Dining

Panda Express Opens Its Newest Restaurant In East Ridge

7/30/2025

Panda Express announces the grand opening of its newest location in East Ridge at 629 Camp Jordan Pkwy. “Our entire Panda team is grateful to serve the East Ridge community by providing nearly 40 new jobs and supporting local organizations through various fundraising opportunities,” said Gibb Prajyapathomwong, Panda Express area coach of operations. “We hope to be a lasting part of the community and welcome all guests into our doors to try our American Chinese favorites and discover their own.” The East Ridge Panda Express features a drive through and the new “Panda Home” restaurant design, which is distinctly American Chinese. Officials said, "Just like Panda Express, ... (click for more)

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Abuelo's location at Hamilton Place Mall remains vacant after the Mexican grill closed several months ago

Chattanooga Taco Week Returns July 28 - Aug. 3

7/24/2025

Chattanooga Taco Week is back for its 2025 edition, running from Monday, through Sunday, Aug. 3. This highly-anticipated event invites food lovers to dive into the Scenic City’s thriving taco scene with $4 taco specials at a diverse lineup of local restaurants. Visit chattanoogatacoweek.com for the full list of locations. This year’s celebration ... (click for more)

100 Ramen & Bar To Open In Aloft At Hamilton Place

7/22/2025

Local restaurant investment group 100 SC will open 100 Ramen & Bar in the Aloft hotel at Hamilton Place. The restaurant is located at 2090 Hamilton Place Blvd., Suite 110 in Chattanooga. 100 Ramen & Bar will officially open this Friday. The Aloft location is part of 100 SC’s larger 100 Hibachi & Sushi brand, which currently ... (click for more)

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Stone Age Korean BBQ & Hot Pot Opens On Gunbarrel Road

7/20/2025

Stone Age Korean BBQ & Hot Pot has opened at 2011 Gunbarrel Road. It is an “all you can eat” restaurant that is also a social experience, with a hibachi grill at the table for customers to grill their own meats or a pot of simmering broth for cooking sliced meats, vegetables noodles and dumplings. The barbequed meats and seafoods are served along with side dishes, salads and sauces that typically are used to make wraps with lettuce leaves. Korean Hot Pot is also cooked at the table, ... more

Sticky Fingers Restaurant At Jack's Alley Closes Permanently

7/17/2025

Planning Commission Votes 5-4 In Favor Of New Scooter's Coffee On South Broad

7/16/2025

Hendo’s Creole Cuisine Has Very Brief Run At Former St. John's

7/16/2025

7-Brew Coffee Shop To Replace Kleen-A-Matic Dry Cleaners In Ooltewah

7/10/2025

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Bradley County Cell Ban Is A Learning Moment: For Parents

8/2/2025

Our children are addicted to their cell phones. I don’t blame the kids, I would be the same way, probably worse. The Bradley County Schools have a new cell phone policy: ban the cell, bell to bell. If you’re in class, no cell phone. Hamilton County Schools should follow the courageous lead of our sister city. Can we all agree it would be a better opportunity for the teachers to teach, and the kids to learn, if we ban the cell, bell to bell? I understand parents who need a ... more

Hamilton County Alcatraz

8/1/2025

City Spending And Threats - And Response (2)

7/31/2025

City Council Should Reject Enormous Tax Increase Of 28% - And Response (4)

7/30/2025

Remember The Teachers, Too

7/30/2025

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Mocs Hire First NIL Manager

8/1/2025

First Look The Chattanooga Mocs have made several new hires leading into a new athletics school year. The highlight is the creation of an NIL Manager position with Jalen Washington taking on the role. Washington joins from Mississippi State and fills a pivotal position in the ever-changing landscape of college athletics. First Thought “We’re excited to have Jalen on board. His experience and enthusiasm for NIL provide an excellent resource for our student-athletes in this new space ... more