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Crash Pad, Flying Squirrel win tourism awards

Tracee Limb, who owns the Nashville Downtown and Music City Hostels in Nashville, works on her laptop in the common room of the Crash Pad.
Tracee Limb, who owns the Nashville Downtown and Music City Hostels in Nashville, works on her laptop in the common room of the Crash Pad. Tracee Limb, who owns the Nashville Downtown and Music City Hostels in Nashville, works on her laptop in the common room of the Crash Pad.

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photo The exterior of the Flying Squirrel is seen in Chattanooga, Tenn.

The Tennessee Hospitality and Tourism Association recognized the Crash Pad and Flying Squirrel in Chattanooga with five awards.

The Crash Pad won the association’s Lodging Employee of the Year for small properties in recognition of Jordan “Passion Horse” Haag, and the Community Service Award for small hotel properties.

The Flying Squirrel was recognized for restaurant Employee of the Year among smaller independent companies in recognition of Kolby “Man Cook” Carpenter. The restaurant also won a Community Service Award and Guest Relations Award.