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National Police Week 2025 is May 11-17    www.policeweek.org 'Honoring Our Fallen, Supporting Our Survivors'TME would like to dedicate this episode to Officer Julie Jacks, Officer Tim Chapin , Officer Nicholas Galinger and Deputy Sheriff Donald Bonds, as well as all other fallen officers. We also honor former Lkt. Mtn Chief Chuck Wells who recently passed.Click here for the link to see Chattanooga Police Dept.'s list of fallen officers:Chattanooga Police Department, Tennessee, Fallen Officers****************************This episode is sponsored by Mountain Lights & Safety of Lookout Mountain.CALL BO (423) 463-7704Outdoor Lighting - Home Security - Smoke & Fire Detection****************************Welcome Chief Jason Lewis!Chattanooga Police Department's loss is our gain! Also, welcome Asst. Chief Brian Dedmon!  Lookout Mountain is very fortunate to have both of you experienced professionals in such key roles in our community - thank you to both of you.Join in and hear from Jason Lewis about his life and the big decision to try law enforcement and how that path has finally led to Lookout Mountain. Hear about his years at CPD and how he met the love of his life, Shelly. You think you know what 'fun' is...wait till you hear what Chief Lewis' idea of 'fun' is and also hear about what instrument he plays and if his singing career ever got off the ground. From start to finish, this is a great, relaxing and funny conversation from a very humble and very knowledgeable, talented individual. After listening, you will feel like you know him better and you will certainly agree that our community 'got it right' with Jason Lewis! Welcome Jason, we are so glad you chose us!Click here to see Chattanoogan.com related article: Lookout Mountain, Ga. Swears In New Police Chief - Chattanoogan.comSpread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. Also, on regular, full length, non-bonus episodes, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.

Laurelwood Garden Club, Garden Club of Lookout Mountain & Lookout Mountain Beautiful Garden Club, are three of our community's garden clubs - all mentioned in this episode!It's that time of year folks!The Spring Plant Sale is Saturday May 3 from 8-2pm at the GA town hall.TIP: Go early before some items sell out.This year will be a major event with all club 'hands' on deck and best of all - proceeds go to two of our top, mountain treasures - our schools. Baked goods - garden art - plants - herbs - vegetables - casseroles - gift baskets - food - etc...Also hear Ann discuss and share about some of the following topics: Monarchs Over The Mountain poster contest, 'native plants vs invasive plants, 2 local most wanted: ivy & euonymus, and Who is Sandy Loam??, Tennessee Smart Yard Program, Dogwood winter vs Blackberry winter, perennial food forests, is it ketchup and mustard: no, it's a gaillardia!, Lewis and Clark, Tommy Jefferson, Is a pupa a bad thing??, How do the 'queens' do their thing? and much more. back to the sale:Expect a lot of excellent cut flowers - many -most even - grown here on Lookout.Expect to pay for event goodies with: CASH, CARD and VENMO.Ann has agreed to sign autographs - for cash of course.Next stop; mid-summer episode about : soil, Lkt Mtn bird sanctuary & food forests.THNK YOU ANN BROWN!!!! You did GREAT as always! See everyone at 'THE SALE" Saturday morning - sale secrets revealed in the episode so listen in!tME Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. Also, on regular, full length, non-bonus episodes, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.

April is Gospel Month on the Mountain Echo and this episode will include some music towards this theme. Also, this episode is sponsored by Bo Newberry and the good folks at Mountain Lights & Safety of Lookout Mountain.(423) 463-7704Outdoor Lighting - Home Security - Smoke & Fire Detection****************************"Run Forest Run!" Runners will delight in hearing our guest in this special episode! Hide the chocolate covered cookies! Lookout's Mayes Starke is our guest, and he shares about growing up and living in the 'Big City of The South - Hot Lanna". He shares about attending Westminster School and how he left the state of Georgia to follow in his dad's college footsteps at a college we all know very well. He shares about how he 'stole away' the love of his life, Kim and, how she saved his life not that long ago. Hear about the shoes you want to go running in and some local spots - that may or may not be secrets - that are great for running. He shares some names of some local folks - you may know them- that you will want to know if you are a runner....or if you are a semi-recovering chocaholic like Mayes!Also, hear how he and Kim landed on this rock from Atlanta and what they think about that decision now.  How fortunate Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church is to have you and Kim as members. You all are true blessings in the community.Mayes doesn't hold back and he certainly, 'runs hard' throughout this podcast. He is a pleasure to listen to with a great voice - listen in and you'll be glad you did.Mayes - job well done friend - I know Dad, .... and Coach Kash are proud - we certainly are.tME**Special thanks to the movie, Forest Gump, Ralph Stanley with 'I'll Fly Away' & 'Because He Loved Me', and AE Housman's poem, 'To an Athlete Dying Young'Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. Also, on regular, full length, non-bonus episodes, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.

'The Ladies' are back! Stephanie Wharton and Starr Hoover are returning for another great season at The Mountain Munchery - Lookout's eatery at The Commons. Parents of young ones - you will want to hear this!Join us in this episode as we learn a lot including how it all began, the headaches and struggles and the new plan for summer 2025. The 'S's' weave a funny tale with twists and turns and funny stories of children paying and all the great memories they already have from operating this great option for hungry and thirsty folks while they are at our town commons. You will hear some specifics about menu items and beverages for this spring/ summer covering both popular returning items and new offerings. These two just bring a smile to your face hearing them share about the adventures of the Munchery and folks at the commons. This is a fun listen and a very informative one - also hear about the signal/sign that they are indeed open. Lots of good info in this episode!Note: This episode was recorded in two segments - one from 2024 and the newest portion from this spring -2025. Enjoy! Your Team at the Mountain EchoThis episode is sponsored by Mountain Lights & Safety of Lookout Mountain.Bo Newberry 463-7704 Outdoor Lighting - Home Security - Smoke & Fire Detection****************************Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. Also, on regular, full length, non-bonus episodes, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.

Huntsville's loss is Chattanooga's gain!In this episode of the Mountain Echo, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Schlecht, a dedicated advocate for intellectual property and the owner of Midtown Intellectual Property, PC. Founded in 2018 and headquartered right here on Lookout Mountain, Midtown IP offers legal services to businesses and startups in Chattanooga and the surrounding area. Serving diverse industries, including pharmaceuticals, life sciences, mechanical engineering, and AI, Midtown IP delivers a range of services, such as patent drafting and prosecution, trademark registration, and IP strategy consulting. With a focus on innovation, the firm supports clients in transforming ideas from the benchtop to the marketplace. Join us as Dr. Schlecht shares his journey to make his home here in our mountain community.Join us as we hear how a little boy living outside of Huntsville and who grew up visiting the Space and Rocket Center and attending summer camp at Covenant College went on to become one of the smartest kids in town and then on to earn a doctorate in Chemistry before moving into the area of law where he now practices - business law, patents and trademarks. And as a bonus, his wife is a Covenant College grad! Dr Schlecht (which ironically is German for 'bad', yet, he is so good!) has moved with his family, and during COVID of all times, to find a lovely home and wonderful life here on Lookout. This episode is fun to listen to as he weaves seamlessly through different topics and as he shares about some of the nuances of services that he now offers clients here on Lookout. He has opened Midtown Intellectual Property (MidtownIP.com) in town and he is open to receiving new clients both individual and companies. Listen in and hear the other various services that Midtown IP offers such as legal counsel, contracts, NDA, patents, trademarks, logos and other business legal needs.As always there are other topics covered and mentioned and some of those in this episode are: Huntsville, Hazel Green, the German language, Rocket City, Space Camp, Chrysler, Redstone Arsenal, Branch Technology, Summit Summer Camp, Covenant College, St. Louis, Goodmans Coffee, Washington University, 'farming grass', Midtown Intellectual Property, quid pro quo, Pylon AI, NDA, etc... Thank YOU for listening!!www.MidtownIP.comEmail Dr. Schlecht at    admin@midtownip.comSpread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. Also, on regular, full length, non-bonus episodes, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.

