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Love is in the Air

February 2023 PUBLISHER

Rebecca Kilday | rebecca.kilday@citylifestyle.com EDITOR IAL COOR DINATOR

Belinda Martin | belinda.martin@citylifestyle.com

Love is in the air with our Local Love issue! We combed the Scenic City to find the most compelling stories about love, art, passion and dreams becoming reality. Love, after all, shows up for us in many ways. It sustains us through hardships, guides us through adversity, and makes our victories that much more sweet. We are honored to feature Chattanooga's first couple, Mayor Tim Kelly and Ginny Kelly. In an intimate interview they talk about their instant connection and their whirlwind romance. They also divulge what has worked for them in blending their families and building a solid foundation for their marriage. We can't talk about love without talking about art. Chattanooga has a vibrant art scene and is home to many artists in all stages of their careers. In this issue, we highlight some of the most interesting and celebrated artists the city has to offer. Passion drives so many of us in our professional endeavors. We meet several local entrepreneurs who have found success in chasing their dreams and letting their passions dictate their goals. From couture cotton candy to handmade jewelry, you'll love meeting the makers who are making the city sweeter by following their hearts. We catch up with the founder of Heyou Gifts, Ashley Zimmerman. Heyou is the first and only local gift-giving service in Chattanooga. Zimmerman has partnered with notable local merchants to make last-minute gift giving easy and stress-free, something we all need as Valentine's Day approaches. Interior designer Lindsey Frost recently opened Twenty-Two, a unique home furnishings boutique. Frost has a vision to bring a playful, collected, and inspiring experience to the Chattanooga home furnishings market. We hope you enjoy this issue as we explore the love that's evident here in the Scenic City. Take some time for yourself or with someone special to visit your favorite places around the area—take in some local art, send a gift to someone you have lost touch with, or treat yourself to a new, vibrant throw pillow. You just might yourself falling in love with Chattanooga all over again.

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inside the issue The Local Love Issue

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D E PA RTM E NTS

14 When You Know You Know, You Know?

Lifestyle Letter

City Scene

Business Monthly

Local Experiences

Local Limelight

Artist’s Palette

Local’s Choice

Hot Spot

Locally Sourced

Events

Decor Trends

Mayor Tim Kelly & Ginny Kelly Share Their Whirlwind Love Story

22 Celebrating the Entrepreneurial Spirit A Round Up of Readers' Favorite Locally-Owned Small Businesses

26 Filling a Niche

Amada Brings an Intimate Tapas Experience to Chattanooga

34 A Dash of Dare

Twenty-Two Encourages Customers to Boldly Express Their Personal Style

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Photography: John Adams Mayor Tim Kelly & Ginny Kelly at their home.

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1: Jon & Allwyn Schmissrauter ring in the New Year at the Dwell Hotel. 2: The team at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga visits RMHC of Alabama. 3: Walker County Fire Rescue’s Deputy Fire Chief hosts a NYE celebration featuring Neon Moon. 4: The Frost Designs & Twenty-Two team celebrate the grand opening of Twenty-Two. 5: The team at Chattanooga Dental Arts gather at Frazier Five & Dime for the holidays. 6: Matt & Sarah Sweat at LJA Engineering’s annual holiday party in Houston, Texas. 7: Marc & Taylor Roberts at the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta.

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business monthly A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

Number Ten Steakhouse Opens in Burnside Number Ten Steakhouse recently opened in the Burnside development in Chattanooga's historic Southside. Owner Adam Johnston brings a modern perspective to the traditional steakhouse offering everything from classic cuts of premium beef to handcrafted cocktails. Number Ten is open Tuesday-Saturday and reservations can be made by calling 423-654-8139.

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Five New Board Members Join Austin Hatcher Foundation The Austin Hatcher Foundation welcomes five new members to its board

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of directors. New members are the superintendent of Hamilton County Schools Dr. Justin Robertson, former Unum Senior Vice President of Investor Relations Tom White, orthopedic oncologist Dr. Ryan Voskuil, Chattanooga Christian School track and field coach Meg Wingfield, and the Chairman for Exceptional Education at Thrasher Elementary, Dax Branam. The Austin Hatcher Foundation offers comprehensive coordinated care to families faced with a pediatric cancer diagnosis.

