About Tucson Nav

Welcome to Tucson Nav, your go-to publication for everything related to Tucson, Arizona! Whether you're a lifelong resident or a newcomer to the Old Pueblo, we aim to connect you with the rich culture, vibrant community, and stunning landscapes that make Tucson truly unique.

Our Mission

At Tucson Nav, we are dedicated to exploring and celebrating the diverse stories that shape our city's identity. From local events and dining spots to outdoor adventures and historical landmarks, our goal is to provide insightful and engaging content that resonates with everyone who calls Tucson home.

What We Cover

Local Events: Stay in the loop with the latest happenings around town, from festivals to art exhibitions.
Dining & Nightlife: Discover hidden gems, popular eateries, and bustling nightlife options.
Outdoor Activities: Get inspired by Tucson’s breathtaking landscapes and outdoor adventures, from hiking trails to scenic drives.
Arts & Culture: Dive into the local arts scene, featuring artists, musicians, and cultural institutions that enrich our community.
History & Heritage: Learn about Tucson's rich history and the diverse cultures that contribute to our vibrant city.

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Editorial Team

Director

Alejandra Johnson

Alejandra Johnson leads editorial direction with a deep focus on Tucson's vibrant culture, communities, and pressing local issues. She is dedicated to crafting stories that connect residents to the heart of the Sonoran Desert.

Editor

Alexane Gerlach

Alexane Gerlach is a Tucson-based editor with a deep passion for capturing the city's vibrant culture and community stories. She brings a sharp editorial eye to local news, always seeking the untold narratives that shape the Sonoran Desert region.

Editor-in-Chief

Rory Callahan

Rory Callahan is a passionate writer based in Tucson, Arizona, where he explores the city’s vibrant culture, rich history, and stunning desert landscapes. With a knack for storytelling, Rory shares unique insights and hidden gems that highlight the beauty and charm of Tucson living.

Writers

Chad Adams

Chad Adams pads through Tucson's barrios and wash bottoms with a field recorder and a thermos of cold coffee, logging the city's unsung murmurs—from tamale steam curling off a 5 a.m. cart to the scrape of a skateboard in a dead-end cul-de-sac. His stories arrive like a heat shimmer: precise, disorienting, and humming with the desert's raw, unpolished truth.

Chester Berge

Chester Berge listens for the crackle of Tucson's heat-baked sidewalks and the stories they hold, chronicling the city's shifting moods with a reporter's patience and a desert rat's intuition. His bylines feel like sun-bleached postcards from the edge of town—unexpected, wry, and impossible to file away.

Ivan Bartell

Ivan Bartell maps the city's hidden contours, from the saguaro-stippled foothills to the sun-scoured tracks of the Rillito's dry bed. His reporting stitches together the overlooked threads of Tucson's everyday life with a cartographer's precision and a storyteller's curiosity.

Kareem Hartmann

Kareem Hartmann hunts for the stories buried in Tucson's phone books and alleyway whispers, tracing the city's lineage through its overlooked corners and forgotten voices. His work reads like a letter from an old friend—unflinching, warm, and rooted in the grit of the desert.

Lisa Harber

Lisa Harber finds the poetry in Tucson's everyday rhythms, from the creosote scent after rain to the graffiti along the underpass. Her writing hums with the city's contradictions, turning sidewalk observations into stories that linger like a desert sunset.

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