Lisa Denton

Halloween alternatives, fundraisers and other programs and events around the Chattanooga region.

Bev Fulbright and David Winiarski are an active, fun-loving couple, but they're no match for the guests who show up every October.

Mark Barr describes himself as an Arkansas resident who "develops software and bakes bread." Now he can add writer to his patented skill set.

BARRY COURTER: Lisa, it's been a very busy month already with festivals, special events, concerts and car events. I don't remember our event calendars ever being so busy, or well attended. It slows down a little bit this week, but not over at Songbirds. They have another busy week with some great shows.

Louann Smith was a lawyer and a gardener before she became a photographer. She credits both early pursuits — and a castoff camera — for leading her into photography.

Faith-based events in the Chattanooga area.

The replica Columbus ships "Nina" and "Pinta" have docked in Chattanooga before, but there's a connection beyond the frequency of their visits.

LISA DENTON: Barry, we have a new event happening this weekend, the Chattanooga MotorCar Festival, which will bring a bunch of vintage and historic automobiles to the Scenic City.

Paranormal researchers are on the prowl in Tennessee as a new season of spine-tingling programming debuts on the Travel Channel.

Members of the Civic Arts League are contemplating the "Wonders of October" in their latest exhibit, on view through Oct. 29 at Ringgold Art & Frame Gallery.

This week, B. Maddox of Chattanooga shares a series of blessings.

Chattanooga area faith-based events.

MoonPies from Tennessee. Tomato pie from Alabama. If you've lived in the South for long, odds are you've tasted those specialties.

Tiffany Anich Mansito and Nick Mansito's blue front door is more than a cheery hello for their North Chattanooga neighbors. For the couple, who married in 2016, the brightly painted door serves as a public display of affection for their first home together.

Lookout Mountain may be the traditional image of luxury living in the Chattanooga area, but lofty heights are not a requirement for many high-end homebuyers.

Watch for three young Chattanooga singers on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" today at 3 p.m. on WRCB-TV.

This week's edition of "Off the Couch" featuring the TFP's Barry Courter and Lisa Denton.

They may never dominate the best-seller lists the way James Patterson and Delia Owens do, but several regional authors say revenue is not the only source of pride when publishing a book.

This week, Diane Bunch of Harrison shares her brother's miraculous journey through prostate cancer.

Faith Briefs