Chattanooga is an ideal landing spot for empty nesters. “But don’t tell our secret to everyone,” joked local resident and empty-nester Sarah Hooper. Her youngest child moved out in 2019, and — after spending a couple of decades in different areas of Georgia — Hooper and her husband moved to…
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Some might call us Chattanoogans aggressively welcoming—like it’s a bad thing? Ask us where to eat or what you can’t miss and we’re more than happy to give you tips on how to experience the authentic Scenic City. Whether it’s a night on the town with their special someone, a day of adventure with…
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Tell us about yourself. I’m the owner of The Bitter Alibi and The Daily Ration in Chattanooga. I’ve been here 16 years...with a wife, a kid and roots so deep it would be impossible to leave. What are some of your favorite fall and/or winter meals? I can be a basic guy when it comes to the warm…
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Who is the Chattanooga Elf and how did you end up in Chattanooga? I became an official Elf in December of 2017. I asked Papa Elf to assign me to Chattanooga because of the people, the southern hospitality, and the sweet tea. I’m here, trying to make people smile by spreading Christmas cheer…
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Tell us about yourself. I am the Director of Sales at Moxy Chattanooga which brought me to the Scenic City. I am on the board for the Ridgedale Community Association where I live with my Schnauzer-poodle Rudy. We moved to Chattanooga in April of 2018, and it instantly felt like home! What are your…
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Why We Chose Chattanooga | Chris & Sara Pochiba Over the last few years, we’ve traveled to 49 states by van and seen an incredible number of small towns, major cities, and mountain ranges along the way. While we've fallen in love with a seemingly infinite number of places across this beautiful…
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What do you do for work? I am the only Vapor Wake K9 who works with the Chattanooga Police Department. As a Vapor Wake dog, I’m specially trained to detect 20-plus explosives odors when they are in motion or in a static environment. I provide ongoing and randomized K9 sweeps of various venues and…
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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we spoke with some members of Chattanooga’s Latino community to find out what they love about living in Chattanooga. Hear from them about where to eat, what to do, and hidden Chattanooga secrets you should check out. What do you love about Chattanooga? Marco…
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Owner of Fountainhead Taproom ( a self-pour beer & wine bar) Tell us about yourself. I grew up in Virginia but lived in Chicago for the past 14 years. I also lived in Vienna, Austria for a couple of years, and that’s really where I fell in love with beer. My family and I moved to Chattanooga in…
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Tell us about yourself. My love for racing cars has been with me all my life. The first incursions in the sport happened in Ecuador in 1988. I moved to Chattanooga with my wife and two small children back in 1992. I had to pause the racing for a few years while settling down. Shortly after opening…
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