Weekend drive · Nov 13–15, 2026
Nashville to Chattanooga holiday weekend road trip 2026
Kick off holiday shopping at Nashville's Christmas Village on Friday, browse a big outdoor makers market in Franklin on Saturday, then drive to Lookout Mountain for Rock City's opening weekend of holiday lights. On Sunday, stop at the Chattanooga Market before heading home. November 13–15, 2026.
The four stops
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Friday · Holiday shopping show
Christmas Village
Friday, November 13 · Nashville, Tennessee · event dates: November 13–15, 2026
More than 250 merchants fill The Fairgrounds Nashville for three days of holiday shopping, and proceeds go to charity. Parking is free. Check the website for hours and tickets.
- Drive about 30 min (about 20 mi) to Franklin.
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Saturday daytime · Makers market
Franklin Makers Market (Holiday Market)
Saturday, November 14 · Franklin, Tennessee · event dates: November 14, 2026
More than 150 vendors set up outdoors at The Lake at Westhaven, 157 Front Street, with free Santa photos. It runs 11 am to 4 pm, and it's free.
- Drive about 2 h 15 min (about 130 mi) to Lookout Mountain.
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Saturday evening · Holiday lights
Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights
Saturday, November 14 · Lookout Mountain, Georgia · event dates: November 13 - December 31, 2026
Rock City's nighttime light trail is in its 32nd year and runs nightly from November 13. Tickets are sold online only, and prices vary by date and entry time: $31 to $49 for adults and $21 to $39 for kids 3 to 12. The trail isn't fully stroller or wheelchair friendly. Note that Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain are on Eastern time.
- Drive about 20 min (about 9 mi) to Chattanooga.
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Sunday on the way home · Farmers and artisan market
Chattanooga Market
Sunday, November 15 · Chattanooga, Tennessee · event dates: April 25 - November 22, 2026
Local farms, food trucks and makers fill First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Boulevard, every Sunday, and each Sunday has a theme. November 15 is Chattanooga Beard Contest day. Admission is free. Check the website for hours.
Drive home to Nashville, TN: about 2 h 10 min (about 135 mi). Gas prices near Chattanooga
Drive times are approximate. Check your route before you leave.
At a glance
| Stop | Type | Dates | Drive from previous |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Christmas Village | Holiday shopping show | Friday, November 13 (runs November 13–15, 2026) | Start |
| 2. Franklin Makers Market (Holiday Market) | Makers market | Saturday, November 14 (runs November 14, 2026) | about 30 min |
| 3. Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights | Holiday lights | Saturday, November 14 (runs November 13 - December 31, 2026) | about 2 h 15 min |
| 4. Chattanooga Market | Farmers and artisan market | Sunday, November 15 (runs April 25 - November 22, 2026) | about 20 min |
Event websites
- Christmas Village
- Franklin Makers Market (Holiday Market)
- Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights
- Chattanooga Market
Dates can change, so check the event’s website before you go.
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