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Heather Edmondson Cuts Ribbon on Hixson Office Edward Jones Financial Advisor Heather Edmondson cuts the ribbon at her office on Hixson Pike to commemorate one year at her location. Edmondson started with Edward Jones in 2016. She says, "Whether you're planning for retirement, saving for college for children or grandchildren, or just trying to protect the financial future of the ones you care for the most, we can work together to develop specific strategies to help you achieve your goals."

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local experiences The best places and things to do in our area.

From restaurants, shops, artists and more, show your love and support to our city’s creatives and visionaries. Enjoy these local establishments, recommended by our readers, that you’re sure to fall for while giving back to our economy simultaneously.

Our Picks to Show Your Local Love THE CHEF & HIS WIFE: This business beckons cheese lovers everywhere with handcrafted and deliciously creamy pimento cheese in three flavors: original, jalapeno, and smoked gouda. Post Office Box 105 | Ooltewah, Tennessee THE BR EAD BASKET: Enjoy baked breads, cakes, cookies, muffins, and gift baskets from this local bakery with five locations: East Brainerd, Cleveland, Hixson, Riverview, and Signal Mountain. 7794 East Brainerd Road # 132 | Chattanooga, Tennessee BUD FLOR AL + HOME: Bud Floral & Home offers fine art, designer home goods, and customized floral designs for events or special occasions. 2206 Dayton Boulevard | Red Bank, Tennessee NIEDLOV'S BR EADWOR KS: This cafe and bakery of rustic industrial design offers homemade bread, sandwiches, pastries, and flavorful coffee selections. 215 East Main Street | Chattanooga, Tennessee BLUEGR ASS GR ILL: This exuberant southern-style diner provides breakfast and lunch with something for everyone including gluten free and vegan options. 55 East Main Street | Chattanooga, Tennessee

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MEET THIS MONTH’S CURATOR

Ryleigh Roberts | @ledfordryleigh Ryleigh is a freelance writer and photographer who recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in Philosophy. She is passionate about education and hopes to attend graduate school in the fall.

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When You Know You Know, You Know?

Mayor Tim Kelly & Ginny Kelly Share Their Whirlwind Love Story

ARTICLE BY REBECCA KILDAY | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN ADAMS

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The home of Mayor Tim Kelly and his wife Ginny is reflective of the couple living in it: eclectic, inviting, warm, and comfortable. The beautiful historic home in Fort Wood is filled with a collection of art, acquired piece by piece from the Four Bridges Art Festival and local art galleries. Vibrant pops of color stand out against the stately oak moldings of the Greek Neo-Classical house, and it is here that we caught up with the couple to talk about their love story.

HOW DID YOU MEET? GINNY: I had been at a trail race, and after the race some friends invited me to a Santa pub crawl. At the bar, Tim was sitting with a mutual friend who asked me to come over and say hi, and that was it! MAYOR KELLY: It was definitely a love at first sight thing. We really haven’t been apart since.

HOW LONG WERE YOU TOGETHER BEFORE YOU PROPOSED? MAYOR KELLY: It was a little over three months—March of the following year. We just decided to go to the courthouse to get married, and then we had a big reception. This is the second go-round for both of us, and we did a big Hatch Show Print invitation that said: “When you know you know, you know?” People thought we were crazy, but it has worked out for us. GINNY: I will say, when you move into something that quickly, the first couple of years were really hard for us. My two stepsons are great, but they were teenagers at the time. Figuring

that out was hard and navigating life as a new family was challenging. It took us working together and communicating to get through it.

HOW DID YOU PROPOSE? MAYOR KELLY: I got the ring, and it was burning a hole in my pocket. I was waiting to find a romantic moment, but we had talked about it from the very beginning. We knew it was something special from the jump, so when I got the ring, we were just at my place and I got down on one knee and did it right there. It being the second time around for us, I think we were just over the performative stuff and just ready to start our lives together. This was about us. MAYOR KELLY CONTINUES: And then when we got married, we went down to the courthouse to just get the license. We went through the metal detector, and the cute little lady who was there said, “Y’all look like you’re going to get married!” We said, “We’re just here to get the license,” and the lady said, “Y’all should just go ahead and do it!” So, we did it! The pastor took us out to the lawn of the courthouse, and we got it done. It was the first day of Spring, so we thought, maybe this is just meant to be.

