Chattanooga Times Free Press - Best of the Best - 14 Sep 2025
18TH ANNUAL AWARS
OUR TRIBUTE TO THE BEST OF CHATTANOOGA
MULTI-YEAR AWARD WINNERS
Fundraising Event
Local Band
Non-Profit
Non-Profit to Volunteer
Radio Personality
Teacher
TV Personality
Brittany Harris Grace Baptist Academy
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga
Brittany Harris Grace Baptist Academy
The MAC Gala McKamey Animal Center
Mo & Styckman
Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga
David Karnes - Channel 3
FlashDrive Band
Green Business or Organization
Hotel
Local College / University
Local Event
Local Tourist Attraction
Museum
Place to Have a Birthday Party
Place to Take Kids
Place to Worship
Private School
Public School
Summer Camp
Wedding Venue
Weekend Getaway
Park and play all day at the Tennessee Aquarium and Creative Discovery Museum
Silverdale Baptist Church
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Tennessee Aquarium
Creative Discovery Museum
Creative Discovery Museum
Silverdale Baptist Church
Chattanooga Zoo
Chattanooga Zoo
The Read House
Chattanooga Market
Thank you for believing in UTC —and in our students’ futures
Silverdale Baptist Academy
Ivy Academy’s Skillern Elementary
Howe Farms
The Read House
Silverdale Baptist Academy
YMCA
Overall Place to Work
Company for Remote Work
Construction Employer
Education Employer
Engineering Employer
Finance Employer
Food/Beverage Manufacturing Employer
Hospitality Employer
Industrial Manufacturing Employer
Law Firm Employer
Logistics Employer
Medical/Health Care Employer
Silverdale Baptist Academy
McKee Foods
Silverdale Baptist Academy
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
TVFCU
MDC Homes
TVA
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union
CHI Memorial Hospital
McKee Foods
The Read House
Covenant Logistics
Warren & Griffin
MDC Homes
Two Men and a Truck Moving Made Easy
Auto Body Repair
Auto Detailing / After Market
Auto Repair
Car Wash
Childcare
Cleaning Service
Commercial Construction Company
Computer / IPhone Repair
Countertops
Criminal / DUI Law Firm
Custom Blinds & Window Treatments
Customer Service
Decks
Divorce Attorney
DJ
Dry Cleaners
Electrician
Funeral Home
Garage Door Sales / Maintenance
Handyman Service
Heating & A/C Services
Home Inspector
Internet Service Provider
Kitchens & Cabinetry
Busy Bee Cleaning Co., LLC
Differentials Plus
Chatt Town Exclusives
YMCA
Scenic Suds
Georgios Mobile detailing
Landscaping / Lawn Mowing
Law Firm
Locksmith
Moving Services
Oil Change
Paint Contractor
Personal Injury Law Firm
Pest Control
Pet Boarding
Pet Groomer
Photographer
Plumber
Pool Company
Residential Remodeling / Construction
Roofing
Siding
Sign Printing / Manufacturing / Installation
Solar Solutions
Staffing Agency
Towing Company
Tree / Stump Removal
Tutoring Service
TV Provider
Veterinarian
Videographer
Windows
Differentials Plus
Pillar Construction
River Valley Blinds, Shades & Shutters
Rocky Tops Custom Countertops
ISpecialize
Elder’s Ace Hardware
Davis & Davis
Crest Home Solutions Simplifies the Renovation and Build Process for Customers
A ONE-STOP SHOP
North Georgia Heating and Air
Access Garage Doors
“The MillionDollaMan” (Keenan Daniels)
Heritage Funeral Home East Brainerd
Elder’s Ace Handyman Service
White Star Dry Cleaners
Conner & Roberts
Lawson Electric Co
A Soldiers Deck & Fence Company
Rick’s Lock and Key
GroundZero Landcare & Design
EPB
Chattanooga Home Inspector
Crest Home Solutions
North Georgia Heating & Air
Warren & Griffin
Rick’s Lock & Key
Conners & Roberts, PLLC, Stands Up for Clients
Two Men and A Truck
The Ark Pet Spa & Hotel
Lauren Faith Photography
Warren & Griffin
The Ark Pet Spa & Hotel
Scenic City Plumbing
Two Men & a Truck
Mike Basore Painting
