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Chattanooga Chefs are Redefining Local Flavor With Creative, Modern Menus
Every holiday table has its traditions. Maybe it’s the beautiful roast at the center of the table, or the side dish everybody has been dreaming about for the…
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Where to Find the Best Holiday Rolls and Pastries in Chattanooga
Holiday mornings have a way of making breakfast feel like another task on an already very long to-do list. So…
Behind the Magic: Chattanooga Ballet Dancers on Bringing The Nutcracker to Life
For generations, “The Nutcracker” has delighted audiences with its holiday magic. This year, we caught up with Chattanooga Ballet dancers…
The Seen: Celebration of Life & Hope
An evening of compassion and celebration brought supporters to the Austin Hatcher Foundation’s Education Advancement Center Sept. 12 for its…
The Seen: A Taste of Southern
Southern Adventist University welcomed guests to its Collegedale campus Oct. 1 for the fifth annual A Taste of Southern gala.…
Stumped? Best Holiday Gifts for the Nature Lovers in Your Life
Outdoorspeople can be tough to shop for. They tend to prefer dirt paths to physical comforts and starry skies to…
The Seen: Blueprints for the Future
Building Brighter Futures was the theme Sept. 24 as Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga welcomed supporters to First Horizon…
CHATTER Magazine – November / December 2026
The Holiday Issue
A season of wonder in Chattanooga
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5 Chattanooga pumpkin patches and farms to visit this Fall
Autumn has finally arrived in the Tennessee Valley, bringing gentler temps, cozy vibes and, of course, pumpkin season.
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Where to eat: Chattanooga Food A to Z
Indeed, it's still the same city I fell in love with back in the day when I'd be zooming down the "Ridge Cut" in my Chevy Malibu rapping YGTUT word for word: "CHATTANOOGA, HALLELUJAH…" on my way to steak night at Mary's Lounge.
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The Seen: Founders Night
Chattanooga's early-stage entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators gathered at the Stratus Rooftop Lounge on June 24 for Founders Night. The relaxed evening meetup was designed to foster deep, intentional conversations and authentic community connections, allowing local professionals to share ideas and collaborate without the pressure of formal sales pitches.
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Explore Birmingham’s rich history and thriving food scene
Much like Chattanooga, the city of Birmingham, Alabama, was once defined by industry — iron and steel — but has reinvented itself with lively neighborhoods and a food scene that's earned serious attention. There's even a ridge trail overlooking the city — an Alabama cousin to Stringer's Ridge. Chattanooga may have the edge in natural beauty, but post-industrial Birmingham has plenty of character of its own, from weathered brick warehouses now filled with galleries to craft cocktail bars buzzing with new energy.
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Lunch restaurant in Sewanee: Inside Mallory and Trapp Tubbs’ Michelin-recommended gem
Mallory and Trapp Tubbs co-own and run the whimsical, Michelin-recommended restaurant in Sewanee, Tennessee, aptly named, Lunch.
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The Seen: Fly Away – Titanium II Gala
Fashion and philanthropy took center stage at the Chattanooga Convention Center for the spectacular "Fly Away – Titanium II" Gala, benefiting the Council for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services (CADAS). The event celebrated the power of recovery, raising crucial funds to support CADAS's local addiction treatment, housing and prevention programs.
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How to plan a kitchen remodel: Turning inspiration into reality
The right questions can help turn kitchen inspiration into a remodel that works for your life and budget.
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The Seen: Sculpture Fields’ Sculptacular Gala
Art enthusiasts and local philanthropists gathered at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center on Saturday, April 25, for "Sculptacular: Kinetic Bloom," the annual gala benefiting Sculpture Fields at Montague Park. Proceeds from the event support Sculpture Fields' ongoing mission to bring world-class, large-scale sculptures to Chattanooga.
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Brandi Donan merges art and mixology in new self-published book featuring cocktails and oil paintings
When Brandi Donan first noticed the parallels between cocktail creators and artists while talking to a bartender at Company in the Finley Hotel three years ago, she didn't realize that observation would blossom into a self-published book containing 50 oil paintings of cocktails paired with recipes and stories from their creators.
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The Seen: The Creative Discovery Museum’s Secret Garden Soiree
The Creative Discovery Museum transformed into a magical garden for its annual AmuseUm gala, the Secret Garden Soiree, held in March. Guests enjoyed gourmet…
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Have you been seen? A look at local events
