The Commons — Local services in Collegedale

If you think Collegedale is out in the boonies, you haven't seen it lately. Thanks to Volkswagen and its suppliers, it's a bustling town that can afford to build an awesome community center at Collegedale Commons. Collegedale Commons has regular market days through the seasons. They have a beautiful, soaring to the ceiling standing fireplace with Adirondack chairs so your partner can relax while you shop. The vendors are mostly hand crafted artesians so there is a wonderful mix of jewelry, leather goods, home decor, yard art, paintings, and more. The setting is smaller and less chaotic than the larger Chattanooga market, and much easier to navigate and speak with the vendors. There are also food vendors so you can make an afternoon of enjoyment. Ample close parking and the Imagination Station is next door so the kids can play after shopping. Events are posted on Facebook, so check it out. The best part is it is a quick 20 minute drive from...

AWESOME VENUE!!!! I knew about the commons for awhile but didn't ever come out because I thought it would be like every park. Finally came out to the Flapper and Tap'r event they had (but mostly wanted a selfie in front of the cosmic brownie.) It was so cool and had a little boardwalk, string lights everywhere, the little debbie playground (with cosmic brownies AND an oatmeal creme pie okayyyyyy) several building for events, a building with restrooms, walking paths everywhere and this cool telephone booth. I'd love to know the story behind that booth! I bet a wedding there would be awesome!!!! P.s. I wanted the selfie in front of the brownie but I didn't want to disturb this crowd of very dangerous looking 5 year olds hanging around it. But I did get the Christmas...

It was my 1st time attending at the collegedale Commons. We attended here for the lunar Chinese New Year event. You can tell the gardening was upkept, the place was well maintained and clean. However the event we attended, was way too popular for a venue of this size and the crowd was elbow to elbow. A lot of it had to do with weather so a lot of the events were moved inside so little room for crowds. Despite that, I can still see myself coming back to this place for other events in the future as well based on how nice it was. I would also like to add that there was...