This episode is sponsored by Mountain Lights & Safety of Lookout Mountain.(423) 463-7704Outdoor Lighting - Home Security - Smoke & Fire Detection****************************This episode has been months in the planning and tME hopes that the knowledge and expertise presented will be a welcome resource for parents with children ages infant through high school - and even for parents too!Join in and give a fun listen to Chattanooga Treasure Mr Ed Jones and his amazingly talented daughter Mrs. Cady Kuhlman as they bring just a pinch of their deep knowledge to the listeners of tME. These are two very PASSIONATE health professionals and you will learn this for yourself as you hear some of their stories about how we can help our children. This episode has been talked about for a year or more with listeners and tME is thrilled to finally have it a reality and in the library as a resource for local parents. Coming in at a hair over an hour, this episode is well worth hearing - truly - even if you need to finish it in two listens! You will hear about a lot of topics and terms such as: traditional medicine, acute care, chronic illness, knowledge deficits, ADHD, autism, sick children, immune systems, skin issues, food systems, toxicity, medicine 3.0, protein for children, carb dangers, olive leaf, The CORE FOUR for children, Vital Health Radio, The Holistic Navigator just to name some we remembered!This episode is a MUST for any parents with young children! Hear some great support info for raising young children and what teenagers with demanding schedules need in their health toolbox every day.This is already one of our favorite episodes and as soon as you hear it you will understand why - it's exciting and empowering to know that we can be helping ourselves and our children be our BEST selves every day. Thank you Sir Ed and Dear Cady - you are both Chattanooga Treasures.tMEHome - Nutrition WorldThe Holistic NavigatorVital Health Radio – All About Living a Healthy LifeSpread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. Also, on regular, full length, non-bonus episodes, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.

This episode is sponsored by Mountain Lights & Safety of Lookout Mountain.(423) 463-7704Outdoor Lighting - Home Security - Smoke & Fire Detection****************************Have you ever dreamed of going to a special place?Do you ever want or need to get away from the hustle and bustle?Do you want to go somewhere but you're just not sure where? Or how to do it.Warning: the following podcast episode may unlock your dreams, high adventure and possibly even some danger - use caution if you proceed!Do yourself a huge favor and join us for another great episode on The Mountain Echo as Strib Stribling opens up about himself, family, relationships and of course, fishing; you will be so glad you did.Do you have a travel wish? A long-held destination wish? This fun and inspiring episode may just be the 'sign' you've been waiting for. Growing up in Atlanta and falling in love with a girl form Lookout, Strib is at his best just relaxing and sharing great stories. Atlanta to Lookout, and parenting along the way, he weaves a great listening experience for listeners as he shares a very powerful message to folks. Strib founded and operates Stribling and Company and he helps people have great experiences via travel and trips in the great outdoors. He does a really good job of explaining what this cool, Lookout-based company does for people, families and groups, Strib has more stories than he does fishing lures - and that's saying a lot!  Sit back for a real treat for your ears, and your heart as this wonderful, talented, skillful and gracious man encourages you to dream big and to have the courage to act on your desires to travel. Spoiler alert: His real goal is even bigger - helping people discover new feelings about themselves and those around them - and the power of relationships.Stribling and Company is the real deal for serious travel - whether personal discovery or group relations and dynamics - friends or corporate. Give Strib a call and talk to him - he's great to talk with and incredibly knowledgeable about many places and about different types of trips. People who have used him already know - ' Strib IS THE Guy'Strib - 'thank you', you did a great job - tMEhttps://www.Striblingandcompany.comSpread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. Also, on regular, full length, non-bonus episodes, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.

Join us for another episode of our Young Leaders of Tomorrow series with a brief sit-down featuring Mr Carter Bennett as he shares about himself, his college, his friends and family as well as a new business service he has launched here on Lookout. Carter covers a lot of ground in this fun and casual episode where he mentions a lot of people and places, such as: Chattanooga Christian School, McCallie School, The Incline, Covenant College, McLemore, Camp Alpine, Canyon Grill, and others. Please join in and give a good listen to this impressive young man who is acting on an idea he had and, with the help of his brother Hunt, working to establish it as a needed service for our community. If the The Lookout Shuttle can't help you out- please remember Mr. Ben Wharton who also drives and serves the community with local rides and even rides to Atlanta and Nashville and Knoxville. Ben is online and on the mountain neighborhood page.  Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. Also, on regular, full length, non-bonus episodes, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.

This episode is sponsored by Mountain Lights & Safety of Lookout Mountain.(423) 463-7704*****************************Note - this episode was recorded earlier last year. Happy New Years Day! Happy 1 Year Anniversary Chief!What better way to celebrate than with a great podcast episode featuring a true, life-long public servant who has reached the top of the organization structure. What an impressive law enforcement officer Lkt Mtn GA has in Chief Dewayne Steele. His professionalism and grace combine to give a rare total package in law enforcement today - a gentleman. Chalk up a huge 'W' for the Georgia side of the mountain with the promotion to Chief of Dewayne. This is clearly a big win for the community and huge congratulations are in order for all those involved with installing Chief Steele.Job well done!Happy 1-year anniversary (PLUS), Dewayne - keep up the great work! We are lucky to people of your caliber, expertise and character. Lookout Mountain Georgia - well done. You are fortunate to have Chief Steele. Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. Also, on regular, full length, non-bonus episodes, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.

**NOTE**  This episode is dedicated to Mr. George (Butch) Harless a true man and true friend to many, including to his dear friend, Mr. Jerry Summers.And, to Orange Grove Center of Chattanooga for all the care and support they give and where Jerry Summers and others offer help and support. This episode is sponsored by Mountain Lights & Safety of Lookout Mountain.Please join us for our End of Year Grand Finale episode and you will be glad you did. ****************************************************************************************Who would you have if you rolled the following people into one person - Lewis Grizzard, Will Rogers, Bobby Lee Cook and maybe some Perry Mason and Andrew Jackson on the side?You might have a guy named Jerry.Listen in and hear a lot of names and a lot of Tennessee history including aspects that will amaze you about this event in American history. Traditionalism vs Modernism is what some have called this famed event. The Mountain Echo is honored to host a true legend in Chattanooga history - a true 'oak' from White Oak, the famed attorney Mr. Jerry Summers as he shares about a special event coming up about a historic event in US and world history - The Scopes Trial from 1925.This story begins which a wild cast of characters such as: a tennis coach, a pharmacist, the 'father' of TVA, a coal company executive and newspaper folks and of course a football coach. In the summer of 2025, a huge event will take place in the town of Dayton, Tennessee to commemorate the 'Scopes Trial' which s considered my many historians to be one of the most significant trials in US history. The trial captured the attention of our nation and some parts of the world as the trial played out and arguments unfolded and finally as the world waited for the outcome. Jerry does a truly masterful job of walking us through the setting and the significance of it all - a truly mesmerizing tale of American law, politics and social temperature in 1925 - 100 years ago.Join in and enjoy hearing from an authoritative voice as Mr. Summers weaves an excellent layup and story, concluding with many unknown facts about the entire event that just add more and more intrigue as the story unfolds. Many of you may think you may know the story, but you probably have not ever heard anything like this well-researched reedition. You will need to sit down, get comfortable and buckle your seatbelt.Misc. points of discussion include: Sewanee University, UTC, Bryan College, Tennesse history, Chattanooga history, WGN, Dr Harry Lawrence, Lookout Mountain, Central High School, U.S. Supreme Court, Ku Klux Klan, ACLU, Clarence Darrow, Wm Jennings Bryan, Chattanooga Times Free Press, book - Tennessee trivia and more... Many thanks to you Dear Jerry - you are a true gift and blessing to our town and community and we hope to enjoy you for many more years to come. You did a great job here!Your friends at 'the Mountain echo'.* Special thanks to Mr. Chuck Clowdis for his advice, help and support. Thank you Chuck!Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. Also, on regular, full length, non-bonus episodes, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.

