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Getting the Scoop: An Interview with Andy Santoro of WDEF-12
Andy Santoro of WDEF News-12 recently transitioned from her role as a general assignment reporter to now serving as host of Let’s Chatt, a midday news show that often spotlights the diversity of local businesses. Santoro is a mom to
Member Spotlight: Cherry Street Brewing & Restaurant
Cherry Street Brewing & Restaurant aspires to be Chattanooga’s “neighborhood hang-out spot.” Co-founded in 2012 by Alisa Tanner and her Brewmaster brother Nick, Cherry Street Brewing chose Chattanooga for its expansion location, originally hailing from Cumming, Georgia, after Alisa fell
Project Return Helps Former Inmates Find Jobs
Nearly 15,000 people are released from Tennessee penitentiaries each year. Project Return is dedicated to helping the formerly incarcerated successfully transition back into communities and work. Founded in Nashville in 1979, Project Return expanded to Chattanooga in 2021. The nonprofit program provides the resources and services,
Member Spotlight: Handup Gloves
Chattanooga-based cycling apparel company, Handup Gloves, built its brand on offering the best gloves for “grabbing bars and beers.” Launched in 2014 by a husband and wife duo, Handup is best known for its signature Party Palms gloves that incorporate
Member Spotlight: The Hendrickson Agency – Farmers Insurance
The Hendrickson Agency – Farmers Insurance owner, Heather Hendrickson, has passion for service and community that shines through her work. Her story exemplifies the determination and resilience found in all Chattanooga’s entrepreneurs. She sat down for an interview to share
Black Business Month: 5 Black-Owned Businesses to Support in Chattanooga
This year marks the 27th anniversary of National Black Business Month, devoted to supporting and celebrating black-owned businesses across the country. There’s no shortage of black-owned businesses to support in Chattanooga. Below, we’ve highlighted a few places in the area
Bellhop and 14 Chattanooga Businesses Make 2022 Inc. 5000 List
This year, Bellhop was named by Inc. as one of America’s fastest growing companies, appearing as number 2,781 on the annual Inc. 5000 list – alongside 14 other Chattanooga-based companies including Text Request, Steam Logistics and Trident Transport. Founded by
Chattanooga Tourism Co. Announce Samantha Brown to Host 2022 Tourism Summit
The Chattanooga Tourism Co. recently announced that Samantha Brown, popular travel show host, will be the keynote speaker at the 2022 Chattanooga Tourism Summit taking place on Tuesday, September 20 at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Brown is an award-winning host
Sounds of Adventure: Pathfinder Films Brings National Ad Home
Chattanooga was featured in a national ad campaign promoting Bang & Olufsen’s (B&O) built-in sound system for the Ford Bronco Sport. Written by Jordan Wollman, creative director, Odyssey, Miles Partnership, the short film titled “Sounds of Adventure” brings the B&O
Kirsten Yates Appointed by Mayor Kelly as Senior Advisor for Communications and Digital Strategy
Kirsten Yates was recently appointed Senior Advisor for Communications and Digital Strategy for the City of Chattanooga, as announced by Mayor Tim Kelly last week. She works with Mayor Kelly, the Chief of Staff and other members of the mayor’s
