"It's going to allow me ... to keep my land for the next generations to enjoy."

And a powerful essay on freedom and food.

"I’m learning to love and forgive myself."

"The county is essentially abandoning the future of agriculture."

Across this region, hunger appears in different ways.

We live in one of the most biologically rich areas in Creation.

One year, two years, three years. Without you ...

Who doesn't love plant sales, amaro and frogs in milk?

In Meigs County, there's a farmer — 9/11 vet, regenerative-ag pioneer, grandfather — we need to honor.

Tickets on sale now. Limited seats. A dinner unlike any other.

Plus, Plan Hamilton, Spice Trail, young farmers and an exclusive Michelin interview.

Social media "is a cancer on our society."

We've got some good news about a very good pup.

On this day, 32 years ago, a brewery opened that changed everything.

And how about our own picnic with Mayor Wamp?

" I can't help but think that Childers is asking us to hear, and do, something deeper."

Plus, Amanda Niel. Raven Humphrey. And the return of Brooks Lamb!

Yesterday, we dropped you off at college for your freshman year.

And much love to everybody returning to school.

What happens when an event combines food from South Africa + music from ATL?

Milestones. Parties. Holden Caulfield. The best is yet to come.

"What the Laurel Dace is going through is exactly what we're going through."

Here are a few things to know.

Plus, there's still time to join the market tour today!

"That's what they do. They teach us ... to see things in people."

How much does local ownership matter? Plenty, said readers.

An Argentine restaurant comes to your backyard.

But other restaurants are thriving. (Like Spice Trail, where we had a great time on Monday!)

We left stunned, mouths open, our ice-cream mustaches frozen in awe.

Hello (again), Mac's. And let's cheer for Karen Rennich.

"There was always something in me that said: let's do something better."

We love our relationsheep with you all.

We've seen some beautiful cows over the years.

Things aren't falling apart as much as we think.

And plenty of news, including your responses, questions and ideas.

4,000 pounds of food. One-third of an acre. Heroic young farmers. And tons of kids.

"Our bodies live by farming."

Reporting from West 38th Street: the first in a two-part series.

"We have the finest farmers in the world."

"It's a masterpiece," one guest said.

Why isn't hunger-relief a normal part of the county budget?

In a $1 billon budget, how much goes to fight hunger?

Farmers speak. Chefs invite you to dinner. I'll ask questions and maybe we'll find answers.

"Have you ever milked anything before?"

We've only got one answer. (It's coming in June.)

She's my world.

And an ice cream social!

Happy 20th, Easy.

They're all here at The Table.

You asked. We listened. Join us at The Table.

Lots of news today ... and big news coming!

He's created more than 200 beers, ya'll.

Plus, good Farmland news. And, a hint at our own special surprise.

A little French, a little Easter, a little wine.

There's no coffeehouse without service techs.

"I Don't Care About Your Micro-greens."

She's coming here. Don't miss this spirited event.

It could get even worse.

And Chattanooga restaurants are ready.

Join us for a most spirited afternoon.

They will care for you and your family.

A sweet and sticky story. (But hopefully not sour.)

"Texas barbecue is about this relentless pursuit of perfection."

The heart's astonishment, the priest writes, can be found in food.

Here's how to raise your own.

Call your senators. Enjoy pizza.

US cuts $1 billion in food programs.

Welcome to the Chattanooga Community Cooperative.

With more good news from Nashville.

Food as a Verb, meet Oxford American.

Hearsay in difficult times, cheers to LUNCH, party at Cherry Street.

An untold story from a long-ago Chattanooga restaurant.

Farmland funding, a story from CA and a survey for farmers.

A farmer, his herd and the heartache of liminal space.

This bill could help. A lot.

This is our Valentine's to you.

Thanks, Letty.

Heavens-to-Betsy. Am I the only one confused here?

Support the people building a responsible world.

Meet Chattanooga's Sneakerhead Chef

Join us for "A Conversation with Erik Niel."

The story of four generations of women and one Tres Leches cake.

Mac's set a new standard in 2024.

Silas Luster, representation and the meaning of freedom.

Last month, Chef Khaled AlBanna made a generous statement to this city.

Isn’t it funny what life - and 2025 - will bring?

So many good people and places: here's a look back at the images of 2024.

Wine tells a story. Can we listen?

"You know the story about the Grinch whose heart shrinks three sizes too small? I feel like mine has grown three sizes so large."

"How do we get to the point that one could walk from any neighborhood in the city and access a farm stand of veggies?"

What did it taste like? My first burger since W. was president?

Let's start with two big headlines.

Farm-to-table. It's our beloved phrase. But it doesn't tell the whole story.

Last Wednesday, we're standing in the middle of the Main Street Farmers' Market when Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly begins a story that stretches back 30 years ago with one of the greatest local athletes ever.

All the great parts of life were there, all compressed in a few hours' of warm food, generosity and community.

There is a way out of the tension between development and conservation.

In February 2024, the CEO of a Tennessee food bank emailed a high-ranking Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) employee from her iPhone. The subject line? LFPA Plus.

Two quick announcements, then a marvelously, urgently important guest essay.

Bill Hull is the in-house wine expert - "the wine guy" - at Pruett's Market, the Signal Mountain grocery store.

Thursday morning, I have the honor of moderating a powerful and thoughtful group of panelists as part of Thrive Regional Network's Tri-State Summit.