Lisa Denton is editor of ChattanoogaNow, the weekly entertainment section. She previously was a lifestyle, entertainment and region reporter/pod leader for The Chattanooga Times, which she joined in 1983. Lisa is from Sale Creek and holds an associate's degree in journalism from Chattanooga State Community College. Contact Lisa at 423-757-6281 or ldenton@timesfreepress.com.
Two prominent Christmas trees were lighted in the nation's capital this week, and each has a connection to the Chattanooga area.
by Lisa Denton 2 hours agoFaith-based performances, fundraisers, events and more in the Chattanooga region.
by Lisa DentonThe Shrum family Christmas party is a lot like any other family's yuletide gathering.
by Lisa DentonDespite what we've heard from Perry Como every Christmas since 1954, there are places besides home for the holidays. And plenty of people seek them out.
by Lisa Denton* Founded: Aug. 1, 2018, in the former East Ridge Flea Market building at 6725 Ringgold Road.
by Lisa DentonIn its second year of full revival, the Rising Fawn Studio Tour will expand to two days, happening Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8.
by Lisa DentonIf you have cards or gifts to mail, here are the U.S. Postal Service's suggested mail-by dates for expected delivery before Dec. 25 in the contiguous United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii).
by Lisa DentonAn Ooltewah eighth-grader will show off her cooking chops on the next episode of the cooking reality show "Chopped Jr."
by Lisa DentonFaith-based Christmas prep, fundraisers, programs and events around the Chattanooga region.
by Lisa DentonOf all the sides that show up on the Thanksgiving table, only one merits a mention with the main course.
by Lisa DentonCasting agents have sent out a call for anyone struggling at an extreme weight -- 600 pounds or heavier -- for a new reality series based in Georgia.
by Lisa DentonFaith briefs
by Lisa DentonArea 61's long-awaited move was longer awaited than expected, but gallery director Keeli Crewe says everything has finally fallen into place for this weekend's grand reopening.
by Lisa DentonFriday morning, it pays to be quick to the Chick.
by Lisa DentonPeggy Townsend predicts Townsend Atelier will have a minimum of 300 works on view for this weekend's Holiday Art Show & Sale. And if you can't find something among the eight professional artists' works, perhaps you'd like to create your own at a workshop later?
by Lisa DentonTo be included in Faith Briefs, send information to Life@timesfreepress.com. Listings must be sent by Wednesday morning each week.
by Lisa DentonWomen Repair Zone will host a screening party Saturday, Nov. 16, for its upcoming star turn on "Ask This Old House."
by Lisa DentonHere are five events to celebrate this week
by Barry Courter and Lisa Denton"Ask This Old House" is about to shine a national spotlight on Chattanooga's Women Repair Zone.
by Lisa DentonNot all of the stops on this year's Gallery Hop are galleries per se, but you'll still find plenty of art.
by Lisa Denton