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Chattanooga’s iced‑tea scene just leveled up. HTeaO, the fast‑growing Texas brand, opened its first local shop in Hixson on Sept. 20 with a brewed‑hourly tea bar, a full drive‑thru, and an indoor sip‑and‑stay space. It’s a new stop for commuters and families looking for daily drinks or game‑day gallons without a long wait.
Owned and operated by Chris and Shelley Jones, the store sits at 6212 Hixson Pike (423‑822‑5289) and runs a compact counter‑service format with indoor seating and a speedy drive‑thru designed for quick cup, gallon, and even multi‑gallon pick‑ups. Hours are Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–8 p.m., and Sun 11 a.m.–8 p.m. The location also flags a full coffee program under the Free Rein Coffee banner…