The Bessie Smith Cultural Center plays host to numerous exciting exhibits, concerts, and workshops
year-round. Our facilities are also available to rent for your own special occasion. Find out more
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Bessie Smith Strut
Dates: Monday, Jun. 10th 2013
The legendary Bessie Smith Strut will take place on Monday, June 10th on Martin Luther King Blvd. Each year the Strut features amazing people, great food... read more
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Songbook: Euge Groove
Dates: Saturday, Jun. 29th 2013
Euge Groove is coming to the Bessie as part of our Songbook series on Saturday, June 29th at 7 pm. Individual tickets are $30 each and $25 each for groups of... read more
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Traveling Exhibition on Emancipation to Visit Bessie Smith Cultural Center in 2013
Dates: Aug. 1st 2013 – Oct. 1st 2013
As the 150th anniversary of the Civil War gets into full swing, the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area has enlarged its traveling exhibition on... read more
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For All The World To See: Visual Culture and The Struggle for Civil Rights
Dates: Sep. 1st 2013 – Oct. 20th 2013
For All The World To See: Visual Culture and The Struggle for Civil Rights is a National Endowment for the Humanities traveling exhibition that will be on... read more
