Behind the Business Chatt

Exploring Chatt

Every business has a story. Join Amanda, from Exploring Chatt, as she "chatts" with local Chattanooga business owners about theirs. How they started, behind the scenes of working the business, what their future plans are, and much more. Welcome to "Behind the Business Chatt" For more info about Chattanooga, check out my website: exploringchatt.com Follow me on Instagram: @exploringchatt Subscribe to my YouTube channel: Exploring Chatt

  1. 13h ago

    Reve Coffee and Books with Barbara and Aniston

    Every business has a story and I'm setting out to learn the stories behind some of Chattanooga's most-loved businesses. This week I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Barbara, owner of Reve Coffee and Books, and the founder, Aniston. Reve is a coffee shop and book store located in Hixson, TN. They sell popular books, used books, and support the Chattanooga community by selling books by local authors. There's art and local goods for sale here too alongside their full coffee bar with espresso drinks, tea, and baked goods. ... Check out the Reve Coffee and Books website: https://www.revecoffeeandbooks.com/ ... Reserve your spot for the next High Tea by inquiring with Barbara: barbara@revecoffeeandbooks.com ... Follow Reve to see what new events you can join: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revecoffeeandbooks/ ... Additional local Chattanooga businesses mentioned in this episode: Awakening Adventures  https://exploringchatt.com/tennessee-glamping-awakening-adventures/ UTC Business School https://www.utc.edu/gary-w-rollins-college-of-business WebbChatts https://www.instagram.com/webbchatts/ Nick's Deli https://maps.app.goo.gl/ypzs6arSLWbwJDDLA?g_st=ac Mimi's Deli https://mimisdeli.com/ … Other businesses mentioned in this episode: Book Hub: https://www.bookbub.com/ ... Contact Amanda about the podcast: amanda@exploringchatt.com

  2. Oct 9

    Nomad Be Happy with Robby

    Every business has a story and I'm setting out to learn the stories behind some of Chattanooga's most-loved businesses. This week I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Robby, owner of Nomad Be Happy. Nomad Be Happy is a camper van rental company that started right here in Chattanooga. They work with people across the country who would like to rent a camper van, be an owner/operator of a camper van rental (vanchise), and camper van builder companies. ... Reserve a vacation van experience: https://www.nomadbehappy.me/ Inquire about joining the vanchise: https://www.nomadbehappy.me/join-us ... Follow Nomad Be Happy to see what new things are in the works: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomad_be_happy/ ... Additional local Chattanooga businesses mentioned in this episode: Goodman Coffee: https://www.goodmancoffeeroasters.com/ LoLo Edibles: https://hemphousechatt.com/collections/lolo-bars Ski Soda: https://www.doublecolacompany.com/ski Moon Pie: https://www.moonpie.com/ Moxie Vans: https://moxievanco.com/ Chattanooga Outdoor Fest: https://www.chattanoogaoutdoorfestival.com/ Roundabout North Chatt: https://northchatt.roundabout.town/invite/dXNlci12ZjJxams0eQ Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce INCubator: https://chattanoogachamber.com/incubator/ Chattanooga Kitchen Incubator: https://www.kitchenincchatt.org/ SORBA Chattanooga: https://www.sorbachattanooga.org/ Additional small businesses outside of Chattanooga mentioned in this episode: Vandoit: https://vandoit.com/ East Taylor Creative: https://easttaylorcreative.com/ Croatian Camper Van Rentals: https://yourway.co/ Raft Tiger Vans: https://rafttiger.com/ Pontoon Brewing: https://pontoonbrewing.com/ ... Join Amanda for a Chattanooga group hike: https://exploringchatt.com/hiking-club/ Contact Amanda about the podcast: amanda@exploringchatt.com

