The Tivoli Theatre Foundation was formed by Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke in 2015 to ensure the sustainability of two city-owned historic sites, The Tivoli Theatre and Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium, while promoting them as vibrant attractions that add to the quality of life in Chattanooga.
The formation of an independent nonprofit or foundation was recommended to Mayor Berke through the Chattanooga Forward/Entertainment & Attractions Task Force after the Task Force spent several months researching how to strengthen both the Tivoli and Memorial Auditorium. The Task Force met with arts organizations and various stakeholders for their ideas about the future of these venues. Comparative research of similar venues was also conducted, including the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The Tivoli Theatre Foundation Board of Directors
W. Keith Sanford
Susan Rich
Carmen Davis
Henry Aldridge
Brent Goldberg
Andy Muldoon
Bob McKenzie
Shalin Tejani
Byron Kelly
Carol Seal
Alice Davenport
Caroline Walker
Steve Zabel
Dr. Kelly Arnold
Jerry Mitchell
Dr. Justin Robertson
Kelly Ledford
Travis McDonough
Donna Elle Harrison
Tom Montague
Julia Bursch
Laura Scorey
Roy Vaughn
Executive Committee
W. Keith Sanford, Chair
Andy Muldoon, Vice Chair
Brent Goldberg
Susan Rich, Secretary
Bob McKenzie
Carol Seal, Treasurer
Julia Bursch
Director Emeritus
Bobby Stone