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the Mountain Echo
by Lookout Mountain Community
A community-based podcast serving the people of Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, TN and north Georgia with episodes concerning our mountaintop neighborhood. We feature the people of our community, both longtime and new residents, discussing their interests and passions, including their own families. We also feature information on neighborhood groups, events and efforts, as well as hearing from some of our young folks. Serving both the Georgia and Tennessee side as one community, our goal is to increase personal bonds and connection through awareness, knowledge and sharing via neighborhood podcast episodes. We look forward to meeting new folks and to helping everyone be better informed about our wonderful neighborhood and its people. We welcome your thoughts and ideas at: tME, PO Box 7, Lookout Mountain, TN 37350
Episodes
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2026 April - Who is Caralisa, and why did she flee Atlanta with Ralph? Celebrating Lookout's Canopy Coffee on its 5Yr Anniversary
Can you Believe It?! Lookout's Local Coffee Shop, Canopy is Turning 5! Join in the conversation and hear the great tale about the Montgomery family and why they escaped Atlanta. Caralisa does a masterful job of sharing about her family, her passions and all about the fast-becoming 'Cheers' of...
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It's ART SHOW Time on Lookout! Year 22 for this Fairyland School Tradition Promises to be a Great One
FAIRYLAND COMMUNITY ART SHOW Join in and hear from the talented Bekah Politano Montgomery as she does a fantastic job of helping us all know what to expect for the BIG EVENT - THIS THURSDAY - FEB 12th. Quick Facts: Thursday Feb 12 3:00 t0 6:00 PM At Fairyland School in the gymnasium Free to…
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2026 January: 'Cleared for TAKEOFF', Wes Carroll Shares about Growing Up on Lkt Mtn, College and 'Starting the Engine' On His Exciting Life Ahead
Join in and hear from one of our community's newer college graduates - Mr. Wes Carroll. The LMS Carnival, LMS, The Cow Path and mountain athletics are all covered in this great discussion, in part, about growing up on the mountain. Hear how he now reflects back on it as a recent college graduate…
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2025 Dec Dr. David Wharton Part II - One of Lookout's Guardian Angels Shares About His Life and his Passions
Join in for the finale of Dr. David Wharton sharing about his life and just a few of his many adventures as we get some behind the scenes info from one of this community's and this region's best treasures. David is a humble man so many thanks to him for sharing with us! Daivd - you did great!...
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2025 Thanksgiving Episode: Truly a Guardian Angel of Lookout and Locals, Dr David Wharton Shares Stories From the Edge, Deep Below and Living His Life, "By the Grace of God", Part 1
"By The Grace of God" Part 1 David opens up his tough facade to share about himself, his family, medicine, rescue and his faith. "Without my faith, I don't have hope." On a hot summer day, David stopped from his normally busy schedule to talk about a little of everything and to help folks know…
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Nov 2025 Veterans Day Special - John McCall Shares about a Life Well Lived and His Boys
Thank you for your service John! This November, we welcome Lookout Mountain resident of many years, Mr. John McCall. In this episode, John shares about his family and early life on Lookout and then about how he joined the U.S. Army and served before returning to UVA. Later he arrived back in...
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Lookout has Hart ! - Ron Hart moves to Lookout and joins Our Community - Let's Join in Welcoming, Ron and Heather!
SEASON FOUR BEGINS - Let's DO THIS "You gotta be hungry for it in this world" - Ron "we weren't tossin' midgets or anything ...but it was close" 'YOU KEEP GOING' Hailing from Columbia, Tennessee, the Tennessee Wolf of Wall Street, Ron grew up in the idyllic America of years past - like many of us…
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"It's CARNIVAL TIME in TENNESSEE!" LMS Fall Carnival promises to uphold this sacred tradition in our community
"Many hands make for light work" " It runs like a well-oiled machine" The HUGE TEAM EFFORT ... Laura Cleary, Lindsey Whittaker and Melissa Koehl share about what parents and all folks planning to attend this great fall event on Lookout can expect. All three are moms of little ones at the school…
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Parents! Children! Book Lovers! It's time for Lookout Bookout and Sally Nelson is here to tell you all about it!
Way to go! Sally Nelson! Join us in this fun episode for the back story and upcoming details both on one of our newest community events - Lookout Bookout! Sally Nelson shares about her family, her love of reading and all the inside info on this fun, upcoming event and how YOU can benefit from it....
