Holiday Green Gift Guide
Holiday Gift Guide (green version)
As the holidays approach, what better time to give back! This is the perfect time to be thoughtful about our choices – let’s give back to businesses that operate more sustainably and are seeking a greater wellbeing for our planet.
Here at green|spaces, we have an entire directory of businesses that have become green|light certified, meaning that these local businesses have taken the steps to advance their environmental stewardship. Some businesses have completed green|light certification, others are in process.
When choosing a gift or activity during the holiday season, we encourage you to shop locally and thoughtfully to give back to your community. We all benefit when we choose to support the businesses that focus on sustainability.
To make your holiday shopping easier, below is a quick list of green|light certified businesses in Chattanooga that offer a variety of gifts and experiences for your friends and family.
Food and Beverage
Do you have a friend or family member that is a coffee enthusiast? We recommend you look towards Mad Priest Coffee Roasters. Their coffee is sourced with the highest quality coffee beans through the best specialty importers from some of the most responsible farms around the world. Not only is their intention to craft excellent coffee, but they also have a driven purpose to combat larger issues of social injustice and inequality in our community and the nation.
At Mad Priest, you can purchase individual burlap coffee bags or a subscription that delivers coffee to your door at your own convenience. They also have a variety of mugs, t-shirts, hats, and bags with their unique design to choose from.
1900 Broad Street | Chattanooga, Tennessee 37408
For every coffee lover, there is also a tea lover! We recommend you check out Wildflower Tea and Apothecary for their whole organic leaves, berries, flowers, and barks. If you are unsure about which to choose from, Wildflower offers a digital gift card of up to $100! We are going to miss their brick & mortar down the street from our office, but don’t forget you can always visit their website (link).
1423 Market Street | Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402
Do you know someone who is vegan or vegetarian? Some of the best holiday gifts are spending time with loved ones over a meal! Southern Squeeze offers organic, carefully sourced, quality superfood that will give you lots of tasty options to choose from and satisfy your cravings.
Ranging from coffees, smoothies, salads, bowls, sandwiches, toasts, and even waffles, Southern Squeeze has it all!
1301 Dorchester Road, Unit 101 | Chattanooga, Tennessee 37405
On the other hand, if you know someone who is a meat-lover, Tremont Tavern offers some of the best burgers in town. Tremont is family friendly and for late night drinkers who enjoy open mic nights or live music on the weekends.
1203 Hixson Pike | Chattanooga, Tennessee 37405
Entertainment
1. Ruby Falls
If you are looking for a fun exploration with family and friends during the holidays, Ruby Falls will instantly put you in the holiday spirit. Check out their beautiful Christmas lights while exploring their cave and castle café.
1720 Scenic Highway / Chattanooga, TN 37409
The Tennessee Aquarium has incredible freshwater and saltwater aquariums that would be a perfect place to take little ones or other family members and friends. Not only does the aquarium provide beautiful displays of underwater creatures and wildlife, but it offers educational resources to the public on how to take conservation action.
Tickets are available online on their website! If you are planning on going more than once, check out their membership options.
1 Broad Street / Chattanooga, TN 37402
The Creative Discovery Museum is the perfect place to take your kids on a fun and educational adventure. Building, painting, digging, operating, playing, climbing - They have it all! Check out their membership deals for family visits on their website - this includes unlimited free visits with two grandparents and grandchildren or unlimited free visits for two adults with up to 4 children ($140).
Great news! The Creative Discovery Museum has opened a new tree house exhibit that is definitely worth checking out.
321 Chestnut St | Chattanooga Tennessee 37402
The Asian Lantern Festival is the perfect celebration of art, culture, and the holidays located at the Chattanooga Zoo. This unique experience will be one that you and your family would not want to miss. This event takes place Wednesday-Sunday nights during November through January. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Note: indoor animals or other exhibits will not be available during the show.
301 N Holtzclaw Ave / Chattanooga, TN 37404
Wanting to find more green|light certified businesses? Our Green Directory contains many different types of industries for other services that you may need for home, work, or recreation.
Written by Maggie Irvin, green|spaces intern