  3. Oct 2

    Chattanooga Culture with Matt

    Every business has a story and I'm setting out to learn the stories behind some of Chattanooga's most-loved businesses. This week I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Matt, owner of Chattanooga Culture. Chattanooga Culture is a kombucha lounge located in Chattanooga, TN. They specialize in making various flavors of kombucha and other cultured goods, like hot sauce.  You might be familiar with their kombucha from the Chattanooga Market, but they now have a lounge in the Ridgedale neighborhood that offers a peaceful space to relax and enjoy a glass of kombucha on tap. ... Follow Chattanooga Culture to see what new things are brewing: https://chattanoogaculture.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chattanoogaculture/ ... Additional local Chattanooga businesses mentioned in this episode: NewTerra Compost: https://www.newterracompost.com/ Gaining Ground: https://www.thegainingground.org/ Stem & Stipe: https://www.instagram.com/stem.and.stipe/ Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga: https://www.kitchenincchatt.org/ Mac's Kitchen & Bar: https://www.macs.kitchen/ ... Find Chattanooga Culture products at: Chattanooga Culture Kombucha Lounge: https://chattanoogaculture.com/ Reel Roots Cafe: https://realrootscafe.square.site/ Southern Squeeze: https://www.southernsqueeze.com/ Nutrition World: https://nutritionw.com/ REV Optimal Living: https://www.revoptimalliving.com/ Ruddle's Bread & Book: https://www.ruddlesbreadandbook.com/ Abundant Living: https://www.abundantlivingcleveland.com/ Bread & Butter: https://butterthebread.com/ Plant Bar: https://visitplantbar.com/ ... Farmer's Markets: Main Street Farmer's Market: https://www.mainstfarmersmarket.com/ Ooltewah Farmer's Market: https://www.ooltewahnursery.com/farmers-market Chattanooga Market: https://www.chattanoogamarket.com/ Farmers on First: https://farmersonfirst.org/ Hixson Community Farmer's Market: https://www.facebook.com/StAlbansFarmersMarket St. Elmo Maker's Market: https://www.instagram.com/stelmomakersmarket/ Ringgold Farmer's Market: https://www.rabbitvalleyfarmersmarket.com/ ... Contact Amanda about the podcast: amanda@exploringchatt.com

  4. Sep 25

    Community Gains with Logan and Regina

    Every business has a story and I'm setting out to learn the stories behind some of Chattanooga's most-loved businesses. This week I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Logan and Regina, owners of Community Gains. Community Gains is a supports local business owners through personal training and health coaching. Located in Chattanooga, TN, Logan and Regina help local business owners find and use their energy most efficiently for their business. Logan focuses on helping business owners regain energy through personal training and Regina helps guide business owners on how to put this new-found energy to good use for their business. ... Help the community with Community Gains: Community Gains is currently running a research survey to see what the needs of the community of local business owners are and how they can help. The survey takes less than 5-minutes (I know because I took it too!), and will help Community Gains better equip you, the local business owner, with the help you need to avoid burnout and find energy for your business throughout the day. Help out by taking this 5-minute survey between now and the end of October: https://tally.so/r/BzYpgR ... Schedule your FREE Energy Audit with Community Gains: https://communitygains.net/ ... Follow Community Gains to see what new things they have in the works: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communitygainschatt ... Additional local Chattanooga businesses mentioned in this episode: (Be)Caffeinated:  https://www.becaffcoffee.com/ Be the Change Youth Initiative: https://bethechangeyi.com/ ArtsBuild: https://artsbuild.com/ LodeStar Technologies:  https://www.lodestartech.com/ Scenic City Neurotherapy: https://sceniccityneurotherapy.com/ Chattanooga Library Maker Space: https://chattlibrary.org/4th-floor/ Coffee Break: https://www.instagram.com/coffeebreakchattanooga ... Contact Amanda about the podcast: amanda@exploringchatt.com

  5. Sep 18

    Mix, Mince, & Mingle with Amy

    Every business has a story and I'm setting out to learn the stories behind some of Chattanooga's most-loved businesses.   This week I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Amy,owner of Mix, Mince, and Mingle.   Mix, Mince, and Mingle is a cooking class located in Soddy Daisy, TN. Exploring cuisines from around the world with authentic dishes. Mix, Mince, and Mingle offers intimate cooking classes where you not only learn how to make the food, but also history about the dishes and country they are from, and enjoy your creations together in the supper room after. ... Upcoming Cooking Classes: Oktober Fest -Saturday, September 26, 2026: https://www.mixminceandmingle.com/event-details/oktoberfest-cooking-class-4 Oktober Fest -Saturday, October 3rd, 2026: https://www.mixminceandmingle.com/event-details/oktoberfest-cooking-class-2nd See more upcoming classes: https://www.mixminceandmingle.com/event-list ... Follow Mix, Mince, and Mingle to see what else she's cookingup. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mixminceandmingle ... Additional local Chattanooga-ish business mentioned in thisepisode: Mountain Goat Market: https://www.mtngoatmarket.com/ ... Learn more about my group hikes: https://exploringchatt.com/hiking-club/ Contact Amanda about the podcast: amanda@exploringchatt.com

