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 across so many places and families with his wonderful recounting of events. This is a real treat to hear a mountain treasure like George just sit and talk about days gone by and some of the great times and big events in this community's history. Sit back and relax and treat yourself to a great time and some wonderful knowledge about this community.

Listeners will hear something about many topics, terms and family names such as: Divine, Decosimo, Point Park, West Brow, East Brow, Size, Oehmig, Dickinson, John Divine, great grandfather coming down river, the robbery in town, Murfreesboro, Atlanta, King family, Fleetwood Coffee here, Richardson St house, raising chickens in basements, Louie and Dewy ducks, US Marine Corps, Army reserve, CUBA and Guantanamo Bay, marine aviation, Corinne Goree, Liza Vannoy, Tallulah , Lookout Highlands, LMPC, Mtn City Club, Henry King McGee, Covenant College , Russia, Belarus, Mig 29, etc...

Also, the 'Newcomer Test' for Lookout Mtn….test questions….the Stardust Casino - the Air Force Base and radar installation, 1960 ice storm, Fletcher Bright, the gambling hall, Jimmy Hoffa trail , Robert Kennedy on the mtn, Jerry Summers, Chief Broadwater, Tom Thumb Golf, first in the nation miniature golf course, the 19th Hole bar, Pan O Ram Club, The TOP Shop, Reuben Lawrence, integration at Lookout School, 1st Baptist of Lookout Mtn, Lkt Mtn church history, Masseys Gen Store, Esso Gas Station, Robinson Drug Store, Massey Farm, The Little Club, firebombs, mummies, Whelands, Strangs, Nick Senter, Meyer, McAllister, Bennett, Guerry, Pound, Williams, Patten Hotel, JB Pound Estate, Griffiss, Bobby Davenport, Allison, Brock, Rustand, Baylor ‘54 , LMS Principle Jahn, the city dump, beating Roscoe Tanner, Stonedge is born.

There is a lot to hear is this FUN episode so sit back and enjoy!

Thank you, George! Well done dear friend!

tME

November 2010 Interview by Helen Burns Sharp with George McGee:

George E. McGee III interview - Chattanooga oral histories - University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Digital Collections

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National Police Week 2025 is May 11-17 www.policeweek.org

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 Dept.'s list of fallen officers:

Chattanooga Police Department, Tennessee, Fallen Officers

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Welcome Chief Jason Lewis!

Chattanooga Police Department's loss is our gain! Also, welcome Asst. Chief Brian Dedmon! Lookout Mountain is very fortunate to have both of you experienced professionals in such key roles in our community - thank you to both of you.

Join in and hear from Jason Lewis about his life and the big decision to try law enforcement and how that path has finally led to Lookout Mountain. Hear about his years at CPD and how he met the love of his life, Shelly.

You think you know what 'fun' is...wait till you hear what Chief Lewis' idea of 'fun' is and also hear about what instrument he plays and if his singing career ever got off the ground. From start to finish, this is a great, relaxing and funny conversation from a very humble and very knowledgeable, talented individual.

After listening, you will feel like you know him better and you will certainly agree that our community 'got it right' with Jason Lewis!

Welcome Jason, we are so glad you chose us!

Click here to see Chattanoogan.com related article: Lookout Mountain, Ga. Swears In New Police Chief - Chattanoogan.com

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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 of our top, mountain treasures - our schools.

Baked goods - garden art - plants - herbs - vegetables - casseroles - gift baskets - food - etc...

Also hear Ann discuss and share about some of the following topics: Monarchs Over The Mountain poster contest, 'native plants vs invasive plants, 2 local most wanted: ivy & euonymus, and Who is Sandy Loam??, Tennessee Smart Yard Program, Dogwood winter vs Blackberry winter, perennial food forests, is it ketchup and mustard: no, it's a gaillardia!, Lewis and Clark, Tommy Jefferson, Is a pupa a bad thing??, How do the 'queens' do their thing? and much more.

back to the sale:

Expect a lot of excellent cut flowers - many -most even - grown here on Lookout.

Expect to pay for event goodies with: CASH, CARD and VENMO.

Ann has agreed to sign autographs - for cash of course.

Next stop; mid-summer episode about : soil, Lkt Mtn bird sanctuary & food forests.

THNK YOU ANN BROWN!!!! You did GREAT as always!

See everyone at 'THE SALE" Saturday morning - sale secrets revealed in the episode so listen in!

tME

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