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...

Life + Culture

Six Local Women You Should Know

Chattanooga Women Leading with Purpose and Passion Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Christin Sofka Photography Julie Edwards Host and Producer, Local 3 Plus You As the producer and host of Local 3 Plus You, Julie Edwards welcomes members of the community daily and helps share their stories and passions with the people of Chattanooga. “As a teenager, I remember wishing I could have a job where I could just host people. At the time, I had no idea what that even meant, but...

Food + Beverage

Local Eats: Spice Trail

Indian Cuisine with a Personal Touch Article by Kate Robertson Parrish | Photography by Hacker Media & K Culp Photography Opening a restaurant was never on Sujata Singh’s radar. When the Chattanooga community started embracing her scratch-made Indian cuisine, the path became clear.  Singh hails from the Bihar region of northeastern India. She and her husband landed in Chattanooga for her husband’s job upon finishing his fellowship. Over time, she grew weary with the limited, less impressive...

Beauty

Confidence, Craft & Compassion

The Women-Focused Excellence at Erlanger Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Article by Belinda Martin In a world where aesthetics, health, and self-confidence intertwine more than ever, women seeking plastic surgery are looking for more than just procedures—they're searching for trust, expertise, and thoughtful guidance. At Erlanger Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, they find all that and more. Founded in 1958, Erlanger Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is Chattanooga’s first and largest...

Health + Wellness

Acceptance Alchemy

Question Your Story, Shift Your Perception, Create the Life You Desire Article by Mirilena Lee | Photography by K Benfield Photography  Empowerment, to me, is the ability to choose my story—and therefore, my experience. When I do this, I become the creator of my life instead of being a victim to it. Too often, unconscious beliefs shape our lives, keeping us from stepping into who we want to be. My greatest power is to choose what I believe about my life and experience.  Acceptance Alchemy...

Health + Wellness

Empowering Women Through Pelvic Health

A Conversation with Dr. Erin Westner of The Pelvic Method Article by Belinda Martin | Photography by Diane Goff For many women, pelvic health remains a taboo topic—one often shrouded in embarrassment and misinformation. However, at The Pelvic Method, breaking the silence is at the core of their mission. We learned more from Dr. Erin Westner, founder of the Pelvic Method, to discuss the importance of pelvic floor therapy and how it can transform lives. Sometimes, a career finds you before you...