The Legacy of the Big Nine - Part 2

The second half of our live event, The Legacy of the Big Nine, picks up right where the first half left off. In this episode we focus on the impact of the urban renewal projects of the 1950s on the African American community. We also spend a good amount of time digging into the rich musical heritage of the Big Nine. Finally, the conversation finishes up with an audience Q & A.

My guests for this event that you will hear from included City Councilman Moses Freeman, Bessie Smith Cultural Center’s Dionne Jennings, Jazzanooga’s Shane Morrow, and writer Charlie Moss. Thank you so much to everyone who came out and made this first live event such a success!

Referenced in this episode:

• 1960s Chattanooga Sit-ins - http://on.mash.to/2lZrMiT


• Jazzanooga - http://bit.ly/jazzanooga


• Bessie Smith Cultural Center -http://www.bessiesmithcc.org/


• "The Lost Music Town of Tennessee" by Charlie Moss - http://bit.ly/2mEafd7


• "Nice Chops If You Can Get It" by Charlie Moss - http://bit.ly/2lPzE4s