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"Bessie" Mural

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"Bessie" Mural

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Kevin Bate painted this mural of Bessie Smith - The Empress of the Blues - a Chattanooga native who performed on this street, then known as “The Big Nine”.

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"Bessie" Mural

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500 E M L King Blvd
Chattanooga, TN 37403

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Eat & Drink

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Chattanooga Brewing Company

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Places to Stay

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Chattanooga Choo Choo

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Things to Do

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Tennessee Aquarium

Located in the heart of downtown Chattanooga on the beautiful riverfront, the Tennessee Aquarium is the top-rated aquarium for guest satisfaction.

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Songbirds Guitar & Pop Culture Museum

Enjoy an exciting musical and pop-culture experience featuring rare guitars, hands-on exhibits, and an in-depth look at Chattanooga’s rich musical history.

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