We at Chatter believe true joy is found by giving. So we set out to give you 100 unique gift ideas for a wide range of styles and tastes, since we know the unparalleled joy of finding the perfect present. We had so much fun, we couldn't stop at 100. So here are 111 options to help you share the spirit of the season. At the very least, they're sure to spark some ideas of your own.
1. A subscription to Signal Mountain-based Bud Floral + Home, which delivers a fresh bouquet either weekly or biweekly
2. A custom fire pit from the local contractor or landscape design company of your choice
3. Eco-friendly auto steam-cleaning and detailing from DetailXPerts
4. A membership to Audubon Acres - when you purchase or renew your membership in December, you'll get a free additional membership to give to a first-time guest
5. A subscription to Get Out magazine
6. The chance to make a cherished Christmas ornament at Ignis Glass Studio
7. A subscription to Weekly Fig, a local delivery service that brings you farm-fresh goods, pantry and artisan goods each week, and a weekly email that includes a helpful meal plan and tips on food preparation and storage
8. Harley memorabilia from Thunder Creek in East Brainerd
9. Ballroom dance classes
10. A bike tour with Velo View, a local outfit which offers full-service, specialized cycling tours around the country
11. A personalized storybook (We absolutely love the options from Lost My Name)
12. A Paint Nite painting event
13. A shooting range membership at Carter Shooting Supply
14. A jewelry making class at McClain Made
15. A pony! (Or at least a chance to learn to ride one at Mystery Dog Ranch in Ringgold, Ga.)
16. An Amazon Prime subscription, granting free two-day delivery and access to TV, movie and e-book titles
17. A cooking class at the Sweet and Savory Classroom
18. The thrill of freefall with Chattanooga Skydiving Company
19. A "See Rock City" birdhouse
20. A customized box of treats from The Hot Chocolatier
21. A VIP Backstage pass to the Tennessee Aquarium
22. Imbibe Wine & Spirits' customized gift basket
23. A subscription service to locally produced The Lost Art of Stationery, granting four cards, envelopes and stamps per month
24. A Sseko leather bag handmade by a group of women in Uganda (Bonus: The sales finance the women's college education)
25. Chattanooga Whiskey decanter and glasses
26. An HBO NOW subscription (available to non-cable/traditional HBO subscribers)
27. A paragliding adventure over Dunlap courtesy of Flying Camp
28. A growler of suds from Hutton & Smith Brew Co.
29. Season tickets for the Chattanooga Lookouts
30. A subscription to Spotify music streaming service sans ads
31. A nostalgic dinner train ride via the Tennessee Valley Railroad
32. An art piece from the Hart Gallery - and the spirit of the season (proceeds benefit local homeless artists)
33. A guided fishing tour with Chattanooga Big Bass
34. A furry new friend from your local shelter
35. Locally made stained glass candle holders, jewelry or decorative night lights crafted at Visions Stained Glass
36. A deluxe custom box from The Spice and Tea Exchange
37. A DNA test kit from ancestry.com
38. Civil War belt plates, swords, firearms and other historic memorabilia from the History Company in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
39. A Tentsile tree tent
40. Membership in Imbibe's Wine of the Month Club
41. A family photo session with a local photographer
42. An in-home design consultation by The Green Room Interiors - everything from simple décor updates to full-scale design and renovation projects
