Lil Mama’s, a Chicago-style hoagie restaurant in Patten Square, is permanently closing on Dec. 31. Owners Michael and Kori Ellis announced the news on social media via a Facebook and Instagram live video. They spoke about how much they’ve loved connecting with the Chattanooga community over hoagies. Kori Ellis said they’ve prioritized paying their team a living wage and running their business with integrity, but said unfortunately, they are at the end of their rope. Read the full story at the link in our bio. Photo 1 / Staff photo by Lyric Lewin / The colorful interior of Lil Mama’s hoagie shop in Patten Square is seen Thursday, Dec. 12. The restaurant’s owners announced it would close at the end of the year. Photo 2 / Staff photo by Lyric Lewin / The ‘90s graffiti print extends to the hoagie shop’s exterior. The owners of Lil Mama’s announced it would close at the end of the year.