ESSENTIAL Bradley Bradley
Winter 2025
Our Communities. Our People. Our Stories.
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Patty Hawkins
Carrie Pettit
Grant Bromley
Allen Mincey
Tim Siniard
Mike and Annabel Webb
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In the years since the magazine was launched, we’ve peeked into dozens of boutiques and delightful shops, chatted with enough chefs about delicious food that would fill a massive banquet table and explored places ranging from the great outdoors to the Museum & Cultural Center at 5ive Points.
The adventure continues with this issue of Bradley Essential, which features Southern Traditions China & Gifts in the Style Scene, and the opportunity to explore The Raceway — a slot car racing facility — and peruse the menu at Inman Social.
Also, be sure to check out the Community Spotlight photos and the Social Calendar for a preview of upcoming local events and activities.
As always, I hope you enjoy reading Bradley Essential!
Autumn Hughes, Editor
On the Cover
Contributed photo by
JACKIE MARIE LEWIS
Ethan Lewis, of Benton, and his dog, Simba, joined others in Bradley County and surrounding areas, enjoying the snowfall in early January.
Local Flavor
American Italian is on the menu at Inman Social
Style Scene
Discovering treasures at Southern Traditions China & Gifts
Explore Slot car racing is alive and well at The Raceway Garden Guide Tips to prepare your garden for the coming growing season
Editor’s Note: See Page 22 for photos of the winners in the
Bradley Essential is offering its readers a chance to win a $50 gift card to Southern Traditions China & Gifts. One lucky winner will be chosen. Visit ClevelandBanner.com/Bradley-Essential and fill out the entry form between Jan. 30-Feb. 14. The winner will be announced in the Cleveland Daily Banner and its social media postings on Thursday, Feb. 20.
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Local Flavor
American Italian
Inman Social offers quality food, made from scratch
By Grant Bromley
At Inman Social, the only thing left to chance is the guests’ willingness to pursue a new favorite, and that’s how Chef Wesley True likes it.
Located in the Village Green where Bald Headed Bistro, which later became True at BHB, was housed, Inman Social facilitates True’s desire to keep things fresh.
Opening its doors in the fall of 2023, Inman Social was established, and the restaurant’s origins continue to inspire True.
“‘Hey, why don’t you do American Italian?’” True recalls being asked by John Sheehan, one of the restaurant’s founding partners.
True remembers responding that he wasn’t particularly fond of American Italian, noting, “Typically, when I’ve eaten it, it was always done with cheap ingredients, and it wasn’t made from scratch, so I had a bad connotation of what American Italian is.”
However, the question persisted, and True began researching Italian cuisine and its American iteration.
“When we were still True at BHB, we spent a year testing out recipes,” True said. “Some of these recipes took two or three months to develop. Altogether, we spent, literally, a year working out 36 dishes … This was not just thrown together.”
One dish in particular, the spicy rigatoni, was inspired by something True had seen on the menu at a restaurant in New York City, but had never tried.
“It sounds super silly and idiotic, but I was trying to recreate something that another restaurant was known for
Neo-Neapolitan pizzas are tested by fire at Inman Social, cooking a couple minutes longer than a traditional Neapolitan pie to provide for extra structure and a flavorful crunch. Here, Mike Pettingill removes a pizza from the brick oven.
without ever having tasted it or having a recipe,” he revealed. “I worked on that sauce for a while, and about six months after Inman Social opened, we had some guests who had eaten at that restaurant say it tastes identical. That was such a cool thing to hear.”
Another item on the menu which has been a labor of love has been the pizza, which True describes as a “complicated, temperamental thing.”
“I could write a whole book on why pizza is temperamental, but … I probably worked in the pizza station with the guys for, I’d say, a little over a year before we were really happy with what we were doing,” True said. “We changed a couple things even up to a few months ago.”
