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.

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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/

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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

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Meet Mark and Kate, two family members of the large family that own and operate Wooden's Apple House. This Tennessee apple orchard, restaurant, and farm shop is an annual fall visit for many Tennessee families. We discuss the story behind the farm, future plans, and the secret to keeping a family business going together.

Learn more about planning your visit to Wooden's Apple House by visiting my blog post here: https://exploringchatt.com/enjoy-woodens-apple-house-every-fall/

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Meet Bill Perry and Aubie Smith, owners of Smith Perry Berries. We discuss the story behind how this sunflower farm started, other crops they grow, sunflower facts, the challenges of running a farm, and so much more.

Learn more about their business by visiting my blog post here: https://exploringchatt.com/smith-perry-berries-and-sunflower-fields/

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Meet Chris Wood, co-owner of Be Caffeinated. We discuss the story behind the start of Be Caffeinated, how quickly it's grown over the last two years, what else they're working on, and so much more.

Learn more about their business by visiting my blog post here: https://exploringchatt.com/be-caffeinated-local-coffee-for-the-love-of-people/

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