Ray's: build a venue for Chattanooga's artists

Help Bring Ray’s to Life: a venue for Chattanooga's artists and curious listeners.

Goal

Raise $50,000 by September 30, 2025 to build Ray’s, a new kind of space to experience live music.

Why Ray’s?

Chattanooga is alive with creative energy, yet most stages compete with chatter and screen glow. Ray’s flips that script: a 60‑seat room designed for pristine sound, comfort, and connection. When the lights dim, the music calls for our full attention.

An invitation to be here, now.

Our Mission

Hear More: an acoustic experience clear enough you’ll notice each breath between notes.

Amplify our local Voices: in addition to paying artists fairly, we can give emerging talent space to grow.

Grow Community: keep tickets accessible and funnel profits into local music education and youth partnerships.

How Your Gift Helps

Sound system

Stage & acoustic design

Seating & lighting

Local art & decor

Launch shows & outreach

Total

$50k

Why Now?

After years of doom‑scrolling, we’re starved for moments that ground and connect us. Ray’s will be a gathering place where Chattanooga can unplug naturally with music too good to ignore.

Risks & Safety Nets

Yes, venues are risky, but we're minimizing overhead, sharing resources with partner spaces, and already have two debut popup shows (July 10th & July 30th) on the books.

If we fall short, every dollar goes back into more popup shows, so Ray’s can open small and grow.

Join Us

Donate, share, and tell a friend who loves live music.

Together we’ll build a space rooted in art, connection, and community.

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