I have not had a fast food burger or soda in years. I say this not in a holier-than-thou way, but because I think full context is needed here. But when food writer Andre James gave me a tip about Central Park, the beloved burger joint birthed right here in Chattanooga, I knew I had to do a story. Read Lyric's full story at the link in our bio. Photo 1 / Staff photo Lyric Lewin / The Big Bubba combo is pictured April 9, 2025, at Central Park's Hamilton Place mall location. Photo 2 / Staff photo Lyric Lewin / A line forms April 9, 2025, outside of Central Park's Hamilton Place mall location. #chattanooga #tennessee #nooga #mychatt #timesfreepress #local #community #city #food #restaurant #burger #fries