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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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Autumn has finally arrived in the Tennessee Valley, bringing gentler temps, cozy vibes and, of course, pumpkin season.
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.

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.

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.

Mallory and Trapp Tubbs co-own and run the whimsical, Michelin-recommended restaurant in Sewanee, Tennessee, aptly named, Lunch.

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.

The right questions can help turn kitchen inspiration into a remodel that works for your life and budget.

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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.

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.

The Creative Discovery Museum transformed into a magical garden for its annual AmuseUm gala, the Secret Garden Soiree, held in March. Guests enjoyed gourmet…

A few years ago, after dinner one night, my friends and I ended up on a friend's rooftop. It was a lovely end to…

The 2026 Wine, Women & Shoes gala in Chattanooga was held in March at The Signal. The night mixed fashion, wine, shopping and auctions,…

The rooftop terrace of the Hunter Museum of American Art was transformed into the whimsical world of "Alice in Wonderland" during its springtime gala,…

Believe Bash, Erlanger's premier fundraising event, returned for its 10th year this spring. The black-tie evening raised a record-breaking $2.33 million to support breakthrough…

Tell us a little about yourself — how did you get started in art, and what's your connection to Chattanooga?

The Chattanooga area's fall music season starts on a high note in September, with the Campfire Concert Series at Reflection Riding. That series will…

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