Making pizza in the neo-Neapolitan style, he said, allows for the pizza to be crispier than just a Neapolitan pizza, which is typically only in the oven for 90 seconds and needs to be eaten with a fork. The neo-Neapolitan is in the oven for three to four minutes, and is more consistent with an American diner’s palate.
True then revealed, “One of my favorite pizzas is actually a marinara. If you’re vegan out there, it’s Sicilian oregano, sliced garlic, olive oil, tomato and pizza dough. It’s so good, and it’s not actually on the menu, but if you order a marinara, we do have it.”
Regardless of what kind of food it is, True aims for two things to be consis-
Photos by GRANT BROMLEY
is on the menu
Bobbi Heithoff “ ”
We just want people to come here, have fun and really get to enjoy the food with friends and family.
tent: quality food made from scratch and a menu that changes.
By making food from scratch, True is resisting at Inman Social the trend of what he calls “retail dining,” adding, “A lot of restaurants are buying something, heating it up and selling it. This isn’t just in Cleveland, but everywhere in America. They’re not making anything.”
By countering this tendency, True hopes Inman Social will continue to prosper for the quality it offers, and also the variety.
“Cleveland is evolving,” True started, “and if you look at any small town in
America, certain restaurants are known for specific things … In a bigger city, if you don’t change, you’re done.”
This freedom to change is essential to True, and it’s already presenting value to the Inman Social experience, he says. True added, “This year, we’re going to have a few dishes that are new, and people are going to love them. We’ll still have the mainstays, but we’ll have more specials and we’ll begin selling our own dry pasta as well.”
Also on the horizon: more seafood and even sushi.
Looking to the restaurant’s atmosphere, the lights are low, and the decor
is in the style of the 1960s — even down to the gold flatware. The art throughout the space is all original, too, having been created by artists from the region.
Inman Social’s general manager, Bobbi Heithoff, who is True’s wife, said, “We want this to be like a neighborhood restaurant — for everybody, where it’s not exclusive … We just want people to come here, have fun and really get to enjoy the food with friends and family.”
For more information about Inman Social, or to make reservations, visit InmanSocial.com. n
Cocktails at Inman Social, like this one being prepared by Haley Hobbs, have been curated by the restaurant’s general manger, Bobbi Heithoff, who is a sommelier.
Delightful finds to highlight your home
These family bracelets are ideal gifts for any occasion.
Southern Traditions is gearing up for Valentine’s Day and featuring jewelry and unique gifts for sweethearts. The store also features gifts for men, such as cocktail smoker kits.
Discovering
treasures
at Southern Traditions China & Gifts
By Tim Siniard
For nearly 30 years, Southern Traditions China & Gifts, a local boutique, was Tara Watson Brown’s go-to destination for finding the perfect gift.
And earlier this year, a visit to the store to shop for a bridal gift resulted in Brown changing hats from customer to proprietor.
“I was talking to the previous owner, Debby Woodard, who opened the business 27 years ago, who mentioned she was seeking to sell the business and retire,” Brown said.
Watson, an empty nester after the youngest of three sons left for college, found the possibility of owning her favorite store intriguing.
“It really piqued my interest,” she said.
Watson returned home after purchasing the wedding gift; however, the conversation with Woodard kept turning over in her mind.
“I thought, ‘You know what? That might be something I’m interested in,’” she said.
Watson met with Woodard the next day.
“I sat down with her and just decided to go for it,” she said.
Southern Traditions offers home decor, baby and wedding shower gifts, as well as jewelry.
“For any special occasion, we have
the perfect gift,” Watson said.
The boutique also offers a bridal registry, which Watson said is rarely offered in other stores today. The boutique also maintains a wish list, which comes in handy for husbands shopping for anniversaries or birthdays.
Tabletop brands featured on Southern Traditions’ showroom floor include Juliska, Vietri, Cassafina, Costa Nova and Beatriz Ball.
“If you’re having a party and you want the right pieces to put on your table or to serve with, we can help you,” Watson said.
