Behind the Business Chatt

Every business has a story and I'm setting out to learn the stories behind some of Chattanooga's most-loved businesses.

This week I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Barbara, owner of Reve Coffee and Books, and the founder, Aniston.

Reve is a coffee shop and book store located in Hixson, TN. They sell popular books, used books, and support the Chattanooga community by selling books by local authors. There's art and local goods for sale here too alongside their full coffee bar with espresso drinks, tea, and baked goods.

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Check out the Reve Coffee and Books website:

https://www.revecoffeeandbooks.com/

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Reserve your spot for the next High Tea by inquiring with Barbara:

[email protected]

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Follow Reve to see what new events you can join:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/revecoffeeandbooks/

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Additional local Chattanooga businesses mentioned in this episode:

Awakening Adventures 

https://exploringchatt.com/tennessee-glamping-awakening-adventures/

UTC Business School

https://www.utc.edu/gary-w-rollins-college-of-business

WebbChatts

https://www.instagram.com/webbchatts/

Nick's Deli

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ypzs6arSLWbwJDDLA?g_st=ac

Mimi's Deli

https://mimisdeli.com/

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Other businesses mentioned in this episode:

Book Hub:

https://www.bookbub.com/

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Contact Amanda about the podcast:

[email protected]

Every business has a story and I'm setting out to learn the stories behind some of Chattanooga's most-loved businesses.

This week I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Robby, owner of Nomad Be Happy.

Nomad Be Happy is a camper van rental company that started right here in Chattanooga. They work with people across the country who would like to rent a camper van, be an owner/operator of a camper van rental (vanchise), and camper van builder companies.

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Reserve a vacation van experience:

https://www.nomadbehappy.me/

Inquire about joining the vanchise:

https://www.nomadbehappy.me/join-us

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Follow Nomad Be Happy to see what new things are in the works:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/nomad_be_happy/

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Additional local Chattanooga businesses mentioned in this episode:

Goodman Coffee:

https://www.goodmancoffeeroasters.com/

LoLo Edibles:

https://hemphousechatt.com/collections/lolo-bars

Ski Soda:

https://www.doublecolacompany.com/ski

Moon Pie:

https://www.moonpie.com/

Moxie Vans:

https://moxievanco.com/

Chattanooga Outdoor Fest:

https://www.chattanoogaoutdoorfestival.com/

Roundabout North Chatt:

https://northchatt.roundabout.town/invite/dXNlci12ZjJxams0eQ

Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce INCubator:

https://chattanoogachamber.com/incubator/

Chattanooga Kitchen Incubator:

https://www.kitchenincchatt.org/

SORBA Chattanooga:

https://www.sorbachattanooga.org/

Additional small businesses outside of Chattanooga mentioned in this episode:

Vandoit:

https://vandoit.com/

East Taylor Creative:

https://easttaylorcreative.com/

Croatian Camper Van Rentals:

https://yourway.co/

Raft Tiger Vans:

https://rafttiger.com/

Pontoon Brewing:

https://pontoonbrewing.com/

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Join Amanda for a Chattanooga group hike:

https://exploringchatt.com/hiking-club/

Contact Amanda about the podcast:

[email protected]

Every business has a story and I'm setting out to learn the stories behind some of Chattanooga's most-loved businesses.

This week I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Matt, owner of Chattanooga Culture.

Chattanooga Culture is a kombucha lounge located in Chattanooga, TN. They specialize in making various flavors of kombucha and other cultured goods, like hot sauce. 

You might be familiar with their kombucha from the Chattanooga Market, but they now have a lounge in the Ridgedale neighborhood that offers a peaceful space to relax and enjoy a glass of kombucha on tap.

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Follow Chattanooga Culture to see what new things are brewing:

https://chattanoogaculture.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/chattanoogaculture/

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Additional local Chattanooga businesses mentioned in this episode:

NewTerra Compost:

https://www.newterracompost.com/

Gaining Ground:

https://www.thegainingground.org/

Stem & Stipe:

https://www.instagram.com/stem.and.stipe/

Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga:

https://www.kitchenincchatt.org/

Mac's Kitchen & Bar:

https://www.macs.kitchen/

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Find Chattanooga Culture products at:

Chattanooga Culture Kombucha Lounge:

https://chattanoogaculture.com/

Reel Roots Cafe:

https://realrootscafe.square.site/

Southern Squeeze:

https://www.southernsqueeze.com/

Nutrition World:

https://nutritionw.com/

REV Optimal Living:

https://www.revoptimalliving.com/

Ruddle's Bread & Book:

https://www.ruddlesbreadandbook.com/

Abundant Living:

https://www.abundantlivingcleveland.com/

Bread & Butter:

https://butterthebread.com/

Plant Bar:

https://visitplantbar.com/

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Farmer's Markets:

Main Street Farmer's Market:

https://www.mainstfarmersmarket.com/

Ooltewah Farmer's Market:

https://www.ooltewahnursery.com/farmers-market

Chattanooga Market:

https://www.chattanoogamarket.com/

Farmers on First:

https://farmersonfirst.org/

Hixson Community Farmer's Market:

https://www.facebook.com/StAlbansFarmersMarket

St. Elmo Maker's Market:

https://www.instagram.com/stelmomakersmarket/

Ringgold Farmer's Market:

https://www.rabbitvalleyfarmersmarket.com/

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Contact Amanda about the podcast:

[email protected]

Every business has a story and I'm setting out to learn the stories behind some of Chattanooga's most-loved businesses.

