Life + Culture

Ten Local Women You Should Know

The Stories of Local Female Trailblazers Article by P.E. Craven & Amber Harris | Photography by Christin Sofka Photography Amy Jo Osborn Austin Hatcher Foundation  The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer was founded in 2006 after Amy Jo Osborn and her husband Dr. James Osborn experienced the tragic loss of their son, Austin Hatcher, just eleven days after his diagnosis with rare and aggressive brain and spinal tumors. After their loss, the Osborns knew it was their calling to do...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

Broads

An Oasis with No Exclusivity Article by Amber Harris | Photography by Christin Sofka Photography Entering Broads Lounge is an escape from modernity as patrons step into a different era transporting them to an Art Nouveau oasis. With televisions playing black and white classics from the forties and fifties and promises of the Nashville Women in Jazz and other female musical acts on the horizon, Broads brings a new dynamic to the cocktail scene in Chattanooga and it’s everything the city has...

April 2024

Health + Wellness

Method Medspa

A Professional, Thoughtful Environment Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by The SimonWest Agency A special team of women work together at Method Medspa to empower clients by helping them look and feel their best. Co-founders Dr. Tamara Bowers, Flora Walker, and Skylar Bowers, along with Practice Manager Mallory Geismar, lead a group of professionals offering medical-grade esthetic procedures and services with the goal of enriching lives. “From a physician’s point of view, the field...

April 2024

Real Estate

Park Tower

Reviving the Narrative of the Historic Park Hotel Article by Michelle W. Parnell When he moved to Chattanooga from Florida, Sean Compton, President and Owner of Southern Spear Properties, sensed amazing potential for growth. “I love this area and saw the promise of what was coming,” he shared. “COVID accelerated the growth of Chattanooga because of the quality of life and outdoor living opportunities here, and the pro-business attitude of the state, city, and county leadership has been...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

NorthShore Financial Strategies

Empowering Women with Financial Confidence Article by P.E. Craven | Photography by The SimonWest Agency An all-female investment team, NorthShore Financial Strategies, is blazing a path forward to change the conventional idea of financial advisors by working to empower women with financial confidence.  Crystal Walker and Carrie Turcotte, co-founders and partners of the firm, connected nearly ten years ago when they happened upon each other via LinkedIn, which led to a casual meet-up. The...

March 2024

Local Services

GoDog

On a Mission to Become Every Dog's Happy Place Article by Eve Robles | Photography by The SimonWest Agency Unlike any other facility in town, GoDog is swiftly establishing itself as Chattanooga’s top pet destination. Since opening in Fall of 2022, GoDog continues to make its mark as a one-stop shop offering grooming, daycare, overnight boarding, and a dog park bar all on one campus. “Our tagline is 'We love your dog.' We believe that love is a verb – and we show our love for dogs by how we...

March 2024

Style + Beauty

Antibes

A Boutique Experience Like no Other Article by Eve Robles | Photography by Christin Sofka Photography Located in downtown Chattanooga’s chic West Village, Antibes offers its clientele a boutique experience like no other.  “Each detail from the shop's tone and design, the curated collections of color and texture to the artistry in exceptional shoes, jewelry, and accessories combines to create a special shopping getaway. For even more pampering, we offer stylists to assist in creating perfect...

March 2024

Life + Culture

Music Monthly

Tyler Martelli Article by Kendra Simons | Photography by The SimonWest Agency Whether it's with Strung Like a Horse, Tennessee's Dead, or jamming with friends at local events, Tyler Martelli is an integral part of Chattanooga's music scene.  At just nine years old, Martelli's father gave him his first guitar and was blown away at his ability to teach himself by just listening to the greats like Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn. During our interview, Martelli spoke of his incredible...

March 2024

Food + Beverage

Sweet Tea Vinaigrette

Article by 1885 Grill - St. Elmo | Photography by Christin Sofka Photography For this month's Culinary Creation, 1885 Grill is pleased to feature our sweet tea vinaigrette dressing. We serve it on our spinach salad over caramelized onions, hardboiled egg and bacon. ingredients: 1/2 cup sweet tea reduction 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar   2 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons creole mustard  1 cup olive oil  few sprigs thyme  directions: Make sweet tea according to package directions. ...

March 2024

Health + Wellness

Body Alchemy

Healing the Relationship with Bodies Broken by Trauma Article by E.R. Dyal Mirilena Lee knows all about the healing power of touch, especially when it relates to traumatic events. The physical body can house trauma as much as the mind and needs healing as well. This is what Body Alchemy is all about—healing the body in a safe, informative space. “My practice is a multi-modality therapeutic practice. What that means is that I have a lot of doorways people can walk to or walk through for their...

March 2024