September 2025

2 CONTENTS Charlotte’s Green Renaissance Parks and Nature Preserves You Need to Visit Charlotte’s Rising Music Scene an Artist You Need To Hear In 2025 Charlotte’s Street Art Explosion From Murals to Masterpieces Gallary Hop The Best Art Exhibits In Charlotte This Season Queen City Coutoure Charlotte’s Best Fashion Designers and Boutiques Startups To Watch Charlotte’s Innovative Entrepreneurs Black and White Photography by Rich Taylor Photography Choose Your Worth Over Their Needs Inside Charlotte’s Indie Venues Where Creativity Thrives 04 06 14 16 18 20 26 32 10 The Queen City’s Food Future Local Farms Feeding Charlotte 08 The Charlotte Foodies Guide to 2025 34 How Charlotte Became a Hub For Creative Professionals 22