That Stove Works holds a space to bring together creative, contemplative, and caring individuals who come into community together and advance our conversation is an opportunity that I wish more could grasp as I do - as a hopeful lifeline that can lead us to a future that we can co-create together locally and once again demonstrate the uniquely Chattanoogan way of listening, collaborating, and imagining a bold future that elevates the lived experience for all of our community.

I’m honored to be a part of this project, and I hope you’ll accept our invitation to join us in the practice of reflection, conversation, and transformation.

Fritsl Butler, Board Chair
(for our half-decade report)