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Hixson draws new businesses

Clothes store in Northgate

Poppin Fashion, which focuses on plus sizes, now has a store inside Northgate.

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Chattanooga’s downtown growth gets a lot of attention, but other areas of Hamilton County have plenty going on.

So we’ve started an occasional series that highlights business growth in different parts of town. In January, we highlighted East Brainerd.

Now, we’re looking at you, Hixson. 🙌

First, here’s what a few readers had to say.

👄 You said it.

“We are a new veteran owned custom clothing business here in [Hixson].” — @thedebonaireclub

Sentinel Pest Control, Inc. just moved into new offices in Hixson. We’ve been using them for a few months now and they are fantastic.” Steven D.

👍 Hixson highlights

What: California Tortilla
Where: Highway 153 + Hamill Road
When: Slated to open this summer
Fast fact: The chain is new to Chattanooga + offers burritos, street tacos and salads.

What: Mike’s Tavern
Where: 5211 Highway 153 Suite 103
When: Opened in April
Fast fact: This business is owned by the creators of the downtown-area’s Mike’s Hole in the Wall.

What: Bliss Nail Spa
Where: 5211 Highway 153, Ste 115
When: Opened in April
Fast fact: It’s located across from Starbucks and next to First Watch restaurant.

What: Poppin Fashion
Where: Northgate Mall
When: Opened Saturday
Fast fact: The online shop, which focuses on plus sizes, now has a store inside the mall. A mall spokeswoman said the store carries women’s fashionable, ready-to-wear clothing in all sizes.”

What: Orangetheory Hixson
Where: 5207 Highway 153, Suite 113
When: Grand opening was May 24
Fast fact: Orangetheory bills itself as “more than a gym” and provides “technology-tracked, coach inspired” group workouts.

What: Ollie’s Outlet
Where: 5380 Highway 153, Suite 110
When: Grand opening was April 10
Fast fact: The store’s slogan is, “Good stuff cheap.”

What: Aubrey’s
Where: 496 Northgate Mall Drive
When: Open since late February
Fast fact: Owners spent about five years trying to find the right location in the Chattanooga area for the restaurant, which offers American food with a “Southern bias.”

What: Panda Express
Where: 484 Northgate Mall Drive
When: Open since February
Fast fact: Panda Express is the country’s biggest Asian cuisine restaurant chain, and also recently opened a store in Ooltewah.

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