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AREA GUIDES
effectively portrays African-American contributions to growth of Chattanooga and
the nation.
Chattanooga's Airport, CHA, is just 10
miles from downtown and offers direct or
1-stop flights to over 1,000 destinations.
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HOTEL
ROOMS
Chattanooga Marriott Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton
Downtown Chattanooga
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
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186
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EXHIBITION FACILITIES
Chattanooga
Convention Center
total exhibit space
185,000 sq. ft.
largest ballroom
19,000 sq. ft.
meeting rooms
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Chattanooga Convention Center
like Ruby Falls, Rock City and the
Tennessee Aquarium, they can explore
Chattanooga's African-American Museum
and hold functions at Bessie Smith Hall,
which is connected to the Museum. The
Chattanooga African-American Museum
has a reservoir of materials on almost any
aspect of Black American history and
WHO YOU GONNA CALL?
Chattanooga CVB – (800) 322-3344
www.chattanoogafun.com
Chattanooga African American
Chamber of Commerce – (423) 265-0021
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