In a city known for its growing arts scene and entrepreneurial spirit, CreativeMornings has a special home in Chattanooga. The local chapter, CreativeMornings Chattanooga, hosts a popular monthly gathering where coffee, conversation, and creative minds come together before the workday truly begins.
Held on the last Friday of each month, CreativeMornings Chattanooga invites designers, artists, speakers, writers, and curious locals to start their day with a simple idea: coffee and a short talk that sparks true inspiration. In fact, if you have a single creative bone in your body, CreativeMornings Chattanooga is ready to welcome you with open arms.
The concept began in 2008 when founder Tina Roth Eisenberg launched the first CreativeMornings event in New York, hoping to create a welcoming space where creative professionals could meet, learn, and share ideas. Today the movement spans hundreds of cities around the world, but each chapter maintains its own local “feel”.
Meet Kody Dahl, the chapter host of CreativeMornings Chattanooga, and his cohorts, Krantzsy Boursiquot and Jess Friedowitz. Collectively, this trio organizes the monthly gatherings that CreativeMornings hosts.
Chattanooga’s chapter first launched in 2016, bringing the global concept to the heart of the city. According to Dahl, “We are planning a big party” in celebration of their 10-year anniversary.
From the beginning, the goal has been simple: build a community among people who think, make, and dream. Organizers choose speakers from across the area who share personal stories and creative insights aligned to a theme chosen each month.
The result is something truly special. It’s a place where relationships form over coffee and where newcomers can quickly feel connected to Chattanooga’s creative scene. Each event is free and open to the public, backing up the organization’s belief that creativity belongs to everyone -not just those with a formal title or profession.
“Each month, we are intentional on where each event is held and how each event feels. Each month has a specific theme. We pick a speaker and a venue to reflect that theme”, according to Dahl.
For many attendees, CreativeMornings Chattanooga has become a small but meaningful date on their calendars. It’s a chance to pause, step away from the grind, and hear a story that sparks imagination.
If you are interested in joining CreativeMornings Chattanooga, be sure to check out their website at: creativemornings.com/cities/cha .
From the beginning, the goal has been simple: build a community among people who think, make, and dream.