An exciting addition to the craft beer business is the revival of the historic Chattanooga Brewing Company at 730 Chestnut Street. Originally established in 1890 and shuttered during Prohibition, the brewery returns with a modern twist in their lineup of ales and lagers alongside a menu crafted from locally sourced ingredients. Patrons can even enjoy their drink in an inviting outdoor garden. Operating hours will cater to evening and weekend crowds providing plenty of opportunities to savor the city’s rich brewing heritage.

The downtown area will also experience a culinary revitalization with the reopening of St. John’s Restaurant with a refreshed interior, outdoor seating, and on-site parking. After decades on Market Street, this dining spot is reinvigorated under the DeFoor Restaurant Group. Meanwhile, Rodizio Grill continues to entice guests with its famous skewered meats, robust salad bar and an approved beer license under new ownership. These developments, along with the Drury Plaza Hotel’s new “Kickback” restaurant-bar, signal an era of flavorful growth for the local dining scene.