City Center Council Meeting - More Than A Cup: Local Voices from the Coffee Industry

Join us on January 8 for the first City Center Council meeting of 2026! Start the new year strong by building connections and learning something new. This month, we're bringing together some of Chattanooga's coffee roasters and retailers for an inside look at the local coffee industry. Hear firsthand what it's like to build a successful coffee shop and roasting business.

Our Panelists:

• Lisa Dunny, Owner of Chattanooga Coffee Company / Chattz Coffee
• Tyler “Hippie“ Sowrey, Production Roaster and Manager at Goodman Coffee Roasters
• Christopher Wood, Owner of (Be)Caffeinated and New Wave Coffee
• Genifer Ness, Head Roaster at Mad Priest Coffee Roasters