Third Place Productions exists to ignite ideas, elevate local voices, and create space for meaningful connection. Through bold, community-rooted events, we’re helping build a more inspired and connected Chattanooga.

Since its first event in 2020, TEDxChattanooga has featured a diverse lineup of speakers, thought leaders, and performers who share their stories, experiences, and innovative ideas through a wide range of topics totaling to 55 TEDx talks and garnering +207,000 views.
Founded in 2021, Highland Park Porchfest is a free day-long music festival that showcases members of the Chattanooga music community. The concerts are held in the Highland Park neighborhood on various volunteer porches and have attracted thousands of attendees.
In April 2025, Chattanooga Porchfests was launched to be the central hub for three future Porchfests in the neighborhoods of Red Bank, East Lake, and Missionary Ridge.

Third Place Productions: An Introduction