Treat your loved ones to fun, cozy, and personalized picks this holiday gifting season. | Graphic by 6AM City
What do a literary quote clock, three pounds of salt, and a duck lamp have in common? They’re all in our holiday gift guide. Happy shopping.
Gifts for holiday parties and gift exchanges
Local pick:Hoff Hot Sauce variety pack | $29.99 | Taste the heat of Chattanooga with a gift box featuring travel-sized bottles of local sauce favorites.
Monopoly Deal | $7.99 | This fun + family-friendly gift is a fast-paced version of the classic Monopoly board game.
Three pounds of really good salt | $49.95 | This one is sure to get some strange looks, but its silliness and sheer practicality might make it the most memorable gift at the party.
Olive oil mister | $9.99 | A handy gift they can use to turn oil into a fine mist or a steady drizzle.
Local pick:Aretha Frankenstein’s pancake mix | $32.95 | This 32-ounce box lets your loved one enjoy Aretha Frankenstein’s famous pancakes without ever leaving their kitchen.
Towel warmer | $150.99 | The only thing better than a warm shower is emerging from said shower with a fresh, hot towel.
Gifts for book lovers
Literary quote clock | $209 | Why tell time the normal way when you could use 13,000 curated literary quotes?
Local pick:The Book & Cover World of The Brontes Puzzle | $21.99 | A 1000-piece puzzle celebrating the life and works of the Brontë family — an ideal challenge for book lovers and jigsaw enthusiasts alike.
We’ve all got that loved one who’s especially hard to shop for. Enter: our Gift Guide, full of ideas that even the pickiest person will love. Stumbled into a little more cash in 2025? This East Brainerd home just hit the market, and the outside is already decorated for the holidays.
The Word
Step aside Black Friday and Cyber Monday, because Travel Tuesday falls on Dec. 2 this year. Travel Tuesday is a day to get big discounts on flights, hotels, cruises, and more. You’ll need our guide to the Chattanooga Airport after you book your tickets. (Condé Nast)
Number
$21,424. That’s the annual cost of raising a child in Tennessee in 2025, according to new data from Visual Capitalist. But when it comes to family fun, the best things in life are still free — including these no-cost activities across Chattanooga.
On This Day
On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, leading to her arrest. It was an act of bravery now considered one of the pivotal moments in the Civil Rights Movement. If you’ve got a hankering to learn more US history, and Chattanooga history, our museums are full of important knowledge. (National Constitution Center)
Holiday
Is “Blue Christmas” already on repeat in your household? A new Finance Buzz study deemed it Tennessee’s most popular Christmas song. Whatever your playlist looks like, consider this your reminder to queue up something cheerful on the way to Chattanooga’s holiday happenings.
Asked
We’re on the hunt for Kavious. According to a recent study, five out of 20 Americans named Kavious (2014-2024) were born in Tennessee. Is that you? Kaviouses write in. (WBBJ)
Giveaway
Warehouse Row’s 12 Days of Giveaways, kick off today through Tuesday, Dec. 12. If you entered, check your email to see if you’re a lucky winner. Plus, follow Warehouse Row on Instagram for all winner announcements + to stay updated on Warehouse Row happenings, from seasonal drops to events.*
Community
Do you need hiring help? We’ve got your back. Post your open roles on our Job Board + get connected with local candidates in no time. Pssst — did we mention it’s free?
“A picture is worth a thousand words,” as the old adage goes. That means Time Magazine’s best 100 photos of the year could fill an encyclopedia. If you’ve taken a photo of Chattanooga that you love this year, reply to this email and send it in — we’d love to share your best snaps.
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