COMMUNITY

How we create a thriving Blues community.

• Create performance opportunities.

• Maintain a Blues musician's directory and artist profiles.

• Sponsor a weekly "jam session/showcase" for Blues artists.

• Collaborate and support "Blues in the Knob", the annual Blues festival of the Orchard Knob Neighborhood Watch Association. 

• Promote Blues Tourism and the Chattanooga Music Economy.

• Promote the collaboration of artists from a wide and varied background with Blues musicians.  

• Provide music appreciation and music lessons to at-risk youth utilizing the Blues. 

SCHOLARSHIP

What we teach and study.

• The "Blues in the Schools" program.

• The History of the Blues.

• Produce media for live performances.

• Maintain archive footage and scholarly research. 

• Curriculum and in-service workshops on "Blues in the Schools" for teachers and educators. 

SUPPORT

How we support local Blues musicians.

• Provide services and resources (legal, medical, and social services) to Blues musicians. 

• Sponsor and maintain a weekly "jam session/showcase" for Blues musicians 

• Support, promote and foster emerging Blues artists. 

• Create opportunities for Blues musicians to perform.

• Maintain a comprehensive Blues directory and artist portfolio.