Food + Beverage

Frazier Five & Dime

Exploring the Restaurant’s Unique Appeal with owner George Lewallen Article by Michelle W. Parnell For our annual Food & Drink issue, we had the pleasure of catching up with local restaurateur and owner of Frazier Five & Dime, George Lewallen.  What do you love about being in the restaurant industry? I found my way into the restaurant business in college, and it resonated with me more than any class I took. I’ve always loved to cook, but first and foremost, I’m an extrovert and love to...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Local Restaurant Round-Up

A Round-Up of Our Publisher's Favorite Local Eateries Article by Belinda Martin They say one of the best ways to get to know a city is by eating at the local's favorites. So, whether you're new to town or looking to branch out and try something new, here are some of our publisher's favorite places to grab a bite to eat. Attack of the Tatsu  Drawing inspiration from a years-long love affair with Japanese food and culture, James Heeley and Daniel Starkey are excited to welcome you to...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Rêve Coffee and Books

Creating a Third Place for Local Connections and Community Article by P.E. Craven | Photography by The SimonWest Agency There’s a new coffee shop on the scene and it’s much more than a place to grab a cup of joe before jetting off to your next task. Located in Hixson, Rêve Coffee and Books is focused on creating a "third place"–that is a communal space outside of work or home–for the Chattanooga community. Owner and barista, Aniston Williams has built Rêve around the idea of community, a love...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

The Bramble

A Wooden City Staple Article by Wooden City | Photography by Photography Provided By: Wooden City The team at Wooden City invites you to come in and try one of their best-selling cocktails, The Bramble. Served with gin or bourbon, The Bramble is a refreshing and fruity cocktail that is perfect for Fall. Ingredients:  2 ounces gin or bourbon (pictured with bourbon) ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice ¾ ounce simple syrup (house-made thyme syrup served at Wooden City) 4-5 blackberries (muddled)...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Crabtree Farms

Strong Roots Branching Out into the Community Article by E.R. Dyal | Photography by The SimonWest Agency Crabtree Farms, a nonprofit group founded in 1998, resides on land that has been agriculturally active for nearly two hundred years. While it does not have a perfect history, this rich land has found its way back into the community's hands. When the McGauley family gave the land to the city of Chattanooga, it was then leased to the nonprofit group that focused on providing food and...

September 2024

Life + Culture

On Their Own Terms

Local Women Shaping Fashion with Authenticity Article by Belinda Martin | Photography by Ashley Owens Photography, Rose Photography & The SimonWest Agency Johnna Grace Tate | Homemaker Having a personal style is so important. You can always go back to your roots. But I’m always willing to experiment and try new trends as they happen. That’s what makes fashion so fun! I love color which is also reflected in my home design. I am not a neutral girl although I appreciate those tones. Give me...

August 2024

Home + Design

La La Designs

Beautiful Spaces Curated by Interior Designer Autumn Edwards Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Philip Slowiak Photography & Wild Wren Photography “I don’t feel like I chose interior design, I feel like it chose me,” shares Autumn Edwards, interior designer and owner of La La Designs. “I loved being with my kids and taking care of them when they were young, so I figured out how to supplement my income by owning homes and upgrading them. Then, people started asking me questions...

August 2024

Life + Culture

Allwyn Schmissrauter

The Importance of Confidence, Authenticity, Comfort & Versatility Article by Belinda Martin | Photography by Savannah Massey Photography Born in an ambulance on the Olgiati Bridge and raised on Signal Mountain, Allwyn Schmissrauter's style is timeless and breathtaking. We had the privilege of learning more about Allwyn, a wife, new mother, and manger of IT Transformation at Unum during our interview.  In a world of fast style trends, how do you stay true to your personal style while staying...

August 2024

Home + Design

Our Style Picks

Hand-Picked Local Businesses to Refine & Elevate Your Style Article by Belinda Martin & Ryleigh Roberts Chattanooga is ripe with places to help locals refine and elevate their style. From small boutiques and antique stores to a host of interior design firms and consignment shops, there is no shortage of places to shop for clothing, accessories, and home decor. As the style scene in the city continues to grow, a popular place for shoppers locally is consignment stores. One of the newest of...

August 2024

Event Planning + Services

The Greenhouse in Birchwood

Come a Stranger, Leave as Family Article by P.E. Craven | Photography by Wild Wren Photography Nestled deep in rural Birchwood, TN is an enchanting twenty-acre botanical haven where locals can host gatherings straight out of a fantasy. In the center of greenhouse filled with lush plants and surrounded by trees and greenery hangs a stunning crystal chandelier. A long table runs the length of the room and it is set for the tea party you'd only imagined as a child.  This isn’t the set of Alice...

August 2024