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Famous and no-so famous tales from the Choo Choo city

Location:

United States

Description:

Famous and no-so famous tales from the Choo Choo city

Language:

English

Contact:

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Episodes
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The Railroad Here Owned By A City There

1/11/2024
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.

Duration:00:07:03

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Haunts of the Southeast-Legend or True?

10/6/2023
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.

Duration:00:09:30

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Philip D. Glass

8/12/2023
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.

Duration:00:07:05

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Engel Stadium

5/2/2023
Historic Engel Stadium...synonymous with baseball in Chattanooga for over 90 years.

Duration:00:14:42

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Underground Chattanooga

1/19/2023
"Underground Chattanooga...What is it and where is it?"

Duration:00:07:55

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Spooktacular haunts of the Southeast - Real or Imagined?

10/11/2022
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.

Duration:00:09:30

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Mayor Rudy Olgiati

8/23/2022
He's more than just the name on a bridge. Considered to be the man most responsible for putting Chattanooga on the road to where it is today.

Duration:00:08:23

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The Tennessee Aquarium.

5/30/2022
It led the way of a downtown renaissance that started 30 years ago this summer. The story behind the Tennessee Aquarium.

Duration:00:08:26

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The I-24 Ridge Cut

4/11/2022
You may have gone up it or down it.. Or both. It's known to locals as "The Ridge Cut". Here' s how and why it came to be.

Duration:00:06:00

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A Big Star...and her little wedding

1/19/2022
One of most enduring Country Music marriages started just down the road in Ringgold, GA. Here's how it all began for Dolly and Carl.

Duration:00:05:35

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Bringing Both Sides Together-The Bridges of the Scenic City

12/14/2021
When you have a major river flowing right through downtown, it's important to get from one side to the other. And here's how we do it in Chattanooga.

Duration:00:07:58

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The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway

11/5/2021
126 years and still going strong. How the Incline Railway came to be.

Duration:00:07:08

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The Story of Patten Towers.

10/7/2021
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.

Duration:00:07:42

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Lake Winnepesaukah/"Lake Winnie"

4/30/2021
Explore 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.

Duration:00:06:11

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Chief John Ross

3/11/2021
Discover the amazing story of Chief John Ross and his part in the founding of Chattanoga.

Duration:00:09:15

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Little Debbie

2/17/2021
A tasty story about Little Debbie. Going forth from the Chattanooga area to the world since 1934.

Duration:00:09:07

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Ruby Falls

1/27/2021
It was discovered almost by accident. The story of Lookout Mountain's incredible Ruby Falls.

Duration:00:06:27

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The Power of Racoon Mountain

1/13/2021
Hidden inside Racoon Mountain is a unique and innovative plant that helps power the Tennessee Valley.

Duration:00:05:35

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Moon Pie

12/22/2020
Mankind has always been fascinated with the Moon, and that fascination inspired one of the tastiest treats in the south; The Moon Pie. Here's the story of this legendary classic treat.

Duration:00:07:10

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See Rock City

12/15/2020
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.

Duration:00:05:52