... more than just turkeys on Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and you know what that means: a feast on your plate, relatives on your couch, + football on your TV. As if all of that wasn’t enough– Thanksgiving gets even better when you take time to think about all the things you’re grateful for.

While all of us at CHStoday are certainly thankful for our awesome jobs– we’re especially thankful to have an incredible city like Charleston to promote to y’all every single day.

That got us thinking... What Charleston-specific things are Charlestonians thankful for? Let us know by responding to this email and we’ll feature some of your answers in our newsletter on Thanksgiving Day.

For now, keep scrolling to see what we’re thankful for in Charleston– maybe it’ll spark some ideas.

5 things we're thankful for:

1. Community events that foster inclusiveness, education + togetherness

Spoleto Festival | Photo by @lindsfleege

Think Spoleto Festival, Lowcountry Jazz Fest, CHS Pride, + MOJA Arts Festival– just to name a few. Plus all the annual delicious events that highlight Charleston’s flourishing food scene– like the Charleston Wine + Food Festival, Lowcountry Oyster Festival, Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival, and more.

2. Our airport putting the ‘inter’ in ‘international’

When y’all ask for more routes, Charleston International Airport hears you... and they respond. Charlestonians wanted more direct flights out of the Lowcountry– and the airport recently announced their partnership with British Airways, offering nonstop flights to London starting this April. Charleston International is also set to reach a record-breaking number of passengers in 2018, with over 3.3 million flyers since January.

3. Those working to preserve Charleston’s charm

St. Michaels Church | Photo by @seekingneverland

The Preservation Society of Charleston is dedicated to recognizing + protecting Charleston’s architectural history. Plus their Fall Tours give a sneak peek into some of the city’s most beautiful homes + gardens.

The Charleston County Park & Recreation Commision strives to conserve + improve our city’s beloved outdoors– including Folly Beach and Isle of Palms.

4. Our city’s own self-proclaimed cheerleaders

Broad Street | Photo by @explorecharleston

The team over at Explore Charleston works hard to get our city the recognition it deserves.

Such as...
Charleston being named Travel & Leisure’s “No. 1 City in the U.S.” eight years in a row and Southern Living’s “The South’s Best City” for the second year in a row.

5. Impressive + hard working business people who are helping Charleston rise

Like Going Places founder Katie Blomquist– who helps underprivileged youth in the Lowcountry by giving them access to their very own bicycle; Marcus Amaker– Charleston's first Poet Laureate + the founder of Free Verse– Charleston’s first poetry festival; and our two James Beard Award Winners– Rodney Scott, of Rodney Scott’s BBQ for “Best Chef in the Southeast”, and Fig for “Outstanding Wine Program.”

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Whether it’s food, community, or football– let us know what you’re thankful for this year in the comments below for a chance to be featured in an upcoming newsletter.

– Gaby, Digital Media Intern