tME sits down with longtime mountain resident Mr Chandler Rennick to hear all about the upcoming car race on Lookout Mountain which will 100%, directly benefit the LMS and Fairyland, elementary schools.*********************************************************Many thanks for his time and a job very well done to Chandler. This is a fantastic episode for parents with children who may welcome a fun, challenging activity for these colder winter months - and the great news as Chandler explains is the ease and structure of how it all works. Thanks in large part to his team/ board and community members, this event is planned as a win-win for all involved - see if you know any of these mountain folks - bet you do.Listen in and hear how to learn more, how to participate and when and where the fun will occur. Sounding like a seasoned radio personality, Chandler effortlessly eases the listener through the entire event from all aspects - alpha to omega.  There are some steps you will want to click on and easily complete and the cost is very doable - this event is about supporting our community schools and this simply offers a smart and fun way to do that support. Kudos to Chandler and his talented and supportive wife, Jamie Ann who was instrumental in the event ever happening in the first place. Thank you, Jamie Ann.Helpful info:Chandler Rennick  - CRennick1@gmailwww.EventBrite.comSpread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. Also, on regular, full length, non-bonus episodes, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.

Sounds of Service Series - Part 2 of 2This episode is DEDICATED to Mr. Gene Fuller of Hall County, GA, born 1923, passed 2017 - a true hero to our nation, ... and to his family. What a fine grandson you have, Sir.Wow. Where to even begin?You may have to just sit and listen to this one, folks...there is a lot to unpack and digest in this featured episode for Veterans Day 2024. How lucky we are to have the caliber of individual we have in Clay Fuller.From the banks of the Chattahoochee to Timbuktu - this little fella and he ain't so little, towers in to any space he wants. Making Granddad proud, he is living life to the fulle(r)st from the Pentagon to the Red Sea and from Summerville to Trenton, he is glad to be home and ready to get back to work - a huge thank you to Chief Assistant District Attorney Kevin Baugh and team!He deployed for six months as a legal advisor to military operations in the Middle East in support of the United States Central Command.From the shops in Helen to the fields in Colorado Springs, he has served in the White House and at the Pentagon where he earned the Office of the Secretary of Defense's Award for Outstanding Achievement for work performed in counterterrorism.Listen in and hear how family, faith and a commitment to serve have given Clay a life he could not have better designed himself. Hear the struggles and the stoic observations that we can all relate to and draw strength from as he weaves his story form north Georgia to the high seas of danger with masterful ease.There are sudden surprises in this tale of adventure and with his amazing 'British Bulldog' at his side, they get through it all together. Family, friends, faith, fear, fortitude, strength, perseverance - it's all here. Spoiler alert, you may need a tissue box nearby - this is 'real world' folks - not a drill.And as the newly elected District Attorney for the northwest potion of the State of Georgia - the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit - the bad guys in North Georgia had better watch out - there's a tall new Sheriff back in town and he's from a place called Sautee Nacoochee - yeah, he's tough. The law has another warrior back on the field for sure.Please join in and let's give newly commissioned Lt. Col. Clayton Fuller a standing ovation for a job well done and a service completed.Welcome home safe Dear Clay - your sacrifice and that of your family, your wife Kate and your children is noted - we are grateful.  Welcome home. May your Veterans Day be a good one Clay, your Grandfather is smiling. Annuit Coeptis Clay,tMESpread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. Also, on regular, full length, non-bonus episodes, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.

Our Sounds of Service Series continues for Veterans Day 2024 with two inspiring individuals who have and continue to serve our country. Note* Audio quality was affected due to our interview being over the phone.Thank you for making this interview happen Wil!"Catastrophic aircraft failures", "Averting Catastrophe", Exceptional Airmanship""Heroic recovery at 1,200 ft and dropping", "worst possible case emergency"Air Force Global Strike Command gave the bomber crew the famed General Curtis E. LeMay Award - a rare, high honor.In the first episode, little Wil Powell from LMS isn't little anymore - he's all grown up and soaring high above the clouds and seeing the world with the US Air Force. A master B-52H Stratofortress pilot, Captain Wil Powell is living at one of our nation's two main Air Force bases for this beast of a plane - he is down in Louisiana with the 11th Bomb Squadron. Hear about him almost freezing to death and now how he is practically melting in the summers. Now with a family, Wil shares about growing up on Lookout, his friends, Baylor, McCallie, Auburn, and how he made it to the controls of such an important aircraft. Also, hear about a recent incident that made both national and world news and how Wil was directly involved. Join in and hear from the man himself, making Lookout proud!Thank you, Wilson Powell - thank you for your service!Come home and visit Lookout!Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. Also, on regular, full length, non-bonus episodes, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.

Join tME as we hear from owner/ operator Mr Paul Roberts as he shares the origin story and the evolution of this iconic Signal Mountain pizzaria - The Pizza Place. As goes the world, change is coming to The Plaza Shopping Center on Signal Mountain and, after 35 good years, The Pizza Place is closing its doors. Listen in with Paul Roberts as he shares stories from he past, Signal Mtn history, and gives shout outs and thanks to many mountain folks who have been involved in this very American business story over the past 3 and a half decades. Hear about Pual's plans for the future and possible plans for this great location on Signal Mountain.  Also, many thanks to Olivia and her staff including Preston and McKenzie who help us say "goodbye" at the end.  Ronnie - we will of course miss you too. The Pizza Place has set a high bar and been a great example for community businesses to see an example of partnership and cooperation benefits everyone. 35 Years.....Job Well Done Paul Roberts and Team, well done indeed.Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. Also, on regular, full length, non-bonus episodes, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.

This episode sponsored by Mountain Lights and Safety.20th Anniversary of the 'New' Great Pumpkin re-start in 2004Dedication: This episode is dual-dedicated to both the late Mrs. Wright of Fairyland and the late Gilbert Stein of Marvin Lane, creator of this wonderful event.Please join in and give a quick listen to hear all about this mountain tradition - the Great Pumpkin (of Fairyland). History, tradition and great memories all combine to make this event a must attend for everyone at least once if not every year. Children of all ages, 1 - 100, please come out and see the joy on Marvin Lane as the fun and awe return this Halloween for everyone. Doug Stein, a longtime friend and close associate of The Pumpkin, will share info on when to come and how to get there and what parents can expect.This has been a fun event that mountain children often refer to, once grown, as some of their great memories from growing up in our community. Parents, please bundle up and come by - you will be very glad you did. Again, many, many thanks to Doug Stein and his family for this gift to our community. Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. Also, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.

