R.I.S.E. (Responsive Initiatives for Social Empowerment), formerly known as Jazzanooga, which started as a one day Jazz festival in 2011 has quickly evolved into an independent minority led arts organization dedicated to using the arts to transcend cultural barriers and addressing the lack of arts and cultural programming in the Chattanooga area.
We believe that connecting like-minded individuals with motivation, positivity, and a great culturally inclusive environment are crucial to accomplishing goals.
Over the years, we have experienced first hand the value of creating strong communities of color in the Greater Chattanooga region.