🏪 King Donuts Is Back at 5 a.m., Pyro Pies Makes Its Last Dunlap Stop Monday and Thanksgiving Pies You Don’t Have to Bake

by Tom Seest | Nov 15, 2026 | Local News | 0 comments

🏪 King Donuts Is Back at 5 a.m., Pyro Pies Makes Its Last Dunlap Stop Monday and Thanksgiving Pies You Don't Have to Bake

Or: A Greenhouse Sale on Rankin Avenue, Santa Photo Spots Nearly Gone and Holiday Wreaths at a Dunlap Distillery Store

By Thomas Seest, Dunlap.Today · Sunday, November 15, 2026

Good Sunday morning. It’s a frosty, sunny start in the Valley, the kind of morning when the porch rail is cold enough to remind you that Thanksgiving is less than two weeks off. Main Street news this weekend is mostly about the table: donuts at dawn, pizza for the freezer, pies somebody else bakes and meal boxes for neighbors who could use a hand.

Here’s the roundup. King Donuts in Dunlap is back to its regular 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours. Pyro Pies makes its last Dunlap stop of the year Monday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Mountain Valley Bank, then takes a winter break until February. Gigi’s Sweet Stop and Foglight Foodhouse are taking Thanksgiving pie orders, and Christian Worship Center in Whitwell is offering Thanksgiving meal boxes. Mission Structures on Rankin Avenue has one of each greenhouse size left on sale. Emily Higdon Photography has two Santa mini spots left for Nov. 22. A few holiday shopping notes, a Chattanooga hiring event and some small finds are at the end.

Time note: All times in this roundup are Central.

⏱️ What this means for you in 30 seconds
Donuts at dawn: King Donuts, Dunlap, is open again 5 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tomorrow, Mon., Nov. 16: Pyro Pies at Mountain Valley Bank, Dunlap, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. It’s the last Dunlap stop until February.
Pie deadlines: Foglight Foodhouse (Walling) by Nov. 21. Gigi’s Sweet Stop (Hamilton County) by Nov. 23. Both pick up Wed., Nov. 25.
Meal boxes: Christian Worship Center, 208 E. Spring St., Whitwell. Pickup Sun., Nov. 22, 2 p.m. Message the church to sign up.
Santa photos: Emily Higdon Photography, Nov. 22, only 2 spots left. Message on Facebook.

🍩 The Early Bird Gets the Glazed: King Donuts Returns to 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.

King Donuts in Dunlap posted on Sunday, Nov. 15 that the shop is going back to its regular hours of 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shop had been on a planned break since Nov. 6.

Hours: 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. The post didn’t list which days, so check before a Sunday or holiday trip.
What’s in the case: The photo with the post shows glazed and chocolate-frosted donuts, cinnamon rolls, twisted pastries and croissants.
Questions: Contact the shop through its directory listing or Facebook page.

What it means for you: A donut shop that opens at 5 is like a porch light left on for the early crowd. If you’re up before the rooster anyway, your morning stop is open again. It’s an easy treat to pick up for the office, the church class or the grandkids.

🔥 Stock the Freezer Before Winter: Pyro Pies Makes Its Last Dunlap Stop Monday

Pyro Pies Wood Fired Brick Oven Pizza says Monday’s visit is its last Dunlap stop of the year. The business is closing for the winter and won’t be back in Dunlap until February.

When: Monday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Mountain Valley Bank in Dunlap.
How to order: Online at pyropies.com, where you can pick your own pickup time, or walk up to the window. The business says it holds back a dough ball for each online order, so those orders will still be ready even if walk-up sales sell out.
Freezing tips: The post encourages buying extra pizzas for the freezer and links to freezing and reheating instructions on its website.
Stay in the loop: Sign up for the weekly schedule by email at pyropies.com/email.

What it means for you: This is like the last tomato picking before frost. Get what you can now and save some for later. Ordering online ahead of time is the safest way to skip the line and make sure you get your pizza.

🦃 Let Someone Else Roll the Crust: Thanksgiving Pies to Order and Meal Boxes in Whitwell

Three Thanksgiving helpers posted this weekend. Two sell pies and rolls, and one offers meal boxes for families who could use some extra help.

Gigi’s Sweet Stop (home bakery, Hamilton County / Chattanooga area)

Order by: Monday, Nov. 23. Orders are pre-order only, by email or text. Email: Gigissweetstoptn@gmail.com. Phone: (281) 814-2711.
Pickup: Wednesday, Nov. 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., unless you set up something else with the bakery.
Pies (9-inch): Pumpkin $20. Pecan, cherry lattice, blueberry crumble or blueberry lattice $25.
Rolls and bread: Cinnamon rolls $24 a dozen, cranberry rolls $26 a dozen, dinner rolls $12 a dozen or $24 for 2 dozen small, sourdough loaves $10–$12. Gluten-free rolls are also on the menu.

