Chattanooga's Scoop-12/15/25

🗓️ Agenda — This Week

✨ Good News
Uplifting stories, local wins, and reasons to feel good about our community.

🏡 Real Estate
A snapshot of what’s happening across the Chattanooga market — new listings, recent closings, and a featured home.

🎉 Events of the Week
Can’t-miss happenings around the Scenic City.

🏗️ Destination of the Week

“Waste no more time arguing about what a good person should be. Be one.”
— Marcus Aurelius

Lets make it a good week!

✨ Good News

📚 Chattanooga 2.0 Celebrates 10 Years of Impact
Chattanooga 2.0 marked a decade of collaboration focused on improving student success from early learning through career pathways, while setting ambitious new goals for literacy and workforce readiness across Hamilton County.
Learn More: https://www.wdef.com/chattanooga-2-0-marks-ten-years/

🔥 Firefighters Win Friendly Community Food Drive
The Chattanooga Fire Department took home bragging rights in a friendly competition with local police, collecting food donations for families in need and showing how community teamwork can make a real difference.
Learn More: https://www.facebook.com/ChattanoogaPoliceDepartment/posts/food-fight-finaleit-was-close-but-the-chattanooga-fire-department-clinched-the-v/1261899592633528/

🎄 Holiday Light Displays Are Shining Across Chattanooga
Festive light displays are officially lighting up the Scenic City, giving families plenty of free and fun ways to celebrate the season — from neighborhood favorites to can’t-miss holiday traditions.
Learn More: https://noogatoday.6amcity.com/entertainment/holiday-light-displays-chattanooga-tn

☕ Chattanooga’s Hot Chocolate Scene Is Heating Up
Local cafés and restaurants are serving up creative and cozy hot chocolate options, perfect for warming up while supporting small businesses this winter.
Learn More: https://noogatoday.6amcity.com/business/hot-chocolate-chattanooga-tn

🍸 Holiday Bar Pop-Ups Bring Seasonal Cheer
Festive holiday bar pop-ups are popping up around Chattanooga, featuring themed décor, seasonal cocktails, and limited-time menus that add extra cheer to nights out downtown.
Learn More: https://noogatoday.6amcity.com/food/holiday-bar-pop-ups-chattanooga

🏡 Real Estate

🏠 New Listings (Chattanooga Area)
Fresh homes hitting the market across the Scenic City.
Learn More 👉 https://www.redfin.com/city/3641/TN/Chattanooga/filter/sort=lo-days,viewport=35.16566:34.85634:-85.03658:-85.54985,no-outline

📊 Recent Sold Homes (Last 3 Months)
A snapshot of what’s closing and what buyers are paying.
Learn More 👉 https://www.redfin.com/city/3641/TN/Chattanooga/filter/sort=lo-days,include=sold-3mo,viewport=35.16566:34.85634:-85

⭐ Listing of the Week
This week’s featured home — a standout opportunity worth a closer look.
Learn More 👉 https://www.redfin.com/TN/Chattanooga/2756-Harrison-Pike-37406/home/121772702

Dan Hicks
Senior Lead Agent | REALTOR® | License #353819
📞 (423) 605-0773
📧 [email protected]
🔗 Learn More: https://www.redfin.com/tools/loyalty/agents/68808

🎉 Events of the Week (12/15–12/22)

🎄 Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights
A Chattanooga holiday tradition featuring millions of lights, festive displays, and seasonal magic.
Learn More: https://www.seerockcity.com/enchanted-garden-of-lights/

⛸️ Ice on the Landing
Outdoor ice skating in the heart of downtown — fun for families, date nights, and holiday outings.
Learn More: https://www.firsthorizonpavilion.com/ice-on-the-landing

✨ St. Elmo Luminaria Festival (Dec 20)
Stroll through historic St. Elmo illuminated by glowing luminarias, local vendors, and community cheer.
Learn More: https://www.stelmo.org/luminaria

🎶 Home for the Holidays Concert (Dec 21)
A festive holiday concert featuring seasonal favorites and classic holiday music.
Learn More: https://chattanoogasymphony.org/

🩰 Chattanooga Ballet’s The Nutcracker
A timeless holiday performance filled with music, dance, and Christmas tradition.
Learn More: https://www.chaballet.org/

🎅 Breakfast with Santa (Dec 21–22)
A family-friendly holiday event with Santa, breakfast, and photo opportunities for kids.
Learn More: https://www.prekindle.com/

🎨 Destination of the Week: Bluff View Art District

Tucked above the Tennessee River, Bluff View Art District offers one of Chattanooga’s most charming experiences — cobblestone paths, river views, galleries, sculpture gardens, and cozy cafés all in one walkable spot. It’s perfect for a relaxed afternoon, date night stroll, or showing visitors a side of Chattanooga they don’t expect.

Learn More: https://bluffviewartdistrictchattanooga.com/

Thanks for reading. I’d Love to shout you out in a future email. Let me know what GOOD has happened recently. [email protected] or reply to this email. See you this time next week.

Dan