Holiday and Christmas Markets in Tennessee

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Holiday Markets in and near Nashville
Holiday Markets in and near Chattanooga
Holiday Markets in and near Knoxville
Holiday Markets in and near Bristol
Holiday Markets in and near Gatlinburg
Holiday Markets in and near Memphis
 

The MADE SOUTH Holiday Market is two days of more than 60 of the South’s finest craftsmen, artisans and makers under one roof to help you kickstart the holiday shopping season. Named “the best holiday market in the state of Tennessee,” by Food and Wine Magazine, the market will feature items ranging from home goods and jewelry to artisanal foods and beverages. Support small businesses while enjoying festive Christmas atmosphere under twinkling lights with seasonal beverages and food. Tickets are $69 +$3.45 booking fee for the VIP Party on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 at 5 p.m. which include welcome cocktails from Dread River Distilling, special chef tastings and a limited edition MADE SOUTH shopping tote. Tickets on Saturday morning, Nov. 23, 2024 are $20 +$1 booking fee with access beginning at 9 a.m. and $15 + $0.75 booking fee Saturday afternoon with access beginning at 1 p.m. 

Handmade Nashville Holiday Market – Nashville 

Meet the artisans behind locally handmade products at the Handmade Nashville Holiday Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 30, 2024 at Red Caboose Park in the Bellevue neighborhood. Handmade Nashville is an organization that connects small, handmade businesses with those who want to buy local. The holiday market is a great place to shop for solely handmade items, so you’re guaranteed a unique gift for your family and friends this holiday season. 

Porter Flea Holiday Market – Nashville 

Porter Flea is a semi-annual, juried market that features handmade art and design, local businesses and hundreds of local and regional makers. Tens of thousands of shoppers come to Porter Flea to buy one-of-a-kind items. The holiday market takes place 6-9 p.m. Dec. 13, 2024 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 14, 2024 inside the Nashville Fairgrounds. This year will feature more than 230 vendors curated to bring you some of the most diverse and exciting crafters in the region. Vendors include jewelry from Hannah Hoffman, Marble and Steal Craft Chocolates, Reliquary Perfume and breads from The Sourdough Mill. Parking is $10, but admission is free.

A Merry Little Christmas Market – Gallatin 

Stroll along the downtown square in Gallatin to enjoy Christmas carolers, sip hot chocolate, visit with Santa and shop the open-air market. You’ll find vendors selling a variety of items like pottery, art and fashion. A Merry Little Christmas Market takes place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 on Public Square in downtown Gallatin.

Cowboy Christmas Market – Columbia

The indoor Chattanooga Holiday Market is held Saturdays and Sundays Dec. 7-8, 2024 and Dec. 14-15, 2024 at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Shop at more than 200 local artists, crafters and food vendors. You’ll find everything you need for the holiday season including gifts like one-of-a-kind pottery, custom art, handcrafted jewelry, local foods, natural bath and body products, wood furniture, locally designed and made clothing and so much more. Christmas décor throughout and live Christmas music add to the festive atmosphere

Christkindlesmarkt at Coolidge Park – Chattanooga

Follow the scent of gingerbread and the sound of carols to Christkindlesmarkt at Coolidge Park Nov. 23-24, 2024. Here, you’ll be transported to a winter wonderland as the grounds are covered in twinkling lights and charming booths filled with crafts and unique treasures. Lanterns, candles and European-inspired decorations are displayed throughout adding to the warm atmosphere. Shop with the famous gluhwein in-hand as well as other food and Christmas treats. 

If you want exceptionally unique gifts for your loved ones, attend The Retropolitan Craft Fair Holiday Market 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 26 at the Mill & Mine. The hand-selected, indie-craft marketplace features the Southeast’s finest talents in contemporary craft and design through upcycled goods in a vintage and quirky vibe. 

Knoxville’s Christkindlesmarkt – Knoxville

Enjoy a traditional German Christmas market, Christkindlesmarkt, Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 25-Dec. 24, 2024 at Schulz Brau Brewing Co. in downtown Knoxville. You’ll find many Christkindlesmarkt traditions such as the tapping of Gluhwein, delicious local craft beer, German sweets for purchase, visits from Santa and Krampus, live Polka bands playing traditional Christmas songs and vendors with handcrafted products.

Old City Holiday Mini Market – Knoxville

Tennessee’s Oldest Town, Jonesborough, transforms into a town bursting with holiday cheer. Be in town for the month-long Christmas in Olde Jonesborough. Festivities include Whoville Christmas, Santa’s Christmas Village, the dog-friendly Doggone Christmas event and the Jonesborough Christmas Market. Here, you’ll find local craft vendors and artists selling homemade items 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the International Storytelling Center Plaza. Items include hand-knitted items, handmade jewelry and woodworking. 

Handmade in Erwin – Erwin

Follow the warm glow of Christmas lights to Venue on Main in downtown Savannah for Mistletoe Market, part of Christmas on Main, Dec. 6-7, Dec. 13-14 and Dec. 20-21, 2024. The festive market will have artisan vendors with unique items for sale and food vendors. You’ll love the many craft artisans available so you can shop for everyone on your list. Christmas on Main also includes fun activities like horse-drawn carriage rides, ice skating, kiddie train rides, live music, Santa & Mrs. Claus, Christmas-themed movies, Santa’s North Pole Mailbox, Festival of Trees and so much more.

Visiting Tennessee's Christmas and holiday markets is a great way to jumpstart your holiday season. Find even more things to do in Tennessee this winter.