Foglight Foodhouse, Walling (White County)

Order by: Saturday, Nov. 21. Call 931-657-2364, Tuesday–Saturday, 3–8 p.m., or send a direct message. The owner asks that you not order in the Facebook comments.
Pickup: Wednesday, Nov. 25, 5 to 8 p.m., at 275 Power House Road, Walling.
Desserts ($21.99 each, serves 8–10): Raspberry Chocolate Pecan Chess Pie, Tennessee Lemon Chess Pie and Apple Cranberry Bread Pudding with spiced rum cream sauce.

Christian Worship Center and CWC Thrift Store, Whitwell: Thanksgiving meal boxes

Who it’s for: Anyone who could use a little extra help this Thanksgiving. You can also sign up a neighbor you know would benefit.
To sign up: Message Christian Worship Center or CWC Thrift Store.
Pickup: Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m., at 208 E. Spring St., Whitwell. Everyone is welcome at the 11 a.m. worship service beforehand.
Can’t get there? The church says deliveries will be available on Monday.

What it means for you: Thanksgiving is like a quilt. Every piece doesn’t have to come from your own sewing basket. Ordering a pie frees up an oven rack and an afternoon. And if money is tight this year, or you know a family where it is, a meal box is there for exactly that. Note that Walling is a bit of a drive, up in White County past Spencer.

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🌱 Grow Through the Winter: Mission Structures Has One of Each Greenhouse Left on Sale

Mission Structures on Rankin Avenue in Dunlap posted a fall greenhouse sale on Nov. 14.

8×12 greenhouse: $3,495 out the door.
8×16 greenhouse: $4,495 out the door.
Delivery: Free within 50 miles.
How many: The company says only one of each size is left.
Built with: Double-wall polycarbonate panels, painted steel wainscot and trim, and 6×6 treated bases around the edge.
See them or buy: 16218 Rankin Ave., Dunlap · (423) 558-0246.

What it means for you: A greenhouse is like a front porch for your seedlings. It keeps the weather off while they get going. If you’ve been wanting to start tomatoes early next spring or keep greens going through winter, this sale won’t last long with just two left. Measure your spot and check that it’s level before you call.

📸 Smile for the Christmas Card: Holiday Minis in Dunlap and Two Santa Spots Left for Nov. 22

Emily Higdon Photography is offering Christmas mini sessions at its studio on Hickey Circle in Dunlap.

Christmas minis: $125 for a 10-minute session, available now until Christmas.
Santa minis: A separate Santa session date is Sunday, Nov. 22, and the photographer says only 2 spots remain.
The setup: A decorated tree, a white mantel with stockings, big jingle bells and a wicker sled full of greenery and packages.
To book: Message Emily Higdon Photography on Facebook.

What it means for you: Ten minutes is about as long as most little ones will sit still anyway, so a short session is like a quick trip to the mailbox instead of a long road trip. If you want the Santa photo, message this weekend. Two spots go fast.

🎄 Wreaths, Windows and Lights: Holiday Shopping Notes From Dunlap and Pikeville

Rolling Oak Distillery, Dunlap: The distillery’s general store at 324 Whiskey Lane now carries handmade wreaths and arrangements from Little Soddy Creek Farm. Prices and hours weren’t posted, so call (423) 582-0917. (The distillery store also sells age-restricted products.)
Red Bird Mercantile, Pikeville: The shop at 3089 Main Street has a new painted holiday window, with garland, pink bows and ornaments, done by Dunlap’s Blush Pony Studio. Worth a look if you’re downtown. (423) 447-2700.
Elder’s Ace Hardware, Dunlap: The store at 16414 Rankin Ave. is stocked with holiday lights, from classic C6 bulbs to icicle strands. (423) 949-4151.

What it means for you: Holiday shopping close to home is like borrowing a cup of sugar from next door. It’s quicker than the big trip to town, and the money stays in the neighborhood. If you’re hanging lights, test each strand on the porch before you climb the ladder.

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💼 Steady Hours and Same-Day Pay: Labor Finders Chattanooga Is Hiring Demolition Workers

For anyone who commutes to Chattanooga, Labor Finders Chattanooga posted a demolition hiring event.

Pay: $18 an hour on average, with same-day pay.
Hours: Guaranteed 40+ hours a week, with 12-hour days.
The work: Tear-downs, debris removal, site cleanup and general labor.
You’ll need: To pass a background check, reliable transportation, steel-toe boots and work clothes, and two forms of ID. No smoking on the job site.
Where: Apply in person at 5646 Brainerd Road, Suite D, Chattanooga. The flyer says “Friday” but doesn’t give a date, so call 423-698-5380 first.

