is far from practical while juggling the preparation of multiple dishes.
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The Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra celebrates 90 years, but long-time music director is leaving
In a city known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera (CSO), has been a cornerstone of the community for 90 years. Since its inception, CSO has not only entertained audiences with world-class performances, but it has also played a pivotal role in shaping the cultural landscape of Chattanooga arts and music.
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Learn more about these new Chattanooga restaurants, recently opened or opening fall 2023
There was a time when restaurants in Chattanooga were few and far between — several downtown, a couple on Brainerd Road, one or two in East Ridge. Choices were few. Fast-forward several decades, and the Scenic City has become a dining destination in its own right.
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Photos: Juneteenth Jubilee
Chattanooga community members came out to celebrate Juneteenth and support black-owned businesses at the Juneteenth Jubilee, hosted by the Bethlehem Center. In Alton Park, patrons shopped for homemade goods and delicious food from local vendors. Attendees enjoyed speeches from speakers such as Chattanooga city councilwoman Raquetta Dotley and Bethlehem Center executive director Reginald Smith.
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Photos: Women’s Build Breakfast
Habitat for Humanity of Chattanooga hosted their annual Women Build Breakfast, a gathering aimed at raising both funds and awareness for affordable housing in Chattanooga. The all-female group of volunteers has built 29 homes for Habitat for Humanity, and their ongoing efforts focus on fundraising to build a house for one new homeowner named Wilma.
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Photos: Paw Palooza Pet Walk & Festival
Who let the dogs out at Coolidge Park? McKamey Animal Center held their second annual fundraiser event to raise money and to help some dogs find their forever families. The event featured a pet-themed festival with games, vendors, contests, food trucks and other pet-friendly activities.
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Photos: Wine Women & Shoes
The Chattanooga Convention Center welcomed Wine Women & Shoes to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga. The "sole sisters" and "shoe guys" enjoyed entertainment, live auctions, a seated dinner, designer pop-up shops and, of course, wine-tasting and a shoe fashion show.
The Seen
Have you been seen? A look at local events
