Chattanooga Office of Arts, Culture & Creative Economy

Chattanooga Office of Arts, Culture & Creative Economy Transforming CHA into a hub of creativity! ACCE is committed to accessibility in the arts & empowering art organizations & creatives to thrive.

We’re excited to introduce the 16 poets selected for Democracy Speaks, Chattanooga’s new civic poetry pathway at Renaiss...
06/15/2026

We’re excited to introduce the 16 poets selected for Democracy Speaks, Chattanooga’s new civic poetry pathway at Renaissance Park.

Through a community selection process, these poets were chosen to create original works exploring democracy, history, civic engagement, and the many voices that make up our community. We are also proud that every poet participating in this project was compensated for their creative contributions.

Selected poets and poems:

• Amber Hickey – River Cache
• Cheikh “CJ” Diakhate – Burdens
• Cody Simon – Middle Ground
• Desiree’ “Dezigner” Green – We Shall Overcome
• Kelly “Stormy Poet” Williams – Chattanooga National Cemetery Speaks
• Mirabelle Soufer – How Long
• Philip Luckey – Garden Variety Democracy
• Vander – Lacked Intolerance
• Peggy Douglas – Abby Crawford Milton
• Sylvia J. Greene – Eleanor and Mary
• Kweens Crown – Rooted In Zion
• Marcus Lee – Just A Song
• Naomi Setliffe – Nineteenth is a Doorway
• N’nako Kande’ – The Land Remembers
• R. N. Letterman – Garden of Eden: The Watauga Longhunters and the Battle of Kings Mountain
• Kenneth Allen Basham, III – America: A Nation of Mistaken Identity

Thank you to our incredible partners at Rhyme N Chatt, who brought this vision to us and helped shape it into a meaningful public art experience. Special thanks to Project Manager Marsha Mills and community mentors and reviewers Laura Brown, Ian Seaton, and Linda Moss-Mines for their guidance, expertise, and thoughtful participation throughout the process.

Join us on June 28 at Renaissance Park as we celebrate the opening of Democracy Speaks and hear these powerful voices come to life through poetry, community, and conversation.

This Tennessee America 250 Program is supported in part by the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial.

This week, the City of Chattanooga’s Office of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy (ACCE) is excited to present two oppor...
06/05/2026

This week, the City of Chattanooga’s Office of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy (ACCE) is excited to present two opportunities for the community to gather through music, culture, movement, and creativity.

Friday, June 5th, join us as we partner with and to bring back Soul Roll for one night only in St. Elmo. Enjoy an evening of music, skating, food, and community featuring and food trucks curated by Food Trappers Union. A limited number of free skate rentals will be available. Special thanks to our media sponsors at Brewer Media for helping us spread the word.

Then on Saturday, we head to East Lake Park for the 4th Annual June Fest, a vibrant celebration of Caribbean, Southern, and Central American cultures. Guests can enjoy live entertainment, vendors, food, and family friendly activities in one of Chattanooga’s historic neighborhoods.

Both events are free to attend and open to the public. We hope to see the community out celebrating with us this week.

06/03/2026

What a way to officially launch Amplify Chatt!

Last Saturday, we celebrated the rollout of this new public art and performance initiative by activating public spaces across Chattanooga with live performances and artist-designed stages that reflect the creativity and energy of our community.

📍 St. Elmo Avenue & Tennessee Riverwalk
Mural Artist:
Performance:

📍 Frazier Avenue
Mural Artist: Lexi D’Ambrosio
Performance:

📍 Downtown Public Library Plaza
Mural Artist:
Performance: Chattanooga Street Dance Network

Thank you to the artists, performers, partners, and community members who helped make the first Amplify Chatt celebration such a special day. This is just the beginning. This project was partially made possible with funding from the

06/03/2026

Yesterday, the Amplify Chatt stage located at the Plaza came alive with the incredible artistry of and .

Thank you to both artists for sharing your talent and energy with the community and helping transform public space into a place for creativity, connection, and live performance. Chattanooga

Three posters. Three celebrations. One unforgettable summer in Chattanooga. Introducing the official poster series creat...
06/02/2026

Three posters. Three celebrations. One unforgettable summer in Chattanooga.

