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Punching The Clock

“Rub-a-dub-dub, three men in a tub. And who do you think they be? The butcher, the baker, and the candlestick maker. Turn them out, knaves all three.” Originally published in 1798, the “Rub-A-Dub-Dub”...

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Ham For The Holidays

Traditionally, it’s a ham for Christmas dinner. But how do you make it your own besides dousing it in brown sugar or Coca-Cola? Just like when you go to pick your Christmas tree, make it special by...

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Ham For The Holidays

Traditionally, it’s a ham for Christmas dinner. But how do you make it your own besides dousing it in brown sugar or Coca-Cola? Just like when you go to pick your Christmas tree, make it special by...

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The Way To Your Hart Gallery

Unsure of what is more enticing, the vibrant colors and eclectic artwork showcased in the majestic Main Street brick building or the cause behind the not for profit workspace itself—no matter the...

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Getting Wild In Rehab

Since its inception in 2015, Happinest Wildlife Rehabilitation has had their hands, cars and homes full with critters who need help getting a second chance. Founders Alix Parks and Sherry Teas, who are...

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Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

The thought of a woman with a shaved head may conjure images of irrational, crazy ladies like the loud mouthed Susan Powders, Debra in Empire Records or the infamous Britney Spears breakdown. But for...

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Aerials Get Grounded

Tucked away in an industrial corner just minutes away from the Southside and around the bend from Rossville Boulevard, Chattanooga Aerials found its new home in the Inversions Circus Arts and...

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Commerce Without Cash

Moola. Loot. Pesos. Paper. Coin. Bank. Clams. Bread. Dough. Cheddar. Greens. Bringing home the bacon. No matter what you call it, with an ever fluctuating economy, the value of the dollar holds...

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Send In The Clowns

Cirque du Soleil is known for breaking the mold of the typical big top circus performance and taking it to new heights with more in-depth storylines and breathtaking acrobatics. In the newly redesigned...

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Dog Day Afternoons

For Chattanooga to be such a mecca for active outdoor enthusiasts, I was surprised when I moved here to learn some huge outdoor venues, like the Sunday Chattanooga Market and Coolidge Park, did not...

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Festival Of Black Arts & Ideas

I am disappointed in myself that I did not know that Juneteenth, which is this coming Tuesday, is an American holiday to commemorate the day slavery was abolished in Texas in 1865 and the day the last...

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Wanderlust For Wear

“Plants help us focus and identify where we are,” says naturalist Lin Feagans. “We hope to inspire your wild by creating unique pieces using materials found in nature.” On a gloomy, rainy afternoon in...

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Renegades Have It Made

Renegade is defined as “A person who deserts and betrays an organization or set of principles.” But Renegade Silver Jewelry did not get its name being owned by rebel emerging entrepreneurs. “We were...

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“Karting For Kitties”

This coming November, Infinity Flux Cards, Comics and Games marks four years in business...but there is so much more to celebrate than simple longevity. This locally owned comic book shop is a...

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Embracing The Slow Drink Movement

Hot or cold, the perfect drink should take some time; intricate parts creating a mellifluous mixture. More than just a perfectly poured Guinness, an aperitif or digestif should encompass local, fresh...

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A Twist In A Trinket

Recently, my sister got into designing jewelry using wire wrapping and healing stones as a somewhat lucrative hobby in Maryland. Her pieces are simple and bold so when I searched wire wrapping in...

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Curse Of The Black Opal

There has been a movement of stones in my life recently and I don’t mean of the kidney persuasion. With several friends recently creating jewelry wrapped around allegedly healing stones, my curiosity...

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The Mighty Mighty Mushroom

Becoming a first generation farmer and learning to live off the land has been quite a struggle. As my culinary skills rank up there with my agricultural ability, I have killed several cactuses and...

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The Art Of Anna Carll

“For some to think that we have dominance over the planet,” abstract artist Anna Carll says as she describes the inspiration for her “Erosion Series”, “Mother Nature will push her way back in if...

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Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.

As a first generation farmer, my determination to get to the root of where anything I own comes from has blossomed even in these dreary winter days. I had a revelation this year of how community can...

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