What’s open on Christmas Eve and Day | If you’re looking to get out of the house on Tuesday, Dec. 24 or Wednesday, Dec. 25, head to these local spots that will be open for business.
25 parties for 2025 on New Year’s Eve | Grab your sparkly attire and confetti — we’ve rounded up some of the best parties the Scenic City has to offer on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Luminaria Festival | 5-9 p.m. | St. Elmo Neighborhood | Free+ | Come out for this annual block party featuring vendors, music, activities for the kiddos, and take a stroll around the neighborhood to see paper lanterns.
Sunday, Dec. 22
Christmas With C.S. Lewis | 3 p.m. | Walker Theatre | $41+ | Experience an unforgettable assortment of Yuletide recollections that will leave you with laughter, gladness, and even some tears.
Daniel Donato | 6-7 p.m. | Barrelhouse Ballroom | $40 | Come out to this fundraiser for Wauhatchie Forest School while enjoying the sounds of cosmic twang from this musician.
Monday, Dec. 23
North Georgia Holiday Spectacular | 7:30 p.m. | Colonnade Theatre, Ringgold, GA | $5+ | This new production will take you on a journey to Santa’s workshop where toy soldiers come to life + “Frozen” characters will bring magical merriment.
Tuesday, Dec. 24
A Very Merry Eve | 6:30-10 p.m. | The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo | $45+ | Kick off Christmas Eve with holiday cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a five-course dinner, and caroling.
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Don’t be stressed like the McAllister family when traveling this holiday season. To help make your time at the Chattanooga Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything you need to know.
TSA | According to the Chattanooga Airport’s website, it takes ~10 minutes to get through during off-peak hours and ~20 minutes during peak hours (5-8 a.m., Monday-Friday).
Map it out | If you’re like us and need to completely visualize a place before you step foot inside, these maps of the entire airport will be your saving grace.
Food and drink | Grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Tailwind Concessions after clearing the security checkpoint or snag some extra jet fuel at CoPilot Coffee — we heard the peanut butter cup latte shouldn’t be overlooked.
Flight status | While we recommend staying updated via your respective airline, you can also check the airport’s dashboard for your flight status in a pinch.
Feeling excited about 2025 after seeing our guide, but not so sure on what you’re going to wear? We planned ahead — see what New Year’s Eve-inspired looks are on the racks at your local thrift stores.
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