Where to see holiday lights | We may not get a white Christmas here in the Scenic City, but it’s definitely going to be a bright one — check out our list of 10+ places to see festive light displays.
Holiday pop-up bars around Chattanooga | Get in the spirit with this guide to 10+ spots around the Scenic City hosting holiday pop-ups + seasonal beverages.
Events
Events
Saturday, Dec. 14
Holiday Honor Book Sale | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Chattanooga Public Library, Downtown Branch | Price of purchase | Stock up your TBR pile or snag gifts for the book lovers in your life.
10-Year Anniversary Celebration | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Infinity Flux | Free+ | Enjoy sales, treats, a birthday cake, and the launch of this spot’s collab with local artisanal chocolate company Cocoa Asante.
CHA Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” | Saturday, Dec. 14-Sunday, Dec. 15 | Times vary | Memorial Auditorium | $49+ | See your favorite moments from this beloved production like the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” performed by Chattanooga Ballet + Chattanooga Symphony & Opera.
Sunday, Dec. 15
Engines and Eggnog | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Porsche of Chattanooga | Free+ | Dress in an ugly sweater for a morning meet-up with other enthusiasts to look at a variety of Porsches + exotic cars over coffee.
Lodge Cast Iron Cook-Off | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center | Free+ | See five local chefs compete during this live cooking show — look for City Editor Kristen on this year’s panel of judges.
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” | 7:30 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium | $49+ | See an ensemble perform the Emmy Award-winning compositions from this beloved series.
Thursday, Dec. 19
“It’s A Wonderful Life” | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater | $10+ | Watch this heartwarming holiday classic like never before — including props to use during key moments of the film + sing-a-longs.
Friday, Dec. 20
Classic Christmas | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Songbirds | $50+ | This exclusive dinner and art show will feature live holiday music by Southern Drawl and a menu by Civil Provisions and Bar.
Wondering what was on Chattanoogans’ minds this year? According to Google Year in Search 2024, people in our city were searching for things like “early voting near me.” Pssst: To answer your search, we have a guide for that.
Pro tip for kids’ gifts:Consider gifting the family a membership to the Creative Discovery Museum. Why? Experiences keep toys out of the living room and kids out of the house. Browse kid-friendly activities for more gift ideas.
Fun Fact
Quick — what’s the weirdest thing in our state? Is it the flying saucer house on Signal Mountain? That’s pretty strange, but according to FiftyGrande’s list of the “50 Weirdest Roadside Attractions,” the Backyard Terrors Dinosaur Park in Bluff City, TN is even stranger.
What’s in store for the upcoming winter months? Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we have an idea of what weather to expect.
🎄 December
This month typically marks the coldest of the year in Chattanooga as we see temperatures drop between 36.3°and 50.2° + snowfall begins, averaging 0.59 inches. Make sure you also have your umbrellas as December historically has 13.7 days of rainfall on average.
❄️ January
January sees the lowest average of temperatures ranging from 30.7° to 46°. If you’re hoping for a winter wonderland, the first sight of one would be during this month, which typically sees snowfall for 4.1 days.
⛄ February
But the snow days could pile up in February, which sees the most snowfall on average at 1.85 inches + rainfall projected for 13.7 days. You’ll also begin to feel the defrost signaling spring is near as temperatures begin to rise to an average high of 51.1°.
Touch screen compatible gloves. Beat winter dryness + rough skin by keeping hands protected when you’re out and about, thanks to gloves that still let you use your phone.
This weekend, I’m looking forward to crossing ice skating off my winter activities bucket list. I’ve never gone before, admittingly because of my poor sense of balance, but I’m hoping for the best. If you see me at Ice on the Landing and I’m mostly on the ground, just skate around me.
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