TENNESSEE COMMTTEE OF NATL MUS

KNOXVILLE, TN

International Friendship Bell Oak Ridge, Tennessee

International Friendship Bell 
A Symbol of Peace to a Town Borne of War

At nearly seven feet tall and five feet wide, the 8,300-pound bronze bell symbolizes peace and reconciliation between the United States and Japan. The concept of the bell came about when Oak Ridge residents Dr. Ram Uppuluri and his wife, Shigeko visited Japan in 1987 After seeing the value of a bonshō bell hanging in Buddhist Gannyu-ji Temple, they launched "Project Peace Bell."

Designed in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in 1991 by Suzanna Harris and cast in Kyoto, Japan, in 1993 by renowned Japanese bell-maker Sotetsu Iwasawa, the relief panels display peaceful images inspired by Tennessee, Japan, as well as tragedies of war between the two nations.

Recognizing the potential significance of the bell, $750,000 in donations was ultimately raised to design, fabricate, deliver, and install the bell, by citizens and foundations in communities in both Japan, and in Oak Ridge.

The bell was not without controversy when it was dedicated in 1996. There were concerns over potential noise from the bell, as well as some interpreting it as an apology for destroying Hiroshima.

Visitors are encouraged to ring the bell in times of celebration and remembrance

"The bell was built to honor the workers of the Manhattan Project, to commemorate the 50th birthday of Oak Ridge, and to become a symbol and everlasting monument for the peace. The bell is for everyone, the young and the old. I feel something very special about this town, the town borne of war living for peace and growing through science." - Shigeko Yoshino Uppulur
International Friendship Bell Credit: rocbolt

The Tennessee Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts is located in Knoxville, TN. The committee is a local affiliate of the National Museum of Women in the Arts, which is located in Washington, D.C. The goal of the committee is to promote and support women artists and their work in Tennessee.

The committee was founded in 1987 and has since grown to include over 100 members. The organization hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including exhibitions, lectures, and workshops. They also provide scholarships for women studying the arts and support local arts organizations.

One of the committee's major accomplishments is the Women's Work exhibition, which is held annually at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville. The exhibition features work from local and regional women artists and draws in thousands of visitors each year.

The committee is dedicated to promoting the work of women artists and creating a supportive community for them in Tennessee. They are a valuable resource for artists and art enthusiasts alike, and their contributions to the local arts scene are greatly appreciated.

TENNESSEE COMMTTEE OF NATL MUS is a Uncategorized or General Museum in KNOXVILLE TN. US MID #8404700323

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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TENNESSEE COMMTTEE OF NATL MUS
508 UNION AVE UNIT 203
KNOXVILLE
TN
37902-2119

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MID # 8404700323
Name TENNESSEE COMMTTEE OF NATL MUS
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 581887457
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 35.964213, -83.920464
CODES FIPS State Code: 47
FIPS County Code: 093
US Census Tract: 000100
US Census Block: 1071