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Hey Bluey!....It's not 'chest',...it's CHESS! The Chess Club returns to Lookout - Bigger and Better than Ever!
"All The Right Moves" is what it's about - CHESS returns! Season FOUR! opens with a short community announcement about CHESS. Join in for a quick episode with mountain residents Dr. Schlecht and Chess Coach Paul Lemay as they share about the plan for bringing back a mountain favorite and how your...
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2025 July 4th Special - One of Our Mountain Veterans and Patriarchs, George McGee shares about his family, Lookout Mtn history and how you know if you are REALLY from Lookout Mountain...or a 'newcomer'!
This episode is dedicated to our nation's veterans and to our country on this, our 249th birthday. Thank you, George - both of you. The "Do You Remember Episode" - Listen for the 'newcomer' trivia test in the second half of the episode! We welcome dear George McGee who says he is eighty something...
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2025 May: Special Episode: National Police Week: New Lookout Mtn.GA Chief Jason Lewis Says Hello to the Community
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...
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2025 May: "We're not just sittin' around drinking tea and arranging flowers" - Lookout's Ann Brown on the 'Spring Plant Sale' Saturday May 3
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...
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2025 April: Mayes 'Go Fast' Starke Shares about Moving to Lookout and His Passions: Family, Faith and of Course, Running
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) 463-7704 Outdoor Lighting - Home Security - Smoke & Fire Detection...
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2025 Spring: Lookout's Favorite Eatery at The Commons is Back! Hear about the new plans for The Mountain Munchery with Founders Wharton and Hoover
'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...
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2025 March - Spring Business/ Legal Episode: The Rocket City Kid Makes Lookout Home and Launches Midtown Intellectual Property in Chattanooga
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...
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2025 Feb: Special Parents Episode- Children's Health and Nutrition with the Experts at Chattanooga's Nutrition World
This episode is sponsored by Mountain Lights & Safety of Lookout Mountain. (423) 463-7704 Outdoor 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...
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2025 Jan - After a decade on Lookout, Atlantan Strib Stribling shares his passions: Family, Relationships and Helping People Discover Their Dream Destinations in the Great Outdoors
This episode is sponsored by Mountain Lights & Safety of Lookout Mountain. (423) 463-7704 Outdoor 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…
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2025 Jan: Ole Miss Student Carter Bennett shares about his new service for mountain residents - The Lookout Shuttle
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...
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2025 Jan: Lookout Mtn, Georgia Police Chief Dewayne Steele shares about his career, this great community and the challenges of modern police work
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…
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Chattanooga Legend Mr. Jerry Summers shares about the 100th Anniversary of the true Trial of the Century
**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...
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2024 Dec - The Lookout Mountain Grand Prix 2025 is getting close - Plan Now
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...
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2024 Nov: Veterans Day Salute - Giving, Serving, Leading and Loving - Lookout's Lt. Col./ DA Clayton Fuller shares what his life is all about
Sounds of Service Series - Part 2 of 2 This 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,...
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2024 Nov Veterans Day Salute: Chattanooga Airman from Lookout, USAF Captain Wil Powell Makes World News Serving Our Country
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",...
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2024 Oct "That's Amore!" After 35 wonderful years, The Pizza Place on Signal is closing and new chapters begin for all
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...
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20th Anniversary - No Way! "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!" Lookout readies for the big tradition with Doug Stein
This episode sponsored by Mountain Lights and Safety. 20th Anniversary of the 'New' Great Pumpkin re-start in 2004 Dedication: 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…
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2024 Oct - Lookout Community Joining Relief Efforts for People Impacted by Hurricane Helene with Dr. Leigh Kuyrkendall
Lookout Community Leaders Directing Relief Efforts for People Impacted Let's follow the lead of Dr. K and Kate! Challenge: 1 bag per house - quickly Join 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...
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2024 Oct - Bluegrass Special - Eleanor Bright talks about her passions - family and music & the '3 Sisters Festival'
'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...
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2024 S3 OCT: IT"S LMS Fall CARNIVAL TIME ON LOOKOUT! w Laura Patterson and Kiran Eberle
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…
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It's BLOCK PARTY Time Folks! It's 'Halloween on Hardy'! Saturday Oct 28, 2023
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!...
