Wow, first, can we just say thank you? 🙏

You all are an amazing crowd and we appreciate how much you support our work here.

Thousands of you read our newsletter every day, and we feel so humbled by that. It means a lot to us because we’re doing it with you in mind. 💌

And as you continue to read, we’re working on learning more about you and what you’re into because we truly are here to help you and the community.

So, here’s what we noticed you guys read the most this year. And as always, feel free to reach out to us and let us know what else you want to read. You can respond to this email or reach us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

🍽️ 5 old-school Chattanooga restaurants we shouldn’t take for granted

This is the oldest article on the list with a publication date of Jan. 7. Here, we looked at some Chattanooga classics that would just be a shame to lose. They deserve to be loved well. 🤤

🍸 Chattanooga is getting a speakeasy

We totally get why this is at the top of the list; it sounds so exciting. Get ready for this new London-inspired bar’s 2019 opening date. If you want even more info, check out number 5 below. 🇬🇧

🏢 New Chattanooga businesses

We love new stuff too. This is a list of all the new restaurants and businesses that came to CHA this last year. Click the link for information on internet cafes, Peruvian restaurants, and free downtown rides. 🚌

📸 10 really weird old photos of Chattanooga

Yeah, this place can be a little eccentric. It only takes one trip to the Mainx24 parade to know that. Here’s photographic evidence of some of the other odd stuff that’s gone on around here. 📸

🆕 8 anticipated openings in 2019

This year, Chattanooga got some pretty cool stuff (see #3 above), but wait until you see what’s coming next year. Click the link above to imagine a world with even more tacos, pro soccer, and aquarium fish. 🐠

👣 10 must-hike trails in the Chattanooga area

Consider this a Chattanooga hiking bucket list. 🌲

🗳️ 2018 Hamilton County Election Guide

With so many candidates and so many differing viewpoints, any election can be overwhelming, so we wanted to help simplify things a little bit for you. Also, here’s another shoutout to everyone who voted to make the 2018 midterms one of the highest turnouts in recent years. 🗳️

💭 Chattanoogans share dreams for vacant Market Street properties

What’s just as fun as learning about the new things coming to the area is dreaming about what could populate the vacant spaces around the city. We asked what you all wanted to see move into these empty buildings on Market Street and took note of what you said. Did someone say Trader Joe’s? 🤔

💸 Tipping 101: How and when to tip

Tipping is one of those things that, unless you’ve been a server, can be a little confusing. We talked to some industry workers about how to tip appropriately to help make the process a little less awkward for you.

🤤 Date Night Dining: Best meals of 2018

Sean Phipps’ Date Night Dining column seemed to be a favorite among you all, so, we got him to recount which of his many meals he thought were the best. 🍴