Special Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve Meals

If spending days preparing large holiday meals adds extra stress to an already hectic schedule, then take a break this year to enjoy a variety of ready-made holiday meals. Get together with your family at one of Chattanooga’s attractions or delectable restaurants offering special holiday meals. 

We are updating this list as we receive information about events. Stay tuned for updates!

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Holiday Meal Experiences

TENNESSEE VALLEY RAILROAD’S CHRISTMAS DINNER TRAIN  

Nov. 18-20 & 26-27 and Dec. 2-4, 9-10, 16-18, 21, 23, & 27-29 / 6:45-8:45 pm  
Enjoy a four-course dining experience onboard a restored 1924 dining car this holiday season. The excursion trains will depart from Chattanooga's Grand Junction Station, traveling at a leisurely pace through portions of urban East Chattanooga before reversing direction and returning to Grand Junction. The travel time is just right for the complete meal on a vintage dining car.   

TENNESSEE VALLEY RAILROAD'S NEW YEAR’S DINNER TRAIN  

Dec. 31 / 7-9 pm     
Join the Tennessee Valley Railroad for a special Dinner Train excursion on New Year’s Eve. The trip includes a four-course dining experience, usually on board a restored 1924 dining car and departs from Grand Junction Station. 

SOUTHERN BELLE RIVERBOAT’S THANKSGIVING ON THE RIVER 

Nov. 24 / 11 am & 3 pm  
Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner on the Grand Chandelier deck overlooking the Tennessee River with live music and a buffet-style dinner complete with all the classic trimmings. After dinner, board the Southern Belle Riverboat for a one-hour sightseeing cruise.  

More Christmas Options

Santa’s helpers at these local restaurants are ready to welcome you in for a delicious dinner on Christmas Day!   

Bridgeman’s Chophouse | City Café Diner | Food Works| Honest PintRuth’s Chris | Whitebird   

Impress your family with a chef-made Christmas meal at home from these local restaurants!  

Jim 'N Nick's - Order online at www.jimnnicks.com by Dec. 24.

DoubleTree Chattanooga Downtown Take and Bake menu - Email takebakegivethanks@gmail.com to place orders


Check out all of Chattanooga’s diverse RESTAURANTS and watering holes. Cheers!