the Mountain Echo

Lookout Mountain's Bobby Vannoy, is young, full of life and finding his future out west with film, climbing, school and adventure. Join us in this new episode for some really good insight on how many young folks are seeking less traditional methods to find their way and to find their life's direction.  Bobby shares about growing up on Lookout and attending Fairyland and playing with frie...

Daniel Roberts shares with our listeners about his personal journey to Lookout Mtn from out west and Yellowstone National Park as well as some really helpful info about Lula Lake Land Trust and how folks can enjoy this amazing natural beauty right here on Lookout Mountain. Daniel does a really good job of welcoming everyone from school groups to weekend hikers, and all ages essentially, to come ou...

Join us in this episode and hear from Justin(NJ) and Michelle(CA) Workman about their journey in searching for a new home and the process they used to discover not just Chattanooga, but also Lookout Mountain. Justin does a great job of supporting Michelle's great ideas, and they each own and operate businesses in the community as well as parent two sons.  Also hear Michelle and Justin share a...

The 2022 Annual Garden Tour is occurring this weekend and the focus area for the first time in a decade is.....Lookout Mountain! It's not just for the Master Gardeners anymore...anyone with a $20 ticket can attend and you have two whole days to see about 8 gardens all around Lookout Mountain.  Garden designer and installer Scott Drucker shares a little info about who he is and how he came to...

Dedication: This episode is dedicated to local, Chattanooga physician and all-around great person Dr. William 'Blake' Haren who has served and continues to serve selflessly here in town with the mental health needs of so many. We are so fortunate to have him, his talents and many others like him here, helping us all navigate these tough times. This episode celebrates the beauty of excell...

Rocky the Elf 's secret identity is finally revealed during this sit-down expose on the one and only, the magical Rock City.  In this episode, we sit and talk with the new leader of this organization, Doug Chapin who has returned to try his hand at leading this large community employer and southeast legend. Many thanks to Doug and his team for organizing this relaxed time for Doug to sit and...

Wow - Where to begin? Join tME for this excellent, uplifting and very thought-provoking episode featuring a local, mountain resident who is a member of this year's, high school graduating class - The Class of 2022.  In part one, William shares personal thoughts about the world around him each day and the people, events and experiences that have occurred so far in his life that have shaped and...

Come hear the sweet and great Ferris Robinson talk about her love of people and of Lookout in this super episode focused mainly on The Mountain Mirror paper and its operation. Ferris does a wonderful job of praising multiple mountain families with names such as: Parker, Raul, Campbell, Persinger, Glasscock and others. Also hear about the history of the paper and how well it is thriving today as it...

Join us for this episode of tME and hear how new(er) residents Paul and Pam Babin chose to leave the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta behind and move to Lookout Mountain in 2020.  They chose 'us' for many reasons and in this episode, hear Paul talk about life in the big city, his family, and the factors that helped them ultimately choose Lookout. They are so glad they did and they are fu...

Hear why Milly Rawlings is a mountain treasure herself in this episode where Milly sits down with the Mountain Echo and shares with listeners about her life, living in Nashville, being an Army wife and then coming to Lookout Mountain. She and her husband Peter, a popular local pediatrician have raised three amazing, servant-leader children here in this community and now Milly is a leader with our...

Join us in this episode as mountaineer Matt McLelland discusses himself, his family, his work and his passion for the great outdoors with all types of great activity ideas for folks and families to do here on Lookout, in the region, out west and around the globe.  This wide rangeing episode covers many topics of local interest from the internet to trucking to local logistic leaders, and all with a...

This quick episode is concerning a cherished tradition of the entire Lookout Mountain community - The Fairyland Festival. Join in and hear from one of the many organizers, and school parent, Carla Zink as she shares her excitement about the return of this incredibly fun event for the first time since 2019 - three years ago! Hear about the different booths and the many food choices and about how th...

Join Hugh, President and CEO of Ruby Falls and 60 yr mountain resident, for a super fun and informative episode regarding a very important issue - pediatric cancer. Hugh along with Jim and Cindy Webster of The Barn Nursery fame along with a huge team of folks will host the 7th annual fundraiser in honor and loving memory of brave Lana Beth Webster. The two-live-band event will feature 12 teams bat...

