CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Black History Month continues to shed light on so many prominent African Americans who’ve called Chattanooga home.
We spoke with Mayor Tim Kelly about why this is the month to celebrate that and recognize their great contributions to our culture.
When we reflect on the Chattanoogans who have made significant impacts on history, many of them are prominent African Americans—from Bessie Smith to Usher, Samuel L. Jackson, and Clyde Stubblefield, James Brown’s legendary drummer…