Who: Anyone who loves history, especially African American history. What: The Chattanooga African American Museum pays homage to Chattanooga historic names like The Impressions, Bessie Smith, Reggie White, Venus Lacy, and many more. See replicas of former 9th street businesses, learn about the…
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Bessie Smith Cultural Center | Chattanooga African American Museum The Chattanooga African American Museum at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center, reopened on June 25, 2021, to the public after being closed for fifteen months during the pandemic. The new museum vision, supported by its board and…
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In just a handful of years, two of Chattanooga’s most iconic locations have undergone a true renaissance with nods to the past and futures that are poised to be way more than bright. Both the Chattanooga Choo Choo and The Read House are examples of how a rich history can be adapted, celebrated, and…
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Who: Anyone who loves history or loves to get outdoors! What: This edition of the CHA Spotlight is the Moccasin Bend National Archeological District, which is part of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. Not only can you enjoy walking trails along the Tennessee River and 80…
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Who: Anyone who loves to explore African American stories, historical individuals, and landmarks! What: This edition of the CHA Spotlight features some of Chattanooga’s African American History. From markers to neighborhoods, to historic landmarks, you can explore some of Chattanooga’s African…
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Who: Anyone who loves music and history! What: The Tennessee Music Pathways pays tribute to the impact of music with commemorative markers dispersed throughout the state of Tennessee. Recently, the Chattanooga Choo Choo was added to the list because of the iconic song “The Chattanooga Choo Choo”…
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Chattanooga is a city with soul. Our music heritage spans over a century and includes some of the top names of the music industry both past and present. Here is a list of artists with Chattanooga roots, you might be surprised to see some of the names on the list! BESSIE SMITH Born in April of 1894…
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This blog was updated August 2025. For many, Chickamauga Chattanooga National Military Park is a place to ride bikes, hike, or enjoy a picnic lunch. There’s even a popular marathon/half marathon each November, ranked third in the country by Runner’s World. But to truly grasp what happened on that…
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