WHAT ARE SOME THINGS THAT WORKED FOR YOU AS YOU BLENDED YOUR FAMILIES? GINNY: Communication. We have done this once, we know what not to do, and it’s still hard to have that vulnerability to really talk about how you feel without being guarded. Now we put it all out there, all the time. CONTINUED >

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MAYOR KELLY: You have to work hard to see things from the other person’s perspective as well. And again, with other family members involved, everyone has their own interests—the best advice I ever got was “Patience.” Learn to be patient and think about the end-state you want, which is peace and happiness with everybody, and then keep moving forward.

WHAT DO YOU HOPE YOUR CHILDREN SEE WHEN THEY LOOK AT YOUR RELATIONSHIP? MAYOR KELLY: Partnership. What you need through life is someone who will have your back. It’s not easy to find. We’re moving away from old strict gender roles where the woman is pushing a broom all day to a true partnership where your spouse is truly your best friend. I hope that’s what they see.

WHERE ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE PLACES TO GO ON A DATE NIGHT HERE IN CHATTANOOGA? GINNY: We love Easy Bistro, The Rosecomb, Sidetrack, and Main Street Meats. We kind of go to the same places. We also love the Boathouse. MAYOR KELLY: We like Wooden City a lot, too. They made a beautiful post about why they came to Chattanooga and what was special about the city, and it affirmed all the reasons I ran for Mayor. So, we felt like we owed it to them to try it out, and they knocked it out of the park.

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A Comm unit y o f C reatives LOCAL ARTISTS WHO CALL THE SCENIC CITY HOME

ARTICLE BY BELINDA MARTIN PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF ARTISTS

Throughout Chattanooga is a community of creatives who add vibrancy and dimension to the city. Painters, makers, and artisans share their passions through the creation of art that is visually appealing, thought-provoking, and innately engaging. Through their work, these artists tell often deeply personal stories to which consumers can relate. The Chattanooga arts community is enhanced by a number of workspaces where artists can create and galleries where their work can be showcased. Clear Story Arts, for example, provides a collaborative space for a number of artists' studios and a gallery under one roof. Here, creatives of all backgrounds and specialties, like Ali Kay of Ali Kay Studio, can grow and thrive. Additionally, some of the esteemed galleries in the area include: River Gallery, In-Town Gallery, Area 61 Gallery, Hart Gallery, Gallery 1401, and Shuptrine's Gallery. Shuptrine's Gallery serves as a source for private collectors and works extensively with museum curators and art consultants. Alan Shuptrine is known for his detailed and fine works on paper and canvas, historically accurate fine one-of-a-kind fine framing, gold leaf restorations, and preservation, restoration, and conservation. In this year's "Love Local" issue, we have the privilege of highlighting three artists within this community of creatives who call the Scenic City home: Alan Shuptrine, Ali Kay & Carylon Cooper.

ALAN SHUPTRINE WAT E RC OL OR IST & CR A F T SM A N A nationally acclaimed watercolorist and craftsman, Alan Shuptrine has paintings in permanent collections of American museums and corporate and private collections nationwide. Shuptrine has participated in several museum exhibitions, including In the Tradition of Wyeth: Contemporary Watercolor Masters at The Vero Beach Museum of Art, and his solo 2-year, 4-museum traveling exhibition, Appalachian Watercolors of the Serpentine Chain. This exhibit showcased his paintings featuring the land, culture, and people of the Appalachian Trail. In 2019, Alan collaborated on his book, "I Come From A Place", which received the Gold Medal Independent Publisher’s Award and is available at fine galleries and retailers. T O P : "Angel Tree" B O T T O M : "I Come From A Place"

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Ali Kay has been a creator since childhood. Knowing she would follow her passion for art, she started her entrepreneurial journey as a teenager. She is currently known for her loose and bold approach to both color and brushwork. She carries this out in her acrylic paintings that include a vast array of subject matter. Ali teaches her methods to students all over the world through her online painting school, Fresh Paint. This is where she offers new virtual art lessons every week. She believes that everyone has the ability to paint, and it should be fun.