Lookout Community Leaders Directing Relief Efforts for People ImpactedLet's follow the lead of Dr. K and Kate!Challenge: 1 bag per house - quicklyJoin in for a quick bonus episode as we issue an all-call for mountain folks to bring items to the centralized collection point on Lookout - Lookout Mountain Dental and The Hive. The effort is being led by Dr Leigh Kuyrkendall and Kate Fuller. Residents are asked to bring any items- all types of daily necessity items - for direct donation via a small church in Greenville, TN. Listen in for details of where to bring supplies and who all is involved. Please consider a small bag of clothes, warm blankets and/or any items regularly needed in daily life. even consider items like flashlights, batteries and can openers. No donation is too small and everything will help. Please drop off at least one bag from each house. Again, many thanks and job well done to Dr K (Leigh) for her willingness to drive our community donation to the impacted area. Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. FOLLOW us on our Facebook page!Also, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.

'3 Sisters Festival' Last minute bonus episode featuring Eleanor, member of the New Dismembered Tennesseans, as she shares with our listeners about bluegrass, different instruments, the festival lineup and also about helping children discover their musical interests. Many thanks to Eleanor as she was about to go onstage as we recorded next to the stage at Ross's Landing on the riverfront. Here's to a great Three Sisters Festival 2024!Thank you, Eleanor!https://www.3sistersbluegrass.com/ Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. FOLLOW us on our Facebook page!Also, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.

Season Three kicks off with this quick BONUS episode promoting the Lookout Mountain School's annual FALL FESTIVAL. Join in and hear from two awesome moms on the Carnival committee - Laura Patterson and Kiran Eberle. These ladies do a great job of helping listeners know what to expect at this year's festival including changes and new additions for this fall. This is a quick and helpful episode for anyone planning on going to the carnival and also a good episode for folks just wanting to keep up with how this wonderful Lookout Mtn tradition is continuing and evolving.Also hear a shoutout to others on the committee and others who are helping keep this tradition alive and well.Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. FOLLOW us on our Facebook page!Also, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz.

SPECIAL THANKSGIVING EPISODEA two-part message- from the past- for each and all of us this Thanksgiving.1) the importance of perseverance2) the importance of friends3) the importance of working togetherThis is not a long or stuffy official message. It is not from a famed or even a noted historian. It has not been approved or reviewed by a board or anyone for that matter. It is simply a message of hope for a world that seems to always need some. No politics were used in the creation of this message - just three books and years of study on the subject. Also present is the wholehearted and fully accepted belief that many opinions can exist and that little in life is black and white and that much is gray. May we focus on the glass being half full and may we do our best to keep on the sunny side of life and each other. With a humble heart - may we all give thanks - even, and especially when it is the darkest...Enjoy...Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. FOLLOW us on our Facebook page!Also, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz.

Limos, Lip Fillers and Libations.... what more could you want??Everyone is invited to come to the Mountain Hall next to the GA fire hall. The fun starts at 5:00pm ... remember to bring some cash for the donations. All proceeds go to support the Georgia Fire and Police. We hope to see YOU there!Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. FOLLOW us on our Facebook page!Also, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz.

'The Hound of Heaven'This is a treat for the ears and the heart.Harry is a rare and blessed one indeed - Join us for a delightful discussion with a truly amazing man - Mr. Harry Lawrence. A graduate of the Caulkins School, then Lookout Mountain Elementary, then Baylor School, then Washington and Lee University and UT Memphis Medical School and then Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Hear how his family was a very familiar household name in Chattanooga for decades as their family business served many folks. Harry shares about his service in the armed forces and how it led him to his ultimate vocation in medicine. He even helped to oversee the residency program for new eye doctors here in Chattanooga for many years - and loved it. Harry also shares about what the Episcopal Church has meant to him over the years and how the' hound of heaven' finally came for him. Also powerful in Harry's life has been his work abroad and he kindly shares how he served through medical missions around the world. Claiming he is 92 years young, you have to hear this amazing man, - he surely means 29, not 92! Please don't miss his advice for each of us as we navigate today's troubled world. Harry - thank you for making my job so easy and for the good laughs - you did great!Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. FOLLOW us on our Facebook page!Also, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz.

Residents of both town communities are invited to attend the "Lookout Says 'Thank You'" event at Canopy coffee from 9 until 10 am Wednesday morning October 4. This is the Lookout version of the national Coffee with a Cop event that is held nationwide on the first Wednesday of October in communities across the nation. The first event of this national program on Lookout was back in the fall of 2020 which was handled as a coffee drop off event due to the COVID pandemic and social distancing. This year will see the return of the Lookout Mountain version of this event which is more than Coffee with a Cop but rather, coffee with EMS, Fire and Police - all together. Both Georgia and Tennessee communities are of course a part of this event and both Chiefs plan to attend as well as some of the new members of each department. Lookout Mountain has been very fortunate in so many ways and one of those is certainly that we have well trained and certified first responders especially in the medical field. Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. FOLLOW us on our Facebook page!Also, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz.

Dedication:  This special ‘public servant/ law enforcement' episode is dedicated to four of the finest public servants from this area: Bill Roy(decd.), Vietnam, Tenn Highway Patrol, US Postal Service and host's uncle; Virginia Roy Newberry(decd.), Hamilton County Sheriff's Dept. and host's Mother: Mike Stro, Vietnam and Chatt Police Dept(TN Police Officer of the Year) and host's father, and his(Stro) co-worker/ teammate Chuck Wells Chatt Police Dept./ Lookout Mtn Police Dept.(Chief) and host's friend. These four all served our general community very admirably and with many, individual awards and distinctions, as they have exemplified lives of distinction through service and dedication despite the danger. We thank them for their service.And to former Chief Wells: we are so proud, and grateful, of your service and especially of your personal journey fighting illness and the brave example you have set for others in our community. Thank you.We are all with you, Chuck.The torch passes from Chief Wells to Chief Schermerhorn- Hear about some new happenings in our community one of which is the Knox Box system. Our New Lookout Mtn(Tenn) Police Chief - Duane SchermerhornWhat do you need? From EMT to Chief of Police, or, Band-Aids to Bullets, he's got you covered!A son of some of the best examples of public service and community servants - teachers and military, Duane was a very blessed child to have such loving and wonderful role models as parents. Did you know his mother was among some of the first female captains in the U.S. Marine Corps? This little boy was going to behave! Listen in on this great episode and hear about the person, his life experiences and his rationale for where he is today and how he serves our community. Lookout can certainly claim our new Chief as ‘our own' after 20 years of service in our community and many interactions with residents over that two-decade timeline of service. Beginning as a patrol officer and having served all roles now, including Chief, Duane and 15 others make up the 24/7 team that serves our neighborhood. Listen in and hear the surprising twists and turns of this conversation and learn about what makes us a very unique first responder team here on Lookout. After hearing this episode, you will certainly understand more about both Duane and our LMPD system. Did you know Duane was a U.S. Navy Seabee? Those are tough jobs!TRIVIA ALERT: See if you can guess the themes and sound clips used throughout the episode. Bonus - Chief Schermerhorn will reveal some news items and new programs that will affect us all, including his new ‘safe access program' for community homes called Knox Box - it's easy and very secure(see link below).Many thanks Chief and ‘Thank You' to your team from the community.Enjoy listening.See the details of how the new Knox Box system works at:www.knoxbox.comLink re New Police Chief on Lookout Mountain in Chattanoogan.comDuane Schermerhorn Is New Lookout Mountain, Tn., Police Chief; David Paschall Steps Down From Commission Post Article Title - Chattanoogan.comSpread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. FOLLOW us on our Facebook page !

