What to get at the Chattanooga Market

You know that feeling when you head to the farmers market “just to browse,” and suddenly you’re hauling home craft jerky, lavender soap, and three flavors of sparkling water you didn’t know you needed?

That’s the Chattanooga Market.

Every week, this market turns downtown Chattanooga into a big backyard hangout with live music, food trucks, fresh produce, and some of the friendliest folks around. It’s part farmers market, part festival, part “whoa, I didn’t know I needed that, but I totally do.”

From snacks that travel well to gifts you’ll wish you kept for yourself, here’s what to look for at the Chattanooga Market.

What Is the Chattanooga Market?

The Chattanooga Market is a producer-only market, which means every booth is run by the folks who actually made, baked, brewed, or grew the goods they’re selling. No middlemen. No mass production. Just the best of the best from around the region.

Quick Facts:

• Open every Sunday, April–November
• 11 am–4 pm at First Horizon Pavilion
• 300+ vendors, 6,000+ visitors weekly
• Free admission, free parking, and always family- and dog-friendly

You’ll also find rotating themed events like Bluegrass Brunch, Oktoberfest, and Holiday Market specials, so there’s always something new to taste, hear, or celebrate.

Snack Attack: Must-Try Chattanooga Market Treats

Half the fun of hitting up the Chattanooga Market is grazing your way through it like a very happy, very full raccoon. Here’s what to grab while you’re snacking your way from booth to booth:

Maypop Sparkling Water

Made in Nashville, Maypop Sparkling Water is now making waves in Chattanooga. These cans are fizzy, refreshing, and full of real fruit flavor with no weird additives or sugar crashes. The hop water’s a game-changer too. Think “beer vibes” without the buzz.

Turnroad Jerky

Shadow May’s jerky isn’t just a snack, it’s a whole story. Bold flavors like Teriyaki, Sweet Chili, and Garlic are smoked to perfection. Turnroad Jerky is handcrafted, hustle-powered, and impossible to eat just one piece.

Real Cajun Market Sausages

Smoked in small batches and packed with Louisiana flavor, Real Cajun Market Sausages are next-level. Grab the pineapple pepper jack if you’re feeling adventurous, or stick to the Andouille for that classic kick.

Good-for-You (and the Planet) Goods

It’s not just about snacks at the Chattanooga Market. You’ll also find some seriously feel-good finds that are kind to your body and the Earth.

Me and a Tree Skincare

Sensitive skin? Meet your new best friend. These small-batch soaps and skincare goodies are made with herbs, flowers, and all the plant magic passed down through generations. Buy Me and a Tree Skincare goodies for a gift or keep it for yourself (we won’t judge.)

MsPatticakes Mixes

Low-carb, grain-free, and grandma-approved. MsPatticakes baking mixes are made for folks with dietary restrictions who still want dessert to taste like dessert. Pancakes, muffins, cookies…you name it, she’s got a mix for it.

Whirly Girl Homestead Ginger Beer

This isn’t your average ginger fizz. Whirly Girl Homestead products are brewed with love, old-school technique, and simple ingredients you can actually pronounce. Refreshing on its own but also dangerously good with a splash of whiskey.

Know Before You Go

• Admission? Free. Vibes? Immaculate.
• It’s totally family- and dog-friendly. Bring the crew (furry friends included).
• Pack a tote bag (or three), bring cash or card, and don’t forget your appetite.
• Open every Sunday, April through November, at First Horizon Pavilion.
• Show up early for primo parking and first dibs on the good stuff (like berries that disappear fast).

Make It a Whole Day: Nearby Timberroot Stays

Why limit the fun to just a few hours? Turn your Chattanooga Market stroll into a full-blown weekend getaway. Our Timberroot stays are just a short drive away and make the perfect home base for your market day (and whatever adventure comes next).

You can wake up slow with coffee on the porch, cruise into town for fresh finds and good eats, and then head back to your cozy cabin with your tote full of treats.

Come for the snacks. Stay for the stories. Sleep somewhere way better than a hotel.

The Best Souvenirs Are Edible (or Handmade)

The Chattanooga Market isn’t just a fun Sunday stroll, it’s your one-stop shop for snacks, gifts, pantry staples, and handmade finds you won’t see anywhere else. From sparkling hop water to herb-packed soaps, everything here comes with a little extra heart. Bring home something that feels like Chattanooga in a bag (or two).