Food + Beverage

L’allée Boulangerie

A Taste of France is Coming to the Scenic City Article by Kate Robertson Parrish Like many Parisians, Johann Tremor grew up surrounded by bread. But it wasn’t until he moved to Miami 13 years ago and began working at a French restaurant that his passion truly took root. The bread served at the restaurant transported him back to his childhood in Paris. Curious, Tremor sought out the bakery that supplied it and soon developed a friendship with its owner. Before long, he was working alongside...

Food + Beverage

Fresh Bites

Noteworthy Restaurants in Chattanooga Article by Belinda Martin The food landscape in Chattanooga is bursting with fresh flavor, stylish new spaces, and bold stories behind the menus. Whether you’re after a tucked-away cocktail lounge, a reinvented neighborhood staple, or a global twist on comfort food, these restaurants are reshaping how and where we eat. Where to Eat Next Mean Jeen’s A retro-inspired cocktail bar on East Main serving up steak tacos, weekend brunch, and cold...

Food + Beverage

2nd American

Acclaimed Chef Daniel Lindley Brings His Childhood to Life on the Plate Article by Kate Robertson Parrish | Photography by Tim Cofield Chattanooga native Daniel Lindley—chef, restaurateur, and six-time James Beard Award nominee—has always cherished the classic American family dinner. To him, it’s more than a meal; it’s a special gathering that fosters connection, conversation, and lasting memories. So when Lindley set out to open his second American restaurant, it felt only natural that it...

Food + Beverage

Marsha’s Backstreet Café

Where Classics & Creativity Collide Article by Michelle W. Parnell This year, Marsha’s Backstreet Café celebrates 26 years of serving delicious dishes to a loyal customer base that reaches across Chattanooga and beyond. Owned and operated by mother and son duo Marsha and Jimmy Bain, the café is known for its chicken salad, daily lunch specials, and a menu that ranges from southern classics like fried chicken and country style steak to lighter offerings such salads and sandwiches. Over the...

Local Services

Finish the Year Financially Strong

Primerica’s Trey Williams Provides Expert Tips for a Year-End Financial Check-Up Article by Michelle W. Parnell & Trey Williams As 2025 draws to a close, it's time to take a comprehensive look at your finances and prepare for the upcoming year. A well-structured financial plan can help you achieve your goals, avoid unnecessary stress, and make the most of your hard-earned money. This top-five, year-end financial checklist, combined with consultation of a trusted financial advisor, provides...

Food + Beverage

Don’s Meat Shop

The Hixson-Based Butcher Shop Is a Local Favorite With a Family Legacy That Continues to Endure Across Generations Article by Demi Guillory | Photography by Golden Hour Images As with any great story, the history of Don’s Meat Shop in Chattanooga begins with great-parents. It is why a recent commercial for the local staple features the great-grandmother of current owner Donnie Rains.  “My great-grandmother became a store manager for what used to be Kirk’s Grocery," Rains shares. Her grandson...

Food + Beverage

The Chattanooga Margarita Festival

Twenty-Six Local Spots Compete for the Title of the City's Best Margarita Photography by Juan Hopkins, Drift & Frame Photography The 6th annual Chattanooga Margarita Festival, presented by Don Julio Tequila, brought bold flavors, lively music, and spirited competition to the heart of the city. Twenty-six of Chattanooga’s most popular bars and restaurants served up their best margarita creations, each hoping to earn the coveted title of “Best Margarita.” Festivalgoers sampled a wide array of...

Food + Beverage

Pedestrian Wine & Cheese

Northshore’s Newest Spot Brings the Community Together Through Intentionally Curated Wine, Cheese, and Provisions. Article by Kate Robertson Parrish | Photography by Toby Darling, Nothing Darling Photography Philadelphia native Bill Reed and his wife landed in Chattanooga almost by accident. After a successful 20-year career in New York’s food and beverage world, the Reeds moved to Florida in 2020 for a change of pace. A few years later, they set their sights on Nashville as a potential next...

Home + Design

Hood Design Interiors

Getting to Know Interior Designer Brandon Hood Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by CreativeCompass LLC Each day, interior designer Brandon Hood gets to live out his passion for creating beautiful spaces. He recently took time to give us a glimpse of what he loves about interior design, a recent project, and why he enjoys calling Chattanooga home.   How did you get started as an interior designer? I've always had a passion for interior design, creating, and building things, but I...

Shopping

More Than Just Candles

Forget Me Not Candles Owner Gabrielle Marchetti Nurtures a Positive, Healthy Environment—in Her Life, Among Her Team, and in Every Candle She Creates Article by Michelle W. Parnell At age ten, Gabrielle Marchetti got a craft kit for her birthday to make candles. Back then, she had no way of knowing that years later, she would be running a successful business in Chattanooga that sells candles locally and all over the country. In 2019, Gabrielle founded Forget Me Not Candles with a passion to...