Written by Chandler Elkins

Many small businesses have either had to close down or make significant changes in order to survive because of the pandemic. Surprisingly, this coincides with the recent influx of vinyl sales in both local shops and larger distributors such as Urban Outfitters. Chattanooga hosts a couple eclectic record stores that have both vintage collectibles and “new” music that has been formatted into vinyl. Recent albums becoming mass-produced has acted as a vehicle of normalcy given that the high demand for vinyl kept those making them employed while 18 million Americans lost their jobs because of the pandemic.

Yellow Racket Records is a local gem that provides its patrons with a unique experience that is bound to keep them coming back. With their student discounts on Wednesdays, the ‘Salvation Station’ that features records at widely reduced prices, and an in-house tattoo shop, nearly everyone is bound to find something that catches their eye, or even their ears.

Meet The Storyteller

Chandler Elkins is a senior Communications major writing for Rising Rock at UTC. She aspires to integrate the knowledge she has acquired minoring in Women and Gender Studies into the writing she does for media. Chandler strives to use her ability to engage with large groups of people as a way to create a space for stories that deserve to be told. She is passionate about repurposing used clothing and furniture, and enjoys cuisine, travel, and live music.