Chattanooga's Ultimate Local Holiday Shopping Guide: Unique Gifts from Talented Artisans
Chattanooga is brimming with talented local makers, offering perfect holiday gifts for friends and family. From handmade candles and jewelry to artisanal chocolates and more, find Chattanooga-inspired treasures that create lasting memories.
Shop online from the featured businesses below. Prefer in-person browsing? Visit Locals Only on the Northshore, showcasing products from over 90 Tennessee artists and artisans.
Explore our curated guide and happy shopping!
Home Goods, Bath & Body Products
Divine Purity
Founded by Cassandra Tucker to help her ailing grandmother, Divine Purity offers organic, plant-based products like sugar scrubs, lip balms, soaps, and candles—all handmade in small batches. Discover their signature Chattanooga scent in our online store.
Creekside Flower Farm Wreaths
Crafted by Morgan Sharpe of Creekside Flower Farm, these stunning wreaths capture the natural beauty of our region. Available locally or shipped to nearby zip codes.
Good Fortune Soap
Since 2006, Jennifer Strain has crafted natural soaps, skincare, candles, and more at Good Fortune Soap. In Chattanooga? Book their luxury penthouse apartment for groups.
Holy Man Beard Co.
Chattanooga native Christopher Shaw created these beard care products to help men grow and maintain healthy, confidence-boosting beards after returning from Atlanta.
Rustic House
Emily and Chelsea, with over 20 years of combined experience, founded Rustic House in 2013. Their perfectly scented soy candles evoke cherished memories.
Clothing & Jewelry
The August Sisters
Sisters Hannah and Sara-Anne Waggoner craft colorful, trendy handmade jewelry. Their brand celebrates creativity, spotlights customers, and fosters community through meaningful art.
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Stock up on Scenic City merch: shirts, hoodies, onesies, water bottles, dog bowls, candles, stickers, and more.
Food & Edibles
Alchemy Spice
Freshly ground in micro-batches and made-to-order, Alchemy Spice blends deliver peak flavor—far superior to grocery store staples aged up to five years. Hand-formulated and packaged locally.
Cocoa Asante
Ella brings premium, handcrafted truffles inspired by Nama chocolate, drawing from her family's multi-generational cocoa farms in West Africa. Inclusive options for all dietary needs.
Bitter Bottle
A modern-American apothecary using herbalism for the food and beverage world, emphasizing community, sustainability, and foraged ingredients.
Hoff Sauce
Husband-and-wife team Aaron and Michelle Hoffman craft award-winning hot sauce from local red jalapeños and habaneros grown on nearby L&D Swafford Farm. Sold in 350 stores.
Mad Priest Coffee
Michael and Cherita Rice's 2015 social enterprise roasts small-batch specialty coffee, hiring refugees and supporting social justice. Shop beans and subscriptions online.
Taste of Chattanooga Boxes
From Chatt Taste Food Tours, these subscription boxes feature local hot sauce, coffee, chocolate, and more—ideal for gifting the flavors of Chattanooga.
Art & Crafts
Keeody Gallery
International artists Keelah Jackson-Harris and Jody Harris offer inspired, original mixed-media compositions infused with art, love, and soul.
Lost Art Stationery
Chattanooga designer Chris Lykins creates greeting cards, subscription boxes, and paper goods. Try the "Social Distancing Sucks" line for heartfelt connections.
The Chattery
Since 2014, Jennifer Holder and Shawanda Mason provide fun classes and "maker kits" with supplies for watercolor, macramé, hand-lettering, and more from local artists.
