The City of Chattanooga Pipe Band, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation .

The Band was formed under the direction of Pipe Major Russ Spaulding and a small group of pipers, most who had all been traveling to other cities in order to play in a pipe band. The COCPB is a traditional "competition band", meaning that the primary mission of the band is to compete at the various highland games and competitions, representing Chattanooga and the surrounding area.

Mission Statement :

Form a competition pipe band that can represent the Chattanooga area in state, regional, national, and international competitions.

Train and educate its members to perform with a high level of skill and artistry.

Perform at local and area functions professionally, with pageantry and dignity.

Educate young people in piping and drumming to help ensure that the band will continue to have a steady supply of quality pipers and drummers.

Entertain and inform the many people in the Chattanooga area, especially those with ancestral ties to Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Ireland.

Foster better understanding of all of the Scottish Arts, with primary emphasis on piping and drumming.