When you hear the whistle blowing eight to the barThen you know that Tennessee is not very farShovel all the coal in, gotta keep it rollin'Woo-woo, Chattanooga there you are For over 60 years, all trains heading south, travelled through the famous Chattanooga Terminal Station. Until it closed in 1970. Just like with the Walnut Street Bridge, local investors saved the … [Read more...] about A Mule @ Gate 11
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The Iconic Walnut Street Bridge
The picturesque Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge is the crown jewel of the "new" Chattanooga. On one end is North Shore where you can get good food and visit the park and the other end is downtown, right near the aquarium and multitudes of restaurants. It's a perfect walk over and back and brings people together from all social economic backgrounds. The wrought iron and steel … [Read more...] about The Iconic Walnut Street Bridge
Chatting Up Chattanooga
She was once coined the "Dirtiest City in America." Walter Cronkite, the most trusted man in America issued the moniker in the early 70's after the waning industrial town with empty factories took away jobs but left the stifling smog entrapped in the Chattanooga valley. The air was so hazy, it blocked the magnificent views of the Appalachian Mountains and people fled in droves … [Read more...] about Chatting Up Chattanooga
Never Ending Hills
I-81 follows the spine of the Appalachian Mountains like a slipped rib. The drive in some stretches can be challenging to some and down right frustrating to others. "Heck, it's not all that bad," says some truckers. I'll take 81 over 95 any day. Hills are better than crazy suburbia drivers in their SUVS and luxury sports cars, " I heard. If you don't start the hills with … [Read more...] about Never Ending Hills
Nashville Strong
Nashville has gone through so much chaos this month. Our hearts are with those who have lost their homes or businesses and with the 24 lives tragically taken away. Thank God for relief workers and volunteers who are working tirelessly. Let's keep Nashville in our prayers as they weather and survive this storm. It has been a crazy month for Tennessee, and Nashville has … [Read more...] about Nashville Strong