Mother's Day is Sunday, May 14, and there are a variety of options for spending some quality time with her around the Chattanooga area.
Here's an overview of ways to show Mom some love:
Chattanooga Market
» Where: First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St.
» When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 14
» Admission: Free
» For more information: chattanoogamarket.com
Whether mom loves freshly cut flowers, sweet treats, handmade jewelry or listening to music, she'll find it all at Chattanooga Market on Sunday.
Herr Flowers, from McMinnville, Tenn., will bring in tulip bouquets and other blooms. Moms can choose from a selection of wines and champagnes while sampling some of the season's juiciest chocolate-covered strawberries.
There will be more than 15 food trucks at the market to buy lunch or purchase some of the vendors' meats, produce, cheeses, breads and desserts to make dinner for her Sunday night.
While you and mom browse vendors' booths, enjoy the music of Amber Fults at 12:30 p.m. and Megan Saunders at 2 o'clock.
Mother's Day Jazz Brunch
» Where: Urban Grind Cafe, 2193 Park Drive
» When: 2:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 14
» Admission: $40
» For more information: 901-494-1649
Help yourself to a brunch bar of dishes created by Urban Grind Cafe while enjoying mimosas, the music of a live jazz band with vocalist and deejay Tony Dub.
There is limited seating due to the venue size, so early reservations are encouraged. Email ChattMothersDay@gmail.com or call the phone number listed above.
Mom and Me Martial Arts
» Where: Master Seo's Top Martial Arts, 2563 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
» When: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 13
» Admission: Free, but reservations required
» For more information: 706-956-8410
Moms can join their sons or daughters for a fun workout. Learn how tae kwon do helps build happy, healthy families. Wear something comfortable for this stretching and high-energy workout. No martial arts experience required.
Enchanted Mother's Day Lunch
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 14, and there are a variety of options for spending some quality time with her around the Chattanooga area.» Where: Big Rock Grill at Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain
» When: 1 p.m. Sunday, May 14
» Admission: $39.95 adults, $23.95 children ages 3-12. Tickets include admission to Rock City Gardens
» For more information: 800-854-0675
Enjoy spring's beauty in Rock City Gardens with a three-course meal, live harp music, souvenir photo and fresh flower for the guest of honor. Reservations required today.
Make Mom a Gift
» Where: Chattanooga WorkSpace, 302 W. Sixth St.
» When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. today, May 11
» Admission: $20
» For more information: 423-822-5750
A gift handmade by a child is a keepsake every mother treasures. Tiffany Nation will lead this jewelry-making class for a one-of-a-kind Mother's Day gift.
Participants will learn how to make paper beads, string together a necklace and attach a clasp at the back. All supplies are included in class fee.
Mother's Day Ghost Walk
» Where: Depart from deck opposite Wink Theatre on West Crawford Street, Dalton, Ga.
» When: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, May 12-13
» Admission: Free for moms, $12 all others
» For more information: 706-275-4416
Treat mom to terrific tales of terror with Dalton Ghost Tours on Mother's Day weekend.
Connie Hall-Scott will lead a 90-minute walking tour Friday and Saturday nights that covers sites mentioned in her book, "Haunted Dalton, Georgia." Some of the locations on the route are the Wink Theatre, Dalton Little Theatre, the former Hotel Dalton, the Gordon Street Bridge and the site of Dalton's sole legal hanging.
Mother's Day Brunch
» Where: Chelsea's on Thornton, 501 S. Thornton Ave., Dalton, Ga.
» When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, May 14
» Admission: $10.95 to $12.50
» For more information: 706-277-2872
A special menu just for Mother's Day offering French toast, quiche, crepes, cranberry chicken, chicken and wild rice casserole, salad sampler, spinach and strawberry salad and a children's menu.
Reservations are required.
Moms & Mimosas
» Where: Embargo '62, 301 Cherokee Blvd.
» When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 13
» Admission: Menu prices
» For more information: 423-551-4786
The Cuban restaurant offers $1 mimosas and sangria during its Mother's Day celebration.
Mother's Day Tea and Fashion Show
» Where: Hamilton Gardens at Lake Chatuge, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee, Ga.
» When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, May 13
» Admission: $15, advance reservations required
» For more information: 706-970-0011
This tea hosted by Enotah Garden Club of Young Harris, Ga., will feature models wearing fashions from Britt & Capri and BodySense with accessories from Whimsey Gems. Finger sandwiches, scones and other delicious treats will be served along with tea. Tickets may be purchased at Britt & Capri and BodySense.
- Compiled by staff writer Susan Pierce