Blinking before dawn I mutter, "Thank you, Jesus" and as my feet hit the floor I remember Jedidiah Jenkins writing, "Mornings are the time outside of time." Excitedly, with God's word, two dogs, Bach softly playing, I fuel my spirit and I enter the studio. I've journaled on paper from a young age. Now, I do my journaling on canvas. The paintings are my storyboards. The images are all symbolic: barns equal abundance; creatures equal purity; figurative equal moments; boats equal surrender. Minimalistic and straight-forward these images invite the viewer to connect and enter in with their life, their stories, and our stories merge. Life is bigger together!

T O P : “Happy Boy” B O T T O M : “Ranunculus Bouquet”

T O P : “Just Landed” B O T T O M : “Open Story”

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Celebrating the Entrepreneurial Spirit A Round Up of Readers' Favorite Locally-Owned Small Businesses ARTICLE BY RYLE IG H ROBE RTS & BE LINDA MARTIN PHOTOG R APHY BY TH E SIMONWE ST AG E NCY & KRISTINA ARMSTRONG

Kim Thompson of Bonjour Sucre

A testament to the entrepreneurial spirit of our community, Chattanooga is ripe with thriving small businesses. We asked locals to share their favorite small businesses and these five were at the top of the list. From a couture cotton candy cart and sustainably grown flowers to locally-roasted coffee and a quaint bookstore, we hope you enjoy this round up of some of our reader's favorite local establishments.

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Bonjour Sucre Cotton candy isn’t just for the kids anymore! Owned by Kim Thompson (pictured) & Kim Mardis, Bonjour Sucre is Chattanooga’s first and only couture cotton candy cart. Offering a couture spin on a childhood classic, Bonjour Sucre creates organic, hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind cotton candy flavors. With addictive, unexpected flavors like Strawberry Bellini, Honey Lavender, Spicy Pineapple, Bourbon Vanilla Rose and Piña Colada, you are sure to experience cotton candy like never before. Bonjour Sucre also offers Sucre Glitter Bombs to elevate your basic glass of champagne. If you are ready to take your wedding, birthday, shower, graduation, Rush, Bid Day, or corporate event to the next level and give your guests something to talk about for years to come, book Bonjour Sucre to spin a little sugar.

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Joli Jardin Flower Shop Located on Market Street, Joli Jardin Flower Shop is designed with a timeless European feel. Here, gift givers can curate their own bouquet or have one hand-crafted. With blooms available by the stem, pre-wrapped, or personally stylized, these flowers are locally grown on sustainable farms including Jodi Jarden’s own biodiverse flower farm on Signal Mountain. In addition to the brick & mortar storefront and farm, Jodi Jardin also sells beautiful flowers from two of Chattanooga’s first flower trucks, pop-up events, and local markets. Jodi Jardin allows gift givers to pair their bouquets with cards, unique floral items, gardening tools and decor, terrariums, live plants, succulents, perfumes, lotions, and more.

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(be)Caffeinated Coffee A local drive-thru and dine-in coffee shop, (be)Caffeinated Coffee aims to foster community, cultivate kindness, spread happiness, and keep customers caffeinated. The shop offers locally roasted coffee, pastries, caffeine alternatives, and merchandise. (be)Caffeinated Coffee is committed to creating spaces that support our local community in Chattanooga, allowing customers to meet new people and connect with loved ones from monthly trivia nights to espresso cart pop-ups downtown. (be)Caffeinated has three locations in Chattanooga including: Northshore, Red Bank, and Highland Park.

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The Book & Cover Located on Hanover Street, The Book & Cover is an independent bookstore dreamt up by three friends and fellow readers in November of 2020. After garnering key financial backers and a successful crowdfund campaign of community supporters the bookstore opened a year later. The Book & Cover’s unique environment combined with a diverse inventory of books and products provides a space where readers can embrace their curiosity, formulate an intimate sense of community, and read. The bookstore encourages people to, “Come browse the shelves; enjoy a cup of Goodman Coffee; nibble a Bread & Butter croissant; and be in a curious and enthusiastic community with other readers.”

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Lambie Cakes Clay Kristen Von Glahn is a fourth-grade teacher by day and jeweler by night. What began as quarantine crafting in her home oven quickly became a jewelry business coined Lambie Cakes Clay. Von Glahn handcrafts lightweight, high-quality, one-of-a-kind earrings. Customers describe Von Glahn’s pieces as “understated and elegant.” Customized with a variety of shapes and colors, shop Lambie Cakes Clay for intricately designed jewelry fit for any occasion from weddings to seasonal wear. Find her booth at the Refindery and local markets such as the Chattanooga Market or visit her website for her event calendar or to shop online.

