Here’s what’s happening this week in the Chattanooga area.
Harvest healing
Foods from Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia made the Top 10 list of America’s favorite fall foods. The poll asked 3,014 self-described foodies: “Which one fall dish would you most like to enjoy with family this season?” Texas chili earned the top spot, followed by pumpkin pie from Illinois. Tennessee country ham came in third, followed by apple cider doughnuts from New York and pecan pie from Alabama. Chicken and dumplings from Arkansas came in at No. 6, followed by caramel apples from Michigan, cornbread from Iowa, sweet potato pie from Georgia and pumpkin bread from Kansas. The poll was conducted by A Mission for Michael, a provider of comprehensive mental health care. Research has shown a link between food and well-being, and gathering around a table can give a meaningful boost to mental health, experts say. “Food traditions are powerful because they connect us to both place and people,” says Anand Mehta, a licensed marriage and family therapist with A Mission for Michael. “When families share these fall favorites, they’re not just enjoying a meal — they’re creating moments of comfort and belonging that support mental health in a very real way.”
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