This week I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Logan and Regina, owners of Community Gains.

Community Gains is a supports local business owners through personal training and health coaching. Located in Chattanooga, TN, Logan and Regina help local business owners find and use their energy most efficiently for their business. Logan focuses on helping business owners regain energy through personal training and Regina helps guide business owners on how to put this new-found energy to good use for their business.

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Help the community with Community Gains:

Community Gains is currently running a research survey to see what the needs of the community of local business owners are and how they can help. The survey takes less than 5-minutes (I know because I took it too!), and will help Community Gains better equip you, the local business owner, with the help you need to avoid burnout and find energy for your business throughout the day.

Help out by taking this 5-minute survey between now and the end of October:

https://tally.so/r/BzYpgR

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Schedule your FREE Energy Audit with Community Gains:

https://communitygains.net/

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Follow Community Gains to see what new things they have in the works:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/communitygainschatt

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Additional local Chattanooga businesses mentioned in this episode:

(Be)Caffeinated: 

https://www.becaffcoffee.com/

Be the Change Youth Initiative:

https://bethechangeyi.com/

ArtsBuild:

https://artsbuild.com/

LodeStar Technologies: 

https://www.lodestartech.com/

Scenic City Neurotherapy:

https://sceniccityneurotherapy.com/

Chattanooga Library Maker Space:

https://chattlibrary.org/4th-floor/

Coffee Break:

https://www.instagram.com/coffeebreakchattanooga

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Contact Amanda about the podcast:

[email protected]

Every business has a story and I'm setting out to learn the stories behind some of Chattanooga's most-loved businesses.

This week I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Amy,owner of Mix, Mince, and Mingle.

Mix, Mince, and Mingle is a cooking class located in Soddy Daisy, TN. Exploring cuisines from around the world with authentic dishes. Mix, Mince, and Mingle offers intimate cooking classes where you not only learn how to make the food, but also history about the dishes and country they are from, and enjoy your creations together in the supper room after.

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Upcoming Cooking Classes:

Oktober Fest -Saturday, September 26, 2026:

https://www.mixminceandmingle.com/event-details/oktoberfest-cooking-class-4

Oktober Fest -Saturday, October 3rd, 2026:

https://www.mixminceandmingle.com/event-details/oktoberfest-cooking-class-2nd

See more upcoming classes:

https://www.mixminceandmingle.com/event-list

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Follow Mix, Mince, and Mingle to see what else she's cookingup.

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/mixminceandmingle

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Additional local Chattanooga-ish business mentioned in thisepisode:

Mountain Goat Market:

https://www.mtngoatmarket.com/

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Learn more about my group hikes:

https://exploringchatt.com/hiking-club/

Contact Amanda about the podcast:

[email protected]

Every business has a story, and I'm setting out to learn the stories behind some of Chattanooga's most-loved businesses.

This week, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Logan and Amy, owners of Chattynooga.

Chattynooga is a local newsletter that stands out from the rest. They send weekly updates about Chattanooga events, locals in the community, and fun topics. These are all neatly tied up into a whimsy and quirky writing style delivered to the reader as if it was a short story book written by a couple of Appalachian 10-year-olds.

Don't just take my word for it, sign up for the newsletter to see what I'm talking about! (Linked below)

And, Logan has another project he's been working on to help our community. Keep watching or listening to see what it is!

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Subscribe to the Chattynooga Newsletter:

https://www.newsletter.chattynooga.news/

Join Roundabout North Chatt:

https://joinroundabout.com/northchatt

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Additional local Chattanooga businesses and other resources mentioned in this episode:

Community Gains: Regina Gee https://www.instagram.com/communitygainschatt?igsh=bXVxdWFjY2lhY2R3

WindowSawp

https://www.window-swap.com/

Coffee Break

https://www.instagram.com/coffeebreakchattanooga?igsh=Y2JucXAyNnFpaXAy

BeCaff

https://www.instagram.com/be_caffeinated?igsh=eGJuYmw5MHJzZWk3

Creative Mornings

https://www.instagram.com/chattanooga_cm?igsh=MWZqN201N2wzbzhodA==

American Advertising Chattanooga Chapter

https://aafchattanooga.com/about-us/

Young Professionals 

https://www.instagram.com/ypchatt?igsh=dG1ueXExdDcweHFt

Reve

https://www.instagram.com/revecoffeeandbooks?igsh=ejczMHVzYThkeWZ6

Garden House

https://www.facebook.com/share/1894YBryd4/

Book: Unreasonable Hospitality

(This link is an affiliate link, which means I may receive a commission if you choose to make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!)

https://amzn.to/4sjLAMh

Every business has a story, and I'm setting out to learn the stories behind some of Chattanooga's most-loved businesses.

