Dressed as Krishna, Alisha Chandra watches dancers perform an an India Association of Chattanooga cultural program.To better serve an increasingly diverse community, many organizations offer assistance and cultural activities that represent a wide range of countries and cultures.
Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 423-266-8658; www.bessiesmithcc.org. The interdisciplinary center promotes cultural, educational and artistic excellence and fosters research and education on African and black heritage. It also is an entertainment venue.
Bridge Refugee & Sponsorship Services of Chattanooga, 423-954-1911; www.bridgerefugeeschatt.org. The agency helps refugees resettle in Chattanooga.
Chattanooga Office of Multicultural Affairs, 311; www.chattanooga.gov. Develops and implements programs and activities to serve the needs of diverse social, cultural and economic groups within the city.
Chinese Association of Chattanooga; www.cca-ccs.org. A nonprofit organization to preserve Chinese traditions, customs, culture and language and to improve the well-being of the Chinese community in the Chattanooga area.