Beneath These Stones: Performance Monologues on 10/25/2026

The Living Archive: a reclamation of the legacies and voices of Chattanooga's Pleasant Garden Cemetery. The Living Archive: a reclamation of the legacies and voices of Chattanooga's Pleasant Garden Cemetery. This performance at Pleasant Garden Cemetery invites you to remember differently—to look beyond the cemetery as a final resting place and recognize it as a living record of Black Chattanooga history. Dive into 12 captivating performance monologues that bring history and stories to life right where it all happened, among the very stones that mark the lives of those who rest here. Through storytelling, performance, and remembrance, Chattanooga legends will have the opportunity to speak again—sharing stories shaped by love, perseverance, sacrifice, faith, community, and an unwavering commitment to a place they called home. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event! ---- Please note that this show requires walking the cemetery grounds and will not have seating. If you need accessibility accommodations, please consider one of the other two shows listed below. This unique opportunity to connect with the untold stories of historic Chattanoogans through Beneath These Stones is brought to you by the Tennessee America 250: Voices and Volunteers grant fund. The show also runs at two other locations: John P. Franklin Funeral Home on October 11 (4:00–6:00 PM) and Barking Legs Theater on October 18 (2:00–4:00 PM).