Love Where You Live ™
NativeMade isn’t just a brand; it’s a love letter to Chattanooga written on buttery soft tees, stickers, and accessories. Born out of a fiery passion project in 2016, NativeMade is my ode to the city I chose to call home. Nope, I wasn’t born here, but I got here and I stayed here—and now I’m practically oozing local pride. Because choosing where you plant your roots isn’t just a decision; it’s a declaration. It’s how you go from “new in town” to “one of us.”
WHAT WE DO
Think of NativeMade as Chattanooga’s unofficial hype crew. We’re here to shout out 📣 the local history, landmarks, and quirks that make this city a total gem. Every design is a little love ❤️ note to the Scenic City, whether it’s inspired by Tennessee’s rich history or a random spark of local brilliance.
OUR MISSION
Sure, we’re all about killer designs, but NativeMade has a bigger heartbeat. In 2020, I lost a dear friend to suicide—a painful reminder that you never know the battles people are fighting. We have a heart for those hurting in our communities, whether it’s from mental health struggles, a cancer diagnosis, hardship, or homelessness. That’s why NativeMade is more than just a brand; it’s a megaphone for raising awareness and supporting those in need. With every purchase, we partner with organizations doing life-saving work because, at the end of the day, people matter most.
OUR MOTTO
Love Where You Live™
To us this means celebrating those who came before, welcoming the ones who showed up after, and doing our part to make our home better for all.
DESIGNING FOR NATIVEMADE
Let’s get one thing straight: this isn’t a one-person show. While I’ve designed most of what you see so far, the goal is to team up with local artists and creatives to make NativeMade an even bigger celebration of Chattanooga. Got a killer idea for a shirt? A landmark you think deserves its moment in the spotlight? Let’s make it happen.
CHARITIES WE SUPPORT
NativeMade isn’t just about looking good—it’s about doing good, too. We’re proud to back local and national organizations that are making waves in mental health, youth empowerment, and community care. Here’s a glimpse at the incredible causes we support:
- Be the Change Youth Initiative: Empowering Chattanooga’s youth to break barriers and create their own future.
- Little Wishes: Turning small dreams into big realities for kids battling critical illnesses.
- Lana’s Love: Providing support to families facing childhood cancer, one family at a time.
- AIM Center: Helping people with mental health challenges get the support they need to thrive in our community.
- Widows Harvest: Supporting widows in their healing journey and helping them build new lives.
- Chattanooga Rescue Mission: Offering hope, food, shelter, and recovery programs to those facing homelessness.
- To Write Love on Her Arms: Raising awareness for mental health struggles and helping people find hope and healing.
NativeMade is your permission slip to love Chattanooga a little louder. Wear it. Share it. Live it.
Founder / Designer