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History Meets Historic Eats By Tory Irmeger / Photography by Kristina Armstrong For some, the roaring of a train along its tracks might be considered a nuisance. At Ooltewah Whistlestop, however, it’s all part of the experience, harkening back to an era when railways defined and connected Southeastern communities.

History of the Chattanooga Lookouts Dear Hamilton, I’m big into baseball and love cheering on the Chattanooga Lookouts every year. The Lookouts have been a part of Chattanooga for as long as I can remember, and I’m curious what all the team has seen in its time. Can you tell me more about their history? […]

Area High School Alumni Take on the World These graduates have accomplished incredible things and enjoyed great successes since their high school years. Their talents and passions have taken them to the country’s most prestigious universities, across the globe, and in some cases, right back to the Scenic City. So what’s putting them on the […]

Sage Advice for Modern Etiquette Southern etiquette is ingrained in many of us from childhood, but being a Southern woman is about far more than knowing which fork to use at a dinner party. Here, we asked our resident Southern woman, Cynthia, to chime in and answer some questions about modern etiquette. Read on for […]

A Cup of Care By Tory Irmeger / Photography by David & Drew Photography & Videography

The History of Ninth Street   Dear Hamilton, I heard that Ninth Street used to be a hot spot for jazz music back in the day, but when I looked it up on the map I couldn’t seem to find it. Do you happen to know anything about Ninth Street, its musical history, and where […]

A Complete Guide to Summer Camps   Aqua Camp at the Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St. Chattanooga, TN 37402 423.785.4093 tnaqua.org/camp summercamp@tnaqua.org Boys | Girls: Both Ages: 4-16 Programs: Hands-on animal encounters, aquarium tours, and more. Half-day camp options for ages 4-5. Specialty camps for ages 9-16 include field trips. Cost: Varies by camp What […]

Local Independent School Profiles ……….     Baylor School 171 Baylor School Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37405 p: 423.267.5902 f: 423.757.2525 baylorschool.org admission@baylorschool.org Founded: 1893 Grades: 6th-12th Total students: 1,100 Avg. class size: 15 Religious affiliation: At Baylor, faith is central to every person’s life, and the study of religion is an essential part of a […]

Purrrpose Beyond Profit By Tory Irmeger / Photography by David and Drew Photography Husband-and-wife duo Heath Hanson and Whitney Sickels had traveled across the globe before settling in Chattanooga and opening the doors to Naughty Cat Cafe. Located at the base of Lookout Mountain in St. Elmo, Naughty Cat Cafe offers an experience unlike any […]

Meet the Presidents Student presidents are a voice for their classmates, influence positive change, and are a role model for their student body community, while also tackling classes, sports, and extracurricular activities. We’re proud to feature many of our local schools’ student body presidents, elected by their peers to lead their schools and uphold community […]