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(CNN) — Trying to find Arcana is like going on a treasure hunt.
North Carolina’s only acknowledged lesbian bar is tucked away somewhere on West Main Street in Durham, in one of those configurations that confuses navigation apps and results in several minutes of wide-eyed wandering.
It’s there, though, around the back of a building, behind some of the city’s buzziest restaurants. A circular sign signals the entrance across from the railroad tracks that dash through Durham. Then, it’s down a flight of pitch-black stairs — perfumed by the Indian fusion restaurant above — and you’re inside a candlelit space decorated with mismatching antique furniture and local art.
Sade and Tracy Chapman croon from the speakers overhead, and owner Erin Karcher is behind the bar, chatting with two women seated on the stools in front of her. They speak to her by name.
“The Lion King” musical is playing at the nearby Durham Performing Arts Center, and Karcher has created a lineup of craft cocktails for the occasion: the Nala, the Sarafina and Identity festival Rock. A silver jar sits on the bottle shelf behind her, with a handwritten sheet sign reading “Tips for Tits;” inches away hangs a palm-sized transgender flag
Chattanooga LGBTQ City Guide
Chattanooga, Tennessee is a beautiful, southern Tennessee urban area located on Nickajack Lake and Chickamauga Lake, both of which are considered part of the Tennessee River. It is a city known for its astounding scenic views and friendly people, and it is a town that offers much to observe, do, and enjoy for visitors and residents alike. Even finer , it is a city with a vibrant and welcoming LGBT community where all can sense welcome and at home. If you’re thinking of finding your next home in Chattanooga, chances are, you’ll find plenty about it to love!
A Look at Chattanooga's History
Chattanooga’s modern-day history began with its official founding in 1839. Before that period, it had been a trading post and ferry landing, but after its official founding, it grew quickly. The city eventually became an important railroad hub, most famously becoming home to the “Chattanooga Choo Choo” about which the well-known song was written. As it grew, it also became increasingly diverse and today it is a thriving, welcoming, vibrant city where all can find their place and feel at home.
A Few Enjoyable Facts About Chattanooga
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