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Travis Hunter and his fiancée, Leanna De La Fuente, are set to tie the knot in Chattanooga, Tennessee on Saturday. The two have prepared for this moment over the past year since announcing their engagement in February 2024.

While the ceremony and details of the wedding have been kept private, Hunter did say they would be traveling to the Blue Ridge Mountains for the special occasion.

The area is a hotbed for springtime walks down the aisle. Atlanta Falcons' Bralen Trice recently married his college sweetheart Ariana Quinones at The Conservatory at Blackberry Ridge in Trenton, Georgia. The European inspired luxury estate is one of the top North Georgia wedding venues and 25 mins outside of Chattanooga.

Hunter is coming off rookie minicamp in Jacksonville, where he turned heads for his athletic ability on both sides of the ball. He was selected by the Jaguars with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, becoming the highest drafted cornerback and second-highest drafted wide receiver in NFL history.

Hunter and De La Fuente met in 2021 and became a couple while at Jackson State a year later. While the rollercoaster ride for both of them has been shaky as of late, they've stuck by each other's side. Even when it meant deactivating social media accounts.

“I would constantly pray that God would give me a reason to keep moving forward so I can fulfill his plan for me. That he would give me motivation to continue, and you were his answer,” De La Fuente wrote to Hunter in a post in February 2023.

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Meanwhile, Hunter has stated that he’s “so happy God” led him to De La Fuente. Writing to his love in an Instagram post in November 2022, He wrote, “You are one of a kind and I truly believe that we are meant to be together. You are the best girlfriend in the world and I’ll paint the sky red by any means. I know I make you crazy but trust me I ain’t going no where and I’ll always be yours.”

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Hunter has also vowed “to do everything possible” to make De La Fuente the “happiest woman in the world.”

Hunter will have his dad, Travis Hunter Sr., with him at the ceremony. A Florida judge cleared for the elder Hunter to be with his son with similar plans to last month's NFL Draft.

We’re trading in the typical cards and flowers for Mother’s Day this year. Instead, we’re taking our loved ones out for a Scenic City experience.

Craft charming one-of-a-kind jewelry Stop by one of Pairé Charm Bar’s pop-ups happening Friday, May 9 through Sunday, May 11 to build a bracelet or necklace together with charms that represent all of the things you love about them.

Treat them to a babysitter On Friday, May 9, make sure they’re free for a Mom’s Night Out at The Greenhouse by Oddstory. From 4 to 8 p.m., DIY a $6 keychain or $8 mini bouquet + sit back and relax with adult coloring and a cocktail.

Purchase their market list Treat them to a day at the Chattanooga Market on Sunday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — go the extra mile by helping make their list + buying some locally made goods for them. We think Anisa’s Secrets Seasonings should be at the top of the shopping list (a personal staple in City Editor Haley’s spice cabinet).

Show them they’re the GOATTake a short drive to nearby Flintstone, GA on Sunday, May 11 to spend the day at High Point Farms. From 1 to 4 p.m., take a garden tour, hit the mimosa + bouquet bars, and spend some time snuggling the farm’s baby goats.

Bonus: Find out more ways to celebrate by checking out our Events page.

Small Business Week is here, and we’re gearing up to spread the local love. We’ve partnered with some of Chattanooga’s businesses to celebrate the folks who make up the backbone of our local economy.

This week, you can expect Q+A’s with local entrepreneurs that shine a light on what it’s like being a part of the Scenic City’s small business community.

We have something special for our readers, too. We’ve created an interactive map of can’t-miss deals and fun events being offered exclusively during Small Business Week — Sunday, May 4 through Saturday, May 10.

From enjoying 10% off your drink at Rêve Coffee and Books to attending a networking event at Albatross Golf Sim + Bar, there will be plenty of ways to support Chattanooga’s small businesses.

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Events

Thursday, May 8 | Albatross Golf Sim & Bar will host a networking event from 5 to 7 p.m. and offer free golf for those who want to try it out + happy hour drink specials ($1 off draft beer, $3 wines, $5 draft cocktails).

Saturday, May 10 | In honor of Small Business Week + its 12th anniversary, The Rustic House will host a party from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with candle-making, anniversary deals, local vendors, a food truck, and fun for all ages.

Saturday, May 10 | Join Scenic City Clay Arts from 1 to 5 p.m. for their Spin & Smash event, where you’ll get 20 minutes on the potter’s wheel + the opportunity to smash up to three pots at the smash booth.

We moved to Red Bank, a small suburb in North Chattanooga, a little over four years ago. I could not love this little pocket of town any more than I do. It has a small quaint downtown area, yet is mere minutes from all the shopping and restaurants in Hixson and fewer than 10 minutes from downtown Chattanooga.

Guide to Red Bank, Tennessee

Food and Drinks

BeCaffeinated: Red Bank was home to the very first BeCaffeinated location. They now have four locations around the city (the latest is by the zoo), but they originated here. If you have children, you don’t need me to elaborate on how wonderful a drive-through coffee shop is. They support and sell bakery items from Niedlovs, B’s Sweets and more. My favorite drink is the Chattahooligan but they are known for their Honey(bee).

