Campaign Overview
The Tivoli Theatre is a significant part of Chattanooga's history, having played many roles, including that of a source of civic pride, a gathering place for the community, and a place to enjoy the arts. Known as the "Jewel of the South," the theater features Beaux-Arts architecture, a combination of French neoclassicism with Renaissance and Baroque elements, while utilizing modern materials, such as iron, glass, and, later, steel. Primarily a moving-picture palace in its early years, it remains an essential and thriving part of the city's culture, with more than a hundred years of memories preserved within its walls.
The Tivoli Theatre Foundation aims to keep the theater alive and flourishing by making necessary repairs and improvements, including creating the new Tivoli Performing Arts Center, a gathering place for the entire community. These updates will preserve the theater's past while ensuring it shines for future generations.
You're invited to participate in this campaign and join us in preserving our past and shaping our future with "Your Ticket to History."
Polish the Jewel
A restoration will allow for necessary improvements while preserving the theatre’s look and feel.
Preservation
Preserving the Tivoli Theatre with new seating, fixing the plaster and gold leafing, improving the ventilation system and more will make the Jewel shine.
Accessibility
Connecting the Tivoli Theatre to the Tivoli Performing Arts Center, an elevator in the front of house, and restrooms on every floor will enhance the theatre’s accessibility and overall experience for all guests.
Economic Impact
When the project is completed, the Foundation is projecting $81.8M direct and indirect economic impact, 759 full-time equivalent jobs, $45.3M total added value to the county from all sales and 4.1M theatre visitors will contribute to state and local taxes.
Shaping the Future of the Arts
Our new education department is already providing experiences for students, teachers and the community to access all year long. To learn more visit the education webpage.
Commitment to Diversity
The Foundation is committed to making the arts accessible to everyone in the community, regardless of income and background. We are committed to ensuring that 50% of all education program participants are from minority or low-income communities and backgrounds.
Bobby Stone Theatre
The Bobby Stone Theatre, will be housed in the Tivoli Performing Arts Center. With a seating capacity of 250, this theatre will be the new home of the Bobby Stone Film Series and feature the best independent film. The retractable seating will provide rehearsal space for our partners and a new event space for the community.
Every performance, show, workshop, education opportunity, and event creates a new memory. Supporting the Your Ticket to History Campaign will ensure that new stories can be shaped and memories made for future generations.
You are invited to this endeavor to preserve our past and shape our future.
Scroll down to see all the naming opportunities. All gifts toward the Tivoli Theatre Foundation are tax-deductible.
Have questions? Please email us at friends@tivolichattanooga.com.
We are on the brink of achieving our campaign's goal of $30M. Your support for this project is truly transformative. Click the link to make your gift and help us reach this exciting landmark together!