There’s no dodging Cupid’s arrow — Valentine’s Day is here. Whether you’re celebrating your friendships or sugaring up your sweetheart, we’ve got last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas that will have you loving love.
🌵 Get fantastical with botanicals
If you’re quick, you might have your pick of bouquets using Floom, an online marketplace that partners with florists that deliver locally.
Or, get creative and nab a potted plant from these plant spots. Nothing says forever like a hardy succulent.
- The Secret Garden, 807 Chestnut St., Chattanooga
- Signal Mountain Nursery, 1100 Hubbard Rd., Signal Mountain
- The Barn Nursery, 1801 E. 24th St. Pl., Chattanooga
- America’s Gardens, 4637 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga
🥂 Keep spirits up
If you didn’t score reservations, don’t overthink… grab a drink. The following spots have weekday happy hours:
- Agave & Rye | Monday-Friday, various times | Enjoy $7.75 OG margaritas and bourbon peach punch + $1 off all epic tacos on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 3-6 p.m.; Taco Tuesdays take place weekly, all day long, with cheap tacos + discounted drinks.
- Easy Bistro & Bar | 4-5 p.m. | Enjoy an oyster happy hour + specials on cocktails.
- Unknown Caller | Daily, 6 p.m.-1 a.m. (2 a.m. on weekends) | Stay out late and sample the monthly rotating $10 Ballin’ on a Budget cocktail.
For more options, check out our happy hour guide.
🌟 Go stargazing
It doesn’t get much more idyllic than bundling up and looking at the stars. Grab some blankets (and maybe a hot drink) and head to one of these spots away from man-made light to take in the sky.
- Harrison Bay State Park | 7855 Bay Marina Cir., Harrison
- Chilhowee Overlook | U.S. 64 E. to Forest Service Rd., Benton
- Cloudland Canyon State Park | 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd., Rising Fawn, GA
💌 Attend an event
Attend one of the love-themed events listed here (note: double check for availability as some events may be sold out).
