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).