But, unlike fine china, they don’t require hand washing, followed by storing them away until the next special occasion.
“They’re beautiful dishes you can use every day and put in your dishwasher,” she said.
One of the hottest-selling Christmas items was designer jewelry by Enewton, which creates simple, classic, “worryfree” beaded necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings that can be worn by those with the most active of lifestyles.
They can even be safely worn while sleeping, according to the designer’s website.
Watson predicts the pieces will also be popular Valentine’s Day gifts.
She plans to curate jewelry and giftware created by local artisans.
“We want to offer items you can’t find at other places,” Watson said.
Watson is also preparing to embark on a buying trip to select her store’s spring collection.
She said she will preserve Southern Traditions’ merchandising philosophy
that has resulted in a loyal clientele.
“I think it’s important to note that I bought the shop knowing it was successful, and I didn’t want to come in and make a ton of changes,” she said.
“I plan to keep the ‘Southern tradition,’ but at the same time, I’m looking forward to bringing in some new lines.”
Southern Traditions China & Gifts, located at 94 Mikel St. NW in
any special occasion, we have the perfect gift.
Tara Watson Brown
Cleveland, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. For information, visit SouthernTraditions. MyShopLocal.com n
Photos by TIM SINIARD
Tara Watson Brown, owner of Southern Traditions China & Gifts, displays a Resin Rio bowl by luxury tableware designer Beatriz Ball.
Get revved up
The Raceway
By Allen Mincey
Bill Pinch said he moved from Florida to Tennessee several years ago because he wanted to live where there are “actually four seasons.” However, even with that desire, he knew that once he arrived, there would really only be one season — racing season.
That season would run all year long, and for the past five years, Pinch has kept it alive in Cleveland at The Raceway.
“My wife retired, then I retired, and neither one of us were Florida people, and we wanted to come someplace that has four distinct seasons, and we knew that Tennessee did,” Pinch explained. “I have also lived in Tennessee as a teenager, over in West Tennessee.”
Even though Pinch and his wife planned to move to Cleveland, he had to figure out how to keep his love of slot car racing alive. The best way to do that was to continue to have a slot car track like he did in Florida.
So, he created The Raceway, which is located on South Lee Highway directly across from Best Buy Metals.
The Raceway consists of three tracks for slot cars, and one track for drag
racing. Competitive racing is conducted on the larger track, which features eight different slots for cars.
According to Pinch, when races are conducted on this track, each participants has the chance to compete on each slot, so no one gets the advantage.
The winner of the series of races is the person who completes the most laps with the best time, with each race being two minutes long. Each car is identified by a color sticker that places them in the similar color slots on the track. The track computer places the racer in the slots, so none have an advantage. And while one might think the racer on the inside lane would have a better chance at a faster time, that is not always
Slot car racing is alive and well at
Photos by ALLEN MINCEY
Slot cars zip around a track at The Raceway, a Cleveland business that offers pint-size thrills for race fans of all ages.
With three tracks and one drag racing track, The Raceway has opportunities for many to participate in slot car racing. The larger of the tracks, shown here, is where the competitions are mainly held, with eight different slots for the special cars. The Raceway is located at 1701 S. Lee Highway, in Cleveland.
the case. Regardless, Pinch said each racer has an equal opportunity to win. “So if you have eight cars out there, the one in the center is probably going to win that race, maybe, but who knows,” Pinch said. “If they’re on the inside, then the next race, they may be in the third (slot). You may start on black, then go to yellow, then to orange, then red … until you run all eight lanes.
“Once I hit the startup button on the computer for a race, you run for two minutes, and the computer shuts off,” he continued. “You move to the next (slot), you have two minutes to move your car to the next lane, move your controller, change the sticker on your car … and then at the end of those 16 minutes, somebody will have more laps
than everybody else.”
Yes, cars do flip off the track, or at least their slots, but with the sticker atop the car, marshals around the track are able to place it back in the proper slot and the race continues.
