Life + Culture

Six Local Women You Should Know

Chattanooga Women Leading with Purpose and Passion Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Christin Sofka Photography Julie Edwards Host and Producer, Local 3 Plus You As the producer and host of Local 3 Plus You, Julie Edwards welcomes members of the community daily and helps share their stories and passions with the people of Chattanooga. “As a teenager, I remember wishing I could have a job where I could just host people. At the time, I had no idea what that even meant, but...

Food + Beverage

Local Eats: Spice Trail

Indian Cuisine with a Personal Touch Article by Kate Robertson Parrish | Photography by Hacker Media & K Culp Photography Opening a restaurant was never on Sujata Singh’s radar. When the Chattanooga community started embracing her scratch-made Indian cuisine, the path became clear.  Singh hails from the Bihar region of northeastern India. She and her husband landed in Chattanooga for her husband’s job upon finishing his fellowship. Over time, she grew weary with the limited, less impressive...

Health + Wellness

Acceptance Alchemy

Question Your Story, Shift Your Perception, Create the Life You Desire Article by Mirilena Lee | Photography by K Benfield Photography  Empowerment, to me, is the ability to choose my story—and therefore, my experience. When I do this, I become the creator of my life instead of being a victim to it. Too often, unconscious beliefs shape our lives, keeping us from stepping into who we want to be. My greatest power is to choose what I believe about my life and experience.  Acceptance Alchemy...

Life + Culture

Built to Last

The Mother-Daughter Duo Reinventing Tennessee Awning Company Article by Belinda Martin | Photography by Cody Calhoun Tennessee Awning Company, a business with roots dating back to 1905, is now thriving under the leadership of Amy Clinton and her daughter Ashley Clinton. Together, they are not only continuing the company's legacy but also breaking barriers in the traditionally male-dominated construction industry. Amy’s journey into ownership was unexpected but serendipitous. With a strong...