At age 9, Bessie Smith began performing on the streets of Chattanooga in the heart of the city's African American community.
She later became one of the greatest blues singers of the 1920s and '30s.  In honor of her accomplishments, The Chattanooga African American Museum is pleased to introduce the first annual Bessie Smith Heritage Festival.  Come join in the celebration and enjoy an evening filled with music at the Chattanooga African American Museum and Bessie Smith Hall front lawn.

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Featured Artists

Ruben Studdard, American Idol winner
 Calvin Richardson, R & B crooner
 Vasti Jackson, internationally acclaimed blues artist
 Joe Johnson, contemporary jazz saxophonist 
Ogya Band, world beat 
Just a Few Cats, soulful CATmosphere