Pinch said he has a loyal local group who come to The Raceway, but often, there are some who learn about the track and show up from distances away from Cleveland.
In one night in December, there was a participant from Knoxville who drove down to Cleveland, with a friend from Virginia with him. Several from the Chattanooga area drive to Cleveland to participate as do many from north Georgia.
While there are those dedicated racers
Bill Pinch, holding one of the slot cars available for purchase, is owner of The Raceway.
Each competitive event at The Raceway has three winners, like these three racers who recently participated. Along with winning the race, they also received a special pastry. From left are Alan Ingram, third place; Courtney Smith, first place; and Koty Campbell, second place. Vicki Ingram made the pastries.
who frequent The Raceway, Pinch added that the business is also available to others who wish to learn about slot car racing, especially children. Birthday parties can be and have been held at The Raceway.
“I would love to do more birthday parties,” he said. “As you can imagine, birthday parties are extremely interactive. Everybody’s involved all the time, and are a lot of fun. I have done birthday parties for 3-year-olds, and for 63-year-olds.”
I have done birthday parties for 3-year-olds, and for 63-year-olds.
Bill Pinch “ ”
Pinch added The Raceway is more than just a couple of slot car tracks, but is also a business that carries slot cars and accessories available for purchase. In fact, when competitive races are held,
winners receive tokens that can be used to purchase items at The Raceway.
Pinch said while he wishes those interested in slot car racing would visit The Raceway, there is one other track set up in Cleveland. Victory Lane Raceway is located on Blythe Avenue S.E., and can be reached through its Facebook page.
For more information or for a schedule of events, visit The Raceway’s Facebook page, or call (423) 813-7700. n
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Garden Guide
Get ready for 2025
Tips to prepare your garden for the coming growing season
By Mike and Annabel Webb
As we are enjoying the cold days of winter, we can start planning for our spring gardens.
The last frost for the Bradley County area is projected to be around April 20. UT Extension recommends adding two weeks to that for any unexpected drop in the temperature. Using that information, May 5 would be the earliest day to plant seeds or transplants in your garden We need to keep in mind, that it is more about the soil temperatures, than just the air temperature.
With Tennessee’s moderate climate and long growing season, it is possible for many vegetables to grow well in our area. We have three growing seasons in our area, Spring — in which we can plant cool season crops that include lettuce, radishes, kale, peas and collards; Summer — in which we plant warm season crops that include beans, sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, okra, squash, cucumbers and eggplant; and Fall — which also is for cool season crops, such as broccoli, cabbage, kale, lettuce, collards, spinach or turnips.
Some things to complete
• Soil: If you have not had a soil test in several years, it would be a good idea to contact the local Extension office and pick up a soil test kit. The kit has the instructions on completing and submitting the soil to be analyzed by the experts in Knoxville. They will send you a report letting you know of any recommendations to improve your soil quality. You can call the Bradley Extension office at (423) 728-7001 to pick up a soil test kit.
• Seeds or Transplants: Now is the
time to get your seeds ordered to avoid your favorite seed being out of stock from the supplier. There are many seed companies to order from. Transplants will be coming in to the local stores in early spring. Be sure to inspect the plants for damage and hardiness before purchasing.
• Garden Plan: Now is a good time to review the previous year’s notes and decide if you need to make some changes. Do you need to rotate crops from one location to another? Did one type of vegetable do better than another? Did the location provide enough sun, shade, water and drainage for proper growth of the plants? It is recommended to draw out a
plan and note where you plant specific vegetables. You can review this plan during the growing and harvest time to see if any changes would be better for next year.
UT Extension has its 2025 Home Fruit and Vegetable Garden Calendar available. You can download a pdf copy from https://UTExtension.Tennessee. edu/Publications/. You can also contact the local office to pick up a paper copy of the calander. The 2025 Calendar will be listed as Publication No. W436. This calendar has been developed to assist you in formulating an overall plan for your residential vegetable garden and fruit production. Utilize the calendar to schedule various planting,
harvesting and management practices. There are also many other excellent resources available from UT Extension that will be an asset to you in planning and managing your garden, so they are linked within the calendar.
