Treat your loved ones to fun, cozy, and personalized picks this holiday gifting season. | Graphic by 6AM City
Looking for holiday shopping inspiration? Our gift guide featuring 90+ picks is here to save the season.
Gifts for students
Local pick:Noke’s Granola ChattaBrew Nuts | $12.99 | Need a stocking stuffer? This nut mix is roasted with IPA beer, hot sauce, brown sugar, and honey.
Fidget toy pen | $16.99 | Another great stocking stuffer, this chromatic, magnetic pen can be stacked into various shapes when it’s not in use as a writing tool or stylus.
Bullet journal pens + 2026 planner | $13.99 + $24.99 | Pair an 18-pack of rainbow pens with a 2026 Happy Planner for creative, aesthetic organization.
Electric sauté pan | $36.99 | A TikTok trending item, this electric mini hot pot is perfect for whipping up noodles, oatmeal, eggs, and stir fries, dorm room-style.
Gifts for young people
Local pick: MoonPie sock monkey | $19.99 | Who wouldn’t want a cuddly sock monkey in a MoonPie tee?
LED dry erase board | $26.99 | Bring coloring time to a whole new level with this magic board that makes any drawing look like a neon sign.
Karaoke microphone | $29.99 | With over 800 five-star reviews, this karaoke mic acts as a Bluetooth speaker, recorder, and voice changer.
Light-up football | $34.99 | Backyard football is now possible at night, thanks to this LED light-up football.
Gifts for pet lovers
Local pick:Barley Bones CBD Dog Treats | $19.99 | These all-natural treats will help soothe your furry friend during those inevitable anxious moments.
Personalized 2026 pet calendar | $23.99 | For that special someone who likes their pet more than people. We don’t judge.
Backseat cover | $32.99 | A safe and easy-to-clean backseat cover for the person that takes their dog with them everywhere.
Chattanooga home values have risen ~73% since 2019, according to a Realtor.com study. The cities that are seeing the fastest-growing home prices are Walden, Ridgeside, Lookout Mountain, and Signal Mountain. (Citizen Tribune)
Outdoors
No more raining on Coolidge Park’s parade. The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development gave Chattanooga a $90,000 grant for the Coolidge Park Live & Electric Project, which includes a new stage, weather-protective bandshell cover, and electrical system — all aimed at making the park a year-round venue for concerts + events. (WDEF)
Tech
Throwback alert. Nine years after going dark, Vine has made a comeback. The short-form video platform just relaunched as diVine, bringing 100,000 archived videos from before the app’s shutdown with it. Prefer punchlines in person? Check out these upcoming comedy shows in Chattanooga. (TechCrunch)
Arts
More than 7,500 ft above sea level, an Italian museum is taking art to new heights. The Frattini Bivouac is only accessible by hiking for 6+ hours, and it has no artwork — only a small window overlooking the Alps. It’s not quite as arduous making it to one of Chattanooga’s museums. (The Guardian)
Trending
The 2026 Met Gala theme has been revealed: “Costume Art” draws connections between garments and historic art in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. While we wait to see what the stars wear on the first Monday in May, try sourcing art-inspired pieces of your own at Chattanooga’s secondhand shops. (Associated Press)
Seasonal
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The Buy
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We know what more than half of you are doing this weekend: putting up your Christmas tree. In our poll, 54% of readers said they prefer to put up their trees Thanksgiving weekend, 24% do it before Thanksgiving, and 19% like to wait until early December. If you’re planning to fill your home with the smell of a real tree this year, check out our roundup of 10 places to get one.
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