*NOTE - The Mountain Echo is honored to dedicate this amazing episode on Chattanooga history to a very dear and amazing Chattanooga native and former U.S. Forest Service District Ranger, Mr. Richard Thornburg, whose passion for all things good has no limits. After years of faithful, tough and excellent service in the field at different U.S. forests, Richard now serves in the halls of the Dept of Agriculture, in Washington, D.C. where his family resides and where he makes folks here in Chattanooga proud to call him ours. Richard - from the good folks here in Chattanooga, 'Thank YOU'.Where to begin...This is a longer episode so it may take more than one listen to hear it all. tME has foregone its regular episode intro and wrap-up to help with the time. It is really good - for many reasons. Chris Young is a Lookout Mtn Treasure for multiple reasons including his knowledge, his passion and his sense of duty, not to mention his great family here in our community. the Mountain Echo was created and continues as a means to showcase and celebrate the people of our community and their passions - Chris Young is the epitome of why we exist. We hope you enjoy this super-sized episode and topic. Hailing from Peidmont, AL, husband of Stephanie, father of a son, a multiple-degree holder in subjects such as History and English and others, this fella wears a lot of hats. Since 2019, he and his family have lived in our community on Lookout - just behind Rock City.  His amazing wife Stephanie is a key member of the team at Lookout Pres. and works with their Missions effort. She truly has a heart of gold. In honor of Chattanooga and the national military park here, tME is releasing this much anticipated episode on Saturday, August 19th, the exact-to-the-day anniversary of the formation of the park here. The Chattanooga and Chicakamauga battlefields were the FIRST in our nation to be preserved and Chris does a masterful job of telling that story. In this episode, hear about many items including: Chris' family serving in the war, Chris' search for his life's calling, The movie Gettysburg and how it impacted Chris, President Benjamin Harrison serving as a soldier in Chattanooga under Sherman, how eight thousand students visited our park here one year, how the first Medal of Honor recipient was here in the Chattanooga battles, the huge importance of Chattanooga in the war, and more. This year, 2023, marks the 160th anniversary of the battles in and around Chattanooga(1863) - and here on Lookout Mountain! Hear about the plans and events coming to Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain this fall.As Chris says, 'This is your park, this is our park', and 'this is a place that may make some people uncomfortable', and ' we are here to preserve and protect this place for generations to come'.And to the famous and so-loved local ranger who has served this area with excellence for so long, Jim Ogden....Jim, 'Watch Out! - this guy is GOOD!'Chris- my God man, well done Sir indeed, well done. Thank you.www.nps.gov/CHCH   is the National Park Service's local websiteCredits: The Civil War soundtrack by Ken Burns/ PBS - multiple tracksSpread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. FOLLOW us on our Facebook page !

Humility and service are two words that quickly come to mind when one thinks about Brooke Pippenger. In her own words, she likes 'helping people, solving problems and valuing people'. Married to Andy, they moved to Lookout to raise a family - and boy have they.  Living in their 'cabin in the woods' in the town of Lookout Mountain, TN, these two have parented three wonderful children in our dear community.  The daughter of an Air Force service member, the genes to serve are very ingrained with Brooke.  For years, Lkt GA has had Kenny Lee, and now Lkt TN has Brooke!The Lookout town charter does not allow for a 'Town Manager' so Brooke is serving in the role of a 'Town Consultant' and a year into the new role, she is learning and helping with communication and Mayor Walker Jones must be very happy about this new help in town governance.  Recruited by Mayor Jones, Brooke was happy to help out. Brooke has never met a stranger and she is very approachable all while combining a sincerity and humility that make her perfect for public service. She even gives out her phone # and email in the podcast! Listen in and hear why Brooke is a very special person and why her style and skills are so well suited for her new role. Brooke of course praises fellow teammates such as Joe Hailey, Belinda Allen and Duane Schermerhorn. Here's to Year 2 being a great one, so let's all give Brooke a big Lookout cheer of support as she continues to make an impact and improve the function of town government here on Lookout Mountain. We are with you Brooke! Thank you for serving us! Well done Mayor - great addition!Okay Mayor - don't be afraid - come on here and talk with us! You're still invited!You too - Chief!Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. FOLLOW us on our Facebook page !

She's headed north folks! With Georgia in the rearview mirror and Tennessee ahead, this lady is LMS bound - and boy are we lucky. A career educator, this lady is passionate about two things - the Lookout Mountain community and her mission of educating children. Just from what little time we have spent with Emily, it's doubtful this educator has yet to meet a challenge she didn't rise to meet. Energy, drive and passion, all describe our new Principal. Please join the Mountain Echo as we bow in respect and gratitude to Ruth White and we stand to honor the hard work and accomplishments of both Emily Haney and Missy McKenna to the roles of Principal and Assistant Principal, respectively. Thank you also to the Lookout Mountain School Board of Education for their care and leadership. It appears, yet again, we got it right.Welcome to Tennessee!We are all with you Emily!Go LMS!**Note - Special ending song dedicated to Emily Haney for beginning her new chapter in leadership with us.Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. FOLLOW us on our Facebook page !

Wow - two decades have passed since Ed and Erma Caballero arrived on Lookout and began their time as the innkeepers at our very own Garden Walk Inn, and now, they are retiring and ready to pass the torch. These two, love people and they love to offer food and shelter to travelers from all around the world and from our own neighborhood. Strong in their faith, these two have been truly blessed, and they have been true blessings to so many over the years. Originally from Columbia via Los Angeles, and even Las Vegas, Ed and Erma have been residents here on Lookout Mountain for over two decades now. Raising a close family of three children, they found a way to make it work despite the challenges. Everyone worked and helped out as their and its cottages has been a waypoint for thousands over the years. Hear how they used this amazing piece of land and its whimsical cottages to make a living and to offer grace and help to many local families in times of need.  In this episode, we recognize, celebrate and honor the work Ed and Erma have done in our community for over two decades.  Even though the future of the Inn is uncertain, let us show that our feelings and gratitude for these two and their service, is not. Also mentioned in this episode are: Las Vegas, UCLA, Pastor Nathan White, the Georgia Town Hall, Lkt Mtn GA Police, guns, street lights, Covenant College, Chattanooga Christian School, McCallie School and more...Ed and Erma - Thank You! Thank you for all your hard work and for choosing Lookout in the beginning - you will both be greatly missed. We wish you the very best in this next chapter of life.** Note**: in honor of Ed and Erma - the Mountain Echo has switched out its standard sign-off and replaced it with an honorary song by Lauren Daigle, 'You Say'Please enjoy this special episode - and if you know anyone who wants to operate an Inn - let them know. Enjoy.Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu.