A few things to remember
• Cover crops are important and can be a valuable tool for the vegetable garden. They can reduce fertilizer cost and the need for herbicides. They can improve crop yields by enhancing the soil health, prevent soil erosion, conserve soil moisture and protect water quality.
Cover crops are planted during the fall/winter using a mixture of mixed greens (kale and spinach), chick peas, lentils, red, white or crimson clover. You can also use radish, turnips, beets and carrots for a cover crops. UT’s publication No. W235-1 is an excellent source for more information on cover crops.
• Pollinators for critical for fruit/vegetable production: Every garden needs pollinators to help the production of the fruit/vegetables. Native flowers are better to attract local pollinators to your garden. We all need to plant flowers that will attract pollinators to our gardens.
The Bradley County Master Gardeners “Plant Clinic” is always available to assist you in any questions/problems you may be having in your garden or yard. You can contact the group by calling the local office at (423) 728-7001 or by
visiting the website at https://Bradley. Tennessee.edu/Bradley-County-PlantClinic.
Recap of UT 2024 Seed Trials
The Tennessee Home Garden Variety Trial program allows local participants to grow two varieties and report on the plant’s health, yield, growth and flavor. These results eventually allow the seed to be marketed to the public. The results are released each year.
In 2024, there were several trials completed. Below are the results of the 2024 trials showing “recommended to grow” percentages:
• Snap Beans: Buff Valetine 94% and Magnum 100%
• Pole Beans: Kentucky Blue 88% and Seychelles 100%
• Okra: Baby Bubby 80% and Dwarf Long Green Pod 100%
• Slicer Cucumbers: Ever Sweet 100% and Gateway 88%
• Burpless Cucumbers: Tasty Green 77% and Tender Green 100%
• Compact Tomatoes: Better Bush 85% and Home Slice 100%
• Zucchini: Emperor’s Jade 100% and Safari 100%
• Compact Zucchini: Bush Baby 80% and Golden Star 100%
• Winter Squash: Blue Ballet 50% and Tahitian Butternut 100%
• Purple Basil: Dark Opal 83% and Prospera Red 100%
• Dill: Fern Leaf 64% and Teddy 100%
• Compact Sunflowers: Fire Cracker 91% and Teddy Bear 100%
• Zinnia: Benary Mix 96% and Cactus Mix 100%
• Beets: Touch Stone Gold 687% and Zeppo 100%
• Kale: Black Magic 88% and Prizm 100%
• Snacker Cucumber: Diva 77% and Mini Me 91%
Final Thoughts
We want to thank Autumn Hughes and the Cleveland Daily Banner/Bradley Essential for allowing us to write the “Gardening Guide” articles for the last two years for the Bradley County Master Gardeners. Beginning in 2025, a new publicity committee will be presenting the articles. We appreciate Autumn and the Banner, along with the public, for reading the articles.
