Sleigh the Peppermint Trail

Stop by The Arrowmont Gallery & Marketplace for all of your handcrafted gifts this season! Currently featuring their Winter Holidays Market, you can find over 60 Arrowmont connected Artists & Craftsmen. From jewelry and pottery to collection-worthy works for your walls, don’t miss out on this opportunity to gift an original piece.

With every purchase at the Art Market Gallery, you'll be treated to a peppermint treat! Plus opportunities for special coupons and gift wrapping. The gallery artists have also special ornaments this year to benefit the Community School of the Arts in Knoxville. 

Awaken is a must-stop destination with more holiday drinks than you can try! Try the Peppermint Mocha, Polar Bear Latte, Peppermint Hot Chocolate, Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate, Gingerbread Latte, Eggnog Latte, The Grinch - a twist on the matcha green tea latte. Plus, a sweet drink made with maple syrup that's Buddy the Elf's favorite. Stop in to have your taste buds tingled!

Babalu is bringing the cheer to Gay St with a menu of spirited cocktails. Try the Mulled Wine with red wine and yule spices; Rum Punch with spiced rum, fresh squeezed juices, cinnamon and nutmeg; Camote Paloma with tequila, Aperol, sweet potato syrup and grapefruit; or the Mocha Espresso Martini with house-made espresso infused vodka, vanilla syrup, and cream. Enjoy them inside their ultra-cool space or on the patio bundled in a cozy sweater. It’s a great spot for parade watching!

Hey baby, it's cold outside! Warm up with a Cranberry Sunsphere Wheat Beer fireside at Balter Beerworks as crisp winter flavors from this gold medal winning beer with cranberry puree dance on your taste buds.

Bernadette’s will add some sparkle to your season. The crystal-themed bar with twinkling rooftop overlooking ice skating in Market Square, has a cocktail menu full of holiday fun, including a unique Peppermint Mimosa.

Bethie Lou's Fabulous Gift Store boasts tons of holiday home décor and adorable gifts, crowd-favorite Merman and Mermaid Ornaments, stocking stuffers, and more. Plus, the store will have special Peppermint Pattie Treats. Now that sounds like a good shopping day!

Again this holiday season, Brother Wolf will transform with nostalgic holiday décor for Miracle, the beloved Christmas-themed pop-up bar launched in 2014 in New York City. Their signature cocktail will be the Snowball Old-Fashioned with Rye Whiskey, Gingerbread Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Wormwood Bitters. They also have a complete festive holiday cocktail menu to check out! Stop by for some holiday cheer.

Escape the winter weather with Chismoso's Feliz Navidad, a tropical (but holiday) inspired cocktail with tequila, grapefruit, lime, espresso, cinnamon, and vanilla infused agave syrup.

Take a break from a busy downtown day and stop in Christopher Robin Arts for a special peppermint-themed Make and Take. Everyone needs a little holiday art project!

Your four-legged friends can get in on the peppermint fun too! Citifid-O has peppermint, candy cane, and other festive dog and cat toys, as well as special holiday treats. Great little stocking-stuffers and even gifts for under the tree.

Be sure to get your hands on Coffee & Chocolate's adorable Christmas Chocolates, including the Vanilla Snowman Truffle! These cute lil things sell fast! They will also carry a trifecta of seasonal sweets: Peppermint and Gingerbread Macarons, hot chocolate, and mochas, including theirPeppermint Mocha and Cookie Butter Latte. What a winning combo!

Step inside the always festive red-and-white Cruze Farm Ice Cream to have your Peppermint Trail wishes come true with a long list of holiday ice cream flavors – Candy Cane ice cream and toppings, Peppermint Bark Shake with candy cane ice cream, chocolate flakes, whipped cream, crushed candy cane, topped with a cherry; Peppermint Hot Chocolate; Peppermint Mocha; and Candy Cane Brownie Churn with candy cane ice cream and brownies, topped with more brownies and crushed candy cane. Plus lots of other holiday flavors you're going to want to try—at least once!

Need some healthy stocking stuffers or an energy boost to get you through the season? Eddie's Heath Shoppe can help with that. You'll find peppermint sugar free syrups, peppermint cocoa cups, peppermint essential oil, peppermint protein powder/bars, and more. Power on!

With every purchase of original artwork at the Emporium, enjoy your choice of a special holiday treat! The Emporium showcases original artwork by more than 100 artists throughout the month of December in its expansive galleries as well as beautiful, original works by its tenant artists.

Family-friendly escape room: Home For The Holidays! Can you help decorate Mom's house for the family Christmas party and locate a valuable family heirloom before the rest of the family arrives? This themed escape room is loads of fun for all ages. Mention the Peppermint Trail to the host for free hot cocoa and coffee bar. Plus check out their gift shop for presents like at home escape room games, puzzles, and more! Take $10 off your total ticket price of (holiday themed room only) with code PEPPERMINT10. (No minimum or maximum ticket purchase to qualify.)

