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MY HOMETOWN

Chattanooga, Tenn.

No matter how many times I leave, Chattanooga will always have a hold on me
By Libby Callaway, 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) [enlarge photo]


MY HOMETOWN
• San Francisco
• Orange County
• Niagara
• Chattanooga

  • 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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