Happy gardening! n
Editor’s Note: Mike and Annabel Webb are Bradley County Master Gardeners. For more information about that organization, contact the Bradley County UT Extension Office or learn more online at www. BradleyCountyMasterGardeners.org
Social Calendar February
1
Join in a night of original music from 14 songwriters at a Tennessee Songwriters Week Qualifying Round, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Museum & Cultural Center at 5ive Points. Hosted by Visit Cleveland TN, the winners of this qualifying round will advance to a showcase round at the Bijou Theatre in Knoxville or the Bessie Smith Cultural Center in Chattanooga, and compete for a chance to play at The Bluebird Café in Nashville, and many other prizes. This event is family friendly and free to attend. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6 p.m. www.MuseumCenter.org
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Cleveland Bradley County Public Library hosts its Anime Club for adults. This group meets from 6 to 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month, in the Flex Space. This group is for ages 18 and older. Upcoming dates are March 4, April 1 and May 6. www.ClevelandLibrary.org
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The Southeastern Writers Alliance is a group designed to help members learn about and participate in writing at all levels across most genres. its goal is to encourage writers 18 and older through answering questions, sharing and critiquing each other’s works, and offering optional prompts to fuel creative exercise. SWA meets every fourth Monday of the month, from 5 to 7 p.m., on the second floor of the Cleveland Bradley County Public Library in Cleveland. Upcoming dates are March 24, April 28 and May 26. www.ClevelandLibrary.org
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Hosted by the Museum & Cultural Center at 5ive Points, enjoy a night of Music Under the Stars. Jermaine Purifory & Friends will present the music of Nat King Cole. Musicians include Jermaine Purifory, Shawn Perkinson, Terri Hall, Wes Cepin, Stephen Brannen, and more exciting guests. The 1950s-era fine dining experience begins at 6:30 p.m., with the concert at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission only, and $50 for the concert with meal included.
www.MuseumCenter.org
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It’s an Arts Social! Stop by the ArtHouse Project in Cleveland every third Saturday for Open Studio Saturdays. Socialize with resident artists, tour the spaces and enjoy the art, partake in some light refreshments, schedule an art class or book a party, find some art you can’t live without. Upcoming dates are March 16, April 20 and May 18. www.ArtHouseCleveland.com
Get ready for “An Evening with Scott Hamilton” and the annual Community First Awards. Hamilton, an Olympic Gold Medalist and cancer survivor, will share his story of hope and resilience. This is an opportunity for our community to come together and support students at Cleveland State Community College. This event is at 6 p.m. at the PIE Innovation Center in Cleveland. Presented by Bank of Cleveland and Builtwell Bank, in support of the Cleveland State Foundation.
www.ClevelandStateCC.edu/ EveningWith
March
1-May 11
Experience
Spring at Rock City! Soak in the sunshine and colorful array of the Enchanted Trail in full bloom during Spring Blooms. Enjoy the awakening garden and its art installations, including several new pieces. In March, look for Lenten Rose and Daffodils blooming; in April, look for Mountain Laurel and Azaleas blooming; and in May, watch for beautiful Rhododendrons blooming! www.SeeRockCity.com
5
The Jim Gaffigan: Everything is Wonderful! tour stops at Chattanooga’s Memorial Auditorium, at 7 p.m. Gaffigan is known around the world for his unique brand of humor, which largely revolves around his observations on life. Last fall, he co-headlined with Jerry Seinfeld for a sold-out multi-city arena tour and in May of 2024, sold out two shows during the Netflix Is Joke Festival. Ticket prices range from $73 to $300.
www.TivoliChattanooga.com
April
5
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The Breakaway Outreach 30th Anniversary Celebration Banquet will be held at First Baptist Cleveland, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a special evening of focusing on “faithfulness” to build on legacies from the past and tether hearts to a vision for the future. The celebration will include redemption stories and looking ahead to the future. The evening will feature dinner, impact stories, community awards and a silent auction. Tickets are $30. www.Eventbrite.com
The Hot Slaw and Art Y’all Festival will be held from noon to 8 p.m. in downtown Cleveland. This fun, unique and totally unexpected food and art festival is built around hot slaw — now an official State Food of Tennessee and Cleveland is the Hot Slaw Capital of Tennessee! The dish was invented at the Star Vue Theatre in Cleveland and is now a staple in the community, where it is served in more than two dozen restaurants. Activities will stretch from Central along Ocoee to Parker along First with the Courthouse in the center. There will be live music, artist exhibitors, pop-up street performances, family fun, contests, food vendors, and yes, lots of hot slaw!
