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**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 Grand Finale episode and you will be glad you did.
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Who would you have if you rolled the following people into one person - Lewis Grizzard, Will Rogers, Bobby Lee Cook and maybe some Perry Mason and Andrew Jackson on the side?
You might have a guy named Jerry.
Listen in and hear a lot of names and a lot of Tennessee history including aspects that will amaze you about this event in American history.
Traditionalism vs Modernism is what some have called this famed event.



The Mountain Echo is honored to host a true legend in Chattanooga history - a true 'oak' from White Oak, the famed attorney Mr. Jerry Summers as he shares about a special event coming up about a historic event in US and world history - The Scopes Trial from 1925.

This story begins which a wild cast of characters such as: a tennis coach, a pharmacist, the 'father' of TVA, a coal company executive and newspaper folks and of course a football coach. 

In the summer of 2025, a huge event will take place in the town of Dayton, Tennessee to commemorate the 'Scopes Trial' which s considered my many historians to be one of the most significant trials in US history. The trial captured the attention of our nation and some parts of the world as the trial played out and arguments unfolded and finally as the world waited for the outcome. 

Jerry does a truly masterful job of walking us through the setting and the significance of it all - a truly mesmerizing tale of American law, politics and social temperature in 1925 - 100 years ago.

Join in and enjoy hearing from an authoritative voice as Mr. Summers weaves an excellent layup and story, concluding with many unknown facts about the entire event that just add more and more intrigue as the story unfolds. Many of you may think you may know the story, but you probably have not ever heard anything like this well-researched reedition. You will need to sit down, get comfortable and buckle your seatbelt.

Misc. points of discussion include: Sewanee University, UTC, Bryan College, Tennesse history, Chattanooga history, WGN, Dr Harry Lawrence, Lookout Mountain, Central High School, U.S. Supreme Court, Ku Klux Klan, ACLU, Clarence Darrow, Wm Jennings Bryan, Chattanooga Times Free Press, book - Tennessee trivia and more... 

Many thanks to you Dear Jerry - you are a true gift and blessing to our town and community and we hope to enjoy you for many more years to come. 
You did a great job here!

Your friends at 'the Mountain echo'.

* Special thanks to Mr. Chuck Clowdis for his advice, help and support. Thank you Chuck!

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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.
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Many thanks for his time and a job very well done to Chandler. This is a fantastic episode for parents with children who may welcome a fun, challenging activity for these colder winter months - and the great news as Chandler explains is the ease and structure of how it all works. 
Thanks in large part to his team/ board and community members, this event is planned as a win-win for all involved - see if you know any of these mountain folks - bet you do.

Listen in and hear how to learn more, how to participate and when and where the fun will occur. 

Sounding like a seasoned radio personality, Chandler effortlessly eases the listener through the entire event from all aspects - alpha to omega.  

There are some steps you will want to click on and easily complete and the cost is very doable - this event is about supporting our community schools and this simply offers a smart and fun way to do that support. Kudos to Chandler and his talented and supportive wife, Jamie Ann who was instrumental in the event ever happening in the first place. Thank you, Jamie Ann.

Helpful info:
Chandler Rennick  - CRennick1@gmail
www.EventBrite.com

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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, folks...there is a lot to unpack and digest in this featured episode for Veterans Day 2024.
How lucky we are to have the caliber of individual we have in Clay Fuller.
From the banks of the Chattahoochee to Timbuktu - this little fella and he ain't so little, towers in to any space he wants. Making Granddad proud, he is living life to the fulle(r)st from the Pentagon to the Red Sea and from Summerville to Trenton, he is glad to be home and ready to get back to work - a huge thank you to Chief Assistant District Attorney Kevin Baugh and team!

He deployed for six months as a legal advisor to military operations in the Middle East in support of the United States Central Command.
From the shops in Helen to the fields in Colorado Springs, he has served in the White House and at the Pentagon where he earned the Office of the Secretary of Defense’s Award for Outstanding Achievement for work performed in counterterrorism.

Listen in and hear how family, faith and a commitment to serve have given Clay a life he could not have better designed himself. Hear the struggles and the stoic observations that we can all relate to and draw strength from as he weaves his story form north Georgia to the high seas of danger with masterful ease.
There are sudden surprises in this tale of adventure and with his amazing 'British Bulldog' at his side, they get through it all together.
Family, friends, faith, fear, fortitude, strength, perseverance - it's all here.
Spoiler alert, you may need a tissue box nearby - this is 'real world' folks - not a drill.

