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🌟 Look on the light side

Where to see holiday lights in Chattanooga
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Explore the Arctic Kingdom display at Rock City Gardens. | Photo provided by See Rock City Inc.
We may not get a white Christmas here in the Scenic City, but if one thing’s for sure, it’s going to be a bright one. Neighborhoods, local businesses, and parks alike are bringing extravagant displays of holiday lights to Chattanooga.

Whether you want to walk through the lights or look at them from the comfort of your vehicle, here are 10 spots in the area to see holiday lights.

Take a stroll

Asian Lantern Festival, Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave.
See 30+ illuminated lanterns and interactive displays as you journey throughout the zoo.

Enchanted Garden of Lights, Rock City, 1400 Patten Rd., Lookout Mountain, GA
Walk through Rock City Garden’s winter wonderland featuring over one million LED lights. Note: Tickets are only sold online.

Festive Forest, Miller Park, 928 Market St.
See 50 lighted trees decorated by local businesses and organizations. Pro tip: Head across the street to check out EPB’s holiday window displays.

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See the lights from the comfort of your vehicle.

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Photo by C.B. Schmelter via NoogaLights

Go for a ride

NoogaLights, 12000 Dayton Pk., Soddy-Daisy
Take a drive through Soddy-Daisy + tune into an FM radio station for music timed to the light show.

Scenic City Lights, 4095 Brock Rd.
This drive-up show features thousands of LED lights + has a given radio station for an immersive holiday experience. Pro tip: Check the Facebook page out before going to a show in case of cancellations for inclement weather.

Christmas Lights Tours, Nooga Shuttles
Take a tour on a 14-passenger executive shuttle to visit decorated homes throughout Chattanooga.
    We expect as we get closer to the holiday season more light displays will pop up. Let us know if your neighborhood puts on an impressive light show.
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    Events
    Monday, Dec. 4
    • Horn Ensemble Concert | Monday, Dec. 4 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Southern Adventist Univesity’s Ackerman Auditorium, 4949 College Dr. E., Collegedale | Free | Listen to classical, jazz, and holiday music performed by the School of Music’s Horn Ensemble.
    Tuesday, Dec. 5
    Wednesday, Dec. 6
    • Community Walk | Wednesday, Dec. 6 | 5-6 p.m. | Mountain Creek Road Park, 1102 Mountain Creek Rd., Chattanooga | Free | All are welcome (including leashed pups) for a walk through Mountain Creek Park.
    Thursday, Dec. 7
    • Doyle Dykes Christmas Concert | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 7 p.m. | Songbirds, 35 Station St., Chattanooga | $25 | Get into the holiday spirit with songs + stories from a legendary American guitarist.
    • Warm Cocktails for the Holidays | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $35 | Warm your spirits at this festive cocktail workshop where you’ll learn how to craft holiday drink recipes.
    • Ugly Christmas Sweater Party | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 7-11:55 p.m. | Barrel House Ballroom, 1501 Long St., Chattanooga | Donation | Come out for a performance from LANY and opportunities to win prizes with Hits96 — bring a teddy bear for entry.
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    News Notes
    Transit
    • It might be December, but we’ve got summertime on the brain. American Airlines will increase its nonstop flights from the Chattanooga Airport to the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. You can expect four daily arrivals + departures starting in the summer of 2024.
    Development
    • Morning Pointe Senior Living in nearby Ooltewah has announced a $15 million project to construct a new memory care facility. The Lantern, a 45,000-sqft community, will include 60 apartment units and is slated to open in 2025. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
    Edu
    • Chattanooga 2.0 recently launched a pilot for its Family Reads program at Soddy-Daisy Elementary. In hopes of increasing literacy and access to books at home, 550 books were given to the school. Stay tuned for more details on the program in a future newsletter.
    Cause
    • CARTA will be accepting donations for the Share Your Christmas food drive on Friday, Dec. 8. Passengers on any bus or Care-A-Van can bring nonperishable food items and canned goods all day + will receive a free one-way bus ride. (Chattanoogan.com)
    Announced
    • The Venue Chattanooga will soon expand its offerings with a sister venue — The Emerson. Located 16 minutes from downtown, this new property will feature a “chic space with gold chandeliers, moody walls, and a large outdoor space for ceremonies.” Booking is now open for 2024.
    Pets
    • The Humane Educational Society will host its Pup Crawl on Saturday, Dec. 9. From 3 to 8 p.m., you and your furry friend can hop around to 10+ local spots downtown and receive a drink. Bonus: Tacky holiday attire is not required but encouraged (on humans + canines alike).
    Sports
    • Registration is now open for the Middle Valley Youth Association’s spring baseball season. Kiddos ages 5-16 will have a chance to play on an affiliate team for Braves County Baseball in a community-focused environment. Sign up.
    Giveaway
    • Join in a Gig City tradition and be entered to win tickets to Ice on the Landing. See the magic of EPB’s Holiday Windows along Market + Broad Street and scan the QR code for a chance to be one of EPB’s weekly winners, announced on Fridays starting Dec. 8.*
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    Seasonal

    Drink and be merry

    Drink and be merry at these holiday bar pop-ups
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    Sip on some drinks inspired by your favorite holiday flavors. | Photo provided by Common House
    Looking for some spots to keep those spirits high? Check out these holiday bar pop-ups offering festive drinks for a limited time in Chattanooga.

    Christmas on the Terrace, Common House

    Hang out in a rooftop winter wonderland (seriously, there’s a snow machine) Tuesdays through Saturdays until mid-January. Starting at 5 p.m., sip specialty cocktails while cozied up next to a fire pit and watch old holiday films on a projector. Note: Non-members are welcome with a cover charge.

    Santa Tell Me, Unknown Caller Bar

    Swing by this downtown bar now through Sunday, Dec. 31 for a menu full of special cocktails and tons of holiday decorations, including the infamous T-Rex Santa.

    Miracle on Broad Street, No Hard Feelings Bar

    You know it and love it, this annual pop-up will be here through Sunday, Dec. 31 with a holiday menu takeover. Bonus: Follow the bar’s Instagram page for weekly event happenings.
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