Looking to begin your own local collection? Besides the Walden's Ridge Guild, plenty of places across Chattanooga offer ornaments to add a touch of town pride to your tree this year. Pick your favorites from below or buy them all. Each is available in the gift store of the corresponding locale. To purchase a Guild ornament ($15), contact Karen Stone at karenstone@waldenhouse.com or 423-886-4568.
Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel: With a miniature snow globe, a green and red train or an ornate flat metal ornament to select from, a classic Chattanooga venue like the Choo Choo can be immortalized on your tree. $5.50-$12.95
Rock City: In addition to its view of seven states, this classic landmark's breadth of ornament options is staggering. We prefer these traditional ones, but there are glitzier options that rival all the sparkles of the season. $4.99-$21.99
Ruby Falls: Whether you choose to channel the nostalgia of this 86-year-old attraction with a more traditional ornament or commemorate its natural beauty with a semiprecious stone, you'll have several options. $5.99-$7.99
Tennessee Aquarium: This 4-inch decoupage ornament features scenes of some of the aquarium's favorite creatures and comes with a red ribbon for hanging and accent. $6.99
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga: A snowflake, a "Power C" or even just a simple classic like Santa are all options to represent the city's university this winter. With a variety of prices, colors, sparkles and other options, there's an ornament to fit every style and tree. $6.98-$17.98
Chattanooga Zoo: A traditional silver globe emblazoned with the Chattanooga Zoo's label is one option, but for a more personal touch, opt for the ornament created by the zoo's chimpanzees and their caretakers. These wooden ornaments feature a chimp across the front and its thumbprint and name across the back, and sales support the Chattanooga branch of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, which helps fund conservation efforts across the U.S. $7-$8.50
MoonPie General Store: Once upon a time, a MoonPie cost 5 cents. Commemorate the days of the Scenic City's famous marshmallow-filled treat with a green or red globe etched with Santa's friendly face as he enjoys a bite. $9.99
Little Debbie: Don't have a semi-truck on your tree yet? Change that with this sweets-inspired McKee Foods ornament representing one of Chattanooga's favorite treats. $6.95