And as the newly elected District Attorney for the northwest potion of the State of Georgia - the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit - the bad guys in North Georgia had better watch out - there's a tall new Sheriff back in town and he's from a place called Sautee Nacoochee - yeah, he's tough. The law has another warrior back on the field for sure.

Please join in and let's give newly commissioned Lt. Col. Clayton Fuller a standing ovation for a job well done and a service completed.

Welcome home safe Dear Clay - your sacrifice and that of your family, your wife Kate and your children is noted - we are grateful.  Welcome home.

May your Veterans Day be a good one Clay, your Grandfather is smiling.

Annuit Coeptis Clay,
tME

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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", "Averting Catastrophe", Exceptional Airmanship"
"Heroic recovery at 1,200 ft and dropping", "worst possible case emergency"

Air Force Global Strike Command gave the bomber crew the famed General Curtis E. LeMay Award - a rare, high honor.

In the first episode, little Wil Powell from LMS isn't little anymore - he's all grown up and soaring high above the clouds and seeing the world with the US Air Force. A master B-52H Stratofortress pilot, Captain Wil Powell is living at one of our nation's two main Air Force bases for this beast of a plane - he is down in Louisiana with the 11th Bomb Squadron. Hear about him almost freezing to death and now how he is practically melting in the summers. Now with a family, Wil shares about growing up on Lookout, his friends, Baylor, McCallie, Auburn, and how he made it to the controls of such an important aircraft. Also, hear about a recent incident that made both national and world news and how Wil was directly involved. 

Join in and hear from the man himself, making Lookout proud!
Thank you, Wilson Powell - thank you for your service!
Come home and visit Lookout!

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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 closing its doors. Listen in with Paul Roberts as he shares stories from he past, Signal Mtn history, and gives shout outs and thanks to many mountain folks who have been involved in this very American business story over the past 3 and a half decades. 
Hear about Pual's plans for the future and possible plans for this great location on Signal Mountain.  Also, many thanks to Olivia and her staff including Preston and McKenzie who help us say "goodbye" at the end.  Ronnie - we will of course miss you too. 
The Pizza Place has set a high bar and been a great example for community businesses to see an example of partnership and cooperation benefits everyone. 

35 Years.....Job Well Done Paul Roberts and Team, well done indeed.

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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).
History, tradition and great memories all combine to make this event a must attend for everyone at least once if not every year.

Children of all ages, 1 - 100, please come out and see the joy on Marvin Lane as the fun and awe return this Halloween for everyone.

Doug Stein, a longtime friend and close associate of The Pumpkin, will share info on when to come and how to get there and what parents can expect.

This has been a fun event that mountain children often refer to, once grown, as some of their great memories from growing up in our community. 

Parents, please bundle up and come by - you will be very glad you did. 

Again, many, many thanks to Doug Stein and his family for this gift to our community. 

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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. 
Residents are asked to bring any items- all types of daily necessity items - for direct donation via a small church in Greenville, TN. 

Listen in for details of where to bring supplies and who all is involved. 
Please consider a small bag of clothes, warm blankets and/or any items regularly needed in daily life. even consider items like flashlights, batteries and can openers. No donation is too small and everything will help. Please drop off at least one bag from each house. 

Again, many thanks and job well done to Dr K (Leigh) for her willingness to drive our community donation to the impacted area. 

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'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 riverfront. 
Here's to a great Three Sisters Festival 2024!
Thank you, Eleanor!

https://www.3sistersbluegrass.com/ 

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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 episode for anyone planning on going to the carnival and also a good episode for folks just wanting to keep up with how this wonderful Lookout Mtn tradition is continuing and evolving.

Also hear a shoutout to others on the committee and others who are helping keep this tradition alive and well.

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SPECIAL THANKSGIVING EPISODE

A two-part message- from the past- for each and all of us this Thanksgiving.
1) the importance of perseverance
2) the importance of friends
3) the importance of working together

This is not a long or stuffy official message. It is not from a famed or even a noted historian. It has not been approved or reviewed by a board or anyone for that matter. It is simply a message of hope for a world that seems to always need some. 

No politics were used in the creation of this message - just three books and years of study on the subject. Also present is the wholehearted and fully accepted belief that many opinions can exist and that little in life is black and white and that much is gray. 
May we focus on the glass being half full and may we do our best to keep on the sunny side of life and each other. 

With a humble heart - may we all give thanks - even, and especially when it is the darkest...

Enjoy...

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