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This episode is dedicated to U.S. Marine Corporal Nathaniel Pena, who is serving at high levels of responsibility in Washington, D.C., and to his proud family back home in Austin, Texas. Thank you for your service Nathan.Frank shares as only a US Marine can, about life in the desert, leading young warriors, eating last and finally, the joy of coming home. Hear how the Lattimore and Taft families along with the Jacoways settled in Chattanooga and how Frank's wife, D'Arcy arrived in the area. This is a moving episode that is really just about people and relationships - from beginning to end. Recorded during a massive summer storm complete with bolts of thunder and lightning, the listeners will marvel at the timing of some of these bolts and claps as we discuss artillery and war.Recorded on Lookout Mountain at the ancestral Hughes home, this episode has a wonderful, relaxed feel and pace and is a true testament to the type of people who make up the Lookout Mountain community.Enjoy. Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu.

LaFayette son Ralph Hill, who hails from Hogansville, Georgia originally, shares a lot with listeners about a whole range of topics. He has a special message for all our listeners....Your Honor, ...it's our honor...so thank you. Ralph shares about Hogansville, Vietnam, Sylvia, US Army, LMPC, Len Teague, Hank Currin, Bible study in Rossville, Pete Adcock, overseas missions, Camdentown, the courtroom, foxhole agnostics, Gideons International, the selfie generation and finally, serving The Lord.Ralph, you have been a public servant for most of your life and now you help others who feel overwhelmed and in crisis - thank you. Thank you for your service to our country and for all the lives you have touched and tried to help and support over the years. Ralph, you are indeed, a true 'Fortunate Son' and many lives are better because of you.Thank you Ralph Hill.Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu.

An epitome of a Lookout Mtn, Georgia couple who raised a family in Fairyland for decades, Edward and Wendy Taliaferro have done it all on Lookout. Please join in and hear about how this couple, became a family and survived military service and began their lives together on this mountain. Ed graciously and humbly tells his story of service, uncertainty, family and the beginnings of life on Lookout with two sons - Robby and Ricky.Post recording notes from the speaker, Ed: 1. Mayor Olgiati ordered the leveling of Cameron Hill. 2. The top was originally a fort, later became a park for the community. 3.Ft Benning was hotter than Gordon. 4.22 kids in the neighborhood not 37. 5. Actually the Greatest generation was the WW1. 6. I do not have a flag on my car. 7. I would like for you to say up front that your mother and me are first cousins.Yes, my beloved mother, Virginia Roy Newberry was a first cousin with Edward, and she revered him greatly. Ed and Wendy - we all love you and we appreciate all you have done over the years to make our community a better place to live - Thank you. This special series highlights and celebrates some of our community members who have served us, their country, with military service.  This 'Sounds of Service' series will feature a community member each day as we celebrate out nation's independence, freedom and 'birth'. Please join us and hear from some of these folks, our neighbors as they share memories and thoughts with us - the listeners. Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu.

Join in for a quick message from our good friends at Lula Lake, well delivered by Daniel Roberts, about a special day coming up soon where the property is reserved for mountain residents to enjoy it.   Daniel, yet again, does a really good job of laying out the plan and helping folks know what to expect. Also, a donation-collection point will be on-site so bring a little love to leave if you can.Let's go support Lula Lake - a true Mountain Treasure!Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu.

"Ready for Pushback"**may be a two-listen episode due to the longer run-time.In this longer episode, Dan Carroll shares delightful stories about his childhood, his parents, meeting his wife from Lookout Mtn for the first time, his family, his love of flying and his love of cars. This is a super fun episode full of laughs, edits, more laughs and a lot of cutting up. Dan is like a perfectionist with a great sense of humor and that combination will have the listeners smiling and laughing from the beginning to the end of this episode. We had so much fun making this episode that we included a "Smokey and The Bandit" style blooper track at the end of the main episode. Dan is full of surprises from his love of ski racing to his recent win in a big car show. Dan doesn't disappoint in the "Love Dept.", either as he shares the story of his first time on Lookout as he came to meet his amazing wife, Talley. Also hear about their two wonderful children and what they are up to these days.Listen in and hear about Nino, the Italian mechanic, and Dan's first car, to all about the Ferrari Club of America - this episode is big and loaded. We talk about New Haven, CT,  East Rock, The Foote School and MTSU, 'aviation English' and Murfreesboro and Mr. King. Hear about flying and the airline industry of today and the changes close ahead for us all. Also hear all about Dan's main passion...Cars. And, at the end of the episode, hear some surprise news for mountain residents as Dan and the host share news about a possible upcoming event that is sure to get a good turnout on the mountain. * Note - this hour-plus, long episode may need to heard in two or more listens - it's a big one - but well worth your time. Enjoy - and Dan - Good job! You did great! You are a true Mountain Treasure! Now put your tray in the upright position and fasten your seatbelts! Capn' Dan is about to push up the throttles!Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu.

Wow - where to begin? Graham Burns is a true Lookout Treasure and she recently sat to share with the Mountain Echo listeners about her family, her life on Lookout and her recent trip to London to attend the coronation of King Charles III. From her wonderful home (also her childhood home) on the brow, well-loved Graham graciously shares about her parents- The Walkers, her family with Bud, raising 7 children, the Caulkins School, some of the neighborhood families and children who attended the famous 'Caulkins School' with Nancy Caulkins, mountain real estate, her FIRST coronation for Elizabeth, her second coronation ceremony for Charles and world travel to Europe, Greece and Egypt. The Great Pyramid finally got to meet The Great Graham Burns! Such fun stories and memorable times - thank you Lady Graham, you did a wonderful job!Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu.

Join us for this special, summer 'conservation' episode and hear about many things on Ann's mind including: Lookout's amazing garden clubs - "cheaper than therapy", 'the little things that run the world',  Bee City USA, monarch butterflies, Kenny the Caterpillar,  Joe Wilson Park, Fairyland's new town hall, Father's Day bird houses for sale, Creek Friendly Yards, Battle of the Mountains, Rain Smart Yards, "what's that smell?", the power of native plants - no - not  that plant, changing rainfall patterns, 'water is not cheap', Reflection Riding, birds, butterflies and bees - oh my! With special mentions to Kenny Lee and Elizabeth Jones.Go to www.mywaterways.org  to schedule your FREE yard and water-runoff assessment. Let's DO THIS Lookout!Ann is a True Lookout Treasure and a great storyteller. Please join us for another wonderful episode where she highlights some really good info we should all be 'up' on.And parents with young ones - be sure not to miss the Pollinator Festival!!Saturday, June 17th, at the new Town Hall. Thank you, yet again, Ann Brown! You have done an amazing job with a tough, messy subject!Fans of the popular TV show. 'Schitt's Creek', let us know if you think this episode's subject matter 'stinks'!Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu.

In this very timely and informative episode, Director of Lookout's community summer camp, 'Commons Camp' informs parents about the benefits and traditions of this favorite summer experience for neighborhood children. Gwin also opens up and shares about her childhood on Lookout, meeting her husband John, attending Commons Camp herself and finally about how the camp currently functions. Parents of neighborhood children ages of 5 and up will want to be aware of and familiar with the basics of the camp and Gwin does a great job of covering the objective info and she gives a great feel for the camp environment with anecdotes and heartfelt stories. Please join us for this quick, informative and special episode about a tradition and a treasure on Lookout; see if you can guess which is which. And Gwin, THANK YOU, for all that you do year-round to help make our community the special place we all know it to be. You are a Treasure!Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu.

