JamesRMapp.org is the official site for factual information about the life and legacy of civil rights leader James R. Mapp of Chattanooga, Tennessee — respected statewide as the
“Civil Rights Leader for All.”
In 2010, The state of Tennessee named the James R. Mapp State Office Building in his honor, and UTC rededicated it in 2016. In 2017, the Bessie Smith Cultural Center unveiled a special exhibit for his 90th birthday; Mapp Estates, a 25‑home development in his longtime Brainerd community, was named in his honor; and UTC renamed University Street as James R. Mapp Street.
A Legacy Preserved
Across Chattanooga, his legacy continues to be recognized through buildings, exhibits, and public spaces that honor his lifelong fight for justice. Across exhibits, buildings, and public spaces, Chattanooga continues to honor James R. Mapp’s extraordinary impact. These tributes ensure that his courage, leadership, and unwavering pursuit of justice remain visible and influential for generations to come
jamesrmapp.com
2010 State Building &
2016 UT Chattanooga
JAMES R. MAPP BUILDING
410 East 8th Street
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403
2017 JAMES R. MAPP EXHIBIT
Bessie Smith Cultural Center. View the Exhibit...
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200 East Martin Luther King Blvd * Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403 * 423-266-8658
2017 JAMES R. MAPP STREET
Corner of University Street & MLK, Chattanooga, TN Read more »
2017 JAMES R. MAPP ESTATES
Chattanooga, Tennessee
