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2023 July 4th Special - 'Sounds of Service' Series: KOREA - Ed Taliaferro - 'For Love of Country and Family', Ed shares about University of Chattanooga, Beating UT, US Army, Korea & Lookout Mtn GA living in 'Bougainville' Jul 01, 2023

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An epitome of a Lookout Mtn, Georgia couple who raised a family in Fairyland for decades, Edward and Wendy Taliaferro have done it all on Lookout. Please join in and hear about how this couple, became a family and survived military service and began their lives together on this mountain. Ed graciously and humbly tells his story of service, uncertainty, family and the beginnings of life on Lookout with two sons - Robby and Ricky.
Post recording notes from the speaker, Ed:
1. Mayor Olgiati ordered the leveling of Cameron Hill.
2. The top was originally a fort, later became a park for the community.
3.Ft Benning was hotter than Gordon.
4.22 kids in the neighborhood not 37.
5. Actually the Greatest generation was the WW1.
6. I do not have a flag on my car.
7. I would like for you to say up front that your mother and me are first cousins.
Yes, my beloved mother, Virginia Roy Newberry was a first cousin with Edward, and she revered him greatly.

Ed and Wendy - we all love you and we appreciate all you have done over the years to make our community a better place to live - Thank you.
This special series highlights and celebrates some of our community members who have served us, their country, with military service. This 'Sounds of Service' series will feature a community member each day as we celebrate out nation's independence, freedom and 'birth'.
Please join us and hear from some of these folks, our neighbors as they share memories and thoughts with us - the listeners.

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Also, on regular, full length, non-bonus episodes, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.

The good folks at Lula Lake have a message for YOU: Special Open Gate Day for Lookout Residents and other news Jun 13, 2023

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Join in for a quick message from our good friends at Lula Lake, well delivered by Daniel Roberts, about a special day coming up soon where the property is reserved for mountain residents to enjoy it. Daniel, yet again, does a really good job of laying out the plan and helping folks know what to expect.
Also, a donation-collection point will be on-site so bring a little love to leave if you can.
Let's go support Lula Lake - a true Mountain Treasure!

June - Buckle Up and Prepare for Takeoff! Captain Dan Carroll shares about his Big 3 Passions- Family, Flying and of course, Cars Jun 11, 2023

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"Ready for Pushback"
**may be a two-listen episode due to the longer run-time.
In this longer episode, Dan Carroll shares delightful stories about his childhood, his parents, meeting his wife from Lookout Mtn for the first time, his family, his love of flying and his love of cars.
This is a super fun episode full of laughs, edits, more laughs and a lot of cutting up. Dan is like a perfectionist with a great sense of humor and that combination will have the listeners smiling and laughing from the beginning to the end of this episode. We had so much fun making this episode that we included a "Smokey and The Bandit" style blooper track at the end of the main episode.
Dan is full of surprises from his love of ski racing to his recent win in a big car show.
Dan doesn't disappoint in the "Love Dept.", either as he shares the story of his first time on Lookout as he came to meet his amazing wife, Talley. Also hear about their two wonderful children and what they are up to these days.
Listen in and hear about Nino, the Italian mechanic, and Dan's first car, to all about the Ferrari Club of America - this episode is big and loaded. We talk about New Haven, CT, East Rock, The Foote School and MTSU, 'aviation English' and Murfreesboro and Mr. King.
Hear about flying and the airline industry of today and the changes close ahead for us all. Also hear all about Dan's main passion...Cars. And, at the end of the episode, hear some surprise news for mountain residents as Dan and the host share news about a possible upcoming event that is sure to get a good turnout on the mountain.
* Note - this hour-plus, long episode may need to heard in two or more listens - it's a big one - but well worth your time. Enjoy - and Dan - Good job! You did great! You are a true Mountain Treasure!
Now put your tray in the upright position and fasten your seatbelts!
Capn' Dan is about to push up the throttles!

June - Lookout Represented at the Royal Coronation: Graham Burns shares about her life on Lookout and attending King Charles' Coronation - her second one... Jun 08, 2023

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Wow - where to begin? Graham Burns is a true Lookout Treasure and she recently sat to share with the Mountain Echo listeners about her family, her life on Lookout and her recent trip to London to attend the coronation of King Charles III.
From her wonderful home (also her childhood home) on the brow, well-loved Graham graciously shares about her parents- The Walkers, her family with Bud, raising 7 children, the Caulkins School, some of the neighborhood families and children who attended the famous 'Caulkins School' with Nancy Caulkins, mountain real estate, her FIRST coronation for Elizabeth, her second coronation ceremony for Charles and world travel to Europe, Greece and Egypt. The Great Pyramid finally got to meet The Great Graham Burns! Such fun stories and memorable times - thank you Lady Graham, you did a wonderful job!

