A Holly Dolly Christmas — Music + Food

Name: A Holly Dolly Christmas — Music + Food
Start: 2025-12-12T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Songbirds Foundation

Schedule

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Songbirds Foundation | Chattanooga, TN

Join us for a magical evening of festive cheer at Songbirds on Friday, December 12th, as we present an exclusive dinner-and-a-show featuring music by locally beloved wife & husband duo Amber Carrington & Dran Lewis, along with their band of talented friends. Plus, a delicious southern menu by Chatter Box Cafe! This special edition of our Music + Food series will celebrate the season with a heartwarming performance of Christmas songs that will fill the air with holiday spirit and Dolly Parton classics! Buy your tickets today and get ready to celebrate the holidays like never before.
Show only (no dinner) tickets are also available!
Date: Friday, December 12th
Doors for Dinner: 6:30 PM
Dinner: 7:00 PM
Doors for Show Only: 7:45 PM
Show: 8:00 PM
Seated (dinner tickets seated at tables, show-only tickets seated at back row stools)
Music:
Get ready for a merry evening of live music! A talented local band—led by the darling wife-and-husband duo Amber Carrington & Dran Lewis, joined by their friends—will fill the room with holiday cheer. Their set blends timeless Christmas favorites with a generous dose of Dolly Parton magic, drawing inspiration from Dolly’s A Holly Dolly Christmas album and reimagining other timeless tunes. Expect sparkling harmonies, warm acoustic arrangements, and plenty of heart as Amber, Dran, and company deliver a soundtrack that perfectly captures the spirit of the season.
Amber Carrington, a finalist on The Voice, has been gracing stages around the country for years including Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, singing some of her favorite country songs, from the 60s to present day, from bluegrass to pop country. Amber's voice demands your attention, so be ready to sing along.
Dran Michael Lewis, holds the fort down on guitar as music director and creative vision behind the band. He will create licks on the spot you will be singing in the car on the drive home.
Food:
Chatter Box Cafe offers great southern staples with a new age twist. Located off Broad St. on the way down to the historic St. Elmo district of Chattanooga, this establishment goes above and beyond accessibility with their popular food truck and catering offerings. Chef Brandon Ellis grew up in Franklin, Kentucky, spending a lot of time on his family's farm. Knowing exactly where his food came from served as a big inspiration for his passion to cook! We invite you to choose between TWO thoughtfully curated menus at Songbirds on December 12th, highlighting fresh, seasonal ingredients with a southern twist, designed to elevate your holiday dining experience. Details below:
Menu One:
- Applewood Smoked Tenderloin — Hand-selected tenderloin, delicately smoked over applewood to achieve a rich depth of flavor with a subtle, natural sweetness.
- Rosemary & Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes — Golden sweet potatoes, oven-roasted with fresh rosemary and thyme, creating an aromatic and earthy complement.
- French Green Beans — Tender French green beans, lightly seasoned and sautéed to preserve their delicate texture and vibrant color.
- Yeast Rolls — Warm, artisanal yeast rolls, baked to a pillowy softness and finished with a touch of butter.
Menu Two:
- Sweet Tea Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs — Succulent chicken thighs marinated in Southern sweet tea, seasoned with a signature sweet chipotle rub, and expertly grilled over cherry and applewood for a smoky, subtly sweet finish.
- Smoked Macaroni & Cheese — A luxurious five-cheese blend folded into a velvety béchamel with cavatappi pasta, crowned with layers of cheese and gently smoked to golden perfection.
- Italian-Style Green Beans — Italian-cut green beans, delicately simmered in vegetable stock and finished with an elegant balance of Italian herbs.
- Yeast Rolls — Warm, artisanal yeast rolls, baked to a pillowy softness and finished with a touch of butter.
Each menu comes with your choice of Dessert:
- Peach Cobbler — Ripe peaches, gently spiced and baked beneath a golden, buttery crust.
- OR Banana Pudding — Creamy custard layered with fresh bananas and vanilla wafers, finished with whipped cream.
Ticket Information:
Tickets for this exclusive event are very limited, so be sure to secure yours today! Choose from a variety of seating options on the map, including front row VIP tables for the ultimate viewing experience, as well as single GA listening room stools if you can’t make it for dinner. Don't miss your chance to be part of this one-of-a-kind event.