Blue Skies
30 Frazier Ave., Suite B
North Shore
(423) 266-8010
What they sell: A little bit of everything, including puzzles, art, socks (with vulgar phrases!), bags, jewelry and children's toys and games.
Coolest thing on offer: For the die-hard Swifties, there's a Taylor Swift prayer candle — and a Travis Kelce candle to go with it!
Why you want to shop here: Because you want to get fun gifts for all the different kinds of people in your life without having to go to multiple stores.
Staff photo by Sam Still / Chattanooga SouvenirsChattanooga Souvenirs
181 River St.
North Shore
(305) 923-0024
facebook.com/ChattanoogaSouvenirstennesi
What they sell: Everything that a gift shop should sell, and with a Chattanooga emphasis (hence the name!).
Coolest thing on offer: Either the canvas prints by local photographer Billy Hargiss, or the Bigfoot ornaments for the outdoor enthusiasts and true believers.
Why you want to shop here: Whether you're a tourist, a transplant or a local, you'll find the perfect item to show off your love for the coolest city in the South.
Staff photos by Sam Still / Incline Railway Gift ShopIncline Railway Gift Shop
827 E. Brow Road
Lookout Mountain
(423) 821-4456
What they sell: Incline Railway- and Lookout Mountain-themed merchandise, stuffed animals, baked goods and concession-style foods.
Coolest thing on offer: The stuffed animals, which you can stuff yourself just like at Build-A-Bear Workshop.
Why you want to shop here: If you're riding the railway or just driving up the mountain, you'll surely want a memento to remember your experience — or maybe you're just really craving a warm salted pretzel.
Staff photo by Sam Still / Locals OnlyLocals Only
10 Frazier Ave.
North Shore
(423) 541-4438
localsonlygiftsandgoods.com/chattanooga
What they sell: A plethora of goods made by local and regional artisans.
Coolest thing on offer: The "Chattanooga's Greatest Hits" gift box, featuring such local businesses as Hoff and Pepper, The Hot Chocolatier, Harrison Bay Honey Farm and Alchemy Spice Co.
Why you want to shop here: Because Chattanooga has no shortage of amazing small businesses making great products, and you want to support their work.
Staff photo by Sam Still / Mountain MemoriesMountain Memories
906 Scenic Highway
Lookout Mountain
(423) 821-6575
No website. Email them at lookoutmtnmemories@epbfi.com
What they sell: T-shirts and sweatshirts, jewelry, Civil War relics and replicas, Minnetonka moccasins, quilts, snacks and more.
Coolest thing on offer: Homemade fudge, made using the owners' grandmother's recipe.
Why you want to shop here: Run by the granddaughters of the discoverers of Ruby Falls, this store is as full of local history as it is of souvenirs and gifts.