diff --git a/app/__init__.py b/app/__init__.py
index 83fb305..25ddae2 100644
--- a/app/__init__.py
+++ b/app/__init__.py
@@ -24,4 +24,8 @@ def create_app():
     from app.routes import bp as main_bp
     app.register_blueprint(main_bp)
 
+    # Initialize database tables
+    with app.app_context():
+        db.create_all()
+
     return app