Chattanooga African-American Museum, Chattanooga

Contemporary artwork and African artifacts along with the music and memorabilia of Chattanooga native blues legend Bessie Smith are on display at this museum located inside the newly built Bessie Smith Hall. Visitors to the museum will see a replica of an African village complete with grass hut as well as a replica of an Ethiopian temple. Also showing: displays that tell the story of slavery in America, and tributes to local African American heroes including the Wall of Respect. Exhibits change on a regular basis.