Keep your space feeling trendy with these rising features in home design. | Photo provided by Pratt Home Builders
When you look around the space you call home, do you ever consider what features might have been a sign of the times? We sat down with Pratt Home Builders to discuss house trends that are on the forefront for 2025.
This company has been building homes in Chattanooga since 1998, and President Jennifer Dorsey + her team — Brittany Shaw, Sharon Chase, and Jen Martin — are all about staying on top of what’s current in the market.
With the help of Chase, who is the director of design, we’re breaking down some ins and outs you might see take over the real estate market + when you begin your building journey with the company.
Sweeping the nation
Grays are out, earthy + muted blue and green tones with accents of terracotta are in
Richer wood tones + mixed-metal plumbing styles
Mosaic tiles will be seen in backsplashes and bathroom accents + fluid-line design, like arched doorways and curved furniture, are making a come up
You’ll start to see the standard gray and white modern style trend out, bringing back natural wood tones.
Photo provided by Pratt Home Builders
The Chattanooga style
Pops of brightness + calming colors that match our outdoors scene — think: bluff tones in furniture
Granite’s out, quartz is trending (often being a price point that is prioritized) + luxury vinyl plank flooring — good for all of the doggo owners
Conversational Spanish Series | 6-8 p.m. | Charlas Chattanooga | $300 | Sign up for this eight-week course that will teach you a new language through speaking + listening — dinner will be provided during each class.
Introduction to Hand Sewing | 6-8 p.m. | The Chattery (Broad Street) | $55 | Join Chelsea Weiss, aka Holy Moly Textiles, and delve into essential techniques such as sewing on buttons, repairing holes + hemming pants.
Tuesday, March 4
“Cowboy Bebop LIVE” | 7:30 p.m. | The Walker Theatre | $41+ | Enjoy this multimedia experience highlighting the story of this critically acclaimed anime on the big screen with live music performed by the Bebop Bounty Big Band.
Wednesday, March 5
Friends & Fun | 10-11:30 a.m. | Collegedale City Hall, Collegedale | Free | Adults ages 50 and up can gather for weekly activities like chair volleyball, arts + crafts, field trips, guest speakers, and more.
Jim Gaffigan | 7 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium | $52+ | This seven-time Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, writer + producer is bringing his observational humor set to Chattanooga.
Thursday, March 6
Springtime Wine Tasting | 6-7:15 p.m. | The Chattery (Broad Street) | $39 | Sip out the difference between Verdicchio and Vermentino + Grechetto and Garganega as you taste your way through the regions of Italy, from north to south.
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8,983 residents have already placed their early vote ahead of the City of Chattanooga’s Municipal Election tomorrow, March 4. Polling stations will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to place your vote for mayor + city council — find your station.
Community
The City of Red Bank has announced changes to its food truck ordinances. Notably, truck permits will be issued on an annual basis, there won’t be additional fees for city-held events + there will be more locations available to operate in. Read up on all the changes.
Open
The Ooltewah area is blooming with its latest business opening. Lizette’s Floral Studio, located on Lee Highway, features floral arrangements, plants + plant care items, gifts like ceramics and teas, and more to shop from.
Sports
The Chattanooga Football Club has announced it will bring a new youth MLS NEXT Pro team to the pitch in the 2025-2026 season — U15. Interested players can stay tuned for ID sessions to be announced + tryouts will be held in May.
Watch
The Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga will immerse itself in the Golden Age of Television on Tuesday, March 11. From 2 to 4 p.m., the Past our Prime Players will perform skits from hits like “I Love Lucy,” “Laugh-In,” and more from the 1960s. Get your tickets for the show.
Award
City Editor Haley here — I spent my weekend sampling chocolates from local bakers + chocolatiers at the Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee’s annual Chocolate Fling. C&C Candy Co. received the Judges’ Choice award, but runner-up in my eyes was Sarah Sarah Cakes.
Health
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Development
Bringing back the mall scene
Read along to see how this shopping center could be revitalized. | Photo via City of East Ridge
Local real estate agency Urban Story Ventures has some big box plans in store for the East Ridge center known as “Tennessee’s First Shopping Center,” in a recent acquisition.
To give you all a quick breakdown of what’s in store, let’s get into the logistics:
The shopping center sits on 13 acres + spans 160,000 sqft.
Current vacant spaces range from 38,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft, like where a former Food City resided.
A portion of units remain occupied — think: Little Caesars, a Chinese eatery + a Dollar Plus Store.
The redevelopment would include a combination of renovated suites + new construction — creating a mixed-use hub.
Working in partnership with the City of East Ridge, the site plan also seeks to convert Old Ringgold Road into a promenade that will feature shops, restaurants, and more for residents to enjoy.
Currently, Urban Story is identifying infrastructure needs with construction partners + recruiting a mix of local, regional, and national retailers and businesses to fill the space once the project is complete.
Your favorite spring shoe. We know, the magic word: spring. Visualize your next few months and try not to sprint away from winter as you choose the staple shoe best for you:
👟 Nordstrom stocked up on new colors of the beloved Veja Campo sneaker + New Balance’s 327 Sneaker.
👟 The hardware addition makes this new — and 20% off — strappy chunky heel anything but basic.
👟 Pair these under $40 clear slide sandals with virtually any color dress for springtime occasions.
👟 Ease into comfy hours with the Ugg Tasman Slipper’s cousin — the Buree Slipper.
👟 Lululemon’s plush slides are engineered with a grippy non-slip sole.
Last week marked two years of me being at the bottom of your daily emails. I certainly hope you’re not tired of seeing my face yet or reading the good news I’ve shared — it’s been such a joy to write articles like diving into our local history or providing updates on major developments.
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