Where East Tennessee Creatives Are Found
Connect with photographers, designers, musicians, makers, writers, event services, social groups, and more.
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East TN
Rooted & Growing
From the Founder
"East Tennessee has always had the talent.
It just needed a platform."
Bre Marie built ETC because she kept watching talented creatives go unseen or sit in silohs — not for lack of skill, but lack of visibility.
Meet Bre Marieabbreviation · et cetera
- 1."And the rest." "And others." "And so on." Used to indicate that more exists beyond what has been named.
- 2.East Tennessee Creatives. A community for the photographers, designers, makers, storytellers, artists, musicians, freelancers, and dreamers whose work doesn't always fit neatly into a category.
used in a sentence
"Photography, videography, graphic design, branding, music, art, etc."
We're building the place for the ETC.
but there's another meaning
There is no "etc." without the rest of us.
One Place for the Whole Creative Community
Advisory Leadership
The ETC Council
Our advisory council brings together some of East Tennessee's most respected voices in creativity, business, and community leadership.
Meet the CouncilCommunity Calendar
The Social Scene
From gallery openings to maker markets — find your people at events happening all across East Tennessee.
See What's HappeningCommunity First
Get booked. Find your people.
Build something bigger.
ETC brings together photographers, designers, musicians, makers, and every creative in between — so you can find collaborators faster, get more eyes on your work, and stay booked and busy doing what you love.
AI Business Tools
Work smarter, not harder
Free tools built for creative entrepreneurs — know your strengths, sharpen your strategy, and grow with confidence.
Business Personality Test
5 questions. Discover your creative business archetype — Visionary, Builder, Connector, or Curator — and get a custom growth roadmap.
Take the quizAI Marketing Coach
Get personalized marketing tips, caption ideas, and content strategy tailored to your creative discipline and audience.
Members onlyCreative Pricing Calculator
Stop undercharging. Input your costs, time, and market, and get a data-backed rate card for your services.
Members onlyGet Involved
There's a place for you here
Nine ways to be part of East Tennessee Creatives — from listing in the catalog to sponsorship, retreats to featured opportunities.
Creative Directory
Put your work where people are looking.
Get discovered through the ETC Creative Directory. Listing starts at $5/month — because your work deserves a home, not a barrier.
Get listedThe Social Scene
Connect your community to ours.
Women's clubs, networking groups, creative orgs — get a complimentary listing and cross-promotion.
Explore the Social ScenePlatform Partners
Put your brand in front of the community.
Sponsorship levels from $250 to $2,500+. Invest in the mission and get real visibility.
Explore partnershipsThis Community Was Built for You
If you're a creative in East Tennessee — whether you're just starting out or years deep — there's a place for you here. Come as you are.