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Movies Filmed in Chattanooga   Trains such as this one (above) from the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum have appeared in many films, most notably Water for Elephants (2011).    Photos Courtesy of the Chattanooga Public Library and the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum   ……….   Dear Hamilton, I’m a huge movie addict and watch several […]

Area High School Alumni Take on the World These graduates have accomplished incredible things and enjoyed great successes since their high school years. Their talents and passions have taken them to the country’s most prestigious universities, across the globe, and in some cases, right back to the Scenic City.   So what’s putting them on […]

Local Shop Helps Cultivate Community Creativity   When Susan Council’s employer transferred her to the Scenic City at the turn of the century, she never would have guessed that she would be running her very own bead shop decades later.    By Christina Cannon / Photography by Sarah Unger   “When I first moved to […]

Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Museum   (Above) Medal of Honor recipients at the grand opening of the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Museum   Photos Courtesy of Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Museum   ……….   Dear Hamilton, With National Medal of Honor Day just around […]

A Complete Guide to Summer Camps for 2021   Baylor Summers 171 Baylor School Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423.757.2616 baylorschool.org/summer summers@baylorschool.org Boys | Girls: Both Ages: 5-18 Programs: Both day and overnight programs place emphasis on skill development, mentoring, fun, friendship, and lifelong memories.  Cost: Varies by program Baylor’s beautiful campus on the Tennessee River features hiking trails and […]

A Complete Guide to Local Independent Schools for 2021   Baylor School 171 Baylor School Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37405 p: 423.267.5902 f: 423.757.2525 baylorschool.org admission@baylorschool.org Founded: 1893 Grades: 6th-12th Total students: 1,040 Avg. class size: 15 Religious affiliation: At Baylor, faith is central to every person’s life, and the study of religion is an essential […]

(Above) Airplane at Lovell Field circa 1941 Aviation in Chattanooga   Photos Courtesy of Chattanooga Public Library, chattanoogahistory.com   Dear Hamilton, I was recently planning some holiday travels, and while booking my flight out of the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, I found myself wondering about Chattanooga’s aviation past. What was the airport like in its infancy? […]

Meet the Presidents   Student presidents are recognized as individuals gifted with vision who can lead their peers to a bigger and brighter future. They are held to the highest standard of integrity, and they juggle extra responsibilities all while making sure they aren’t late for class. The 29 young men and women featured here […]