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N IC H E Amada Brings an Intimate Tapas Experience to Chattanooga

ARTICLE BY BELINDA MARTIN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRITTANY BURRIS

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Bold earth tones of plum, gold, and emerald create an immediate sense of intimacy upon entering Amada Tapas. Under ambient lighting, a stunning mural of a woman is likely to catch your eye as you make your way through the restaurant. From the colored glassware and the boutique seating to the extensive wine collection and the unique menu, it is clear that everything at Amada has been chosen with purpose and intentionality. Located on Chestnut Street, Amada Tapas & Wine is one of Chattanooga’s newest restaurants. Offering traditional Spanish tapas and wine, at only twenty-seven years old Amanda Trotter’s dream to fill a missing niche in the Chattanooga food market has come to fruition. With the closure of Terra Nostra and inspired by her dining experience at Barcelona Wine Bar in Nashville, Trotter longed to bring an authentic tapas experience to Chattanooga, while at the same time creating a restaurant that equally prioritizes high-quality cuisine, a distinct culture, and an inviting atmosphere. Amada serves traditional Spanish plates that honor the seasonal, local ingredients of the area while celebrating southern simplicity and hospitality. Upon entering Amada Tapas on a weekend evening, you’re likely to be greeted by lively music, the hum of conversation and mom–Amanda Trotter’s mom, Gayla, that is. As her partner in this venture, Amanda worked with her mother to bring Amada to life. With an eye for interior design, Trotter’s mother, Gayla, was able to showcase her talent throughout the restaurant creating its distinct, intimate ambience and designing the picturesque restrooms–a point of pride for the establishment. A graduate of Heritage High School in Ringgold and Piedmont College in Demorest, Georgia, Amanda followed the conventional path of going to college and entering the workforce in a related field. As a Biology major with a Chemistry minor, Trotter worked in a women’s studies toxicology lab at Emory and quickly found that this wasn’t the path for her. So, she took a

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leap, came back to Chattanooga, and helped open Pizza Bros where she got “bit by the bug” and her love for the restaurant business began. After working at Pizza Bros for three years, Trotter took some time off to travel in order to experience various cultures and to determine the direction in which she wanted to go. After returning from Paris, she pitched her idea for a tapas restaurant to her parents, and the rest, as they say, is history. When asked what she was most proud of thus far, Trotter focused on her people. The majority of the staff who opened Amada remain–a rare trend in the restaurant industry. Trotter attributes the low turnover rate to the culture of the workplace. Along with her team, she strives to create a place where people enjoy coming to work and where all of the staff are constantly learning. Whether this be through wine education to create optimal food and drink pairings or through deeper dives into the world of tapas, Trotter’s goal is for her staff to be knowledgeable about all aspects of the experience for their own benefit and for that of the customers.

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Boasting a predominately female kitchen staff, another rarity in the restaurant business, Amada continues to be a trailblazer in the Chattanooga restaurant market. With a number of “green chefs” whose first kitchen experience is at Amada, Trotter works tirelessly with her staff to emphasize the importance of hard work and showing up for the members of your team. She encourages creativity and works alongside them to learn new things every day. Trotter also highlighted head Chef Adam Lawson. At only twenty-five years old, Lawson has experience at the Read House, The Edwin and The Chattanoogan hotels. Alongside Lawson, momentum to develop Amada’s menu and kitchen structure took root. The menu at Amada is designed for patrons to try as much food as possible with servers able to provide guidance on the best food and wine pairings. Additionally, Amada serves Sweet Caroline’s Cheesecake, a small business located in Cleveland, TN, serving the original recipe developed in 2020 by twelveyear-old Emily Caroline Patterson. "Amada", a female name of Spanish origin, means “beloved” or “loveable woman”. As Amada continues to weave its way into the fabric of the city, it is sure to solidify its place as a beloved part of the Chattanooga community.

