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Mark your calendar and plan to attend the upcoming Rhyme N Chatt Information Virtual Meeting on Sunday, June 2, 2024 starting at 6:30 p.m.
CLICK THIS LINK TO JOIN THE ONLINE MEETING ON JUNE 2 at 6:30PM (eastern).
Join us Fri., May 10 at 6 p.m. as RNC hosts its monthly free open mic spoken word poetry event at Lady Naps Winery on Lee Hwy. This month we feature the poetry of Vander, a spoken word artist with a battle rap background. Come by and enjoy a glass of wine and share your evening with us!
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Get ready to unleash your performance potential at our “Digging DEEP Performance Workshop” led by visiting artist, Deep Thought the Lyricist, from Madison, WI. Learn how to craft powerful lyrics and deliver them with confidence. Select a poem that you would like to workshop and bring it with you!
Whether you’re a seasoned poet or just looking to share your thoughts, this open mic session is the perfect platform to express yourself and to come listen. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow artists and immerse yourself in the vibrant poetry community. See you there!
The next community open mic session for all ages is set for Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m. at the Edney Innovation Center on Market Street on the 5th floor.
Each 3rd Tuesday, the weekly Wanderlinger Poetry Circle at Wanderlinger Brewery turns the mic over to a Rhyme N Chatt host and things get INTERACTIVE! The next interactive session is set for Tues., May 21. The event is free and starts at 7:30 p.m. at Wanderlinger Brewery on King Street.
Some sell popcorn . . . we sell poetry books!
Support our annual fundraiser!
We turn 25 in 2024!
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Rhyme N Chatt’s 2022 Year in Review
“Changing Lives One Rhyme At A Time”
Thank You for Honoring Us!
Rhyme N Chatt was honored at the inaugural RBG Ball and Awards Ceremony for excellent achievement in literary arts. Thanks to the Chattanooga Festival of Black Arts & Ideas for the honor. RNC members (pictured below left to right) Jada Mills, Tinita Coulter, Marsha Mills and Jacquelyn Atkerson were in attendance at the award ceremony.
Rhyme N Chatt Interactive Poetry Organization (RNC) is a historic institution in Chattanooga, TN. First organized in 1999, it was created to “provide a safe place where poetry is shared and discussed and people are valued.”
RNC encourages creativity without judgement and PG-13 rated poetry that challenges poets to express themselves without offensive language. It doesn’t discriminate based on color, race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, etc.
RNC prides itself on being “the first place” that many have ever shared their poetry aloud, because we provide such a safe atmosphere.
Check the links above for upcoming events, including open mic sessions.
A Safe Place
“The first time I shared a poem that I wrote was at a Rhyme N Chatt open mic session held at Glenwood Recreational Center. It was the first time that I felt safe and unjudged and it was the first time that I truly felt listened to.”
– Marsha Mills, member since 1999
Life Long Connections
“Simply good clean fun! It’s like a reunion with old friends, supporting one another’s creativity.”
– Cheryl Kyles, attendee
What others say
“RNC typifies the heart and soul of Chattanooga.”
― Mark Anderson, Chattanooga Writers Guild
I really love the energy and the vibe of it all and just hanging with good people.
― Latrecia Montgomery, attendee
“Rhyme n Chatt is one of the coolest organizations I have ever been blessed to be a part of. There is nothing like it, and we have so much fun when we get together for an event! My favorite thing about it is the community spirit and how everyone is just constantly rooting for you no matter what! It’s my first year but I have a feeling I will definitely be a member for life!”
― Kelly Hanwright, member
“I love and support RNC because it provided me a safe space to express myself, free from judgement, as well as a family atmosphere, at a pivotal time in my life.”
― Pamela Shropshire, member/attendee
“I have attended several events for this group. They always have a great showing. I love introducing new people to the arts. I am so looking forward to the next event.”
― 2022 Love Groove attendee
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Rhyme N Chatt Interactive Poetry Organization is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. 