Upbeat - brave - honest - fighter - tough - fearless - hopeful - beautifulThese are some of the first words that come to mind when you listen to the amazing Amy J Hill. Her story is real, it is powerful, and it is hopeful. If you want to feel upbeat and NOT afraid then listen to Amy share her story. Moving to Lookout Mountain from Atlanta in early 2022, the Hill family has settled in nicely on the Georgia side of the community and their wonderful son is enjoying Fairyland School. Listeners of the Mountain Echo will find a very upbeat and positive message from Amy as she does a really fantastic job of discussing a tough issue. Finally, hear the news about the big event and how it has changed from years past - the Komen WALK. Saturday October 1 at Hamilton Place Mall. Great news - Amy has a team and you can contribute or walk or both!Here is the link to read more: Susan G. Komen® - 2022 Chattanooga MORE THAN PINK Walk : Amy J. Hill (info-komen.org)Individuals with small donations are the bulk of what makes Komen work - also companies, large or small, with donations and teams really help move the needle forward in this fight that touches so many lives. The battle IS being won by groups like Komen and folks like Amy - please consider being a part of the coming victory. Main Susan G. Komen website:  www.komen.org Chattanooga Walk main site: Susan G. Komen® - 2022 Chattanooga MORE THAN PINK Walk (info-komen.org)

It's not really like other mountain courses...rather, it's more of a course... on a 'cloud'.Carter, Lupton, Probasco, Davenport, Oehmig, Dye, and of course Raynor - these are some of the many names who have all been an instrumental part of an amazing story, 100 years in the making. Hear from the wonderful mind, and heart, of Doug Stein about not just the golf course on Lookout but also about his family, growing up here and his many friends from over the years. This is a really powerful episode of time, vision, passion, dreams and especially determination. Doug does an excellent job of sharing with listeners about his great memories from growing up in this community and even raising his children here and his love of this community. Hear about everything from the great ice storm of 1960 to the building of Covenant College and even movie stars who came to Lookout. It is a joy to listen to Doug share what is clearly a life passion for him as his talks about his family, his friends and the course at Lookout Mountain. This episode offers a true deep dive on the actual golf holes and their layouts and, it goes into some great detail about the current, exciting renovations. At times, the listeners may even feel like Doug is actually channeling Seth Raynor himself as he describes the layout and vision of the course. Oh, and what a May it will be! As the anticipated opening of the course sometime late next spring, the opening of this long-awaited and much anticipated "ultimate upgrade" will occur.  The Stein name joins the list of these special folks all of whom have been passionate on this journey.So, until then, please listen and enjoy the truly excellent effort by Doug to share the history, vision and hopes for this wonderful asset in our community. Well done Lookout Mtn Club members and, well done Doug Stein! King must be so proud. Thank you!

Coach Ben Wharton shares some really good commentary about our community program on Lookout, many who contributed to its success this year from parents to company sponsors and even about each of the individual players. Join us for a wonderful and uplifting episode that will make you cheer and feel truly hopeful about the future.  Hear Ben share about himself, his family and especially on what many people get wrong about baseball. Thank you, Ben Wharton and all the coaches, parents and corporate sponsors who together helped to make this a year we won't soon forget! Special recognition to:Eric BurnetteCraig LubbersMatthew BryantJim BastogneJoseph WingfieldKevin LloydJonathan HooverScott ShellBrandon AdamsMrs BurnetteBeth WingfieldCarlee HilgerLyndsey LloydMaggie CoreyAnd of course, Mrs Wharton.

Join us for this bonus episode as longtime, mountain resident Virginia Anne Manson shares about herself, her background, her experience and her passions. Wow! Well done VA!

Lookout Mountain's Bobby Vannoy, is young, full of life and finding his future out west with film, climbing, school and adventure.Join us in this new episode for some really good insight on how many young folks are seeking less traditional methods to find their way and to find their life's direction.  Bobby shares about growing up on Lookout and attending Fairyland and playing with friends. He does a great job of helping the listener know about the sport of rock climbing and how his passions of film and climbing collided and have resulted in a new venture. Hear firsthand about the renowned outdoor program NOLS followed by Bobby's incredible trip down to the mountains of Patagonia. Wow.Praising his parents and their support, Bobby provides great insight on his version of 'the road less travelled' and how it has made all the difference for him. Class of 2018 at McCallie School, Bobby is also good to help the listeners find out where they can see great, outdoor film and cinematography and even shares the possibility of one day returning to Chattanooga for a fun, movie release. Seeking his passion, thriving in his work, seeking excellence, and loving life - Bobby is living his life beautifully and passionately.  We are all cheering you on for continued success and happiness and yes, we are very proud of you Bobby! Well done! 

Daniel Roberts shares with our listeners about his personal journey to Lookout Mtn from out west and Yellowstone National Park as well as some really helpful info about Lula Lake Land Trust and how folks can enjoy this amazing natural beauty right here on Lookout Mountain. Daniel does a really good job of welcoming everyone from school groups to weekend hikers, and all ages essentially, to come out and be a part of the great story we all know as "Lula Lake".  He shares how resources are used and needed to keep specific programs going and he shares info for families and first-time visitors as well as "old friends" who may want to come back out. Hear about some wonderful conservation programs and the overall mission of this special non-profit the Lula Lake Land Trust (LLLT). Also hear about the super exciting new addition of acerage and the extensive trail system being prepared for the next generation called the Durham Trails. This episode is packed with great information, and it invites all listeners to re-engage with LLLT somehow - a weekend visit, volunteering to work and through donations.  LLLT is focused on 3 main concepts of conservation, education and recreation.The Team at LLLT sounds lean, busy and very good so we can all feel good about that as we search for ways that each of us can hopefully play a role in this gem of nature that we are lucky enough to be able to enjoy right here in our own community on Lookout.Thank you, Team, at LLLT! Thank you, Daniel, for a job well done! Let's all get out there and be a part of this amazing story - Lula Lake! www.lulalake.org

Join us in this episode and hear from Justin(NJ) and Michelle(CA) Workman about their journey in searching for a new home and the process they used to discover not just Chattanooga, but also Lookout Mountain. Justin does a great job of supporting Michelle's great ideas, and they each own and operate businesses in the community as well as parent two sons. Also hear Michelle and Justin share about growing up on opposite coasts and how it all came together for them. Then, hear about how the new, local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has now been formed in the Lookout Community and how you might can join. Finally, hear all about how the big parade came into being and what to expect for this year including new, special floats and new changes. Michelle and others have worked hard to make the after-parade just as fun and community-building as the parade itself as they have added a fun wrap up event with prizes and food  trucks for lunch. Hear in this episode why this 2022 July 4th parade will be the best ever with all the new changes. Please plan to participate in OR cheer on the parade on Monday, July 4th - and either way, plan to eat lunch at The Commons with all the attending food trucks that day!What a FUN visit and recording with Michelle and Justin in their home and what a pleasure meeting them both - well done on all fronts Workmans! Thank  you!

The 2022 Annual Garden Tour is occurring this weekend and the focus area for the first time in a decade is.....Lookout Mountain!It's not just for the Master Gardeners anymore...anyone with a $20 ticket can attend and you have two whole days to see about 8 gardens all around Lookout Mountain. Garden designer and installer Scott Drucker shares a little info about who he is and how he came to be the go-to person for many serious garden-design inquiries. In addition to info on growing up in Chattanooga, Scott gives some good detail about The Tour and some of the homes and gardens that will make up the locations on Lookout this year. Scott also discusses some gardens on Lookout and what they contain and how they are laid out. **see the official website for details and tickets at     www.mghc.orgPlease join us for this BONUS EPISODE with info about this weekend's big event on Lookout. Thank you Scott! You did a great job for your first podcast!

