Songbirds began in 2016 as a world-class guitar museum and has evolved into one of Chattanooga’s most beloved intimate listening spaces and event venues that is a staple of the Southside community.
The venue is run by the Songbirds Foundation, a nonprofit focused on creative economy building and music education.
Every performance and event rental directly supports programs that provide mentorship, instruments, and career pathways for young people, as well as children across the South, through their key programs Guitars for Kids and Write to Rock.
In speaking with the executive director for Songbirds about the venue, John Dooley, he mentioned how impactful the pandemic was for reshaping the way they approached the museum and their mission…