If you were to pick a dish to make for friends and/or family that best reflected your roots, what would you make?

Don't be afraid to splurge - as cities begin lifting their COVID-19 restrictions, the fine dining experience is sure to make a comeback.

There are plenty of local spots to enjoy wine and picnic, but there's something extra-special about drinking wine and picnicking en masse — in separate groups at a distance these days — and the vineyard setting at Arrington Vineyards offers the perfect spot.

Dining al fresco has always been my favorite way to enjoy a meal, and in light of the pandemic, the outdoors have become especially "in."

Christi and Chris Perry looked for years for just the right house. Unable to find what they were looking for, they then switched their search to the perfect piece of property.

Designed for young outdoor-lovers, this free festival, sponsored by Sportsman's Warehouse, offered a bevy of activities, including games and demonstrations provided by conservation organizations, such as Outdoor Chattanooga's "introduction to mountain biking" activity.

The Humane Educational Society hosted its seventh annual golf tournament at Black Creek Club, complete with complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, golf balls, koozies, prizes for the top three teams, and more.

WaterWays' largest annual fundraiser returned for its ninth year, celebrating local watersheds with an evening of food, drinks and community at Crabtree Farms.