Damn the man is good, said all! I enjoyed the time spent just listening to him, "The Dreamer" as his equally impressive wife Ann describes him. Howard goes in fascinating, courtroom like cadence as he weaves his tale from New Albany - Mississippi to Lookout Mountain and A LOT in between. Wow. He is one busy fella! Watch out! Don't hit him! He is often biking UP Lookout, yes I said u...

Ireland, fairies, fairy rings, the historic Lookout ice storm of 1960, the new town center, carpet baggers, moonshine trails, New York City, perfumes, Chattanooga innovation, Bee City USA, Lookout Mtn garden clubs, Fairyland School, Glen Falls, Guild Trail, Covenant College, walking trails, land conservation and especially fairies, Jimmy shares his thoughts on many of these topics and more in this...

I think she's 29 and holding! Join us in this history laden episode for a great sit-down at a place many of us zoom by daily - the Mountain Memories shop on Scenic Hwy. Third generation operator Jeanne Crawford shares a very personal and heart-felt message of a love that has endured for generations here on Lookout. With fascinating stories of her family adventures, she takes the listener on a...

Join us in this episode as we meet and hear from a valuable member of the Scott Shell Team - Brandon Adams. Brandon is one of our great town employees who works day in and day out doing his part, to help make living on Lookout lovable. His main areas are the athletic fields and the Commons area in general. Litter is his nemesis along with people who play on soaking wet fields. Meet the guardian of...

This coming Sunday, April 3, will be the much-anticipated spring festival Hello St. Elmo! Families can plan to make a late afternoon and early evening of the event as multiple food vendors will be on hand. The event is 4 until 8pm and occurs on St. Elmo Avenue and will feature 3 main things: the opening of the newest section of the Tennessee Riverwalk connecting downtown and St. Elmo, a children&a...

Join us in this episode for some very helpful information about two main topics: youth athletic offerings and summer camp. Scott, or rather "Coach Scott" does a fantastic job of highlighting the actual offerings and providing seasoned insight about each. Scott outlines a seamless, annual cycle of registrations and a strong process that supports these offerings. Hear from Scott about his...

Join us for a quick episode announcing the upcoming community event - Lookout for Litter on Saturday April 2 (rain date of April 23) - both Saturdays.  Ann shares her passions for the environment and the cleanliness of our neighborhood as she describes the origins and care of this fun event.  Ann even issues a heart-felt welcome for parents and children to join in the fun and teach children the gr...

Join local historian Jenny Crutchfield for a great discussion of amazing stories surrounding Lookout Mountain and its history with insights on landmarks and people going back over the ages. From Native Americans to pioneers to the Generals and Presidents fighting a Civil War, Jenny recounts many quick stories of interest to local history.  With a focus on Lookout Mountain, Jenny traces and weaves...

Ann Brown joins us at the Mountain Echo for a very informative and enjoyable talk about our yards and conservation efforts here in our neighborhood. Ann does an excellent job of explaining her version of, "the birds and the bees".  Also hear about opportunities for neighbors to join local garden clubs and join in the ongoing effort here on the mountain. Also in this episode, hear surpris...

We hear from Carol, a recently retired doctor who now enjoys spending her time travelling the globe, landscape designing her newly acquired, wooded lot and rescuing German shepherds like her newest - Kiah. Many thanks to Carol for an excellent talk and such an enjoyable spirit in all that she does - especially as she rescues dogs.  Thank you Carol! March 2022 Spread the word! Find us at ... theMou...

Hear from Sandy Skorput, Director at Good Shepherd School, on all the fun and exciting news at this wonderful, neighborhood pre-school - a partner with Good Shepherd Episcopal Church and a true blessing for the Lookout Mountain community. Sandy was so gracious and kind and giving with her time and we are very thankful for that.  Thank you Sandy! March 2022 Spread the word! Find us at ... theMounta...

In this episode, we simply inform the listener about the goals and areas of focus for this community podcast. This brief overview will help the audience know what to expect in the coming episodes and it asks for folks to share the website and to help spread the word to both "on" and "off" mountain folks - both in and out of town - so they can all listen in and hear about all th...