Introducing the official poster series created by local artist Chad Suggs for three of the City of Chattanooga’s America 250 Celebrations.

Today we’re excited to reveal the official poster series for Chattanooga’s America 250 celebrations, created by local artist Chad Suggs. Each design highlights the creativity, culture, and community spirit behind these special events honoring America’s 250th anniversary.

The America 250 Celebration Series includes:

• June 28 — Democracy Speaks @ Renaissance Park
A Poetry Pathways experience featuring poetry from 16 poets displayed on signage throughout Renaissance Park, alongside an evening of live poetry performances, spoken word, live music, and community gathering presented by Rhyme N Chatt and the City of Chattanooga Office of Arts, Culture & Creative Economy

• July 2 — Pops on the River @ Coolidge Park
A 26-year tradition continues as Chattanooga’s beloved summer celebration returns with live music, fireworks, food trucks, a Homegrown Vendor Market, Kids Zone activities, and performances by the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera

• July 3 — Hamilton in the Round @ Renaissance Park
A free outdoor sing-along screening of the hit musical Hamilton. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for an evening of music, storytelling, and community under the stars.

Special thanks to Chad Suggs for bringing this series to life and helping celebrate this historic milestone through art and design.

This Tennessee America 250 Program is supported in part by the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial Commission.

Roll into Black Music Month with us at Soul Roll, presented by and the City of Chattanooga’s Office of Arts, Culture an...
05/28/2026

Roll into Black Music Month with us at Soul Roll, presented by and the City of Chattanooga’s Office of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, featuring sounds by DJ Nippy F. ( )

Join us June 5 from 6–9:30 PM at 3333 St. Elmo Ave. for a free, family-friendly night celebrating music, community, and skating culture.

Free skate rentals will be available for the first 30 people, so come early and roll with us.

Join the City of Chattanooga’s Office of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy on May 30 for the launch of Amplify Chatt, a...
05/21/2026

Join the City of Chattanooga’s Office of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy on May 30 for the launch of Amplify Chatt, a new public art and performance initiative transforming public spaces through live music, dance, and artist-designed sidewalk murals.

Featuring local and regional artists and performers across Chattanooga:

Downtown Public Library Plaza
Mural Artist: Angie Jerez
Performance: Chattanooga Street Dance Network
10 AM–12 PM

Frazier Avenue
Mural Artist: Lexi D’Ambrosio
Performance: Ayeyoty
1–3 PM

St. Elmo Avenue & Tennessee Riverwalk
Mural Artist: Gavin Bird
Performance: Ashly Dilbeck .lyann
1–3 PM

A fourth mural by local artist Nathan Brown will be installed later this summer in Renaissance Park.

Free and open to the public.

Made possible with support from the .

Calling all vendors! The moment you have been asking for has arrived! Vendor applications for POPS on the River are now ...
05/18/2026

Calling all vendors! The moment you have been asking for has arrived!

Vendor applications for POPS on the River are now live! We have two separate vendor applications- one for creative, and one for food/drink. Applications are open May 15th - June 15th. Click the links below (FB) or in bio (IG) to get started!

Food/Drinks : https://forms.gle/bAYL5vLsmyqEiKin8
Creative (non food/drinks):
https://forms.gle/Kz5JkKjSoTrwLs8z6

POPS on the River will take place in Coolidge Park the evening of July 2nd. We can’t wait to see you there!

Meet the artist behind the gates. Join us for OPEN GATES: Public Art Opening Celebration & Scavenger Hunt at Erlanger Pa...
05/15/2026

Meet the artist behind the gates.

Join us for OPEN GATES: Public Art Opening Celebration & Scavenger Hunt at Erlanger Park on Saturday, May 16 from 4:30 PM–5:00 PM as we celebrate new public art by Chattanooga- and Atlanta-based artist Tommy Bronx.

A multidisciplinary visual artist and designer, Tommy Bronx creates large-scale murals and public installations that connect people to place through storytelling, design, and regional identity.

Be among the first to experience the new public art entry gates before the game, meet the artist, enjoy a scavenger hunt, and compete for special prizes along the way.

will also throw out the first pitch as the take on the Pensacola Blue Wahoos later that evening.

The public art celebration and scavenger hunt are free and open to the public. Admission to the baseball game is not included.

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