What it means for you: This job is like hauling hay. It’s hard, long days, but the pay comes the same day. It’s a fit for someone strong and steady who can handle the drive. Call before you go so you don’t make the trip for nothing.

☕ Small Finds Around the Valley

Zombie Ice Cream, Jasper: Winter hours start today: Sunday noon–8 p.m., Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–9 p.m. The kitchen closes an hour early. Loaded potato soup and grilled cheese are on while supplies last. 904 Betsy Pack Drive, (423) 939-9739. Dunlap.Today · Soup special · Dunlap.Directory
Mercantile Coffee Co, Whitwell: A Christmas Tree Cake Latte special runs through the end of 2026. 140 TN-27. Hours weren’t posted, so call (423) 991-0835. Dunlap.Today · Dunlap.Directory
Sign Solutions, Dayton: The print shop is open Monday–Thursday until 7 p.m. this week so Rhea County football fans can order shirts, hats, magnets and signs before Friday. (423) 285-5461. Dunlap.Today · Dunlap.Directory

✅ Your Sunday Main Street Checklist

☐ Tonight: Order Pyro Pies online for Monday, Nov. 16 (11 a.m.–6 p.m., Mountain Valley Bank, Dunlap).
☐ Write on the calendar: Pie orders due. Foglight Nov. 21, Gigi’s Nov. 23. Pickup Wed., Nov. 25.
☐ Know a family that could use a Thanksgiving box? Message Christian Worship Center in Whitwell. Pickup is Nov. 22 at 2 p.m.
☐ Want a Santa photo? Message Emily Higdon Photography today. Only 2 spots are left for Nov. 22.
☐ Thinking about a greenhouse? Call Mission Structures at (423) 558-0246 before the last two go.
☐ Pass along the Labor Finders number (423-698-5380) to someone who needs steady work.

The practical rule: When the deadline’s on the post, put it on the fridge. A sticky note remembers better than we do.

— Dunlap.Today

📖 Plain-English Glossary

Pre-order: Ordering and reserving something ahead of time, then picking it up on a set day.
Out the door: The full price you pay, with nothing added on at the counter.
Double-wall polycarbonate: A tough, clear plastic panel with an air pocket inside. It holds heat better than a single layer.
Mini session: A short, lower-priced photo shoot with a ready-made backdrop.
Same-day pay: Getting paid at the end of the day you worked instead of waiting for a weekly or biweekly check.
Chess pie: A classic Southern custard pie made with eggs, sugar and butter.

❓ FAQ

Is King Donuts open again?

Yes. King Donuts posted on Nov. 15 that it’s back to its regular hours of 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. after its planned break.

When is Pyro Pies’ last Dunlap stop?

Monday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Mountain Valley Bank in Dunlap. The business is closing for the winter and won’t be back in Dunlap until February. Order online at pyropies.com to choose your pickup time.

Where can I order a Thanksgiving pie?

Gigi’s Sweet Stop, a Hamilton County home bakery, takes orders by email or text until Nov. 23, with pickup Nov. 25, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Foglight Foodhouse in Walling takes orders by phone (931-657-2364, Tue.–Sat., 3–8 p.m.) or direct message until Nov. 21, with pickup Nov. 25, 5–8 p.m.

How do I get a Thanksgiving meal box in Whitwell?

Message Christian Worship Center or CWC Thrift Store to sign up. Boxes can be picked up at 208 E. Spring St., Whitwell, on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m. Deliveries are available Monday for people who can’t come to the church.

How much are the greenhouses at Mission Structures?

The 8×12 is $3,495 and the 8×16 is $4,495, out the door, with free delivery within 50 miles. Only one of each is left. Call (423) 558-0246 or stop by 16218 Rankin Ave.

How do I book a Christmas photo with Emily Higdon Photography?

Message the business on Facebook. Christmas minis are $125 for 10 minutes until Christmas. Santa minis are on Nov. 22, with two spots left.

What do I need to apply at Labor Finders?

Two forms of ID, steel-toe boots and work clothes, reliable transportation and the ability to pass a background check. Apply in person at 5646 Brainerd Road, Suite D, Chattanooga. Call 423-698-5380 first to confirm the hiring day.

🔗 Other Resources

🌿 Keep Learning, Stay Calm

This Sunday’s Main Street is about getting ready for the table without the rush. The donut shop’s open early, the pizza oven makes one more stop, someone else will bake the pie, and a church in Whitwell is making sure more families get a Thanksgiving meal. You don’t have to do it all. Pick the one deadline that matters to you, write it on the fridge and enjoy a sunny afternoon.

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