  6. Mar 20

    Chattynooga with Logan and Amy

    Every business has a story, and I'm setting out to learn the stories behind some of Chattanooga's most-loved businesses. This week, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Logan and Amy, owners of Chattynooga. Chattynooga is a local newsletter that stands out from the rest. They send weekly updates about Chattanooga events, locals in the community, and fun topics. These are all neatly tied up into a whimsy and quirky writing style delivered to the reader as if it was a short story book written by a couple of Appalachian 10-year-olds. Don't just take my word for it, sign up for the newsletter to see what I'm talking about! (Linked below) And, Logan has another project he's been working on to help our community. Keep watching or listening to see what it is! ... Subscribe to the Chattynooga Newsletter: https://www.newsletter.chattynooga.news/ Join Roundabout North Chatt: https://joinroundabout.com/northchatt ... Additional local Chattanooga businesses and other resources mentioned in this episode: Community Gains: Regina Gee https://www.instagram.com/communitygainschatt?igsh=bXVxdWFjY2lhY2R3 WindowSawp https://www.window-swap.com/ Coffee Break https://www.instagram.com/coffeebreakchattanooga?igsh=Y2JucXAyNnFpaXAy BeCaff https://www.instagram.com/be_caffeinated?igsh=eGJuYmw5MHJzZWk3 Creative Mornings https://www.instagram.com/chattanooga_cm?igsh=MWZqN201N2wzbzhodA== American Advertising Chattanooga Chapter https://aafchattanooga.com/about-us/ Young Professionals  https://www.instagram.com/ypchatt?igsh=dG1ueXExdDcweHFt Reve https://www.instagram.com/revecoffeeandbooks?igsh=ejczMHVzYThkeWZ6 Garden House https://www.facebook.com/share/1894YBryd4/ Book: Unreasonable Hospitality (This link is an affiliate link, which means I may receive a commission if you choose to make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!) https://amzn.to/4sjLAMh

  7. Mar 13

    Awakening Adventures with Anthony and Barb

    Every business has a story, and I'm setting out to learn the stories behind some of Chattanooga's most-loved businesses. This week, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Anthony and Barb, owners of Awakening Adventures. Awakening Adventures is an outdoor haven for numerous experiences. They host everything from large camping groups to glamping getaways, and even pontoon boat ride tours on Watts Bar Lake. Their large property is located near Spring City, TN, where they have various dwellings built to accommodate different glamping experiences. There's so many creative things on this property that allow visitors to relax and explore while getting an escape from the draining day-to-day life. … Learn more details about planning a stay at Awakening Adventures in my guide: https://exploringchatt.com/tennessee-glamping-awakening-adventures/ … Reserve your stay: https://awakeningadventuresllc.com/

  8. Mar 6

    Carving Rock Kitchen with Lezli

    Every business has a story, and I'm setting out to learn the stories behind some of Chattanooga's most-loved businesses.   This week, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Lezli, owner of Carving Rock Kitchen.   Carving Rock Kitchen is a fully gluten-free micro bakery located in downtown Chattanooga. There aren't many strictly gluten-freebakery options in the area, so Carving Rock Kitchen fills that void and has quickly become a pillar of the gluten-free Chattanooga community.   ...   Learn more or order online: https://www.carvingrock.kitchen/   ...   Additional gluten-free resources mentioned in thisepisode:  Gluten-Free Watchdog: https://www.glutenfreewatchdog.org/ The Loopy Whisk: https://theloopywhisk.com/   ...   Additional local Chattanooga businesses mentioned in thisepisode:  Be-Caffeinated: https://www.becaffcoffee.com/ Cha Cha Masala Chai: https://www.sipmorechai.com/

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Every business has a story. Join Amanda, from Exploring Chatt, as she "chatts" with local Chattanooga business owners about theirs. How they started, behind the scenes of working the business, what their future plans are, and much more. Welcome to "Behind the Business Chatt" For more info about Chattanooga, check out my website: exploringchatt.com Follow me on Instagram: @exploringchatt Subscribe to my YouTube channel: Exploring Chatt

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  • Creator
    Exploring Chatt
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
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