
Chatter
CHATTER Magazine – October 2026
All you can eat in the Scenic City, A-Z
Lookout Mountain artist Alan Shuptrine is a nationally renowned master craftsman.

At age 49, Betsy Bird still considers herself a "horse girl" at heart.

The late-spring freeze that blanketed the South resulted in a devastating shortage for Georgia peach farmers, with a reported 90% crop loss across the board. And it wasn't just the Peach State's peaches, which are a major industry in Georgia, that were affected.

For Lydia McWilliams, vinyl records are a family tradition.

With more people now working from home for at least part of the week, many people are working out closer to home as well. Online classes and home exercise equipment like Peloton, which grew in popularity during the pandemic, continue to meet the fitness needs of people who work from home.

If you're looking for a refreshing summer cocktail that's relatively easy to make, look no further than the Hugo Spritz.

While I generally choose more secluded beach destinations, I also love to indulge in kitschy tourist attractions by the sea — the likes of which only Myrtle Beach can offer (within driving distance of Chattanooga, anyway).

In the bustling streets of Brooklyn, New York, Fredrick Davis's story unfolded against the backdrop of struggle and hardship. He grew up in poverty, and his world was further complicated by the separation of his parents. Ultimately, though, destiny had a promising path in store for him, leading him far away to the Scenic City of Chattanooga.

Guests were invited to spend an evening at the Tennessee Aquarium for a special launch party, celebrating the opening of the new Ridges to Rivers Exhibit.

Girls Inc. of Chattanooga honored several local women of distinction at their annual UnBought and UnBossed Luncheon.

Have you been seen? A look at local events