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Meet Six Local Music Conductors By Ali Lemmons | Photography by Hacker Medias There’s nothing quite like the power of live music. With just a few chords, layered harmonies, or intentional pacing, a good choir or orchestra can have the audience filled with joy or weeping in their seats. Curiously, much of this power comes […]

Accommodating the Adventurous By Tory Irmeger | Photography by  David and Drew Photography Nestled just a stone’s throw from the Chattanooga Choo Choo, The Crash Pad: An Uncommon Hostel offers one-of-a-kind accommodations for solo travelers and groups passing through the Scenic City. Like many of their guests, co-owners Max Poppel and Dan Rose were drawn […]

Area Flight Attendants Share Stories From the Sky Ever wondered what it’s like to work 30,000 feet in the air? For flight attendants, a normal day on the job involves caring for the safety and comfort of travelers of all kinds – all while flying at high altitudes.  Here, we spoke with five incredible current […]

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Features By Rachel Studebaker Whether it’s welcoming tourists aboard a historic train ride or coordinating freight shipments as they travel across the region, train conductors are key to keeping this mode of transportation on track. Read on to learn more about their important role and hear from local conductors about what it takes to help […]

Features By Rinn Smith & Rachel Studebaker | Photography by Anh Bao Tran-Le | Shot on Site at Manker Patten Tennis Club While tennis is often a solo sport, many opt to play with a partner by their side. A successful doubles team requires both individual skill and close coordination. The following six local duos […]

Features Spotlighting the Gribble Yacht, Tranquil Shellback Dreams By Gray Bennett / Photography by Rich Smith Life on the water has been a constant for Mike Gribble his entire life. He grew up on the lake, fishing with his dad and skiing with family and friends through high school. During his second year of college, he […]

Creativity, Color, and Craft The Perfect Cookie Photography by David and Drew Photography From birthdays to wedding showers to holidays, there’s never a bad time for a good cookie – especially when it’s decorated to perfectly match your event’s theme. Here, we feature six local cookie decorators who have mastered the craft of creating beautiful […]

Spirit Photography by Hacker Medias | Shot on location at Kinley Chattanooga While the path of distinction is unique for every Southern woman, an underlying dedication and determination fuels each journey. A variety of people, principles, and passions come together to inspire us along the way. In their own words, six women share the experiences […]

Kin Photography by David and Drew Photography Sometimes we can only begin to understand the full tapestry of our lives through the lens of hindsight. Looking back reveals that each event – the good, the bad, and the in-between – is a single thread woven into a larger design. The trick, then, is to reflect […]