Organizational Friends
Native American Indian Association of Tennessee
The Native American Indian Association of Tennessee (NAIA) aims to improve the quality of life for the 30,000+ Native American Indian residents of Tennessee by increasing education and literacy, expanding employment opportunities, increasing Native American Indian knowledge, promoting and empowering Native American artists, improving services for low-income Native American Indian people, and promoting unity.
Trail of Tears Association
The Trail of Tears Association (TOTA) was founded in 1993 with the goal of developing and understanding the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, which commemorates the forced removal of Cherokee people from their homes in 1838 and 1839. Now, TOTA works with the National Park Service to protect, preserve, and promote awareness of the Trail of Tears and its legacy. The Tennessee Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association (TNTOTA), a chapter of TOTA, educates on the Trail of Tears in Tennessee through educational programs and meetings, informational tables, commemorative walks, research, and installation of route signage.
Winchester Trail of Tears Association