HotSlawFestival.com
22-May 4
Broadway at the Memorial Auditorium presents “Hamilton,” a story of passion, unstoppable ambition and the dawn of a new nation. “Hamilton” is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. It has won 11 Tony Awards, Grammy, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and a special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors. Ticket prices range from $79 to $252. www.TivoliChattanooga.com
29-30
Chattanooga Charge is a meetup with Tesla owners and enthusiasts from across the country. Taking place at the Tennessee Riverpark, there will be speaker panels, demonstrations, food, lightshows and cruises. Events are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon. Ticket prices range from $14 to $34. www.Eventbrite.com
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Chattanooga Symphony & Opera presents Beethoven’s 5th, at 7:30 p.m. at Chattanooga’s Memorial Auditorium. From its famous “ba-baba-bum” opening to its blazing finish, Beethoven’s iconic 5th Symphony is one of the most powerful pieces of music ever written. Experience the monumental close to the 202425 Season with the CSO and the powerful voices of the CSO Chorus. Ticket prices range from $30 to $95. www.TivoliChattanooga.com
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The MainStreet CruiseIn launches its 2025 season this month. The popular car show attracts an average of more than 500 classic cars and special interest vehicles to Cleveland’s downtown. Cruise-ins are held the fourth Saturday of each month, April to October, noon to 4 p.m. Free to enter a vehicle and free to spectators. The Swap Meet is located at the corner of Worth Street and Second Street, just behind Broad Street Church. Upcoming dates are May 24 and June 28. www.MainStreetCruisers.org
May 1
MainStreet Cleveland hosts the Downtown Dine Around, an opportunity to check out local restaurants for one low price. Enjoy food samples at each participating location, from 5 to 8 p.m. MSCTN.org n
Community Spotlight
Snowy winter days in Bradley County
Elements pulled from nature helped dress up this frosty creation.
Photo by NOEMI SOTO GUYTON
Photo by ALLEN MINCEY
Harold Melgar and Franklin Melgar show off their snowman.
Photo by APRIL OLIVER Frolicking in the snow was a fun time for people and their pets.
Photo by SHAUN RYAN Carter, left, and Brayson Ryan enjoy a day of sledding, following the Jan. 10 snowfall.
by SCOTT LORENZ ANDERSON
What is that?! A dog peers out the window as snow falls in Cleveland on Jan. 10.
A female cardinal, left, and her mate visit a bird feeder during the winter storm that impacted Cleveland and Bradley County.
Photo
Photo by ANGIE HENDERSON
Community Spotlight
Bradley Essential Fall/Holiday 2024 Contest Winners
Photos by AUTUMN HUGHES
Tina Suits was the winner in the reader contest for the Bradley Essential Fall/ Holiday 2024 issue. She received a $50 gift card to The Monogram Market.
Ann Lovellette was a winner in the “Find the Cherokee Chieftain” contest for the Bradley Essential Fall/Holiday 2024 issue. She received a $25 prize.
Patty Silverman was a winner in the “Find the Cherokee Chieftain” contest for the Bradley Essential Fall/Holiday 2024 issue. She received a $25 prize.
Photo by GRANT BROMLEY
Compassionate Care When Every Second Counts
Emergencies can happen at any time, and almost always when you least expect them. That’s why Bradley Medical Center’s experienced team of Emergency Room physicians, nurses, and specialists are standing by 24/7, ready to provide the expert care when you need it most.
Our highly-trained, close-to-home ER experts are ready to provide high-quality treatments for all conditions requiring immediate care–whether it’s chest pain, stroke, or a mental health crisis. We’re always here. For you.
A New Vision for Women’s Health
We’re proud to announce the new location of Bradley Medical Center’s Women’s Imaging Services, offering high-quality technology in a comfortable, spa-like environment. From mammograms to ultrasounds and more, our office is your new destination for the latest 3-D mammography technologydesigned to empower you through clarity and care.
Call us at (423) 244-9272 to schedule your appointment today!
We offer a variety of cutting-edge imaging services, administered by our expert team of compassionate technologists: