Chattanooga's Creative Economy
We are a collective of professionals in Chattanooga who have built careers, led companies, and shaped iconic brands. Now we're building the infrastructure for the next generation of creatives to do the same.
Empower creative professionals with the resources, training, and opportunities needed to thrive.
Make Chattanooga the most economically viable city in the world for creators.
The creative economy is one of the fastest-growing in the world — and Chattanooga is ready.
What We Do
Access to resources, training, and real opportunity — all connected to the people and organizations that make Chattanooga's creative economy run.
CreateHere gives working and emerging creatives access to studios, equipment, and learning environments tied to a broader ecosystem of artists, agencies, producers, and civic organizations — keeping everything connected to real demand and real opportunity.
We believe building a world-class creative economy requires two things: a highly talented community with access to high-caliber resources, and a trained pipeline of up-and-coming talent ready to carry it forward. CreateHere is the infrastructure that connects both.
Professional studios and production equipment accessible to working creatives — without the prohibitive cost.
Skill-building in production techniques, workflow development, collaboration, and career navigation.
Direct connections to agencies, producers, venues, and civic partners who need creative talent.
Opportunities tied to real demand — increasing earning potential and strengthening the regional creative economy.
The Need
Without affordable access to tools, space, and training — talent leaves, projects stall, and creative work stays disconnected from economic opportunity.
Creative professionals face the same barriers everywhere: tools are expensive, production space is scarce, and practical training is hard to find. These aren't minor inconveniences — they're the reasons talented people leave regions like ours.
The creative economy is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world. Chattanooga is positioned to lead — but only if we build the infrastructure that lets creatives stay, grow, and build careers here. We are investing in economic development.
Who We Are
We've built companies, led teams, and shaped iconic brands — all while calling Chattanooga home.
Our team built successful careers in the creative economy without leaving. We know what it takes — and what's missing — to make that scalable for others.
We've led companies, built teams, and worked behind some of the most recognized brands in the world. We bring that experience directly to our community.
CreateHere isn't a program — it's infrastructure. We're building the connective tissue between talent, opportunity, and the resources that let both thrive.