Get in the spirit at Fat Tuesday with a Cajun Eggnog featuring frozen eggnog, bourbon, Southern Comfort, and a dusting of nutmeg – certainly sounds like a holiday!

Warm up your winter celebrations with Fiori's Gingerbread Martini, a festive blend of spiced flavors and smooth sweetness in every sip. Pair it with their velvety Gingerbread Crème Brûlée for a decadent holiday treat.

Keep an eye out for Fizz on Market Square's Holiday-themed and Vintage Crystal Jewelry, specially discounted Curated Gift Boxes, Cozy Sweaters and much more. Plus, stop in for Black Friday where you can take advantage of buy one get one ½ off of Fizz Jewelery. Then, when the time comes, get a fashionable NYE outfit here!

Not only does the French Market boast delicious sweets, they also have a creative cocktail menu! Try the Poinsettia Mimosa, Irish Coffee with Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, Maple Hot Buttered Rum, Fireball Cider, and a Pomegranate Mule with ginger beer! All makings for a joyeux Noël.

Ooh la la! For something sweet to eat, try The French Market Crêperie's Magical Cookie Butter Crepe topped with white chocolate, cookie butter crumble, chocolate chips and sparkle sugar! For something sweet to drink, order up a White Chocolate Peppermint Latte, Maple Chai Tea Latte, Caramel Chocolate Cupcake Latte, or Hot Cocoa!

Get ready to toast to the season with Frothy Monkey's Merry Matcha—a refreshing peppermint iced matcha topped with cold foam and sprinkled with peppermint chips We're making a couple of trips!

Head over to Fruit Jar Alley for some holiday shopping sure to get your in the spirit. Treat yourself to adorable Peppermint and Gingerbread Décor, and go home with perfect stocking stuffers and gifts for your friends and family.

Good golly, it’s the holidays! You’ll find more than hand-rolled, specialty tamales at Good Golly Tamale. They’re upping their dessert game with Chocolate and Peppermint Cookies! Don’t miss this tradition on the Peppermint Trail in the Old City.

Ham'n Goodys is decorating their famous lemon cookies with snowmen, holly berries, reindeer, Christmas trees and more – perfect for your holiday gathering. After grabbing a cookie on Gay Street, head to Market Square to drop your letter to Santa in Santa's Cookie-Themed Mailbox. A sweet outing if you ask us! These adorable cookies go fast, so if you want to make sure you get them, please call ahead and order.

After a day of holiday shopping, head over to Hello Tea House for a well-deserved reward from their holiday menu including Peppermint Milk Tea with boba. This tea house on Gay Street has crepes, coffee, fresh fruit teas, cheese foam tea, and more!

Get into the holiday spirit with The Humble Hog's festive cocktails! Start with Santa's Night Cap — a rich and indulgent coffee martini made with Sugarlands mint chocolate chip moonshine, Bailey's chocolate, and caramel macchiato cold bBrew. Then, savor the holiday cheer with Kramblemintz, a refreshing peppermint shot featuring Sugarlands peppermint stick moonshine and a splash of grenadine. Perfect for toasting the season!

The inspired mixologists at J.C. Holdway have crafted the Merry Berry this season. Old Forester bourbon, Amaro Pasubio, lemon, and orange. A festive riff on the classic Bourbon Renewal, this cocktail adds holiday cheer with a bright and fruity twist on a whiskey sour. (And makes for a decadent pairing to their famous wood-fired plates.)

Don't miss out on Jacks' host of creative holiday coffees, like the decadent Cardamom Cocoa with mocha and cardamom syrups, steamed and dusted. Or, opt for the delicious Nutcracker with flavors of almond & hazelnut and topped with sugar plum fairy dust. The Winter's Warmth is a fascinating drink with juniper, orange, and espresso. They also have the GingerJack, Peppermint Trail, and Vanilla Mint Fog. Everything sounds amazing!

Stop by K Brew in the Embassy Suites on Gay Street for a warming Peppermint Mocha, because nothing goes better together for the holidays than the flavors of peppermint, chocolate, and coffee!

It's sweet, sweet, sweet times at Kilwins, and they're dripping in peppermint with peppermint stick fudge, peppermint ice cream, peppermint bark, grand peppermint squares, and peppermint candy canes. Plus the normal yummy goodies like caramel apples and chocolate fudge they carry all season long!

Knox Whiskey Works is upping their cocktail game this season with two signature cocktails – Santa's Nightcap with their very own Three Rivers Maple Rum, Coffee Liqueur, non-dairy oat creamer, and candy cane; and the hot Tail of the Toddy with Honey Habanero Flavored Whiskey – as well as a Holiday Cocktail Flight featuring four mini cocktails: Festivity Fizz, Whiskey Wonderland, Rosemary & Rye, and Holiday Rushin'. While you're there, stock up on locally-made spirits for those on your gift list that have been good this year.

