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Photos: Protest march passes Chattanooga’s tourism icons

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The "Pop up Project" preformed at Miller Park before the protest. Protesters gathered at Miller Park and marched south past some of Chattanooga's tourism icons in reaction to the killing of George Floyd and other police brutalities on June 17, 2020. — Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The "Pop up Project" preformed at Miller Park before the protest. Protesters gathered at Miller Park and marched south past some of Chattanooga's tourism icons in reaction to the killing of George Floyd and other police brutalities on June 17, 2020. Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The "Pop up Project" preformed at Miller Park before the protest. Protesters gathered at Miller Park and marched south past some of Chattanooga's tourism icons in reaction to the killing of George Floyd and other police brutalities on June 17, 2020.

By Robin Rudd June 17, 2020 1 min read

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Protesters march through downtown Chattanooga Wednesday, June 17

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The march heads south on Market Street. Protesters gathered at Miller Park and marched south past some of Chattanooga's tourism icons in reaction to the killing of George Floyd and other police brutalities on June 17, 2020.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / A volunteer hands out pizza to protesters before the start of the march. Protesters gathered at Miller Park and marched south past some of Chattanooga's tourism icons in reaction to the killing of George Floyd and other police brutalities on June 17, 2020.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / A protester holds a sign endorsing Marie Mott for the Chattanooga City Council. Protesters gathered at Miller Park and marched south past some of Chattanooga's tourism icons in reaction to the killing of George Floyd and other police brutalities on June 17, 2020.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Officials meet before the start of the march. Protesters gathered at Miller Park and marched south past some of Chattanooga's tourism icons in reaction to the killing of George Floyd and other police brutalities on June 17, 2020.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The march passes the Pickle Barrel as it starts south on Market Street. Protesters gathered at Miller Park and marched south past some of Chattanooga's tourism icons in reaction to the killing of George Floyd and other police brutalities on June 17, 2020.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The march passes the TVA complex on Market Street. Protesters gathered at Miller Park and marched south past some of Chattanooga's tourism icons in reaction to the killing of George Floyd and other police brutalities on June 17, 2020.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The march progresses down Market Street. Protesters gathered at Miller Park and marched south past some of Chattanooga's tourism icons in reaction to the killing of George Floyd and other police brutalities on June 17, 2020.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The march heads south on Market Street. Protesters gathered at Miller Park and marched south past some of Chattanooga's tourism icons in reaction to the killing of George Floyd and other police brutalities on June 17, 2020.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / A woman holds her dog as the march pauses at the intersection of Houston and Market Streets. Protesters gathered at Miller Park and marched south past some of Chattanooga's tourism icons in reaction to the killing of George Floyd and other police brutalities on June 17, 2020.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Marie Mott addresses the protesters as the march pauses at the intersection of Houston and Market Streets. Protesters gathered at Miller Park and marched south past some of Chattanooga's tourism icons in reaction to the killing of George Floyd and other police brutalities on June 17, 2020.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Marchers hold signs as they pause at the intersection of Houston and Market Streets. Protesters gathered at Miller Park and marched south past some of Chattanooga's tourism icons in reaction to the killing of George Floyd and other police brutalities on June 17, 2020.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / After a brief pause at the intersection of Houston and Market Streets the march resumes going south toward the Choo Choo. Protesters gathered at Miller Park and marched south past some of Chattanooga's tourism icons in reaction to the killing of George Floyd and other police brutalities on June 17, 2020.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / A drummer helps the march keep pace. Protesters gathered at Miller Park and marched south past some of Chattanooga's tourism icons in reaction to the killing of George Floyd and other police brutalities on June 17, 2020.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The march moves south down Market Street toward the Southside. Protesters gathered at Miller Park and marched south past some of Chattanooga's tourism icons in reaction to the killing of George Floyd and other police brutalities on June 17, 2020.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The march passes the Chattanooga Choo Choo as it heads to the Southside. Protesters gathered at Miller Park and marched south past some of Chattanooga's tourism icons in reaction to the killing of George Floyd and other police brutalities on June 17, 2020.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Protesters march past the Chattanooga Choo Choo as they approach the Southside. Protesters gathered at Miller Park and marched south past some of Chattanooga's tourism icons in reaction to the killing of George Floyd and other police brutalities on June 17, 2020.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The march passes the Chattanooga Choo Choo as it heads to the Southside. Protesters gathered at Miller Park and marched south past some of Chattanooga's tourism icons in reaction to the killing of George Floyd and other police brutalities on June 17, 2020.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Chattanooga Police Chief David Roddy, and other command personal, ride in a all-terrain vehicle a head of the march. Protesters gathered at Miller Park and marched south past some of Chattanooga's tourism icons in reaction to the killing of George Floyd and other police brutalities on June 17, 2020.

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Protesters gathered at Miller Park and marched south past some of Chattanooga’s tourism icons in reaction to the killing of George Floyd and other police brutalities on June 17, 2020.