the Mountain Echo
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
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 attend and open to entire community
All artwork will be marked with artist name
Refreshments will be available
Folks are encouraged to walk if the wea...
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 - a unique perspective that parents of young children may find interesting.
Young parents of little ones today may enjoy hearing how ...
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!
Please join in and enjoy this 'Part II' episode.
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"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 him better. Our topics move all around and cover large topics like medicine, health care, and outdoor dangers involv...
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 Chattanooga and to his alma mater to teach and to coach.
Thousands of families and boys later - he is STILL going strong on The Ridge!
Join in ...
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 - and after many adventures, which still continue today, and he has chosen Lookout Mountain...
"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 and they are super busy working towards a truly fun, well-organized and memorable event for everyone. They are QUICK to...
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. (Giving is half of it!)
Please settle back and give a short listen to one of our mountain treasures, Mrs. Sally Nelson....and remember - mar...
"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 children can be part of it all.
Midtown Intellectual Property Founder Dr. Schlecht and former Covenant College -hero goalie ...
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 years young! Listen in as George shares some truly hilarious stories from mountain history and he really hits...
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 Dep...
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...
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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"Run Forest Run!"
Runners will delight in hearing our guest in this special episode!
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'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 stor...
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, includin...
This episode is sponsored by Mountain Lights & Safety of Lookout Mountain.
(423) 463-7704
Outdoor Lighting - Home Security - Smoke & Fire Detection
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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 li...
This episode is sponsored by Mountain Lights & Safety of Lookout Mountain.
(423) 463-7704
Outdoor Lighting - Home Security - Smoke & Fire Detection
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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 f...
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, Coven...
This episode is sponsored by Mountain Lights & Safety of Lookout Mountain.
(423) 463-7704
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*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 i...
**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 G...
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