University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students have been working on an original podcast series to to tell the story and highlight the history of Chattanooga’s M.L. King Boulevard.
The student podcasts, titled “Stories From the Big 9,” were made possible by a partnership through UTC, the city of Chattanooga and WUTC.
“It’s important that we keep the spirit and history of the Big Nine alive,” said Mayor Andy Berke in a statement. “This is a great chance for young people to tell old stories.
Before it was re-named M.L. King Boulevard in 1981, it was known as East Ninth Street and it was home to many black-owned retail shops, offices and entertainments venues.
James McKissic, chief operating officer at the Urban League of Chattanooga, said it was important for young generations to be aware of and invested in the evolving story of M.L. King Boulevard.
“These podcasts turned out amazing,” McKissic said in a statement. “I am so grateful to the students and their…