Find locally handprinted holiday ornaments at Knoxville Fine Violins! Mention the Peppermint Trail and receive 5% off any instrument purchase or 1st month free for any instrument rental.

Discover unique gifts at the Knoxville Museum of Art! This holiday season, find the perfect gift at the Knoxville Museum of Art Shop! Explore an array of one-of-a-kind items, from exhibition-inspired merchandise and novelty gifts to handcrafted jewelry, artisan textiles, ceramics, and glassware—all crafted by talented regional artists. Plus, you’ll find a delightful selection of toys and books for children. As a special treat, every purchase includes a peppermint surprise. Shop local and support the arts this season!

Celebrate the season with one of the festive drink specials at Lonesome Dove. Try the warm and spiced Tennessee Christmas Tea (featuring a handcrafted cinnamon spiced rum), the Mulled Margarita with a holiday twist, a rich Snow Capped Coffee, or the bold Bowery Nail. Perfect for cozying up and toasting to the joys of the holidays! Join friends for a round of drinks in the picturesque holiday scene, featuring a twelve-foot Christmas tree framed by the antique stained glass windows.

Visit the Salon or Spa for a Peppermint Scalp Treatment or an Arctic Berry Facial, both will leave your skin feeling revitalized and luminous for the new year! Also great gift options with holiday specials.

Jingle over to Union Ave for a very merry cup of java! Try the "Oh Snap!", a ginger snap latte with an eggnog whip on top!. Sure to warm you down to your toes!

Bowling ball in one hand, winter cocktail in the other! Maple Hall is serving up festive holiday cocktails sure to be crowd pleasers. The Peppermint Dude consists of vodka, coffee liqueur, house-made peppermint syrup, oat milk, and a peppermint stick. The Ginger Snap has rum, house-made gingerbread syrup, squeezed orange, and oat milk! The Lynchburg Winteraide brings it with Jack Daniel's Bonded Triple Mash, orange bitters, apple cider, and a cinamon stick. Plus, Naughty Elf Shots with house caramel vodka and Rumchata. It's going to be a jolly holiday!

Find Provisioners Peppermint Dream Bar at Mast General Store. It's a dreamy blend of crushed peppermint and lavish dark chocolate brownie. And of course, take home a stocking-full of their old-fashioned candy!

This year's collection of holiday tees at Nothing Too Fancy includes designs featuring a Gingerbread Sunsphere, Knoxville Snowflake, a Raccoon Santa and more! As always, these locally designed & printed vintage style t-shirts are available along with cozy sweatshirts & blankets, locally made jewelry & artwork and one of a kind items. Nothing Too Fancy is great option to shop local and satisfy everyone on your gift list this season!

The Off the Wall Market at Embassy Suites is participating in the Peppermint Trail with a variety of items! You’ll find local White & Dark Peppermint Bark from Knoxville Chocolate Co, plus Hot Chocolate on a Stick, Peppermint Crunch, Snow Days popcorn (Oreo Cheesecake flavor), and more. You can also treat yourself to fun Christmas-themed sweatshirts and t-shirts!

Do you hear what I hear? Old City Sports Bar will turn into a holiday wonderland through December! Don't miss a special Peppermint Trail drink menu featuring items like their Peppermint Patty Shot, Cherry Cordial Russian Cocktail, Naughty and Nice Shooters, and more. Join them for happy hour pricing Monday through Thursday, all evening long; plus Sunday funday happy hour deals all day on Sundays.

Enjoy the romantic, holiday atmosphere at Oliver Royale with a choice of specialty cocktails, including this year's Peppermint Trail treat – Borghetti espresso liquor, Fior di Latte white chocolate liqueur, and Branca Menta. It’s smooth and creamy and a perfect balance of coffee and peppermint. Cheers!

Paris Woodhull Illustrations is bringing the holiday spirit! With a large selection of ornaments, prints, maps and more created in her own little Santa’s workshop on Gay St, it’s a stop you don’t want to miss.

Visit Petro's on Market Square for Peppermint Iced Cookie and a Peppermint Fudge! Aren't the holidays better with something oh-so-hot chocolatey? Visit this holiday season for an iconic Petro and a pepperminty treat!

Enjoy the ambiance, old school Christmas music, and the waves of nostalgia at the Phoenix Pharmacy this holiday season! Get (and stay) in that Christmas spirit with a scoop (or two) of their seasonal Peppermint Ice Cream or their signature Peppermint Mocha Shake!

