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CHATTER Magazine – October 2026
All you can eat in the Scenic City, A-Z
If you don't hear music when you're at Maria Cardillo Yacovone's house, something weird's going on.

An arborist friend once told Lanis Littlefield that she had a beautiful garden but, also growing in it, "the worst trees you could possibly have." She laughs at the memory and concedes that he was probably right.

For years, drivers of Ferraris and Porsches and Shelby Cobras have quietly slipped into Chattanooga on their way to points unknown. Well, at least "unknown" to people not named Eddie Rahm.

Walnut Street Bridge

Whether it's clawing for a secure handhold while rock climbing, anticipating a wind gust while piloting a hang-glider or fighting against an extreme current while swimming in the Tennessee River, almost all adventure sports have their moments of peril. But for thrill-seekers, that's the allure of the outdoors.

The top four reasons parents choose private schooling for their children, according to the Council for American Private Education, are: the learning environment, better education and college preparation, smaller class size resulting in more individual attention and a curriculum that adheres to their religious beliefs and values.

For us Chattanoogans, there exists a plethora of unique hobbies in which we can partake.

The following information is as accurate as possible, based on information from websites and the schools themselves.

Benefitting the Signal Centers' H*Art Gallery, the Extravaganza was an evening of music and artwork produced by artists who are homeless, have a disability (including disabled veterans), women trying to escape abuse, political refugees and other disadvantaged populations. The event featured live and silent auctions, with funds raised going to help those in need.

Chatter staff and readers came out to Common House to acknowledge and celebrate the 20 Under 40 honorees for 2023 who were featured in the July issue of the magazine.

Have you been seen? A look at local events