June - Ann Brown speaks on Lookout's Amazing Garden Clubs, 'Battle of the Mountains' competition and the Pollinator Festival Jun 06, 2023

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Join us for this special, summer 'conservation' episode and hear about many things on Ann's mind including: Lookout's amazing garden clubs - "cheaper than therapy", 'the little things that run the world', Bee City USA, monarch butterflies, Kenny the Caterpillar, Joe Wilson Park, Fairyland's new town hall, Father's Day bird houses for sale, Creek Friendly Yards, Battle of the Mountains, Rain Smart Yards, "what's that smell?", the power of native plants - no - not that plant, changing rainfall patterns, 'water is not cheap', Reflection Riding, birds, butterflies and bees - oh my! With special mentions to Kenny Lee and Elizabeth Jones.
Go to www.mywaterways.org to schedule your FREE yard and water-runoff assessment. Let's DO THIS Lookout!
Ann is a True Lookout Treasure and a great storyteller. Please join us for another wonderful episode where she highlights some really good info we should all be 'up' on.
And parents with young ones - be sure not to miss the Pollinator Festival!!
Saturday, June 17th, at the new Town Hall.
Thank you, yet again, Ann Brown!
You have done an amazing job with a tough, messy subject!
Fans of the popular TV show. 'Schitt's Creek', let us know if you think this episode's subject matter 'stinks'!

2023 Summer: Lookout's Community Summer Camp: Lookout Traditions and Treasures: Commons Camp and Gwin Tugman Jun 03, 2023

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In this very timely and informative episode, Director of Lookout's community summer camp, 'Commons Camp' informs parents about the benefits and traditions of this favorite summer experience for neighborhood children. Gwin also opens up and shares about her childhood on Lookout, meeting her husband John, attending Commons Camp herself and finally about how the camp currently functions. Parents of neighborhood children ages of 5 and up will want to be aware of and familiar with the basics of the camp and Gwin does a great job of covering the objective info and she gives a great feel for the camp environment with anecdotes and heartfelt stories. Please join us for this quick, informative and special episode about a tradition and a treasure on Lookout; see if you can guess which is which. And Gwin, THANK YOU, for all that you do year-round to help make our community the special place we all know it to be. You are a Treasure!

2022 August - Moving to Lookout, Devastating News, Battling Fear, and Walking for a Better Tomorrow - Welcome Hill Family! Lookout folks are here for you. Aug 13, 2022

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Upbeat - brave - honest - fighter - tough - fearless - hopeful - beautiful
These are some of the first words that come to mind when you listen to the amazing Amy J Hill. Her story is real, it is powerful, and it is hopeful.
If you want to feel upbeat and NOT afraid then listen to Amy share her story.
Moving to Lookout Mountain from Atlanta in early 2022, the Hill family has settled in nicely on the Georgia side of the community and their wonderful son is enjoying Fairyland School.
Listeners of the Mountain Echo will find a very upbeat and positive message from Amy as she does a really fantastic job of discussing a tough issue.
Finally, hear the news about the big event and how it has changed from years past - the Komen WALK. Saturday October 1 at Hamilton Place Mall.
Great news - Amy has a team and you can contribute or walk or both!
Here is the link to read more: Susan G. Komen® - 2022 Chattanooga MORE THAN PINK Walk : Amy J. Hill (info-komen.org)
Individuals with small donations are the bulk of what makes Komen work - also companies, large or small, with donations and teams really help move the needle forward in this fight that touches so many lives.
The battle IS being won by groups like Komen and folks like Amy - please consider being a part of the coming victory.
Main Susan G. Komen website: www.komen.org
Chattanooga Walk main site: Susan G. Komen® - 2022 Chattanooga MORE THAN PINK Walk (info-komen.org)

2022 July - 100 Years in the Making - Seth Raynor's Old Course Vision...On A Cloud - Doug Stein shares about the Stein family, his friends, and his passion, the course on Lookout Jul 30, 2022

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It's not really like other mountain courses...rather, it's more of a course... on a 'cloud'.
Carter, Lupton, Probasco, Davenport, Oehmig, Dye, and of course Raynor - these are some of the many names who have all been an instrumental part of an amazing story, 100 years in the making. Hear from the wonderful mind, and heart, of Doug Stein about not just the golf course on Lookout but also about his family, growing up here and his many friends from over the years. This is a really powerful episode of time, vision, passion, dreams and especially determination. Doug does an excellent job of sharing with listeners about his great memories from growing up in this community and even raising his children here and his love of this community. Hear about everything from the great ice storm of 1960 to the building of Covenant College and even movie stars who came to Lookout.
It is a joy to listen to Doug share what is clearly a life passion for him as his talks about his family, his friends and the course at Lookout Mountain.
This episode offers a true deep dive on the actual golf holes and their layouts and, it goes into some great detail about the current, exciting renovations.
At times, the listeners may even feel like Doug is actually channeling Seth Raynor himself as he describes the layout and vision of the course.
Oh, and what a May it will be! As the anticipated opening of the course sometime late next spring, the opening of this long-awaited and much anticipated "ultimate upgrade" will occur. The Stein name joins the list of these special folks all of whom have been passionate on this journey.
So, until then, please listen and enjoy the truly excellent effort by Doug to share the history, vision and hopes for this wonderful asset in our community.
Well done Lookout Mtn Club members and, well done Doug Stein! King must be so proud.
Thank you!

2022 July - Lookout Youth Athletics Special Edition - Four days of heaven in Southaven Mississippi - Coach Ben Wharton shares about our neighborhood boys and their Grand Slam year taking them to the World Series Jul 23, 2022

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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.

2022 July - Virginia Anne Manson discusses Lookout Mtn being the school board's new 'District 11' Jul 18, 2022

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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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