StepAheadChattanooga is a brand that was founded in 2013 with the aim of promoting the importance of family planning in various aspects of life. They believe that family planning positively impacts a person's access to education, their lifetime earnings, and even the health outcomes of their community. Proudly serving communities in Southeast Tennessee, North Georgia, and North Alabama, StepAheadChattanooga's mission is to remove barriers to contraception through education, outreach, and access to free birth control methods.

StepAheadChattanooga values providing accurate information about how bodies work and believes that when individuals have access to this knowledge and contraception, they can make informed decisions for themselves and their families. They strive to offer health services in a caring, respectful, and safe manner, free from judgment. StepAheadChattanooga believes that every individual should have the ability to choose the birth control method that best suits them.

The brand's journey began when Rachel Schulson, the founder of A Step Ahead Chattanooga (ASAC), recognized the lack of educational resources on birth control in Chattanooga. Inspired by a successful program in Memphis, Rachel collaborated with Claudia Haltom, founder of A Step Ahead Foundation, to establish ASAC. Since its inception, ASAC has experienced significant growth, expanding its impact from serving Hamilton County to covering an 18-county service area, including seven counties in North Georgia and North Alabama.

They have become the first affiliate to extend beyond state lines in Tennessee. StepAheadChattanooga is dedicated to providing comprehensive resources, education, and access to free birth control, all delivered with care and respect for the individuals they serve