Grab friends and family to pick out (and in some cases, chop down) your very own tree for the holidays. | Photo provided by @courtneychristmastreesllc
Get ready to spruce up your space by buying + cutting a live Christmas tree from these spots around the Scenic City.
Courtney Christmas Trees Opening day: Friday, Nov. 29 Stop by this Southside pop-up tree destination for Fraser firs, wreaths, and even take family photos on the lot.
Main Street Farmers Market Opening Day: Wednesday, Nov. 27 Pre-order a Fraser fir that was cut from a Tuckasegee, NC farm to be picked up at this weekly farmers market — 100% of the proceeds will support the rebuilding of Darnell Farms after being hit by Hurricane Helene.
Creekside Flower Farm, Chickamauga, GA Opening day: Saturday, Nov. 30 This flower farm will host a two-day Creekside Christmas Festival where you can shop 6 to 9-ft Fraser firs, specialty wreaths, fresh greens + red berry branches while enjoying a bonfire.
Kittle Christmas Tree Farm, Ringgold, GA Opening day: Saturday, Nov. 23 Pick out + cut your dream Leyland cypress, Carolina sapphire, and white pine to decorate this season.
Turkey Giveaway | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Red Bank Baptist Church | Free | Come out to receive a turkey for your Thanksgiving meal while supplies last.
Gratefull | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Bessie Smith Cultural Center | Free | Join fellow Chattanoogans for a Thanksgiving meal in the middle of MLK Boulevard — donation items will be accepted for the Maclellan Shelter for Families.
“Gladiator II” | Thursday, Nov. 21-Sunday, Dec. 1 | Times vary | Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater | $10+ | The epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome continues 24 years later in this sequel to the 2000 film.
Friday, Nov. 22
Cocktails for Holiday Gatherings | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery | $39 | Learn three batched cocktail recipes to elevate your upcoming parties.
Live Music and Bonfire | 7-10 p.m. | Walden Peak Farm, Signal Mountain | Free+ | Bring a cooler + sit around the glow of the fire while listening to Cleveland-based indie-folk duo, the Baker’s Basement.
Saturday, Nov. 23
Quilting and Cider Pressing | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Chief Vann House State Historic Site, Chatsworth, GA | $5+ | Tour this historic house, dive into its history, taste freshly pressed apples, and see how quilts are made.
Christkindlmarkt | Saturday, Nov. 23-Sunday, Nov. 24 | Times vary | Coolidge Park | Free+ | Follow the twinkling lights to shop from local booths + enjoy food, drinks, and sweet treats.
Sunday, Nov. 24
Thanksgiving Market | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion | Free+ | Stock up on local meats, cheeses, breads, produce, and homemade/homegrown foods for your family gatherings.
The Chattanooga–Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency has proposed a new sign ordinance for the city. Notably, this would be the first change since the 1980s + would protect murals (think: the “Flying Donut”) and curtail flashing digital signs that can be distracting for drivers.
Seasonal
The City of East Ridge is kicking off the holiday celebrations with its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, Nov. 23. The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m., starting at the intersections of Germantown and Ringgold Roads + will end at Ringgold Road and Tombras Avenue.
Eat
The final weekend of Crabtree Farms’ Farm Stand will be Saturday, Nov. 23 + Sunday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can shop produce grown on the property and other local vendors. Bonus: Frequency Fillery will be set up to offer its plastic-free products — bring a reusable container.
Outdoors
Thrive Regional Partnership has launched a new website — Thriving Gardens — that connects residents in Northeast Alabama, Northwest Georgia + Southeast Tennessee to regional native plants. Navigate the site to see what plants are native, how to care for them, and where you can buy them locally.
Drink
Did someone say espresso martini... or five? Rosecomb Bar is hosting an Espresso Martini week now through Sunday, Nov. 24 where you can try a special menu. We’re eyeing the French Market made with Gustoso rum, Hoodoo chicory liqueur, Postmodern barrel rested creme de cacao, New Wave Espresso, demerara + saline.
Plan Ahead
It’s almost that time of year, when folks can swim in Lula Lake — but be warned, it’ll be cold. Tickets are on sale now for the annual Polar Plunge and Fun Run on Saturday, Jan. 18. The event features a three-mile walk or run + ends with a refreshing dip.
High school juniors and seniors can get a head start on college classes by taking advantage of dual-enrollment courses at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. See how to get your tuition paid for + apply by Monday, Dec. 2.*
Sports
A sports gift your kids won’t put down: Dribbleup’s top-selling Smart Basketball. Unlock thousands of interactive drills led by real coaches — it’s 60% off for the holidays.*
Category
Travel
Elevate your holiday with a mountain stay
Close out fall and say hello to winter during these quick road trips. | Photo by @visithelenga
HomeToGo has released this year’s top travel destinations in its Thanksgiving Forecast + we’re highlighting two stays that are quick trips from Chattanooga.
Pro tip: Click on the locations to see our full travel guides to both of these scenic destinations.
While you’re out shopping at these upcoming holiday markets, you might want to snag one of these cute pink-red rose “Thank You” totes from POMKT. Reusable and made with 100% recycled materials? Yeah, I simply have to have one.
