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MY HOMETOWN
Chattanooga, Tenn.
No matter how many times I leave, Chattanooga will always have a hold on me
  |   July/August 2005 issue

But overall, my favorite spot is Chad's Records, the town's best indie music store. I once found a photo disc of Heart's Dreamboat Annie in Chad's stacks and I treasure it: There's nothing like watching Ann and Nancy Wilson's faces going round and round. Truth be told, though, the real reason to go to Chad's is to run into Chad himself, a 30-something indie rock guy. Women I know who don't even have turntables have spent hours in there flipping through records, just to see him smile.

Lodging


Pearls art gallery (Thomas Petillo)

  • Sheraton Read House Hotel 827 Broad St., 423/266-4121, from $109
  • Food

  • St. John's Restaurant 1278 Market St., 423/266-4400, foiegras $16
  • The Mudpie 12 Frazier Ave., 423/267-9043, biscuit $6.75
  • North Chatt Cat 346 Frazier Ave., 423/266-9466
  • Attractions

  • Chattanooga Choo Choo 1400 Market St., 423/266-5000, trolley ride $2
  • Shopping

  • Pearls Folk Art 202 Tremont St., 423/267-6779
  • Junior League Bargain Mart 3935 Hixon Pike, 423/870-9686
  • Susannas 921 Barton Ave., 423/265-4777
  • Chad's Records 326 Vine St., 423/756-7563

  • Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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