Here's a look at the business trends for August in the Chattanooga area. To read more about what's expanding and recent developments, click the link in our bio. Read the full story at the link in our bio. Photo 1 & 3 / Contributed photo / Thai Smile has reopened at 321 Market St., around 500 feet away from the location it closed on July 6, 2025, to make way for a Mast General Store. Photo 2 / Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ The new Embassy Suites location in downtown Chattanooga on Friday, August 15, 2025. Photo 4 / Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ Chattanooga Room in the Inn's new thrift store at 3807 Ringgold Road in East Ridge on Monday, August 4, 2025. Photo 5 / Contributed photo / The Classic Mixed Plate from Hawiian Bros Island Grill is shown. Chattanooga-based Sequoyah Hospitality in early October plans to open a Hixson location of the island-themed, fast-casual chain, which has more than 50 stores across 10 states. #chattanooga #businesstrends #nooga #local