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The Railroad Here Owned By A City There

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 7:03


For over 140 years, the operator of one of the main railroads in Chattanooga has been renting it...from the city that actually owns it But this very unusual situation is about to change.

Haunts of the Southeast-Legend or True?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 9:30


Back by popular demand. This area has been known for many legends of ghosts, goblins, and spirit sightings over the years. Dale Mitchell takes you on a trip through the haunts of the Scenic City during Spooky season on this episode of Chattanooga Side Tracks. 

Philip D. Glass

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2023 7:05


He's been welcoming inbound drivers on Riverside Drive for over 30 years from his office on top of a water tank. He's Tennessee-American Water Company's most famous personality, Philip D. Glass.

Engel Stadium

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 14:42


Historic Engel Stadium...synonymous with baseball in Chattanooga for over 90 years.

Underground Chattanooga

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 7:55


"Underground Chattanooga...What is it and where is it?"

"Spooktacular haunts of the Southeast - Real or Imagined?"

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 9:30


This area has been known for many legends of ghosts, goblins, and spirit sightings over the years. Dale Mitchell takes you on a trip through the haunts of the Scenic City during Spooky season on this episode of Chattanooga Side Tracks.

Sidetracks Ep. 18 - Mayor Rudy Olgiati

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 8:23


This episode of Chattanooga Sidetracks takes a look at one of the Scenic City's most iconic bridges. Dale Mitchell sits down to tell you the story behind the bridge that was named after one of Chattanooga's Mayors... Rudy Olgiati. Sit back and enjoy Chattanooga Sidetracks.

The Tennessee Aquarium.

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 8:26


It led the way of a downtown renaissance that started 30 years ago this summer.The Tennessee Aquarium.

Episode 16 - The Ridge Cut

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 6:00


You may have gone up it or down it.. Or both.  It's known to locals as "The Ridge Cut".

A big star...and her little wedding

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 5:35


Most celebrity marriages never go the distance, but there's one that everyone is talking about. Find out what big country star decided on a little wedding.

Bringing both sides together...

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 7:58


"The Bridges of the Scenic City on this edition of Chattanooga Sidetracks"

It's the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 7:08


126 years and still going strong. It's the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway on this edition of Chattanooga Sidetracks.

The story behind Patton Towers.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 7:42


The big building housing the Patten Towers at 11th and Market Streets just blends in with the city these days. But at one time it was one of the most important buildings in Chattanooga. The story of the Hotel Patten.

Lake 'Winnie" (Winnepesaukah)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 6:11


In this episode of Chattanooga Sidetracks, Dale Mitchell explores the history of our area's historic theme park - Lake Winnepesaukah.  From the Cannon Ball to the Boat Chute there's nothing like Lake Winnie.

John Ross

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 9:15


Discover the amazing legacy of Chief John Ross on this episode of Chattanooga Sidetracks. 

Little Debbie

Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 9:07


Take a break from your day and enjoy this tasty story about Little Debbie.  Your taste buds, and ears will thank you for it.

Ruby Falls

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 6:27


On this episode of Chattanooga Sidetracks, Dale Mitchell tells the behind-the-scenes, story, and history of Lookout Mountain's incredible Ruby Falls.

The Power of Racoon Mountain

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 5:35


On this episode of Chattanooga Side Tracks, discover the secret inside Racoon Mountain that helps power the TN Valley. Be sure to Subscribe & Share Chattanooga Sidetracks with your friends.


Mankind has always been fascinated with the Moon.  That lunar attraction inspired one of the tastiest treats in the south; The Moon Pie.  In this episode of Chattanooga Side Tracks, Dale Mitchell tells the story of this legendary classic treat. 

See Rock City

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 5:53


Almost everyone who's traveled the South has seen the famous Rock City barns along the highway.  Hear the story of our iconic Rock City with WUUQ's Dale Mitchell on Chattanooga Side Tracks.  You may not see seven states, but you might just hear them.

The Chattanooga Choo-Choo

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 8:23


Hear the history of our area's most storied landmark and song, as Dale Mitchell takes you down the sidetracks of The Chattanooga Choo-Choo.

Coca-A-Cola

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 5:05


Hear the role Chattanooga played in bringing Coca-Cola to the world in the latest episode of Chattanooga Side Tracks with Dale Mitchell.

Ochs Highway

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 5:50


Hear the history of the legendary Ochs scenic highway on Lookout Mountain, Tennessee. Hosted by WUUQ's Dale Mitchell, afternoon personality on Chattanooga's Classic Country, Q-97.3/99.3.Please subscribe, share, and interact with us anytime @dmitchell@bahakelcomm.com.

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