Consider our 2025 gift guide your newest cozy holiday read. | Graphic by 6AM City
Happy holidays, Nashville. We’ve spent hours curating our collection of 2025’s best holiday gifts. Read on for 90+ gift ideas, including local finds.
Gifts for your significant other
Local pick:Glassblowing experience | $100+ | Try your hand at glassblowing and craft a piece that’s uniquely yours with help from skilled local artists.
Shiatsu foot massager | $79.99 | Nothing says “I love you” like a foot massage — give your hands a break and gift one complete with heat, vibration, and rolling compression.
Full-zip flannel jacket | $36.99 | Flannel, cotton, and fleece combine in this ultra-soft, stylish hoodie.
Gifts for parents
Car backseat organizer | $25.99 | Gift parents peaceful car rides thanks to a two-pack of car organizers complete with a clear tablet holder and multiple compartments.
Local pick:Woodland Play Cafe gift card | $25+ | Parents can catch up over coffee and snacks while the kiddos run free in the indoor play area.
“The Bunny Ballet” | $18.99 | A delightful picture book that captures the joy of ballet through charming bunnies, perfect for readers of all ages.*
Gifts for retirees
Garden kneeler and stool | $30.90 | We love this all-in-one stool that functions as both a bench and seat + organizes garden tools.
Smart birdfeeder with camera | $129.99 | Birders can watch special visitors up close with this durable and weatherproof birdfeeder.
Local pick:Pins Mechanical gift card | $20+ | Score bonus bucks (read: more fun for everyone) on gift cards to Pins Mechanical. Get a $10 bonus when you spend $50 or a $25 bonus for spending $100.*
Now it’s November, is it too early to decorate for the holidays? According to Southern Living, you should wait until after Thanksgiving. They may think differently if they owned this beautiful recently listed home in Belle Meade. How could you wait that long?
Pets
Did you know that black cats are less likely to be adopted? Now that Halloween is gone, we want to make sure that Music City’s adoptable inky felines get the love they deserve all year round. Dilly, Dally, and Laurie are all awaiting adoption at the Nashville Humane Association. (PubMed Central)
Eat
Are you looking forward to sausage balls? That’s Tennessee’s most unique Thanksgiving recipe, according to The Food Network. Aside from prep time, this easy appetizer is out of the oven in ~25 minutes. Keep it locally made by buying the ingredients at one of Nashville’s farmers markets.
Seasonal
The most famous Christmas tree in the US has been chosen. A 75-year-old Norway Spruce will light up New York City’s Rockefeller Center this holiday season, donated by a family from upstate NY. Soon enough, we’ll be hunting for the perfect one at Santa’s Trees locations across the Nashville area. (NBC)
Travel
Ready to indulge your wanderlust? National Geographic has released its list of top travel destinations in 2026. Whether you’re after animal encounters, ancient cultures, foodie paradises, cultural events, or gorgeous landscapes, the Nashville International Airport should be the first stop on your journey.
Outdoors
Prolific mountaineer Jim Morrison recently became the first person to ski down the Hornbein Couloir — an exceptionally steep section of Mount Everest’s north face. National Geographic is releasing a documentary about Morrison’s death-defying feat, with no release date yet set. A local hike is enough of a challenge for us.
Jobs
Whether you’re a small business looking to grow your team or a large company filling a key role, our Job Board can connect you with engaged, qualified locals who are ready to work. Post your open roles for free + watch the applications roll in.
Learn
Thinking of becoming a Moc? UT Chattanooga is opening its campus for Blue and Gold Preview Day on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tour the campus, explore an academic expo, and chat with students, professors, and staff. See the schedule + register.
If you’re among those baking some new habits into your life via flour and yeast, here are a few ways to get in on the action in Nashville:
Hoamsy hosts frequent classes for beginners in Germantown — the perfect way to get newbies introduced to the process alongside instructor Ben Bahil.
Once you’re ready to take your skills further, snag a spot at one of Sourdough Mama‘s comprehensive workshops.
Or get in touch with Eat the Art for an intimate three-hour, by-appointment-only intro to the practice.
For those who prefer their loaves made by an expert, there are a bunch of spots around town to get your fill of doughy goodness. We’re fans of Baked & Free’s rotating seasonal selections, the pumpkin jalapeno sourdough loaves from Dozen Bakery, and Mrs. Sourdough’s spectacular Everything Bagel Sourdough Bread.
A food warming mat — perfect for holiday hosting so your dishes don’t get cold before serving. It features seven temperature settings and is made from premium silicone to provide uniform heating.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Don’t forget to set your clocks back — daylight saving time ended at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2, ushering in brighter mornings and earlier sunsets. Need help adjusting to the change? Enjoying a sun-soaked morning at a local coffee shop should do the trick.
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