Thursday November 20, 2025
11:30am - 1:30pm | Bessie Smith Cultural Center
Free and ALL are welcome to join together for a Thanksgiving meal in the middle of Martin Luther King Blvd. There is no fee, no expectations, and no agenda — just an open invitation.
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Volunteer
Helping Hands Make Gratefull Possible
Hundreds of volunteers are needed to make Gratefull possible in our community. There are a variety of options from helping to setup, serving food or welcoming guests.
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Make a Friend
Connect with Others in the Community
Everyone from our community is welcome to share a seat at our very long table. Gratefull is an opportunity to have a conversation and socialize with others you may never otherwise meet.
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Give
Support Families in Need
For those who wish to make a contribution at the event, bins will be available to support the Maclellan Shelter for Families. Items requested include nonperishable food, disposable servingware, hygienic and laundry supplies.
How Gratefull All began…
Gratefull is a free, city-wide Thanksgiving potluck that takes place at one long table in the middle of a public street. The event, formerly known as One Table, was started by Causeway in 2014 because we believe that to build a city that is an honest reflection of its residents, everyone should be invited to the table. There is no fee, no expectations, and no agenda—just an open invitation. Gratefull is now an annual event in Chattanooga and has been replicated in six cities across the southeast.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Gratefull is Presented By:
