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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 people get wrong about baseball. 
Thank you, Ben Wharton and all the coaches, parents and corporate sponsors who together helped to make this a year we won't soon forget! 
Special recognition to:
Eric Burnette
Craig Lubbers
Matthew Bryant
Jim Bastogne
Joseph Wingfield
Kevin Lloyd
Jonathan Hoover
Scott Shell
Brandon Adams
Mrs Burnette
Beth Wingfield
Carlee Hilger
Lyndsey Lloyd
Maggie Corey
And of course, Mrs Wharton.

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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!

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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 friends. He does a great job of helping the listener know about the sport of rock climbing and how his passions of film and climbing collided and have resulted in a new venture. 

Hear firsthand about the renowned outdoor program NOLS followed by Bobby's incredible trip down to the mountains of Patagonia. Wow.

Praising his parents and their support, Bobby provides great insight on his version of 'the road less travelled' and how it has made all the difference for him. Class of 2018 at McCallie School, Bobby is also good to help the listeners find out where they can see great, outdoor film and cinematography and even shares the possibility of one day returning to Chattanooga for a fun, movie release. 

Seeking his passion, thriving in his work, seeking excellence, and loving life - Bobby is living his life beautifully and passionately.  We are all cheering you on for continued success and happiness and yes, we are very proud of you Bobby! Well done! 

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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 out and be a part of the great story we all know as "Lula Lake".  
He shares how resources are used and needed to keep specific programs going and he shares info for families and first-time visitors as well as "old friends" who may want to come back out. Hear about some wonderful conservation programs and the overall mission of this special non-profit the Lula Lake Land Trust (LLLT). Also hear about the super exciting new addition of acerage and the extensive trail system being prepared for the next generation called the Durham Trails. 

This episode is packed with great information, and it invites all listeners to re-engage with LLLT somehow - a weekend visit, volunteering to work and through donations.  LLLT is focused on 3 main concepts of conservation, education and recreation.
The Team at LLLT sounds lean, busy and very good so we can all feel good about that as we search for ways that each of us can hopefully play a role in this gem of nature that we are lucky enough to be able to enjoy right here in our own community on Lookout.

Thank you, Team, at LLLT! Thank you, Daniel, for a job well done! 

Let's all get out there and be a part of this amazing story - Lula Lake! 
www.lulalake.org

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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 about growing up on opposite coasts and how it all came together for them. 

Then, hear about how the new, local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has now been formed in the Lookout Community and how you might can join. 

Finally, hear all about how the big parade came into being and what to expect for this year including new, special floats and new changes. Michelle and others have worked hard to make the after-parade just as fun and community-building as the parade itself as they have added a fun wrap up event with prizes and food  trucks for lunch. 
Hear in this episode why this 2022 July 4th parade will be the best ever with all the new changes. 

Please plan to participate in OR cheer on the parade on Monday, July 4th - and either way, plan to eat lunch at The Commons with all the attending food trucks that day!

What a FUN visit and recording with Michelle and Justin in their home and what a pleasure meeting them both - well done on all fronts Workmans! Thank  you!

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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 be the go-to person for many serious garden-design inquiries. In addition to info on growing up in Chattanooga, Scott gives some good detail about The Tour and some of the homes and gardens that will make up the locations on Lookout this year. 

Scott also discusses some gardens on Lookout and what they contain and how they are laid out. 
**see the official website for details and tickets at     www.mghc.org

Please join us for this BONUS EPISODE with info about this weekend's big event on Lookout. 
Thank you Scott! You did a great job for your first podcast!

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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 excellent expression of emotion and so we recognize that many folks around us and in our community struggle in this area and with mental health. Therefore, in addition to art and expression, we also celebrate and dedicate this episode to Dr. Blake Haren and all those like him who serve the needs of others in this regard.
Blake, we salute you. Thank you.

Where to begin! Laura was great- that's where.  You are going to want to hear this.

Join the Mountain Echo for a very relaxed and honest discussion about some very real and heavy topics. Laura was brave and fearless in her thoughtful description of how she sees the pain of life and the great rewards and blessings of life. Hear about her family, growing up on Lookout 'back in the day',  growing up as 'Laura Livingston Moore',  local schools' art programs and many more topics. This great episode is full of names - families: Probasco, Moore, Scorey; museums: Hunter, Chicago Museum of Art, Gallery 1401, Townsend Atelier; schools: LMS, Baylor, Ole Miss, Sewanee, UTC. Names of teachers: Gwaltney, Yann and Fazio. Names of artists: Monet, Seurat and Bob Ross. Hear about Kansas City, California, Erlanger East Hospital, COVID lockdowns, Canopy Coffee, Tiffany Armstrong, Dr. Chris Moore, Dr. Steve Scorey, Ashland Terrace Animal Hospital, Dr. George Scorey. Hear about Laura's grandmother and her local art business Montcrest Gallery.
This episode is super relaxed and pensive and chocked full of wonderful stories about life and hope. What words of wisdom and peace are shared from this artist as she encourages others to seek expression and to try art. 

Please join with us for this fun episode and hear local, mountaineer artist Laura Moore Scorey share about her journey and how it has led her back to Lookout with a bold new life yet still with her true family thread still running true through herself and now her children. 
Laura, super fun and well done!

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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 reflect and share a lot of thoughts from behind the scenes at this famous attraction.  

Hear about all the recent changes and business additions - WOW. Rock City owns A LOT MORE than just Rock City now! We even hear the very famous story of one time very famous visitor who was inspired by Rock City and went on to create a pretty special place of his own - fascinating.
Join us for a longer but very entertaining episode and we think you will be making plans soon to re-visit this special place and try out some 'on the bluff dining'.  Doug thank you again and well done!

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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 impacted who he is today. 

In part two, William shares his plans for the future starting with college plans and his hopes for after college.  Also, William gives great insight as he helps the listeners of tME better understand the youth of today, their styles, preferences and concerns. 

Please forgive the un-editable audio blips as this was a call-in, phone-based interview and tME is very thankful and grateful for William having the courage to step into an interview without prior knowledge of the questions. We threw him some really tough passes - see how you think he did. We think he gets a hundred percent....and, ...well done mom and dad. 

Good job, William - the entire ETSU community is very lucky to have you joining them! 
You will represent our community of Lookout Mountain very well and we all look forward to cheering you on in college!

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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 truly lives up to its motto of a "paper of fact, fun and fancy" and where that great motto came from. Hear about the amazing efforts of well-known mountain names and how they all pulled together to make sure Lookout had a community paper for all to enjoy. 

Ferris does an excellent job of carefully describing the monthly paper operation and the special team of talented and dedicated folks who today, help make it a reality the first of each month.  This episode also highlights other programs such as: Bee City USA,  the Homegrown National Park Project, Get on the map, National Park Movement and Open Eyes, Open Hearts.

Ferris also mentions the children's books that she and her wonderful mom Mary Jane, created - The Queen Who Banished Bugs and others.

Ferris, yes you may be shy but you did a fantastic job for us all on this really interesting episode and the listeners of tME thank you! Well done Ferris!

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