Chelsea is a Southern author and Chattanooga, Tennessee content creator bringing the beauty of Appalachian living to life through storytelling, poetry, and advocacy. In 2022, Chelsea made a bold move—leaving behind the familiar to take a chance on herself. With her family by her side, she launched Chelsea Chatts, a lifestyle brand rooted in creativity, flexibility, and Southern charm...
As a passionate Author and Content Creator, Chelsea is inspired by the richness of Southern culture and uses her platform to speak up on critical issues like:
Her content blends personal narrative with purpose-driven messaging—inviting her audience to experience the South with open hearts and open eyes.
In April 2024, Chelsea released her debut Southern poetry collection, Mud Water Will Rise. This powerful book explores:
But Chelsea doesn’t stop at storytelling. Her poetry also addresses the hard truths—challenging readers to have honest conversations about the social and cultural changes needed to build a more equitable South.
Chelsea is currently expanding her work with a four-part poetry collection. The complete edition of Mud Water Will Rise is set to be re-released in Fall 2024, followed by three more books in 2025. Each volume will continue her mission to celebrate and critique the South through raw, resonant verse.
Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Chelsea holds a degree in English Literature from the University of California, Berkeley. Today, she calls Chattanooga, TN home, where she lives with her husband, daughter, and their husky—embracing a modern, elevated version of Appalachian living.
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