Tinsel, Treasures, and Tradition

What makes Gallatin so magical? The historic features, the nicest people in America, and our deep ties to tradition – whether it be Friday night football or how we celebrate the holidays – all come to mind.

Christmas is a time for family, celebrations, and quite often, traditions. Gallatin’s are some of the richest around!

A favorite for all is one that predates my time in Gallatin by some years: Holiday Tinsel and Treasures.

Coined as Gallatin’s holiday retail open house weekend, the event takes shoppers on a retail tour throughout the city. This year, thanks to the help of presenting sponsors Jeannie Gregory State Farm and Primrose School of Gallatin, we celebrate fifty-five years of it helping kick off the holiday shopping season in Gallatin, Tennessee.

Make your list, check it twice, and throw on some shoes that are comfy and nice.

Shoppers can plan to enjoy more than just checking off their Christmas list. This year, 31 brick-and-mortar retail locations all over town will have their halls decked, holiday treats ready to taste, and festive tunes jingling through the speakers.

There is some incentive to get out and shop, in addition to supporting our local economy and enjoying the sights and sounds of the season.

Tinsel and Treasures shoppers can pick up a pass at any stop along the tour, and each stop will have a unique punch for you to add to your pass.

A completed or semi-completed (10 punches) pass makes you eligible for a “Local Love” shopping spree; full passes are eligible for the “Grand Prize” shopping spree, with total combined prize packages valued at over $1,000!

Winners will be selected at random and contacted by November 20.

Be among the first to arrive at any of the participating locations for a chance to take home a limited-edition Shop Local bag, packed full of deals and discounts!

In addition to new retailers who have opened their doors since November 2025 – including Amber’s Interior Design, Bro Co, Gallatin Vendor Market, Graceful Gowns, Raised in a Barn, The White Oak House, and TN Flea – this year’s Tinsel and Treasures includes six special markets, too!

• Holiday on the Hill at Northfield Church benefiting Night to Shine
• HSP Makers Market featuring youth entrepreneurs
• Rose Mont Christmas Market
• Yuletide Market at The Station featuring local farm, handmade, and artisan booths
• A Very Merry Market in the Park at Triple Creek Park
• The Depot Christmas Market

If you haven’t already, be sure to clear your schedule and mark your calendars for Friday, November 13, Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, with hours varying by location.

For more information or to pick up a shopping pass ahead of time, visit the Gallatin Area Chamber in person (117 W Main St), online (www.gallatintn.org), or contact us via phone (615.452.4000).

Happy 55th Anniversary to Tinsel and Treasures, and Happy Shopping to you!