Get ready to gobble up these holiday dishes. | Photo provided by Main Street Meats
Want to celebrate the day of thanks, but not planning on cooking a full dinner this year? Don’t quit cold turkey — we’ve got you covered with where to dine in + carry out for Thanksgiving dinner.
🍗 Where to dine in
Southern Belle Riverboat Book a two-hour Thanksgiving Cruise on the Tennessee River while enjoying a buffet-style meal and live entertainment.
Zaya Korean Steakhouse If you’re looking for an elevated gathering, this NorthShore spot will host a “Friendsgiving Feast” designed for four people + features dry-aged steak cuts.
Main Street Meats | Order deadline: Thursday, Nov. 21 This Southside spot has you covered with three turkey options and sides. Plus, you can snag bacon chocolate chip cookies or butternut squash spoonbread with cream cheese frosting for dessert.
Lunch Sewanee | Order deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 20 Send an email to order roasted Cove Creek Farm turkeys, sides, and sweets.
“Swan Lake” | Friday, Nov. 8-Sunday, Nov. 10 | 6:15-8:45 p.m. | Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater | $10+ | See one of ballet’s most famous love stories on the big screen.
Saturday, Nov. 9
Tree Planting Event | 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | East Side Elementary School | Free, RSVP | Sign up to help plant trees that will provide shade for the playground — coffee, donuts, and water will be provided.
Teacher Appreciation Day | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo | Free+ | All teachers can receive free admission to the zoo + a 50% off discount for their guests — must show a valid school ID or paystub.
Sunday, Nov. 10
Weenie Walk | 10-11 a.m. | Sculpture Fields at Montague Park | Free | Bring your dachshund/dachshund mix for a walk around the park + take a group picture.
2nd Sunday Shopping Series | 12-4 p.m. | Houston Museum of Decorative Arts Pop-Up | Free+ | Enjoy 20% off everything in the museum’s gift shop + take a tour of the space.
Wine & Wicks | 5-7 p.m. | Georgia Winery, Ringgold, GA | $40 | Enjoy some wine while you make your own eight-ounce candle with Happy Co. Candles.
Claude Ramsey Parkway — formerly Hickory Valley Road — (between Discovery Drive + Highway 58) is closed now through Friday, Nov. 15 for milling and paving. Closures will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays, weather permitting. (Chattanoogan.com)
Community
In case you missed it, the Main Street Farmers Market will now operate on Wednesday afternoons from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the corner of Chestnut and West 20th Streets. The annual shift helps farmers get back to their fields before dark.
Cause
Chattanoogans are invited to attend the Tennessee PanCAN Affiliate’s Purple Light Ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 17 at the Kennedy Center. RSVP to honor those who have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer with a lighting of luminary bags + a reading of loved ones’ names.
Outdoors
This weekend, folks can explore a simulated cave with over 60 ft of tunnels at Ruby Falls. Colorado-based company CaveSim will be onsite Saturday, Nov. 9 + Sunday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to take guests through a realistic cave installation and discuss conservation efforts.
Seasonal
The Children’s Hospital of Erlanger is seeking miniature trees to decorate patients’ rooms. If you’d like to donate a tree, you can drop them off on Thursday, Dec. 5 or Friday, Dec. 6 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the table near the hospital entrance.
Eat
Recently opened restaurant The Playlist will offer 50% off ticket prices every Sunday night in November. Use promo code HALFOFFSUNDAY to reserve a table from 5 to 10 p.m. to enjoy a meal, music, and live performances.
Pets
Good dog, Bella. Is that something you’ve said recently? You’re not alone — Bella is the most popular name for dogs in Tennessee according to U.S. News & World Report. Take Bella to one of these dog-friendly spots around Chattanooga.
Finance
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Drink
Stocking your holiday bar cart can add up fast. Get 18 bottles of wine for $79 plus shipping from Swirl Wine Shop, including award-winning brands.*
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Biz
Introducing Deadbird Studio
Picture yourself here, recording your next album. | Photo provided by Songbirds
Calling all local area musicians, we have a new spot for you to record your latest project.
Enter:Deadbird Studio, a space created by Songbirds for musicians + performers from across the region. The studio located at 1407 Market St. (Suite C) offers:
Studio rentals You can rent the space for a half day ($250) or a full day ($500), which includes access to all equipment + an in-house engineer.
Mix + master services Rates start at $300 per song — you can also ask for producer and studio musician rates when you book.
Photo + video services Photos start at $300 and videos at $800 — see the full guide for package prices.
Ready to book?Send an inquiry to the studio with details of what you’d like to record + they will reach out with pricing and scheduling information.
Bonus: In the coming year, Songbirds will also implement a variety of youth programming at the studio + offer resources to train the next generations of creators and industry professionals. Stay tuned for more details.
The Buy
The Buy
This organic plant-based protein powder. It features 18 grams of protein per serving as well as a functional mushroom and adaptogen blend that boosts immunity + brain balance.
One thing that always gets me in the festive spirit? Seeing local artist Olivia Reckert’s holiday window paintings go up around town. I’m loving the snow scene she painted on Furnish’s windows in West Village.