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THE SECRET TO GIFT- GIVING HEYOU OFFERS SAME-DAY DELIVERY OF PERSONALIZED GIFTS FROM LOCAL MERCHANTS

Owner Ashley Zimmerman at The Chattanooga Cookie

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A Texas native, Ashley Zimmerman longed to remain connected to her friends and family through gift giving for special occasions ranging from birthdays to promotions. Furthermore, as a mother of little ones, Zimmerman knows all too well the panic of waking up and realizing it is someone’s birthday. Growing weary of sending expensive flowers at the last minute, a few years ago, Zimmerman got creative. She called local boutiques near her loved ones, asked them to put together gift-wrapped presents, and bribed them to deliver them for her. It was at this moment that she realized she had found the secret to gift-giving. Heyou Gifts was born in January 2022 while Zimmerman was quarantined with COVID for a month. Heyou Gifts is a same-day local gifting marketplace. Customers can use the Heyou platform to choose gifts from local shops in Chattanooga, have them gift-wrapped, add a personal message, and request same-day delivery. Current merchant partners include: Fox & Fern Botanical Styling, Plum Nelly, The Chattanooga Cookie, Danshire Market, A Child’s Garden, Center MedSpa, and BlowUp Balloons with more coming soon. “In the future,” Zimmerman told us, “We hope to have local and national presence so that last minute, authentic gifting needs can be fulfilled. We have had a very enthusiastic response from merchants and customers thus far.” Visit Heyou online at: www.heyougifts.com

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Lainey Wilson's Country With A Flare Tour

T HE S IG N AL | 18 10 CHESTN UT ST R E E T | C H AT TA NO O GA , T N | 8 :0 0 P M Lainey Wilson's "Country With A Flare Tour" will kick off in January and continue through March of 2023. Special guests to join Wilson will include Ben Chapman, Meg McRae, and Leah Blevins. No one will want to miss this headlining tour from one of country's most promising talents. F EB RUA RY 1 1 T H

Sweetheart Market

COLLEG EDALE COMMON S | 47 5 0 S WI NYA R DR I V E | C O L L E G E DA L E , T N | 1 0 :0 0 A M Nothing could be sweeter than opening day at Market At Commons! Sweetheart Market will be overflowing with scrumptious gifts. Show that special someone you care by treating them to fine chocolate, bath & body, jewelry, art, and so much more! Specialty wine, champagne cocktails, live music and food will help complete this “lovely” day! F EB R UA RY 2 2 N D

Planning Your Spring Garden

T HE CHATTERY | 18 00 R OS S VI L L E AV E NUE S UI T E 1 0 8 | C H AT TA NO O GA , T N | 6 :0 0 P M In the Chattanooga area, we are lucky to have around 240 days of growing vegetables in our gardens. Our last frost date is around April 15 and cool season vegetables such as lettuce, spinach, carrots and other leafy greens can be planted 4-6 weeks before then. In this class, you'll learn four simple steps to grow a successful spring garden.

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With a degree in interior design from UTC, Lindsey Frost’s lifetime dream to open a retail storefront came true with the inception of Twenty-Two. The owner of Frost Designs, Lindsey loves creating vibrant and aesthetically pleasing environments that meet her clients’ needs and fit in with their everyday lives. Twenty-Two was established as an outgrowth of Frost Designs, Inc. So, when the opportunity to design and build-out a new studio for Frost Designs and incorporate a retail store presented itself, it was a no-brainer. Boasting sustainable quality, highly-curated products and a dash of dare, the boutique features a range of furniture, home decorations and accessories, jewelry, art, gifts and clothing. The team at Twenty-Two discourages customers from playing it safe when it comes to expressing personal style. “Buy that leopard print chair or framed flamingo botanical,” Frost says, “they are sure to make you smile.” When asked about her goals for Twenty-Two, Lindsey told us, “We plan to dig our heels in deep as we search for daring and unique products and curate a style that we become known for, keeping class on top! We want to be the first place that pops into someone's mind when they want to “bring the fun” to their home, wardrobe, or to a friend as an unexpected gift.” The team at Twenty-Two desires for all who visit to be energized and inspired by the colors, patterns, and the quirk that greet them the moment they walk through the doors. From lacquered chests and grasscloth & linen-covered coffee tables to custom Asian-inspired throw pillows and gold Louis Phillipe mirrors, a visit to Twenty-Two should be on your list–there’s truly nothing like it.

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