the Mountain Echo

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 give a quick listen to hear all about this mountain tradition - the Great Pumpkin (of Fairyland...

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 Mountain Dental and The Hive. The effort is being led by Dr Leigh Kuyrkendall and Kate Fuller.  R...

'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 rive...

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 e...

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.org Please "Like" and 'subscribe&apos...

'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 h...

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 bac...

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...

*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...

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 chi...

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 r...

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...

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 Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Ope...

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...

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 c...

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...

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....

"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 perfe...

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...

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...

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 function...

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 story. Moving to Lookout Mountain from Atlanta in early 2022, the Hill family has settled in nicely on th...

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...

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...

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 media player's podcast menu.  Also, on regular, full length, non-bonus episode...