PostModern will be hosting a themed pop up bar in the Tasting Room: Winter "Cocktail" Wonderland. Join them through January 5th for seasonal sips and merriment! This year their talented bartending elves have created some new holiday cocktails to help spread holiday cheer. Frosty in Wonderland is like a winter holiday on a tropical island, the Snowdrift Martini is a fun, elevated vodka peppermint treat, and the Wonderland Fruitcake, featuring gin sweet fruit. Plus, two versions of Hot Toddies that will warm you to your tiptoes: one with house-made Straight Malt Whiskey, the other with Gin. Stop in for cocktails, spirit tasting, and pick up the perfect stocking stuffer!

While enjoying friends, family, and great music at Preservation Pub, order up a festive Let It Snow Rumple Minz Shooter served with a pack of sugar to get the festivities started.

Proper Popcorn has popped up several holiday mixes we're looking forward to! The red, white, and green Festive Mix is as colorful as it is delicious, the Red Cinnamon popcorn comes with a kick, and the Reindeer Munch is a fan-favorite with candy pieces, pretzels, cereal, and white chocolate!

Head to Radius Rooftop Lounge for a sweet and boozy treat by fireside: the Chocolate Peppermint Martini is just the dessert cocktail you need while overlooking stunning views of Downtown Knoxville, Tennessee!

Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop is definitely the sweetest place on Market Square. You’ll find the South's most delicious selection of nostalgic candies, quirky sodas and the latest brands of toys and sweets from around the world. A must stop on the Peppermint Trail for favorite peppermint sweet treats, stocking stuffers, and more.

Look out for the mistletoe, Scruffy City Hall is mixing up a Cranberry Sugar Kiss this holiday season – a sweet and tart cocktail sure to make you and your loved ones happy. Be sure to also ask the bartender for his or her specialty!

Teas the Season to be be merry—and Spice & Tea Exchange has quite the selection for sipping on festive flavors! Peppermint Cozy Cocoa is available at the Tea Bar, along with enchanting Cinnamon Herbal Plum Tea, and cozy Red Hot Toddy Herbal Tea. Also suggest putting the Bourbon Chestnut Herbal Tea, and Hazelnut Cookie Black Tea on your must-try list! Sugars? Yep, they have those too—Peppermint Patty Sugar Mix, Cinnamon Sugar, and Cranberry Orange Sugar Mix. And candles and mulling spices to transport you to a winter wonderland.

Don’t forget coffee! Starbucks on Gay St has a full list of peppermint choices including Iced Peppermint White Mocha, Caramel Brûlée Latte, and Iced Peppermint Mocha.

Celebrate the season with a Peppermint Chocolate Cake Doughnut or a Chocolate Glazed Old Fashioned paired with a Peppermint White Mocha (hot or iced)! Plus, grab a dozen of your favorite buttermilk old fashioned, glazed, or flavorful cream-filled doughnuts alongside a Cinnamon Hazelnut Shaken Espresso.

Take a tropical vacation to Tern Club and enjoy a break with their holiday cocktail menu featuring Menta Clause with vodka, Branca Menta, creme de cacao, coconut milk and cold brew coffee; Tingle Bells with Barbados rum and pineapple; and It's a Wonderful Spice with bourbon and maple brown ale syrup and spice! Enjoy delicious libations on their outdoor patio or inside their stylish bar. Merry, merry!

Delicious, homemade, and "snow-dusted" Peppermint Crackle Cookies fill the Tomato Head with warm scents of chocolate and peppermint during the month of December. Grab one (or a dozen) to satisfy your holiday sweet tooth!

Head to Tommy Trent's for a delicious cocktail, where the game is always on! Their Peppermint Trail offering Oogie Boogie is as unique as they come: flavored Vodka, Blue Curaçao, pineapple juice, and Carolina Apple Cider, garnished with a candied orange slice.

Tree & Vine's seasonal balsamic flavors are oh-so delicious – the Cranberry, White Cranberry, and Pear Balsamics elevate holiday dishes to a new level. Plus you'll find Christmas-Themed Kitchen Items, like this Nordic Ware snow-inspired cake pan to warm your heart. It's all in the beautiful details.

You've been walking the Peppermint Trail. Now it's time to dip your toes into it with a seasonal soak at Wake Foot Sanctuary. Come try their refreshing Peppermint Stick Soak, made to refresh and revitalize. Infused with energizing peppermint oils and enriched with cacao husks, this luxurious soak offers a delightful aromatherapy experience. Cocoa butter and revitalizing clays work together to leave your skin exceptionally soft and deeply moisturized. Enjoy a 20-minute foot and lower leg massage.

After your soak, enjoy self care at home for you and loved ones with Wake's signature brand of rosemary and mint body wash, peppermint shea butter, and refreshing tea tree and mint soaps!

Enjoy a trip to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame this season with FREE admission and a holiday craft when you mention the Peppermint Trail. Sweet treat, indeed!