Food + Beverage

Understory Tea House

Unplug and Find Peace at Chattanooga’s Newest Tea Room Article by Kate Robertson Parrish | Photography by Tori Vintzel & Ellen Pelletier In a world that constantly demands more, a new space on Chattanooga’s Southside invites you to pause and savor the little moments. Understory Tea House fuses the art of traditional gongfu tea with a space to be present and connect with those around you. “I knew from a young age that I was called to bring people together and create an experience,” says owner...

Fitness

Pilates Addiction

Gena Campbell Balances Pilates, Family, New Business, Rediscovering Hometown Delights Article by Eve Crabtree | Photography by Golden Hour Images Eight years ago, Gena Campbell fell in love with Pilates and all it encompasses. At the time, she was a single woman living in Nashville and working as a physical therapist, so when she discovered Pilates, it fit right in with her beliefs on movement and lifestyle. “When I first moved to Nashville, I was very stressed and overwhelmed, so Pilates...

Professional Services

Limelight Landscape Lighting

Leading A Skilled Team Of Landscape Lighting Specialists, Lance Asti Uses Innovative Design To “Paint With Light,” Transforming Outdoor Spaces Into Striking Nighttime Landscapes Article by Patricia Storm Broyles | Photography by Wes Hope & Caroline Trotter “Our process for design and installation is different from a typical landscaping company,” says Lance Asti, owner of Limelight Landscape Lighting, LLC. “We are a very niche service company.” Limelight specializes in landscape and...

Arts + Culture

Chattanooga Theatre Centre

The Iconic Community Theater Continues to Make History Article by Demi Guillory Not everyone may have a leading stage role, but at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre, every member in the community is part of an all-star cast. It is how the CTC continues to make history 102 years later with the first-ever female Executive Director, Kim Jackson, ushering it into an exciting new era. “The CTC serves as a cornerstone of Chattanooga's creative and cultural identity,” Kim, who officially began her role...

Entertainment

Jfest Returns to the Riverpark for Its 26th Year

Chattanooga’s Longest-Running Christian Music Festival Unites Thousands for Worship and Live Music Article by Belinda Martin For more than two decades, Jfest has gathered families from across the Tennessee Valley for a full day of music, worship, and community. Now in its 26th year, the one-day Christian music festival has become the longest-running and largest event of its kind in the region. Chattanooga City Lifestyle recently sat down with Ted Gocke, Jfest Festival Director, and Jared...

Arts + Culture

CreativeMornings

How CreativeMornings Chattanooga Starts the Day with Inspiration Article by Kristi Sellers In a city known for its growing arts scene and entrepreneurial spirit, CreativeMornings has a special home in Chattanooga. The local chapter, CreativeMornings Chattanooga, hosts a popular monthly gathering where coffee, conversation, and creative minds come together before the workday truly begins. Held on the last Friday of each month, CreativeMornings Chattanooga invites designers, artists, speakers...

Home Services

Landscape Lighting Maintenance Tips for Chattanooga Homeowners

A well-designed landscape lighting system can transform your Chattanooga home. But to keep it shining and looking great year-round, regular maintenance is essential. Seasonal weather changes, unexpected damages, and other factors can really damage your lighting. To keep your landscape lights in perfect working order, read these tips! Seasonal landscape lighting maintenance tasks SpringInspect for winter damage: Check for cracked or damaged fixtures caused by freezing temperatures or...

Local Services

Mosquito Joe of Chattanooga

Robert Lathrop and Dawn Ford Share their Passion for Eco-Friendly Pest Control Photography by Golden Hour Images In 2018, Robert Lathrop experienced a life-changing tick bite that led to Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS)—an allergy to red meat caused by the bite of a Lone Star tick. With AGS, he had to dramatically change his diet to avoid a potentially life-threatening reaction. Although he has been in remission since 2020, the experience reshaped how he thought about health and the outdoors. It...

Home + Design

Decorating Trends for 2026

Hood Design Interiors Showcases Key Trends from the Winter Market Article by Brandon Hood BOWS & RIBBONS Bows and ribbons appeared across nearly every showroom, reimagined for every season and holiday. The trend added a playful, customizable layer to décor, especially for wreaths and entry moments.   MIXING ELEMENTS Mixing materials, finishes, and styles emerged as a defining theme. Marble, steel, linen, and whimsical wallpaper layered together to create spaces that felt curated...

Food + Beverage

Local Drinks: Reading Room Bar

Come for the Books, Stay for the Drinks Article by Kate Robertson Parrish | Photography by Brittany Skudlarek & Maeteu Reiter Linden Marno-Ferree dreamed of opening a bookstore bar years before Chattanooga was even on her radar.  A Vermont native, Marno-Ferree worked at Harvard Book Store in Boston in the early 2000s. Just down the street was a bar she and her coworkers often visited after hours. “The idea of putting drinks and books together seemed obvious,” she says, noting that used...