Dedication: This episode is dedicated to local, Chattanooga physician and all-around great person Dr. William 'Blake' Haren who has served and continues to serve selflessly here in town with the mental health needs of so many. We are so fortunate to have him, his talents and many others like him here, helping us all navigate these tough times. This episode celebrates the beauty of excellent expression of emotion and so we recognize that many folks around us and in our community struggle in this area and with mental health. Therefore, in addition to art and expression, we also celebrate and dedicate this episode to Dr. Blake Haren and all those like him who serve the needs of others in this regard.Blake, we salute you. Thank you.Where to begin! Laura was great- that's where.  You are going to want to hear this.Join the Mountain Echo for a very relaxed and honest discussion about some very real and heavy topics. Laura was brave and fearless in her thoughtful description of how she sees the pain of life and the great rewards and blessings of life. Hear about her family, growing up on Lookout 'back in the day',  growing up as 'Laura Livingston Moore',  local schools' art programs and many more topics. This great episode is full of names - families: Probasco, Moore, Scorey; museums: Hunter, Chicago Museum of Art, Gallery 1401, Townsend Atelier; schools: LMS, Baylor, Ole Miss, Sewanee, UTC. Names of teachers: Gwaltney, Yann and Fazio. Names of artists: Monet, Seurat and Bob Ross. Hear about Kansas City, California, Erlanger East Hospital, COVID lockdowns, Canopy Coffee, Tiffany Armstrong, Dr. Chris Moore, Dr. Steve Scorey, Ashland Terrace Animal Hospital, Dr. George Scorey. Hear about Laura's grandmother and her local art business Montcrest Gallery.This episode is super relaxed and pensive and chocked full of wonderful stories about life and hope. What words of wisdom and peace are shared from this artist as she encourages others to seek expression and to try art. Please join with us for this fun episode and hear local, mountaineer artist Laura Moore Scorey share about her journey and how it has led her back to Lookout with a bold new life yet still with her true family thread still running true through herself and now her children. Laura, super fun and well done!

Rocky the Elf 's secret identity is finally revealed during this sit-down expose on the one and only, the magical Rock City.  In this episode, we sit and talk with the new leader of this organization, Doug Chapin who has returned to try his hand at leading this large community employer and southeast legend. Many thanks to Doug and his team for organizing this relaxed time for Doug to sit and reflect and share a lot of thoughts from behind the scenes at this famous attraction.  Hear about all the recent changes and business additions - WOW. Rock City owns A LOT MORE than just Rock City now! We even hear the very famous story of one time very famous visitor who was inspired by Rock City and went on to create a pretty special place of his own - fascinating.Join us for a longer but very entertaining episode and we think you will be making plans soon to re-visit this special place and try out some 'on the bluff dining'.  Doug thank you again and well done!

Wow - Where to begin? Join tME for this excellent, uplifting and very thought-provoking episode featuring a local, mountain resident who is a member of this year's, high school graduating class - The Class of 2022. In part one, William shares personal thoughts about the world around him each day and the people, events and experiences that have occurred so far in his life that have shaped and impacted who he is today. In part two, William shares his plans for the future starting with college plans and his hopes for after college.  Also, William gives great insight as he helps the listeners of tME better understand the youth of today, their styles, preferences and concerns. Please forgive the un-editable audio blips as this was a call-in, phone-based interview and tME is very thankful and grateful for William having the courage to step into an interview without prior knowledge of the questions. We threw him some really tough passes - see how you think he did. We think he gets a hundred percent....and, ...well done mom and dad. Good job, William - the entire ETSU community is very lucky to have you joining them! You will represent our community of Lookout Mountain very well and we all look forward to cheering you on in college!

Come hear the sweet and great Ferris Robinson talk about her love of people and of Lookout in this super episode focused mainly on The Mountain Mirror paper and its operation. Ferris does a wonderful job of praising multiple mountain families with names such as: Parker, Raul, Campbell, Persinger, Glasscock and others. Also hear about the history of the paper and how well it is thriving today as it truly lives up to its motto of a "paper of fact, fun and fancy" and where that great motto came from. Hear about the amazing efforts of well-known mountain names and how they all pulled together to make sure Lookout had a community paper for all to enjoy. Ferris does an excellent job of carefully describing the monthly paper operation and the special team of talented and dedicated folks who today, help make it a reality the first of each month.  This episode also highlights other programs such as: Bee City USA,  the Homegrown National Park Project, Get on the map, National Park Movement and Open Eyes, Open Hearts.Ferris also mentions the children's books that she and her wonderful mom Mary Jane, created - The Queen Who Banished Bugs and others.Ferris, yes you may be shy but you did a fantastic job for us all on this really interesting episode and the listeners of tME thank you! Well done Ferris!

Join us for this episode of tME and hear how new(er) residents Paul and Pam Babin chose to leave the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta behind and move to Lookout Mountain in 2020.  They chose 'us' for many reasons and in this episode, hear Paul talk about life in the big city, his family, and the factors that helped them ultimately choose Lookout. They are so glad they did and they are fully enjoying our town and have joined LMPC.Also hear about how engineering is a great field of study for young college folks today with even greater opportunities going forward. Paul talks in good detail about biking on the mountain, good trails and a super, local club for people to consider who want to ride with a group. Dr. Babin (PhD) also shares about a special event for him and one that will be celebrated nationally on Memorial Day at 3pm. Paul will be organizing a local, Lookout Mtn. location for residents to stop by briefly and pay respect for fallen service members as he plays Taps at the 3pm hour. Please stay tuned via the neighborhood FB page for updates on the location for the May 30 event. Well done Sir Paul and the good folks of Lookout say "Welcome" to you and Pam!

Hear why Milly Rawlings is a mountain treasure herself in this episode where Milly sits down with the Mountain Echo and shares with listeners about her life, living in Nashville, being an Army wife and then coming to Lookout Mountain. She and her husband Peter, a popular local pediatrician have raised three amazing, servant-leader children here in this community and now Milly is a leader with our local version of the neighborhood Welcome Wagon concept with, The Outlook Club. This club uses a play on words to name the effort and group of residents who welcome new members into our community. She has some great ideas about how all residents can support this effort of hospitality.Also hear about how Milly herself served young folks for three decades at a prominent local college-prep school and how she still "loves people" today.  Join us for this wonderful episode filled with hope and positive energy for the world as one of our true mountain leaders shares her thoughts. Milly well done, and, thank you!

Join us in this episode as mountaineer Matt McLelland discusses himself, his family, his work and his passion for the great outdoors with all types of great activity ideas for folks and families to do here on Lookout, in the region, out west and around the globe.  This wide rangeing episode covers many topics of local interest from the internet to trucking to local logistic leaders, and all with a local aspect and connection. In the second half of the episode, Matt shares some fun stories and some really good ideas for folks and families to get out, get active and explore this area. And, in a cool bonus, Matt shares about some good locations out west and overseas for people wanting to go and see and explore.  A lot of Lookout names pop up so see who you know in here - many thanks for a very fun episode, Matt! Contact Matt on Instagram at Chadthevan