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Lookout Pest Control
Lookout Pest Control
Nooga Strong Construction
Tri State Pools
Caps Roofing
EPB
ISpecialize Gadget Repair: Chattanooga’s Trusted Tech Repair & Data Recovery Experts
Chattanooga Exteriors
Ortwein Sign
Chattanooga Exteriors
Heritage Funeral Home
Big Woody’s Tree Service LLC
American Tow & Recovery LLC
MSi Workforce Solutions
American Tow & Recovery
Patriot’s Pride Windows
Animal Medical Professionals
LearningRX
Patriots Pride Windows
148 Films
EPB
Front Runner: Serving Chattanooga with Care for Every Step
Antique Store
Art Gallery
Boutique
Bridal Store
Children’s Clothing
Consignment
Floorcovering Store
Florist
Furniture Store
Garden Center
Gift Store
Hardware Store
Home improvement Store
Jewelry Store
Local E-commerce Store
Mattress Store
Men’s Clothing
Outdoor Furnishings
Outdoor Specialty Store
Produce
Shoe Store
Supermarket
Thrift Store
Tire Store
Women’s Clothing
Crest Home Solutions
Uptown Cheapskate
Huck & Peck
Once Upon A Child
Flowers by Gil & Curt
Uptown Cheapskate
Uptown Cheapskate
Vinterest Antiques
Monica’s Bridal
Hart gallery
Jack’s Bait & Tackle
Elder’s Ace Hardware
Nutrition World
Fowler Brothers Co. Home & Patio
Giorgio Men’s Warehouse
Murmaid Mattress
Front Runner Athletics
Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape Co.
Elder’s Ace Hardware
Elder’s Ace Hardware
Linda’s Produce
Henri’s
Huck & Peck: Chattanooga’s Best Furniture Store — Nine Years and Counting
Elder’s Ace Hardware: More Than a Store, A Neighbor You Can Count On
DID YOU KNOW?
Northside Neighborhood House
Uptown Cheapskate
Publix
Discount Tire
Allergy Practice
Audiology Practice
Barber
Chiropractor
Cosmetic Dentistry Practice
Cosmetic Surgery Practice
Day Spa
Dental Implants
Dental Practice
Dermatology Practice
A Place for Children and Families to Thrive
Emergency Room
ENT Practice
Esthetician Services
General Practice Doctor
Hair Salon
Health Club
Health Food Store
Hearing Aid Center
Holistic Wellness
Hospital
Med Spa
Microblading
Nail Salon
OB/GYN Practice
Optometrist Practice
Orthodontist Practice
Orthopedic/Sports Medicine Practice
Pediatric Dentistry Practice
Pediatrician
Physical Therapist
Place to Have a Baby
Plastic Surgery Practice
Tattoo Shop
Therapeutic Massage
Urgent Care
Weight Loss Center
Chattanooga Allergy Clinic
Sargent Plastic Surgery
Chattanooga Allergy Clinic
McOmie Family Dentistry
True Wellness Integrated Medicine
Johnson Audiology
Legends Barbershop
Massage Heights
Zen Nail Spa
Dr. Brent Campbell, DO - Erlanger Primary Care Hixson
Four Bridges Dermatology
Chattanooga Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC
Chatt Implant Center
Chattanooga Dental Arts
Agape Medical Spa
Southern Roots Salon
Erlanger
But One Health Provider Said I’m Fine
Johnson Audiology
YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga
Johnson Audiology
Nutrition World
The Best of the Best at Putting Our Patients First
Crowder Eye Center
Crowder Eye Center
Greater Chattanooga Orthodontics
Nutrition World
Agape Medical Spa
Galen OB/GYN
Erlanger
Highbrow Chattanooga
Zen Nail Spa
Johnson Audiology
Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics of Chattanooga
Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopedics
Pediatric Diagnostic Associates is Chattanooga’s top choice for children’s health
Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics
Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics
Erlanger East
Pediatric Diagnostic Associates
Chattanooga’s Best Nails — Four Years Running
Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics
Massage Heights
Hixson Weight Loss & Shot Spot MD
Sargent Plastic Surgery
Focus 4 Massage
Erlanger Express Care
