Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant, 2 W. Aquarium Way, will host a "First Responders Family Meal" from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24, allowing those who will be on duty Christmas Day an opportunity to celebrate the holiday with their loved ones on Christmas Eve.
All first responders and their families are invited to attend the special meal at the downtown eatery, featuring a buffet of holiday favorites such as smoked ham and turkey, cornbread dressing, sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes, gravy and peach cobbler.
Foster Yates, Puckett's general manager, says the restaurant serves local firefighters, EMTs, police officers and sheriff's deputies on a regular basis and staff members have gotten to know them well.
"Puckett's Chattanooga is thankful for our first responders and the sacrifices they make daily to keep our community safe," says Yates. "We realize that these folks are not always able to enjoy the holiday season with their families due to work obligations, so we wanted to do something special for them this year."
The cost for Sunday's meal is $13.99 for adults and $6.99 for children ages 12 and under. First responders who present their badges, proper ID or come in uniform will receive their meal for $7.
Puckett's will be open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve, serving breakfast buffet from 8 to 11 a.m., and the holiday buffet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The holiday buffet is open to the public as well as first responders.
Reservations can be made by calling the restaurant at 423-708-8505.