So you're hungry for Thanksgiving dinner, but you're just not feeling it when it comes to cooking it?
Step away from the Stouffer's. You don't have to make do with a frozen dinner.
Several places around town are serving up bounteous meals, as are the restaurants at Fall Creek Falls and Cumberland Mountain state parks. You can also find old favorites like Cracker Barrel and Waffle House open.
For the list below, it's wise to call ahead about seating. Last week, 212 Market Restaurant downtown had already stopped taking reservations. Other places may be at capacity at certain times of day.
AROUND TOWN
* Beast + Barrel - 16 Frazier Ave. Buffet served noon-7 p.m. Price: $32.95 adults, $15.50 children 6-12. 423-805-4599, beastandbarrel.com.
* Bluff View Art District - 411 E. Second St. Buffet served 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Seatings in Renaissance Commons and Back Inn Cafe. Price: $29.95 adults, $15.95 children 12 and younger. Reservations: 423-265-5033, ext. 4; www.bluffviewartdistrict.com.
* The Chattanoogan - 1201 Broad St. Buffet served 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Price: $37.95 adults, $18.95 children 6-12. Reservations: 423-424-3700, www.chattanooganhotel.com.
* Ruth's Chris - 2321 Lifestyle Way. Four-course turkey feast served 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Price: $38.95 adults, $12.95 children 12 and younger. Regular menu also available. 423-602-5900, ruthschris.net.
* TerraMae Appalachian Bistro - 122 E. 10th St. Four-course feast served 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Price: $44 ($65 with wine pairings), $15 children 12 and younger. Reservations: 423-710-2925, www.terramaechattanooga.com.
STATE PARKS
Restaurants at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Pikeville and Cumberland Mountain State Park in Crossville will serve up buffets with turkey and all the trimmings from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Price is $15.95 adults, half price for children 6-12, 10 percent discounts for seniors (does not include drink and gratuity).
Group reservations are recommended. For Fall Creek Falls, call 423-881-5341, ext. 253. For Cumberland Mountain, call 931-484-7186.