Dub’s: This diner is known for their Crumble burgers and milkshakes, but nothing on their menu disappoints. I love their bbq, onion rings, and giant homemade ice cream sandwiches in the Summer (they really are as big as your head)!

Pie R Square: I’ve ordered pies from them for holidays and am always pleased with their customer service! They offer both sweet and savory choices. They have even done a few custom orders for me for some mini pies and were wonderful to work with.

Bread & Butter: A local favorite! My go-to order is definitely their ham and cheese croissant. They also offer take home dinner options such as take and bake lasagnas and homemade pizzas.

The Meeting House: A wonderful coffee shop right downtown with big picture windows. Perfect for meeting a friend or if you need to bring your laptop to work, there’s plenty of tables.

Crust Pizza: This is my boys’ and my favorite pizza in all of Chattanooga. We love the thin crust and their sauce has just the right amount of kick to it. Be sure to check out their weekday lunch buffet!

Shopping and Businesses

America’s Gardens Nursery: This is the best nursery in all of Chattanooga in my opinion. Everyone who works there is extremely knowledgeable and willing to help. They truly make picking out landscaping or gardening an enjoyable experience .

Bela Co: This is a darling jewelry and gift shop. The curb appeal alone of this shop is worth checking out!

Vintage & More on the Blvd: I love a good antique mall and this has a great mix of booths offering old and new. My favorite lucky find from here are my kitchen bar stools.

Bud Floral & Home: This unique home décor store offers beautiful art, fresh flower bouquets, and custom balloon garlands and more.

Red Bank Bounce: This place offers great indoor play for kids, complete with a toddler area, snack bar, and birthday party room! Always a great option during the rainy season or hot summer days.

B&B Discount: This is a huge store offering discounted furniture, appliances, rugs, and more. If you are in need of bigger furnishing items, you must check them out.

Parks

Kids’ Corner: This is my family’s favorite playground. It has a gazebo with seating, a huge shade tree, large sandbox, several tennis courts, restrooms, and a brand new wooden playground built two years ago. It is a hidden gem right in downtown Red Bank.

White Oak: This park offers a lot of green space complete with play structures and a pavilion. It also has a very large and nice dog park! There is a huge grassy hill that is perfect for sledding when we do get snow every few years.

Mountain Creek Road Park: This is a great paved walking trail that also offers tons of green space. It’s perfect for bringing the bikes, stroller, or your dog.

Community

In the spring, the streets are lined with Cherry Blossoms and the light posts boast American flags around Independence Day. In the summer, there is a Farmers’ Market at Red Bank UMC once a week as well as a food pantry that is open to the community every Thursday. The Red Bank Christmas parade is a highlight every year with booths showcasing local vendors, a Santa, and so much more complete with snowflake lights sprinkled throughout town. My kids look forward to these small yet impactful touches throughout the year.

Red Bank is full of character homes, many of which were built in the 1940s. There is the perfect mix of older and newer homes and almost every street showcases views of Signal Mountain.

Once one of the most polluted cities in the U.S., Chattanooga, Tennessee, is leading the green charge forward in urban design.

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Iona Brannon

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In 1969, Chattanooga, Tennessee, was once so heavily polluted by unregulated emissions from railroads, coal plants, and industrial factories that the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare named it one of the most heavily polluted places in the nation. However, this little city at the foothills of the Appalachians has been working hard to clean itself up.

In April, Chattanooga earned the title of the first National Park City in the U.S. The distinction is unrelated to the National Park Service, which manages parks, national monuments, and historic sites across the country. Instead, the city was given the designation by the National Park City Foundation, a U.K.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the way people think about cities and their relationship to nature. The organization awards the title to destinations around the globe that are rethinking urban design and are making cities more friendly for the environment and the people who live within them.

The process of applying for the National Park City title started about two years ago, but it has taken decades of work. Since the 1970s, the city has taken bold steps to clean up through legislation and voluntary actions. The result is a city that feels like it grew into nature—not over it.

“The movement was a grassroots triumph, sparked by community passion and collaboration,” said Hannah Hammon, public relations manager at Visit Chattanooga. “Starting in 2023, residents, nonprofits, businesses, and city leaders rallied around a shared vision of Chattanooga as a 'city in a park.'"

The Scenic City joins London and Adelaide as the third National Park City in the world, and Hammon says she hopes the award will inspire other destinations to see that vibrant cities and beautiful natural spaces don't have to be mutually exclusive.

“Chattanooga shows that community-led collaboration, paired with bold environmental action, can create cities where people and nature flourish together," she said. "By prioritizing accessible green spaces, cultural diversity, and sustainable practices, any city can become a place where residents feel connected to their environment and each other."

For those looking for a green, urban escape, Chattanooga is an ideal choice. The city is home to over 70 parks and 35 miles of trails. The South Chickamauga Creek Greenway, a multiuse path, winds through wetlands, forests, and wildlife corridors and offers a taste of the area’s rich (and often-overlooked) biodiversity.

Other highlights include Stringer’s Ridge, a reclaimed urban woodland with tranquil views of the skyline, and the Tennessee Riverwalk, a scenic path that threads through downtown and other neighborhoods. Visitors can also wander through Bluff View Art District, known for its riverfront sculpture gardens, or ride the century-old Incline Railway up Lookout Mountain for a scenic overview of the city’s landscape.