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Explore New Adventures

From Outdoor Expeditions to Artistic Pursuits, this Summer New Adventures Await Article by Michelle W. Parnell Summertime provides the perfect opportunity to explore, discover fun adventures, and make long lasting memories. Chattanooga and the surrounding areas are home to endless prospects that include activities for all ages and interests. Nomad Be Happy  Imagine having a perfectly equipped vehicle to facilitate exploration and adventure on your own timeline, enjoying the sights along...

Food + Beverage

Carving Rock Kitchen

Gluten-Free Goodness is on the Menu at Chattanooga’s Newest Bakery Article by Kate Robertson Parrish Ten years ago, Lezli O’Neal Lewis and her family received life-changing health diagnoses that forced them to completely eliminate gluten from their diets. Overnight, they had to rethink everything—how they stored food at home, where they could safely eat out, and how to enjoy meals with friends and family without risking cross-contamination. A social worker by profession and a self-taught home...

Sports + Recreation

Explore New Ways to Enjoy the Water

One Local Family’s Ideal Way of Spending Quality Time Together Article by Michelle W. Parnell & David Flowers A lifelong outdoor enthusiast inspired by childhood adventures with his father and grandfather, David Flowers now shares that same love of nature with his family. As the founder of Outdoor Adventures Chattanooga, he explores the region’s waterways and helps others experience the wild beauty of Tennessee.  What fostered your love of being on the water? I grew up in the Memphis area...

Food + Beverage

The Sweet & Savory Classroom

Learn Essential Culinary Skills & Create Lasting Memories at Chattanooga’s Cooking School Article by Kate Robertson Parrish Following rich careers in world-class kitchens, Chef Jeff Pennypacker and his wife Heather arrived in Chattanooga in their RV ten years ago. Since their arrival, they’ve opened the Sweet and Savory Classroom and grown it into a culinary destination for all ages. Together they bring more than 40 years of culinary and leadership experience to the Scenic City.   Sweet and...

Home + Design

Explore Luxury Living at the Newly Renovated Park Hotel

Where Historic Elegance Meets Modern Luxury & Amenities Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by photos and renderings courtesy of Southern Spear Properties Nestled in the heart of Chattanooga, a city celebrated for its rich culture and stunning scenery, Park Hotel invites residents to explore a new downtown lifestyle where historic elegance meets modern luxury. As part of Chattanooga’s Upper East Side, Park Hotel exemplifies the best of upscale living while offering seamless access to...

Life + Culture

Five Local Men You Should Know

Gentlemen Actively Making a Difference in Our Community Article by Michell W. Parnell | Photography by Christin Sofka Photography Chattanooga boasts many inspiring men who lead and serve the community well through their businesses and personal lives. This month, we are spotlighting five local men who are making a difference in the community by sharing a little about their journeys, inspirations, and how each man is making his mark on society. Although they each come from a unique background...

Food + Beverage

Local Eats

Old Man Rivers Article by Kate Robertson Parrish | Photography by Old Man Rivers Twenty years ago, Alexander Rivers and Andrew Millsap met while working at Mellow Mushroom. Since then, they’ve become fixtures in Chattanooga’s hospitality scene: Millsap as a chef at The Chattanoogan Hotel and later as executive chef at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and Rivers through a wide-ranging career that’s taken him through corporate restaurants, local breweries, and beloved spots around the...

Food + Beverage

Sigler’s Craft Beer & Cigars

A Neighborhood Staple Blending Community, Craft, and Connection in Chattanooga Article by Belinda Martin | Photography by Alpha Brews LLC In a city bubbling with new breweries and tasting rooms, Sigler’s Beer and Cigars remains something rare: a neighborhood place that feels like it’s always been there — and always will be. Sigler’s didn’t begin with a grand business plan or corporate backing. It started the old-fashioned way: a group of regulars who loved the place too much to let it go...

Health + Wellness

Redefining Men's Health

The Pelvic Method’s Groundbreaking Approach to Pelvic Floor Therapy Article by Belinda Martin | Photography by Diane Goff When it comes to pelvic floor therapy, many people associate it exclusively with women’s health — but The Pelvic Method is challenging that perception by prioritizing the often-overlooked needs of men. This innovative clinic provides a safe, supportive environment for men experiencing a wide range of pelvic health issues, from prostatitis and bladder pain to constipation...

Life + Culture

Precision & Presence

A Conversation with Erlanger Health's Dr. Ethan Matz Article by Belinda Martin In just under a year, Dr. Ethan Matz has made a noticeable impression on Chattanooga and not only in the operating room. As a reconstructive urologist at Erlanger, Dr. Matz brings both surgical precision and a compassionate approach to patient care, qualities deeply rooted in a family legacy of medicine. Originally from Columbia, Maryland, and trained at the University of Texas Southwestern, Atrium Wake Forest...