East TN Native & Native-Related Organizations
All proceeds from the ride go to mark the route in Tennessee and Alabama and also towards a university scholarship fund.
Bill Cason (423) 658-5937, billcason@charter.net
Jim Dunn (423) 842-6770, jimanddeedunn@hotmail.com
to promote cultural awareness, protection, appreciation and preservation of the history, culture, and contemporary contributions of the Indigenous people of the Southeastern United States through community involvement, education and cultural exchange programs.
1730 Dayton Boulevard
Chattanooga TN 37405
423. 756.4555
circl @ circl . org
CITA is a 501-c-4 and claims 7 years of Native Activism
Box 1063
Chattanooga TN 37401
Information: 423. 624.3380
No information available - basically a “talking circle” Cleata Townsend is the organizer and main contact.
900 North Sanctuary Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
423-892-1499
Our purpose is to achieve, through National Park/Archeaological District status, the highest level of preservation, protection, management
and interpretation of the cultural, historical and natural resources of more than 956 acres of Moccasin Bend. The Friends will also strive for the establishment and maintenance of an interpretive center.
IMAX Center
201 Chestnut Street
PO Box 4953
Chattanooga TN 37405
phone 423.785.3030
fax 423.785.2029
Mark and Sherry Finchum
1291 Ashwood Drive
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-6844
finchums@usinternet.com
Carol Patton, John King
3037 Claysville Road
Crossville TN 38555
an alliance of grassroots Indigenous people firmly committed to our ancient traditional teachings that all lands are sacred, pledging our dedication through an inter-cultural partnership that some lands are more sacred than others, to fulfilling the moral obligation of the present to the past, by reconnecting ourselves for the future generations. Goals & Purposes: To protect and preserve all Sacred Lands. To establish partnerships with all federal, state, and certified local governments concerning the preservation of sacred lands within their respective jurisdictions and to provide guidance for mutual understanding of the preservation needs based upon traditional cultural values of the cultural affiliation to the true indigenous peoples that hold them to be sacred. To facilitate the direct involvement of traditional authorities to all sacred land use stewardship and management planning. To develop and maintain a database of all sacred land sites within the states of jurisdiction and deciminate information of, to the indigenous nation most likely to be culturally affiliated. To assist repatriation efforts of indigenous nations to lands chosen by them for reinternment sites, and by agreement will monitor such sites to insure protection. To provide for educational programming through an inter-cultural sharing in the diversity of indigenous peoples to the public. To promote awareness of the indigenous peoples to the many institutions, associations, societies, and others that would develop exhibits, monuments and memorials to honor them without their consent and involvement. To advocate the interest of the indigenous peoples to private landowners that may possess sacred lands through donation, purchase or by conservation easements and other means necessary for permanent protection consistent with state, federal, and tribal laws.
1055 Hillcrest Road
Chattanooga TN 37343
phone 423. 842.7960
LENAPE ENTERPRISES INC
387 NEW LIGHT CIR
WINFIELD, TN
37892-2222
Dr. PeSheWa, Shawnee, is a Priest in the Ne’ishte’ Kiva and in the Native American Church. He currently is working on the establishment of Sacred Ground. Nine years ago on a piece of land on Interstate 40 near Knoxville, he set the first Totem. Now there are four totems; the base for the first indigenous memorial (220 feet long); a community center, complete with restaurant; an art gallery; a gift shop; a 55 foot medicine wheel; and a 1000 foot red path.
P.O. Box 59
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
Rev/Dr. Aldea Silvarahawk Rev. Loreen Silvarahawk
225 Hot Water Road
Coker Creek/Tellico Plains TN 37385
Bert Dallas Cox Jr,
207 Hillbilly Hollow Road,
Crossville TN 38555
931/261-6106 - bertcox@hotmail.com
Leonard “Spotted Eagle” Zunk,
Rhea County (East TN)
Lee Vest
437 North Valley View Circle
Kingsport, TN 37664
Corky Allen,
1055 Hillcrest Road,
Chattanooga TN 37343,
423/ 842 7960
Box 1063
Chattanooga TN 37401
Information: 423. 624.3380
The mission of the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, a property of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, is to promote the understanding and appreciation of the history and culture of the Cherokee Indians in Eastern Tennessee, particularly the life and contributions of Sequoyah. The Museum will collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit objects and data that support this mission.
P.O. BOX 69, 576 HIGHWAY 360
VONORE, TN 37885
PHONE (423)884-6246
FAX (423)884-2102
E-MAIL seqmus@tds.net
SENAA was founded by Indigenous Americans for the purpose of doing our part to protect and preserve the cultures, heritage, and religious liberty of all Indigenous American nations and individuals. SENAA also advocates the human rights and recognition of Indigenous people throughout Mother Earth. No contact information.
Valerie Ohle, Chair
PO Box 20592
Knoxville, TN 37940
865-609-0574
vohle@comcast.net
Chief Bullmoose Speed, Chief Executive Officer; Leonard Tracking Bear, President,
Box 504,
Clinton TN 37717
An Intertribal Organization of men and women volunteers to honor and assist Native American Veterans. We will act as a contact between the Native Community and VA Health Services and other agencies to promote awareness of medical and spiritual needs as well as educate others as to the cultural differences.
448 Deep Water Rd.Crossville, TN. 38571
The purpose of the Traditional Native Survival and Cultural Center is to promote cultural training of social communications, spiritual revitalization, and cultural education. Programs will combine modern techniques and traditional values.
P.O.Box 929
New Tazewell, TN 37825
Phone: (423) 526-5778
Email Address: tnscc_larry@hotmail.com
Bonnie Calmwaters Nuckles
387 New Light Circle
Winfield, TN 37892-7600
Creating opportunities to learn about indigenous cultures from indigenous peoples … Creating opportunities for indigenous cultures to preserve their past and improve their present for a stronger tomorrow.
PO Box 20665
Knoxville TN 37940
865-609-0574
