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

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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/

My podcast, Behind the Business Chatt, is re-launching soon!Here's what to expect and how you can help make it a success.

Find the podcast on other platforms:https://exploringchatt.com/behind-the-business-chatt/

Meet Cath Shaw Truelove, owner of Bees on a Bicycle. Bees on a Bicycle not your typical garden center. Cath is very knowledgeable in the realm of plants and gardening so we discuss the ins-and-outs of running this type of business and how Bees on a Bicycle supports the local community. It's more than just another garden center. Listen in to learn more about the purpose behind this Chattanooga destination shop.

Learn more about Bees on a Bicycle by visiting my blog post here: https://exploringchatt.com/bees-on-a-bicycle-is-not-your-typical-garden-center/

For more about Exploring Chatt, follow me on Instagram: @exploringchatt

Meet Jason Bowers, owner of The Bitter Alibi, The Daily Ration, and two new places opening soon. As a restaurateur, Jason has plenty to share about the stories behind starting each of his businesses as well as some great business advice he's learned along the way.

Learn more about The Daily Ration by visiting my blog post here: https://exploringchatt.com/visit-the-daily-ration-for-breakfast-lunch-and-brunch/

For more about Exploring Chatt, follow me on Instagram: @exploringchatt

Reach out to me via email: [email protected]

Meet Stephanie Steiman, owner of Cheiman Tea. This local Chattanooga business makes instant chai by hand and sells it by the bag all over the state of Tennessee. We discuss the unusual story behind how she started the business, how her kids have helped her along the way, and what's in the works to come.

Learn more about Cheiman Tea by visiting my blog post here: https://exploringchatt.com/try-chattanooga-chai-with-cheiman-tea

Watch the video of my review of Cheiman Tea here: https://youtu.be/R95NXLskH2U

For more about Exploring Chatt, follow me on Instagram: @exploringchatt

Reach out to me via email: [email protected]