43. A hot-air tour of the Tennessee Valley with Chattanooga Balloon Company
44. An engraved Gerber pocket knife
45. Custom-scented, all-natural body products from Good Fortune Soap
46. Whiskey-barrel-aged coffee from Rembrandt's
47. A family membership to the Creative Discovery Museum
48. Custom 3-D printed shoes from former Chattanooga startup Feetz
49. Personal training from 2016 Best of the Best winner Jason Jones of Forte Fitness
50. Steampunk-style speakers from local woodworker David Crewe
51. A story for posterity via local biographer Jean Huddleston of Lifetime Conversations
52. A wooden bow tie from woodenbowties.com, where you can even design your own
53. A closet makeover by Chattanooga Closet Co.
54. A self-painted pottery creation from The Pottery Place
55. A Brunswick pool table from Greater Southern Home Recreation, Chattanooga's only Brunswick dealer
56. A quilt, bag, accessories - you name it - from Amani ya Juu, a locally based nonprofit which uses sales of its unique handmade items to support the African women who made them
57. A limo wine tour via chattanoogalimo.net/wine-tours.html
58. The chance to go 20,000 leagues under the sea following scuba lessons at Choo Choo Diving and Aquatic Center
59. A virtual reality headset (the HTC Vive gets top marks)
60. A memorable meal based on the book "TCM: Movie Night Menus Dinner & Drink Recipes" and the recipient's favorite classic movie
61. Cuff links that fit his unique style
62. A stay at the Isha Institute in McMinnville, Tenn., for a yoga retreat
63. An after-hours private pampering party at White Oak Barber Shop (yes, men need it too) offering haircut, straight-razor shave/beard trim, shoe and belt shine (and BYOB)
64. "Zookeeper for a Day" at the Chattanooga Zoo
65. Season tickets for the Chattanooga Football Club
66. A personalized style/shopping session with a local fashionista via Boom Chic Consulting
67. A personalized piece of furniture from NoogaWood in Dayton, Tenn.
68. A Bear Grylls survival paracord bracelet
69. Custom pet art by local artist Miki Boni
70. A subscription to the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera
71. A local Eat. Sip. Walk. food tour
72. River City Archery lessons
73. Good Fortune Soap 'stache/beard wax
74. A gift certificate for TerraMáe/Matilda Midnight and a night's stay in the adjoining The Dwell Hotel
75. A favorite photo turned into a piece of art on canvas (If you can, please find one that's been converted to watercolor)
76. A deep house clean by the Cleaning Authority, which uses environmentally responsible/sustainable cleaning products
77. A subscription to Rent the Runway, a high-fashion mail-order service
78. An at-home beer-making kit from Beverage World in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
79. A moonlight paddleboard tour with Waconda Bay
80. A white Christmas by renting an artificial snow machine from Hamilton Rent It
81. An authentic replica of a sword from Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones, crafted at Jalic Blades in Red Bank
82. Weightlessness (at Lucidity Float Center, where they offer massage, oxygen and "floats")
83. A membership to Dunaway Hunting and Fishing Club in Dunlap
84. A subscription to a gourmet food delivery service (The Artisanal Premium Cheese Club, Bacon of the Month Club, Spice Madam and Goldbely are good bets)
85. A custom piece of jewelry designed especially for you by Hixson's Arney Guess Goldsmith
86. A pocket-sized projector for your movie-lover on the go
87. An antique liquor cart from The Insyde Outsyde Shop
88. A membership to European Wax Center
89. A private Blue Heaven River Tour
90. A drone hover camera from gethover.com
91. A stole, quilt, scarf and more made from soft alpaca wool at Foster's Trail and Alpaca Farm in Cleveland, Tenn.
92. A spa day at the luxurious Woodhouse Day Spa in Warehouse Row
93. A custom journal from local Iron Press Book Company
94. A subscription to Southern Sqweeze granting discounts on hand-pressed juice and other merchandise
95. A sampling of the Scenic City with a gift basket from Locals Only Gifts featuring Chattanooga-made artisanal products
96. A stay at Aloft, a worldwide boutique hotelier which welcomes even furry family members (with no pet fee!) - and offers voice-controlled hotel rooms and robotic butlers at select locations
97. A home-prepared meal by Table Time Chef, who also provides meal planning and kitchen organization
98. A hang-gliding package from Lookout Mountain Flight Park
99. A private Civil War tour via White Star Battlefield Tours or Oehmig Travel Consultancy
100. A handmade hammock from local company Color Cloud Hammocks, which supports women in Ethiopia
101. SculpSure light-based body contouring at Sentef Medical Center in Ooltewah
102. A package deal, including stay, from Chanticleer Inn B&B on Lookout granting a round of golf for two at The Lookout Mountain Golf Club, dinner for two at Café on the Corner, Canyon Grill or Public House, and other goodies (other packages available)
103. A custom board game
104. A private, in-home yoga session with GoodWolf Yoga
105. A membership to the SunTrust Club at the Atlanta Braves' new stadium
106. Handblown glasses from the local artisans at Wauhatchie Glassworks
107. A tour over the sights with Chattanooga Helicopter Charters
108. A special song (songwriters for hire via GigSalad.com)
109. Hip decor from local artist JW Butts
110. An Elea Blake color draping session to help find the perfect complements for any complexion
111. A Burns Tobacconist membership, which offers access to a private lounge and dining, plus store credits and discounts