At The Bessie, Honoring Dr. King - And Black History Month Ahead

By Ray Bassett

Published January 16, 2026 at 4:46 PM EST

Bessie Smith Cultural Center

With the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday, the Bessie Smith Cultural Center in downtown Chattanooga - home to the city’s African-American heritage - is once again serving as a community hub for the commemorations.

Elijah Cameron is with the Bessie.

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