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2023: US Navy Flight Surgeon, Doctor, Priest, Missionary, Husband and Father - 92 Full Years and Going Strong, Lookout Treasure Harry Lawrence shares his life story and his advice for us all - Don't miss it
'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…
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"Lookout Says 'Thank You'" event - Lookout residents Invited this Wednesday morning, October 4th, at Canopy Coffee
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…
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Labor Day Special Edition: From Band-Aids to Tasers, He’s Got You Covered; A Life of Service and Help: Meet our Town Marshall, Chief Duane Schermerhorn
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:...
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A Very Civil Man on a Very Un-Civil War: Lookout Treasure and National Park Ranger Christopher Young Reminds Us of Our History and What It, 'America's Best Idea' Means to Him and His Life
*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...
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From Log Cabin to Town Hall: Moving to Lookout and starting her family here, Brooke Pippenger is the new Town Consultant for Lookout Mtn., TN
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…
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2023 The Torch passes hands at Lookout Mountain School; Thank you Ruth White, Welcome Emily Haney!
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...
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2023 A Walk in The Garden: Anyone want to own an Inn on Lookout? From Columbia via LA, Ed and Erma are now ready to pass the torch of The Garden Walk Inn
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...
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tME Special July 4th Patriotic Music Episode
Patriotic stories and music - enjoy Spread the word! Find us at ... theMountainEcho.org Please "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...
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2023 July 4th Special - 'Sounds of Service' Series: Desert Storm - US Marine Col Frank Hughes - 'For Love of Country and Family'
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…
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2023 July 4th Special - 'Sounds of Service' Series: VIETNAM - Judge Ralph Hill - 'For Love of God & Country'
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...
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2023 July 4th Special - 'Sounds of Service' Series: KOREA - Ed Taliaferro - 'For Love of Country and Family', Ed shares about University of Chattanooga, Beating UT, US Army, Korea & Lookout Mtn GA living in 'Bougainville'
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...
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The good folks at Lula Lake have a message for YOU: Special Open Gate Day for Lookout Residents and other news
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...
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June - Buckle Up and Prepare for Takeoff! Captain Dan Carroll shares about his Big 3 Passions- Family, Flying and of course, Cars
"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...
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June - Lookout Represented at the Royal Coronation: Graham Burns shares about her life on Lookout and attending King Charles' Coronation - her second one...
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...
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June - Ann Brown speaks on Lookout's Amazing Garden Clubs, 'Battle of the Mountains' competition and the Pollinator Festival
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...
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2023 Summer: Lookout's Community Summer Camp: Lookout Traditions and Treasures: Commons Camp and Gwin Tugman
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…
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2022 August - Moving to Lookout, Devastating News, Battling Fear, and Walking for a Better Tomorrow - Welcome Hill Family! Lookout folks are here for you.
Upbeat - brave - honest - fighter - tough - fearless - hopeful - beautiful These 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...
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2022 July - 100 Years in the Making - Seth Raynor's Old Course Vision...On A Cloud - Doug Stein shares about the Stein family, his friends, and his passion, the course on Lookout
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...
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2022 July - Lookout Youth Athletics Special Edition - Four days of heaven in Southaven Mississippi - Coach Ben Wharton shares about our neighborhood boys and their Grand Slam year taking them to the World Series
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…
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2022 July - Virginia Anne Manson discusses Lookout Mtn being the school board's new 'District 11'
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! Spread the word! Find us at ... theMountainEcho.org Please "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A community-based podcast serving the people of Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, TN and north Georgia with episodes concerning our mountaintop neighborhood. We feature the people of our community, both longtime and new residents, discussing their interests and passions, including their own families. We also feature information on neighborhood groups, events and efforts, as well as hearing from some of our young folks. Serving both the Georgia and Tennessee side as one community, our goal is to increase personal bonds and connection through awareness, knowledge and sharing via neighborhood podcast episodes. We look forward to meeting new folks and to helping everyone be better informed about our wonderful neighborhood and its people. We welcome your thoughts and ideas at: tME, PO Box 7, Lookout Mountain, TN 37350
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A community-based podcast serving the people of Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, TN and north Georgia with episodes concerning our mountaintop neighborhood. We feature the people of our community, both longtime and new residents, discussing their interests and passions, including their own...
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