Embrace the holiday giving season with this guide that’s got something for everyone, including local finds. | Graphic by 6AM City
Shopping for a few special people this holiday season? Browse local items and trending gifts sure to delight everyone on your list.
Gifts for holiday parties + gift exchanges
Local pick:Cluster Funk Studio trucker hat | $28 | Get a good laugh from these trucker hats with punny cowboy-inspired designs — we love the “We Ride at Dusk” hat.
Funny flip-over desk signs | $13.99 | Perfect for the office gift exchange, these flip-over signs display messages like “Drinks after work?” and “Shh...I’m thinking.”
Porta-Potty shot glasses | $19.99 | Liven up the gift grab bag with highly-rated Porta-Potty shot glasses.
Gifts for neighbors
Local pick:Spicy margarita drinking vinegar | $20 | Try out this classic margarita mixer made with hints of jalapeno and citrus.
Pompom fringe blanket | $21.99 | Because who doesn’t love curling up with an ultra soft blanket at the end of the day?
Wine opener gift set | $59.99 | Level up neighborhood wine night with a complete wine decanter set.
Local pick:Main Street Meats gift card | $5+ | Set your ideal limit + let this chef choose items from this local restaurant’s butcher shop, from premium meat selections to accompaniments like jams.
Venue Sip + See | 4-8 p.m. | The Valley Venues, Wildwood, GA | Free+ | Walk around this venue while meeting vendors and enjoying food + cocktail tastings and floral arrangements.
Holiday Hits | Thursday, Dec. 5-Sunday, Dec. 8 | 5-10 p.m. | The Playlist | $20+ | Enjoy your dinner with extra festivities like a performance featuring holiday tunes — use promo code HOLIDAYHITS for discounts on tickets.
Friday, Dec. 6
Christmas Daylight Express | Times vary | Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum | $30 | Take a one-hour train ride exploring the sights, writing a letter + meeting Santa, and shopping around the Christmas Village.
Winter Skating | 3-8 p.m. | Stable 41, Fort Oglethorpe, GA | $10 | Grab your skates to glide around the ice in the heart of this Georgia town’s historic district.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Chattanooga Holiday Market | Saturday, Dec. 7-Sunday, Dec. 8 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center | Free+ | Shop the Chattanooga Market as booths have transitioned indoors to feature handmade + artisanal products, perfect for gift giving.
Sensory-Friendly Studio | 12-1 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art | $16+ | Use watercolor, acrylic paint, and a variety of collage techniques to create vibrant canvases in this low-sensory, mixed-media class.
Christmas Market + Parade | 1-5 p.m. | Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga | Free+ | Shop a market and food from local vendors + see a gumbo competition and parade.
Sunday, Dec. 8
Vintage Christmas Market | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Common House | Free+ | Shop vintage clothing and gifts, sip on holiday cocktails, get cozy by the fire + watch classic holiday movies.
Annual Holiday Tea Party | 1-3 p.m. | Renaissance Commons | $35+ | Dress in your Sunday best for an afternoon of friends, family, and tea sandwiches while listening to a guest speaker discuss the importance of sugar during the Victorian Era.
The US General Services Administration has announced it is considering a site on Vine Street for the development of the new 190,701-sqft federal courthouse. Residents are invited to provide comments by Wednesday, Dec. 18 — learn more before leaving feedback via email or by mail. (Chattanoogan.com)
Civic
The City of Cleveland will receive a $500,000 Tennessee Historic Development grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. The funds will go toward rehabilitating Cherokee Hotel, which will become the new City Hall upon completion.
Health
The Hamilton County Health Department has been recognized as the “Bright Spot Award” recipient by the Tennessee Department of Health’s Office of Primary Prevention. This award was given based on the department’s work + commitment to creating inclusive health initiatives.
Community
Get ready to parade around with the City of Red Bank on Saturday, Dec. 14 for its Christmas Parade and Festival. From 3 to 8 p.m., you can enjoy a vendor + food market and seasonal activities. Road closures in the area will begin at 1 p.m., starting at Dayton Boulevard.
Eat
State of Confusion isn’t the only spot bringing back winter seating. Massey’s Kitchen atop Lookout Mountain has joined in on providing these heated igloos — where you can still enjoy the mountain views from the patio while sipping the Christmas Royale, made with creme de cassis, gran gala, cranberry + Prosecco.
Shop
Looking for a gift that provides an experience? Check out this Tennessee Adventure Bucket List deck that comes with 50 scratch-off cards with things to do all around the state — including the Scenic City + surrounding areas like Ooltewah, Pelham, and the Great Smoky Mountains.
Plan Ahead
137 days. That’s how long you have to prepare for the return of Chattanooga Burger Week. One of the Scenic City’s most beloved food tours is slated for April 21-27, where you can enjoy $6 burger deals from 25+ local joints.
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Real Estate
In the market for a cozy corner?
Bundle up for this fireside guide to Chattanooga homes. | Photos via The Group Real Estate Brokerage + Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Center, gif by NOOGAtoday
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, or they could be when sitting in one of these Chattanooga homes. Let us show you around six homes that feature a cozy fireplace, perfect for winter daydreaming.
This bungalow on Alabama Avenue is just a short walk down the road from the center of St. Elmo + its businesses — you could enjoy your day before returning home and lighting a fire in the historic brick fireplace and chimney. Bonus: The fireplace is in the middle of the living room and kitchen, offering two views for comfort.
Tucked away on North Crest Court, everything about this 1960s Chattanooga home gives off warmth. From the mix of wood accents and floors to the two brick fireplaces in the den and recreational room (that are literally creating cozy corners), we’re envisioning nights of laughter in the open space between the kitchen + living room.
What local touch would make sitting by the fire even cozier?
A. Firewood from Samayoa Tree Service B. Sweet treats from The Hot Chocolatier C. Bonbons from Cocoa Asante D. A glass of Chattanooga Whiskey (neat or on the rocks)
Champagne bottle savers. They fit all standard bottle necks to keep your sparkling wine from going flat — the perfect hack for upcoming holiday events and New Year’s Eve parties.
Anyone else super excited for MAINx24? I personally have a full agenda for myself, including stopping by the Pairé Charm Bar pop-up at POMKT to add to the necklace I started building last weekend at The Chattery’s Small Business Saturday market.
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