Mr. Grinch’s Tattoos
All-Around Restaurant
Bakery
Breakfast & Biscuits
Brunch
Burger
Carry-Out
Bridgeman’s Chophouse
First Watch
Champy’s Chicken
Tremont Tavern
First Watch
Niedlovs
Caterer
Chicken Wings
Chinese
Country Cooking
Dessert
Dining Experience
Dog-Friendly Restaurant
Family-Friendly Restaurant
Food Truck
Ribs & BBQ
Sandwich Shop
Seafood
Steakhouse
Sushi
Thai Restaurant
Fried Chicken
Greek Restaurant
Ice Cream
Italian Restaurant
Japanese Restaurant
Local Chef
Local Coffee Shop
Mexican Restaurant
New Restaurant
Outdoor Dining
Pizza
Allyson Smith, Executive Chef, Scottie’s On the River
Oddstory Brewing Co: Central
Easy Bistro
Champy’s Chicken
Countryside Cafe
Formosa Restaurant
Champy’s Chicken
Totto Sushi & Grill
City Cafe Diner
Yummy Thai
Allyson Smith, Executive Chef at Scottie’s on the River
Attack of the Tatsu
Tony’s Pasta Shop & Trattoria
Amigos Mexican Cocina
Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar
Be Caffeinated
2nd American
Acropolis Grill
Champy’s
Clumpies
Pizza Bros
Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar
Totto Sushi & Grill
Rain Thai bistro
River Street Deli
Texas Roadhouse
Choo Choo BBQ
Bar
Barry Pritt at The Read House
Oddstory
Whiskey Thief
East Ridge Cork & Bottle
East Ridge Cork & Bottle
Bar & Billiards at The Read House
Bartender
Brewery
Happy Hour
Place to Buy Beer
Place to Buy Liquor
Place to Buy Wine
Place to Have a Cold Beer
Sports Bar
East Ridge Cork & Bottle
Bar & Billiards at The Read House
Mike’s Hole in the Wall
Chattanooga Dance Theatre: Building Strong Dancers and a Stronger Community
Dance Studio
Live Performance Venue
Place to Go Dancing
Proudly taking a bow as the Best of the Best Live Performance Venues!
ESTABLISHED: 1924
Tivoli Theater
Alan Gold’s Discotheque
Chattanooga Dance Theatre
Bicycle Shop
Golf Course
Group Fitness
Personal Trainer
Place to Play Pool
Sporting Goods Store
Yoga Studio
Jacks Bait & Tackle
Stormie Barnes Storm Strength & Conditioning
Bar & Billiards at The Read House
Highlands at McLemore Resort
Yoga Landing
YMCA
East Ridge Bicycle
Accountant
Bank
Bookkeeping & Payroll
Credit Union
Estate Planning Law Firm
Health Insurance Company
Insurance Agent
Insurance Company (Non-Health)
Investment firm
Local Insurance Broker
Mortgage Lender
Title Company
Thank you, Chattanooga!
Pierce, Huisman & Heartfield, PLLC
Hood CPA & Associates
Southern Payroll & Bookkeeping
TVFCU
First Horizon Bank
Chattanooga’s Trusted Insurance Partner — 4 Years Running
Farm Bureau
RSS Insurance
BlueCross BlueShield
G Wayne Fuller, State Farm Agency
Allon Planning Partners
Southern Payroll & Bookkeeping
Juan Florez - Summit Funding
Title Guaranty & Trust
Caring People. Changing Lives.® For 35+ years.
Apartment Complex
Architect
Assisted Living
Commercial Real Estate Agent
Commercial Real Estate Company
Home Builder
Interior Designer
Residential Real Estate Agent
Residential Real Estate Company
Residential Real Estate Team
Retirement Community
Skilled Nursing Facility
MDC Homes
Grace Frank w/ Zach Taylor Real Estate
Zach Taylor Real Estate
Paula McDaniel
1400 Chestnut
Dana Faler Interiors
Jenn Smith Architect
MDC Homes
Morning Pointe
Winner: Home Builder, Construction Employer, Overall Place To Work
Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation
Zach Taylor Real Estate
Grace Frank Group w/ Zach Taylor Real Estate
Morning Pointe
Auto Dealer Service Department
Car Salesperson
Marine Dealer
Motorcycle Dealer
New Car Dealer
RV Dealer
Used Car Dealer
Crockett Powersports
Bridget Sanders at Integrity Auto Group
Crockett Powersports
Camping World of Chattanooga
Integrity Auto Group
Integrity Auto Group
Integrity Auto Group
Island Cove Marina
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