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💛 Vinterest Southside Is Closing: Why It Is Worth a Last Visit
If you have not been to Vinterest Southside yet, make a plan. The 10,000-square-foot vintage and antique market at 2121 Chestnut St is closing at the end of 2026. The Thrift Trail lists it through December 27, so check with the shop for the exact final day before you go.
A quick history
Vinterest started in Hixson in 2015, when owner Katherine Schurer opened the original Vinterest Antiques and grew it to more than 100 vendors. In April 2018 she opened the Southside store in a former tool-and-design shop across from the First Tennessee Pavilion. According to the Times Free Press, it opened with 47 vendors and a mix of mid-century, farmhouse and kitschy items, custom furniture, boutique clothing, antiques and local food.
What it is like inside
Vinterest is a vendor market: many small sellers under one roof, each with a booth. That means the stock is different on every visit, and a single trip can turn up clothing, home decor, furniture, jewelry and gifts. Reviewers on the Trail call it a local favorite for its variety and welcoming atmosphere.
Why go before it closes
- Shops that are closing often reduce prices on remaining stock. Ask the staff and check the shop's social media for current specials.
- Holiday shopping: this is a one-stop place for unique gifts.
- Free parking, which is a rare thing on the Southside.
- The vendors who sell here are local small businesses, and your purchase supports them directly.
Where the story continues
Vinterest's original home base, Vinterest in Hixson, stays open at 2105 Northpoint Blvd. The Thrift Trail will feature it starting December 28.
Plan your visit
Hours on the Trail are Monday to Friday 10 to 7, Saturday 9 to 6 and Sunday 11 to 5. Hours can change around the holidays, so confirm before you drive. Open the Chattanooga thrift store map to add Vinterest Southside to a loop with other Southside shops, or browse the Southside shop list.
How to shop a vendor market
A vendor market is different from a regular store. Each booth belongs to a different seller, so the style changes every few feet: one booth may be all mid-century glass, the next handmade candles, the next vintage band tees. Walk the whole building once before buying so you know what is there, then circle back for the pieces you could not stop thinking about.
Prices are set by each vendor, so you will see a range. Look for small tags with booth numbers, and ask the front desk how checkout works. In most vendor markets you pay at one register for everything, no matter how many booths you shop.
Quick answers
Is Vinterest Southside really closing?
Yes. The Southside store at 2121 Chestnut St is closing at the end of 2026. The Trail lists it through December 27, so confirm the last day with the shop.
Is there parking?
Vinterest's website describes the Southside location as downtown Chattanooga with free parking.
Will Vinterest still exist after it closes?
Yes. Vinterest in Hixson, the original location at 2105 Northpoint Blvd, stays open.
Thrift tip: Go early in the day, grab a basket and plan to walk the whole building once before buying. Booths can repeat styles, and the best find is often at the back.
Sources
- Times Free Press: Vinterest Antiques opens new location on Chattanooga's Southside
- Vinterest Antiques
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