If you love building traditions and making memories, skip the big box store this year and head to one of our local Christmas tree farms near Chattanooga TN. From hot chocolate to bonfires, these enchanting farms have everything you need to hit it big this holiday.
Of course, visiting a cut-your-own tree farm is just one of the many wonderful things to do this month in Chattanooga.
Christmas Tree Farms Near Chattanooga TN
1. Cove Christmas Tree Farm
(706) 375-2729
654 Kensington Rd Chickamauga, GA
Distance from Chattanooga: 31 minutes
At Cove Christmas Tree Farm, you will enjoy choose-and-cut trees, Santa visits, photo props, and more!
Opening day is November 24th.
2. Raulston Acres
(706) 438-2774
2572 GA-95, Rock Springs, GA
Distance to Chattanooga: 33 minutes
In addition to a variety of Christmas trees, Raulston Acres offers adorable rustic holiday gifts and fresh-made Christmas wreaths in their quaint country store. They also sell yummy apple cider and other refreshments.
Tree varieties include cut-your-own Virginia Pine, Blue Ice Cypress, Murray Cypress, White Pine, Carolina Saphire, and Green Giants. There will also be pre-cut Douglas Firs.
Opening day is November 18, 2023. Tree prices start around $9 a foot.
3. Wheeler’s
(706) 463-1924
1144 Dogwood Valley Road, Tunnel Hill, GA
Distance from Chattanooga: 36 minutes
At Wheeler’s Tree Farm, you can enjoy delicious hot cider, hot chocolate, or coffee as you wander through the scenic rows of lush Christmas trees. The farm also boasts an adorable gift shop that sells a variety of country gifts and fresh-made holiday wreaths.
Available trees include Murray Cypress, Silver Smoke, and Carolina Saphire. They also bring in pre-cut Douglas Firs.
Opening day is November 18, 2023. Tree prices start at $10 per foot.
4. Campbell’s
7503 Walnut Hills Drive, Harrison, TN
Distance from Chattanooga: 37 minutes
Campbell’s grows cut-your-own White Pines and Virginia Pines. It will also have pre-cut Fraser Firs.
In addition to trees, there will be adorable country gifts, fresh-made wreaths, delicious hot chocolate, and more!
5. Christmas Carroll Tree Farms
(423) 838-5785
7206 Highway 95, LaFayette, GA
Distance from Chattanooga: 39 minutes
Christmas Carroll Tree Farms offers you-cut Leyland Cypress, Murray Cypress, and Carolina Sapphire trees. There will also be pre-cut Fraiser Firs.
Opening day is November 18, 2023.
6. Thornhill Farms
(423) 227-8664
15107 AL-71, Pisgah, AL
Distance from Chattanooga: 47 minutes
This farm is temporarily closed for the 2023 season.
Thornhill Farms usually offers living trees as well as choose-and-cut White Pine, Leyland Cypress, and Carolina Saphire. There will also be pre-cut Fraser Firs.
With a living tree, the trees go home with a root ball wrapped in a burlap sack, which allows you to plant it after the holidays. You can also purchase gorgeous fresh-made wreaths, rustic country gifts, and more!
Of all the Christmas tree farms near Chattanooga, this one also has the most to do. There is a variety of fun kids’ activities, including a Christmas train ride, a petting zoo, and meet and greets with Santa!
7. Little Mountain
(423) 881-3904
3186 Griffith Road, Pikeville, TN
Distance from Chattanooga: 1 hour, 10 minutes
In addition to choose-and-cute White Pines, Little Mountain offers living Christmas trees wrapped in burlap that you can use for landscaping after the Christmas season.
8. Camp’s Christmas Forest
(423) 337-3191
482 Kile Rd, Sweetwater, TN
Distance from Chattanooga: 1 hour, 10 minutes
If you like choices, Camp’s Christmas Forest is perfect for families that like choices! This farm offers cut-your-own Virginia Pines, White Pines, Norway Spruces, Leyland Cypress trees, Murray Cypress trees, and Carolina Sapphire Cypress trees.
There will also be fresh greenery to help you decorate your home. Opening Day is November 24, 2023.
The pricing is also super simple at this farm. All trees at this location are just $50 cash or check, no matter the size.
9. Young Road Christmas Tree Farm
(678) 918-0469
139 Young Rd SW, Cartersville, GA
Distance from Chattanooga: 1 hour, 19 minutes
Young Road Christmas Tree Farm offers choose-and-cut Eastern Red Cedar, Leyland Cypress, Virginia Pine, and White Pine. It also sells fresh-made Christmas wreaths.
Opening Day is November 24, 2023. trees are priced at $12 a foot.
10. Coker Tree Farm
(770) 424-8047
2280 Macland Rd, Marietta, GA
Distance from Chattanooga: 1 hour, 42 minutes
Coker Tree Farm is a fun and traditional farm that has u-cut Murray Cypress and Carolina Saphire trees. The farm also has pre-cut Fraser Firs.
Opening day is November 24th.
11. Bluebird Christmas Tree Farm
(865)-599-3522
985 Brushy Valley Rd, Heiskell, TN
Distance from Chattanooga: 1 hour, 57 minutes
At Bluebird Christmas Tree Farm, you can cut your own Leyland Cypress, Virginia Pine, and Norway Spruce trees. There will also be pre-cut Fraser Firs.
In addition to the lovely trees, there is also a festive fire pit area with yummy hot cider and hot chocolate. You can finish up your day in the quaint farm store that sells honey, jams, and country gifts.
Opening day is November 16, 2023. Prices start at $65 and go up based on variety, quality, and size.
How to Keep Your Tree Alive
On your drive home, even if it’s a short one, the bottom of your freshly cut tree will likely crust over with tree sap making it impossible for water to enter the tree and keep it alive.
To solve this problem, simply use a hand saw to take a 1/4-1/2 inch off the bottom of the trunk before placing it into the tree stand.
Your tree will drink up to 1 gallon of water each and every day. To keep the tree from drying out, be sure to keep the tree stand filled with water. This will also help to minimize needle shedding.
If you allow the tree to dry out while in the stand, you still run the risk that the sap will crust over the end. At that point, the only way to avoid a dead tree will be to trim the end, yet again. So of course, you want to avoid this.
Not only will proper watering keep your tree vibrant and healthy, but it will also help to prevent an accidental tree fire.
Most of the Christmas Tree Farms near Chattanooga will provide you with a list of instructions for proper tree care when you head home.
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Erica has lived in East TN for over 9 years. She enjoys exploring this gorgeous region with her husband and 3 lively children. As a former teacher turned homeschool mom, she loves finding fun and affordable activities the entire family will love, especially if they cultivate a love for learning!