Who should Chattanooga know about?

Noog Weekly features local business owners — the people behind shops, trades, service companies, studios, restaurants, makers, and weird little businesses that make the city better.

1. We verify the fitWe look for real local operators, not generic PR pitches or paid placements.
2. We research the storyOwner background, neighborhood context, useful lessons, and why readers should care.
3. We ask before publishingIf it moves forward, Noog Weekly reaches out for a proper interview — nominations are not automatic features.

A strong nomination names the business, gives one specific reason they matter locally, and includes a link we can verify.

We use nominations to choose future features. This does not subscribe you unless you separately join the newsletter.

Good nominations include the owner name, a specific reason, and a link where we can verify the business.
We especially want under-covered local operators: trades, makers, service businesses, food, retail, wellness, and neighborhood institutions.
Want examples of the finished product? Start with Chattanooga Whiskey, Hutton & Smith, or Velo Coffee Roasters.