Food + Beverage

Six Dog-Friendly Restaurants 

Fetch a Table at One of These Local Favorites Where Dogs are Welcome Article by Kate Robertson Parrish Chattanooga is a dog lover’s dream, with plenty of restaurants that welcome four-legged friends on their patios and outdoor spaces. Whether you’re grabbing a flight, casual bite, or enjoying a weekend brunch, there are plenty of spots around town where pups are part of the experience. Five Wits Brewing Company | Grab dinner and play trivia with your pup on the covered patio—team mascot...

Entertainment

Rosie Mae’s Alpaca Farm

A One-of-a-Kind Spot for Unforgettable Memories and a Few New Alpaca Friends Article by Michelle W. Parnell Less than fifteen minutes from downtown Chattanooga, nine alpacas stand ready to greet new friends at Rosie Mae’s Alpaca Farm. The farm, which is owned and operated by Max and Maegan Lewis, came about from a somewhat unusual request from their daughter, Rosie. “Rosie asked for alpacas for Christmas when she was three,” shares Maegan. “Of course, we told her no, but we did go and look at...

Food + Beverage

The Bunny Hive

A Social Club Redefining Early Childhood Enrichment and Caregiver Support Article and Photography by Centrally located on the North Shore, The Bunny Hive Chattanooga is poised to open its doors this August, bringing a fresh concept in family enrichment to the Scenic City. Billed as “a social club for little ones and their grown‑ups,” the studio promises a calendar packed with sensory‑rich classes, photo‑worthy décor, and plenty of chances for parents, grandparents, and caregivers to...

Beauty

Lavender Medi Spa

Where Beauty Meets Medicine & Self-Care Meets Science Article by Michelle W. Parnell After years of practicing in traditional medicine, Nurse Practitioner Sharlotte Manley found herself at a crossroads. The career she once considered a calling was becoming a source of burnout and affecting her wellbeing. “I loved my patients, but the system was pushing me to rush through appointments and treat symptoms instead of people,” she recalls. “That just didn’t align with how I wanted to practice...