Consider our 2025 gift guide your newest cozy holiday read. | Graphic by 6AM City
Happy holidays, Chattanooga. We’ve spent hours curating our collection of 2025’s best holiday gifts. Read on for 90+ gift ideas, including local finds.
Gifts for your significant other
Local pick: Scenic City Clay Arts gift card | $75 | Let them choose a pottery class they’ll love and then get their hands dirty.
Shiatsu foot massager | $79.99 | Nothing says “I love you” like a foot massage — give your hands a break and gift this heated one.
Full-zip flannel jacket | $36.99 | Flannel, cotton, and fleece combine in this ultra-soft, stylish hoodie.
Gifts for parents
Local pick: Velo Coffee Roasters variety pack | $17.50 | This variety pack includes four 2-oz pouches of Velo whole bean coffee — enough for four full pots.
Snack organizer | $36.95 | Kids will love this snack spinner’s push button and slidable compartments — and parents will love how it makes snack time portable and stress-free.
Car backseat organizer | $25.99 | Gift parents peaceful car rides thanks to a two-pack of car organizers complete with a clear tablet holder.
Gifts for retirees
Garden kneeler and stool | $30.90 | We love this all-in-one stool that functions as both a bench and seat + organizes garden tools.
Smart birdfeeder with camera | $129.99 | Birders can watch special visitors up close with this durable and weatherproof birdfeeder.
Core Training for Lower Back Pain | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Functional Patterns Chattanooga | $45 | Learn how to stabilize your core and move without pain in this 2-hour class covering fundamental corrective exercise techniques.*
Build your own Pint Pack, including six pints of handcrafted ice cream, or choose from a curated selection of flavors.
Pro Tip: Keep an eye out for the Holiday Pint Pack launching on November 28, featuring festive flavors like Chocolate Orange, Dasher’s Delight, and Gingersnap.
Now that it’s November, is it too early to decorate for the holidays? According to Southern Living, you should wait until after Thanksgiving. They may think differently if they owned this newly listed home near the state line, with the fireplace of our dreams. How could you wait?
Plan Ahead
Chattanooga is an improv city, with lots of ways to learn, participate, and watch. That includes the best in the business. “Whose Live Anyway?” is coming to The Walker Theatre on Tuesday, April 7 and tickets are on sale now. Yes, Ryan Stiles will be there.
Pets
Did you know black cats are less likely to be adopted? Now that Halloween is over, we want to make sure Chattanooga’s inky felines continue to get the love they deserve. Magic, Cosmo, and Astrid are all awaiting adoption at McKamey Animal Center. Check out Mello at Pet Placement Center. (PubMed Central)
Eat
Who’s ready for sausage balls this Thanksgiving? The Food Network says it’s Tennessee’s most unique recipe, and we say they’ll taste even better if you use ingredients from Chattanooga’s farmers markets.
Seasonal
The most famous Christmas tree in the US has been chosen. A 75-year-old Norway Spruce will light up New York City’s Rockefeller Center this holiday season, donated by a family from upstate NY. Soon enough, we’ll be hunting for the perfect tree of our own at one of these spots. (NBC)
Travel
Ready to indulge your wanderlust? National Geographic has released its list of top travel destinations in 2026. Whether you’re after animal encounters, ancient cultures, foodie paradises, cultural events, or gorgeous landscapes, the Chattanooga Airport should be the first stop on your journey.
Jobs
Whether you’re a small business looking to grow your team or a large company filling a key role, our Job Board can connect you with engaged, qualified locals who are ready to work. Post your open roles for free + watch the applications roll in.
These pieces contain uranium, which makes them glow under a black light. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
I recently toured the temporary home of the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts at 412 East 2nd St. in the Bluff View Art District, and it gave me a whole new appreciation for antiques. The pop-up museum is filled with stunning glassware, pottery, and furniture — all collected by Anna Safley Houston, a pioneering businesswoman with an eye for beauty.
The main museum, just half a block away at 201 High St., is currently being renovated and set to reopen next summer. Until then, you can explore the pop-up location and gift shop Tuesday through Saturday, 12-4 p.m. Trust me — it’s worth a visit.
The Buy
A food warming mat — perfect for holiday hosting so your dishes don’t get cold before serving. It features seven temperature settings and is made from premium silicone to provide uniform heating.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera is giving federal employees free tickets to its “DECADES: Back to the ‘80s” concert this Saturday, Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium. To claim free tickets online, select “Federal Employee” as the price type at checkout. Eligible employees can receive two (non–Price Level 1) tickets and may be asked to show proof of employment upon entry.
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