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Southern Spirits: The Liquid Lore Of Writers And Their Craft

William Faulkner said, “Civilization begins with distillation.” He also said, “My own experience has been that the tools I need for my trade are paper, tobacco, food, and a little whisky.” For many writers, the pen and bottle go hand-in-hand ... Read more

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The Magic Of Matilda

If you happened to be alive in the 1990s, then chances are you’ve either seen or read the inspiring book-turned-movie “Matilda” that tells the story of a special young girl who doesn’t let the misfortune of the world get her down. The Chattanooga ... Read more

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Dealing With Loss And Hopelessness

My process for reviewing an artist or album is simple enough. First, I let the album play once, twice, maybe three times and if there are any tunes I find especially striking, I go back and give those a few more listens. I do this before doing any... Read more

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Caper Flick Recalls 2008 Financial Crisis

The 2008 financial crisis will likely be remembered as one of the most devastating events in modern history. While it doesn’t carry the same emotional weight as the tragedy of September 11th, 2001, its effects are likely as far reaching. The ... Read more

Features

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Chef. Author. Culinary historian. Two-time James Beard Award Winner. Michael W. Twitty is likely the most prolific expert on the roots of Southern foodways in the world. Mr. Twitty’s brilliant and focused cadence tells the deeper story of the ... Read more

Between The Bridges

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Chattanooga State Community College’s Writers@Work program, in partnership with the Southern Lit Alliance, is excited to present the second annual YA-hoo Fest, Chattanooga’s only young adult book festival, on September 20-21, 2019. Read more

The Bowl

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Long time readers of this column will remember “Oumuamua”, which we last talked about back in January of this year. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Oumuamua, it’s the first object ever detected that we know came from outside of the ... Read more

Just A Theory

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Walking into the produce section of your favorite Asian market can be daunting and even a bit confusing. Unfamiliar fruits and vegetables with exotic-sounding names are usually surrounded by an even wider array of equally unfamiliar leafy greens ... Read more

Sushi & Biscuits

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Lupi’s Broad Street location is closed on Monday when I stop by for a visit. I’m about to tap on the door when a big guy carrying a trash bag barrels out. “Dorris?” he says, when I ask for Dorris Shober, owner of Lupi’s Pizza Pies. “She’s here.” Read more

Dining Out

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The Pulse Calendar

Sunday

September 22, 2019

Monday

September 23, 2019

Tuesday

September 24, 2019

Wednesday

September 25, 2019

Thursday

September 26, 2019

Friday

September 27, 2019

Saturday

September 28, 2019

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