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.
Eight generations of the Hughes family have farmed on Flat Top Mountain in Soddy-Daisy. This year, they're hoping to harvest visitors as they open up Flat Top Mountain Farm to agritainment.
by Lisa Denton 4 hours agoThe history lessons we learn from wars, societal shifts and cultural change are at the forefront of upcoming events in the Chattanooga area. Here's a chronology of those and other happenings over the next few days.
by Lisa DentonTo search for more things to do in the Chattanooga area by topic, visit our events page.
by Lisa DentonCall it sweet surrender. After decades of pushing popcorn, local Boy Scouts have a new product for their fall fundraiser.
by Lisa DentonSaturday marks the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
by Lisa DentonA dozen fairs and festivals beckon this weekend, with themes that range from cowpea cultivation to fried green tomato appreciation. Here's a look around the region.
by Lisa DentonThe weekend promises impressive concerts, extra comedy and even history programs to enjoy. Here's a chronology.
by Lisa DentonTo search for more things to do in the Chattanooga area by topic, visit our events page.
by Lisa DentonAfter a COVID-19 disruption last year, many fall events are back on the 2021 calendar, though there are still some holdouts.
by Lisa DentonHere's a chronology of the next few days in entertainment.
by Lisa DentonFor Chattanooga designer Rodney Simmons, the chance to show off his talents in a new showhouse at Cloudland Station in Chickamauga, Georgia, was cause for celebration.
by Lisa DentonA list of events coming up this week in the Chattanooga area.
by Lisa DentonYou know you can get a free doughnut at Krispy Kreme just by showing your COVID-19 vaccination card. Starting Monday, they're sweetening the deal.
by Lisa DentonA seafaring ship will dock in Chattanooga, local bartenders are crafting their best margaritas and an "American Idol" winner headlines the final installment of Riverfront Nights.
by Lisa DentonA list of events coming up this week in the Chattanooga area.
by Lisa DentonThree regional theaters are launching new productions this weekend, including the first musical at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre since the pandemic began.
by Lisa DentonScooter's Coffee is thanking Chattanooga-area educators with free coffee on Tuesday, which the chain has dubbed "Teacher Appreciation Day."
by Lisa DentonA local book club has announced its next title, and a book festival has named its initial slate of guests.
by Lisa DentonIf you see a shooting star on Friday the 13th, does the day cancel out the wish?
by Lisa DentonIf you haven't tried Wendy's new breakfast croissants, the $3.59 price tag won't be a problem this weekend.
by Lisa Denton