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5 Chattanooga pumpkin patches and farms to visit this Fall
Autumn has finally arrived in the Tennessee Valley, bringing gentler temps, cozy vibes and, of course, pumpkin season.

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Autumn has finally arrived in the Tennessee Valley, bringing gentler temps, cozy vibes and, of course, pumpkin season.
Indeed, it's still the same city I fell in love with back in the day when I'd be zooming down the "Ridge Cut" in my Chevy Malibu rapping YGTUT word for word: "CHATTANOOGA, HALLELUJAH…" on my way to steak night at Mary's Lounge.

Creating new traditions

Much like Chattanooga, the city of Birmingham, Alabama, was once defined by industry — iron and steel — but has reinvented itself with lively neighborhoods and a food scene that's earned serious attention. There's even a ridge trail overlooking the city — an Alabama cousin to Stringer's Ridge. Chattanooga may have the edge in natural beauty, but post-industrial Birmingham has plenty of character of its own, from weathered brick warehouses now filled with galleries to craft cocktail bars buzzing with new energy.

Art enthusiasts and local philanthropists gathered at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center on Saturday, April 25, for "Sculptacular: Kinetic Bloom," the annual gala benefiting Sculpture Fields at Montague Park. Proceeds from the event support Sculpture Fields' ongoing mission to bring world-class, large-scale sculptures to Chattanooga.

Mallory and Trapp Tubbs co-own and run the whimsical, Michelin-recommended restaurant in Sewanee, Tennessee, aptly named, Lunch.

The right questions can help turn kitchen inspiration into a remodel that works for your life and budget.

CHATTER Magazine – October 2026
All you can eat in the Scenic City, A-Z
Fashion and philanthropy took center stage at the Chattanooga Convention Center for the spectacular "Fly Away – Titanium II" Gala, benefiting the Council for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services (CADAS). The event celebrated the power of recovery, raising crucial funds to support CADAS's local addiction treatment, housing and prevention programs.

Chattanooga's early-stage entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators gathered at the Stratus Rooftop Lounge on June 24 for Founders Night. The relaxed evening meetup was designed to foster deep, intentional conversations and authentic community connections, allowing local professionals to share ideas and collaborate without the pressure of formal sales pitches.

When Brandi Donan first noticed the parallels between cocktail creators and artists while talking to a bartender at Company in the Finley Hotel three years ago, she didn't realize that observation would blossom into a self-published book containing 50 oil paintings of cocktails paired with recipes and stories from their creators.

It’s that time of year again when you start to plan out your year of giving. With so many nonprofit and philanthropic events taking…

Thinking of sending your child to private school and want to figure out which one is the best fit? Here's a breakdown of the…

Hunter Gatherer

The 4 Bridges Arts Festival Preview Party is a kickoff to Chattanooga's juried fine art festival, hosted by the Association for Visual Arts (AVA).…

A week in the wilderness. Weaving the May Pole. A circus. Honoring grandparents. A class ring.

Brewing Bold: Meet the Chattanooga adventurer behind Downstream Drips and Flips coffee truck

Summer may be winding down, but in many ways Chattanooga is just getting started. From cheering in the stands to a night at the…
