Food + Beverage

Southern Star

Classic Southern Cooking Shines at Southern Star Amid Chattanooga’s Diverse Culinary Scene Article by Kate Robertson Parrish | Photography by Golden Hour Images After 25 years in business, the Adams family has a lot to be grateful for.  Rick and Nancy Adams moved their family to Chattanooga from south Georgia, where they ran the original Southern Star restaurant—known for its hearty lunch buffet and a more refined dinner menu. In 2000, once settled in their new city, they opened the next...

Local Services

Closets By Design

Behind the Doors of Chattanooga’s Newest Design & Manufacturing Company Article by Lynn Thorne “Closets? Do you really think we can do just closets?” When Ashton Gifford and her husband, Zach, were considering several franchise opportunities, the options ranged from building tiny houses to opening a milkshake shop. Although the business model for this cabinet design and manufacturing company came highly recommended, Ashton was dubious about how it would fare in Chattanooga. However, the...

Life + Culture

Giving Back and Spreading Hope Through Education

Bahamas Bloom Reaches the People of San Salvador Through Educational Programming Article by Michelle W. Parnell After spending time in the Bahamas doing research as a college student, Dr. Dawn Ford felt drawn to return to the islands and give back to the people there. Since joining the faculty at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga nearly 30 years ago, she has taken hundreds of UTC students to study island and marine ecology at Gerace Research Centre on the island of San Salvador. The...

Finance + Legal Services

MedicareMisty

Chattanooga Woman Helps People Navigate the Medicare System While Teaching Other Business Owners the Same Article by Lynn Thorne How did you get into Medicare? “It was totally a God thing. I’d gone through 25-plus job interviews to become a pharmaceutical sales rep, and everyone told me I needed experience to be hired. But one interviewer asked me if I’d want to do Medicare and I asked, ‘What’s Medicare?’” Who and how does your company help? “I help qualifying seniors, veterans, and...

Professional Services

Executive Limousine and Shuttle Service

Executive Limo Provides Luxury Transportation for Every Occasion and Remains a Trusted Community Favorite Article by Demi Guillory It isn’t without due diligence and an unwavering commitment to the community they serve that Executive Limousine and Shuttle Service maintains consistent stellar reviews from their clients across the Chattanooga area. Pat and Janna McKenna own the concierge company reimagining what it means to use limousine services. What started fifteen years ago with a small...

Local Services

Giving Back

Share the Gift of Support with Vital Chattanooga Nonprofits Article by Belinda Martin MCR Foundation MCR Foundation champions the prevention and early intervention of eating disorders through community education, resource support, awareness campaigns, and partnerships—empowering individuals and families across Tennessee to foster healthier relationships with food and body image.   Siskin Children's Institute Siskin Children’s Institute delivers comprehensive developmental health...

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Porch & Pumpkin Co.

Boutique Pumpkin Concierge Turns Front Porches Into Warm, Artful Welcomes for Fall Article by Belinda Martin | Photography by Trey Photo Co. In a season centered around gratitude and gathering, Porch & Pumpkin Co. delivers more than décor. They create moments of warmth, welcome, and wonder right at your doorstep. This Chattanooga-based boutique pumpkin concierge specializes in transforming entryways into elegant seasonal vignettes that celebrate the charm of fall. Founded by Hope Welsh and...

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...