Santa Claus arrived at Three Star Mall Friday riding in the bucket of fire truck Tower 1 driven by McMinnville fireman Will Rose. Waving from on high as he was driven through the parking lot atop the ladder, the waiting crowd waved and clapped. 

The trip from the North Pole was a breeze for Santa this year and he was relieved there was no snow or rain in Tennessee, though he did miss his reindeer. 

Getting a picture with Santa is a Christmas tradition for many, and there will be multiple opportunities to get yours this holiday season. Santa Claus will be available for pictures at the Three Star Mall center stage. He will be available for pictures on Sunday, Nov. 26 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 3 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 17 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Saturday Dec. 23 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 24 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

There will be different photo packages available to purchase. 

Package one includes three 5" x 7" photos, eight wallet-size photos and two 3" x 5" photos and is $46.95. Package two includes two 5" x 7" photos and eight wallet-size photos for $37.95. Package three includes one 5" x 7" photo, four wallet-size photos and two 3" x 5" photos for $32.95. Package four includes one 5" x 7" photo and one digital image on a USB for $28.95. Package five includes one 5" x 7" photo and four wallet-size photos for $25.95. Package 6 includes one 5" x 7" photo and two 3"x5" photos for $22.95. 

Additional packages are also available. Package 10 includes eight wallet-size photos for $22.95. Package 11 includes one 5" x 7" photo for $17.95. Package 12 includes one digital image on a USB for $21.95. 

If anyone has any questions regarding pictures with Santa Claus at Three Star Mall, contact the county executive’s office at (931) 473-2505. Three Star Mall is located at 1410 Sparta Rd.