This week, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Anthony and Barb, owners of Awakening Adventures.

Awakening Adventures is an outdoor haven for numerous experiences. They host everything from large camping groups to glamping getaways, and even pontoon boat ride tours on Watts Bar Lake.

Their large property is located near Spring City, TN, where they have various dwellings built to accommodate different glamping experiences.

There's so many creative things on this property that allow visitors to relax and explore while getting an escape from the draining day-to-day life.

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Learn more details about planning a stay at Awakening Adventures in my guide:

https://exploringchatt.com/tennessee-glamping-awakening-adventures/

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Reserve your stay:

https://awakeningadventuresllc.com/

Every business has a story, and I'm setting out to learn the stories behind some of Chattanooga's most-loved businesses.

This week, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Lezli, owner of Carving Rock Kitchen.

Carving Rock Kitchen is a fully gluten-free micro bakery located in downtown Chattanooga. There aren't many strictly gluten-freebakery options in the area, so Carving Rock Kitchen fills that void and has quickly become a pillar of the gluten-free Chattanooga community.

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Learn more or order online:

https://www.carvingrock.kitchen/

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Additional gluten-free resources mentioned in thisepisode: 

Gluten-Free Watchdog: https://www.glutenfreewatchdog.org/

The Loopy Whisk: https://theloopywhisk.com/

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Additional local Chattanooga businesses mentioned in thisepisode: 

Be-Caffeinated: https://www.becaffcoffee.com/

Cha Cha Masala Chai: https://www.sipmorechai.com/

Every business has a story, and I'm setting out to learn the stories behind some of Chattanooga's most-loved businesses.

This week, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Nate and Kristen, owners of Lorenzen Farm.

Lorenzen Farm is a seasonal flower farm located in Dayton, TN. They grow tulips in the spring and various wildflower varieties in the summer. But working a flower farm takes year-long dedication.

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Upcoming Tulip Season:Expected to start around March 15, but it may be sooner or later, depending on the weather. Always check their social media for the latest updates before visiting the farm.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorenzenfarm?igsh=dmsxNWw2Mm9tOXV4

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1878ZBKuYr/

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Follow Lorenzen Farm throughout the year to see what's new each season: https://lorenzenflowerfarm.com/

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Learn more details about planning a visit to Lorenzen Farm in my guide: https://exploringchatt.com/tennessee-tulip-picking-at-lorenzen-farm/

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Additional local Chattanooga area businesses mentioned in this episode:

Campbell's Christmas Tree Farm: https://sites.google.com/view/campbells-christmas-tree-farm/home

Every business has a story, and I'm setting out to learn the stories behind some of Chattanooga's most-loved businesses.

This week, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Carly, co-owner of Statemint Chattanooga and Statemint Cleveland.

Statemint is a semi-annual consignment pop-up for adult clothing and accessories. This event promotes sustainable fashion, as it helps sellers make money from the pieces they no longer need, and buyers get a good deal on pieces they love.

Statemint helps keep clothing and accessories out of the landfills, as well as supporting local non-profits with their special charity sales.

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Upcoming Statemint Chattanooga sale dates: March 25-28

at Venue 1921 in East Ridge, TN

Charity pre-sale date (tickets required):

Tue, March 24: 4pm - 8pm (tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/statemintchattanooga/2027032 )

Free to enter dates:

Wed-Fri, March 25-27: 9am - 7pm

Sat, March 28 (half-off day): 9am - 4pm

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Upcoming Statemint Cleveland sale dates: April 22-25

at PIE Center (Wacker Commons Entrance) in Cleveland, TN

Charity pre-sale date (tickets required):Tue, April 21: 4pm - 8pm (tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/statemintcleveland )

Free to enter dates:Wed-Fri, April 22-24: 9am - 7pm

Sat, April 25 (half-off day): 9am - 4pm

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Seller registration for the Chattanooga sale:https://myconsignmentmanager.com/sellerapp/events.mycm?lfCode=statemintchattanooga

Seller registration for the Cleveland sale:https://myconsignmentmanager.com/sellerapp/events.mycm?lfCode=statemintcleveland

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If you're watching or listening to this after the 2026 spring sales, check out their websites for upcoming sale dates.

Statemint Chattanooga: https://statemint.com/locations/chattanooga/

Statemint Cleveland:https://statemint.com/locations/cleveland/