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It’s beginning to look a lot like…well, Holiday Open Houses.

Retailers all over Tullahoma are preparing for a busy and festive Christmas shopping season. Many local retailers are offering exclusive promotions and an opportunity to shop at your leisure before the often hectic shopping season is in full swing. Customers can often socialize with local owners, enjoy a cheerful atmosphere and special treats.

Following is a 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. three beloved local businesses team for a special Holiday Open House event. CoSalon Tullahoma, Tullahoma Drug and Yellow Tulip Design will each open their doors with festive treats, exclusive giveaways and plenty of reasons to do your holiday shopping early. Visitors are encouraged to stop by all three locations for a self-care and shopping tour.

CoSalon, located at 104 Westside Drive, will have giveaways from each resident business, refreshments and vendors to shop like ECK Jewelry Design. Resident businesses include C and C Hair Co., Manicured by Mae, The Polished Palace, The Alchemy Aesthetics, Haley Morgan Hair, Marcella’s Aesthetics, Meraki Hair Studio and BeeUtiful by LeslieSierra Weathers.

Yellow Tulip Design is also celebrating their five year anniversary and in addition to Saturday hours, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., they will be hosting their Holiday Open House this Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday noon to 4 p.m.

According to owner Lexie Heath, “Step into the holiday spirit as we debut festive Christmas decor, new arrivals, sweet treats and plenty of cheer. It is the perfect time to shop, mingle and soak up the magic of the season with friends.”

Ironworks, located in Cherokee Plaza, is hosting an Open House Saturday, December 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can enter to win a $100 Myra bag stuffed with products and a choice of either six months of free tanning or six free shampoo, cut and styles or six free Skincare treatments. Ironworks is also offering a $39.99 tanning special with no purchase limit and a gift card sale for $50 purchased get extra $10.

The Intimacy Boutique, located at 504 North Jackson Street, is hosting a Holiday Open House Nov. 13-15 from noon to 7 p.m. each day.

Env Embroidery ‘n Vinyl, located at 730 North Jackson Street, is hosting a Holiday Open House November 14 – 16. Owner Kimberly Shearin is offering 20% off store wide both days. She has new holiday apparel and yearly custom ornaments are in stock. For the first ten customers she is offering gift certificates valued up to $125. Hours Friday are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4p.m.

The Cheesecakery located at 115 NW Atlantic inside Downtown Avenues is hosting a Holiday Open House Friday, Nov. 21 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join The Cheesecakery for two festive days filled with Christmas cheer, cheesecake samples, holiday drinks, giveaways, local vendors and sweet deals. Enjoy the cozy atmosphere and meet the team that changes lives- Miriam House.

The BookShelf, 114 SW Atlantic Street in downtown Tullahoma, is hosting a Holiday Open House Saturday, Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and invites you to give the gift of books this holiday season. The BookShelf has thousands of gently used books from which to choose. All books half price ranging from 50c to $2.00. The BookShelf will offer cookies and hot chocolate to keep you warm and books to keep you entertained and inspired.

Two Broke Ladies, 301 South Anderson Street, is hosting a Holiday Open House this Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days. Register for a 50″ TV and other prizes to be given away. Santa arrives Saturday so bring your children and a camera.