Several organizations have been established to serve Chattanooga’s increasingly diverse community. This is a guide to some of the city’s cultural centers and ethnic associations.
* 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 a venue for entertainment.
* Bridge Refugee & Sponsorship Services of Chattanooga, 423-954-1911, http://home.chattanooga.net/~bridge/refugeesasylees.html. A resettlement agency that helps refugees secure housing and jobs.
* Chattanooga Islamic Center, 423-756-4917. Aids Muslims in meeting their religious, educational, social and cultural needs.
* Chattanooga Chinese Association, 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.