the Mountain Echo
A community-based podcast serving the people of Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, TN and north Georgia with episodes concerning our mountaintop neighborhood. We feature the people of our community, both longtime and new residents, discussing their interests and passions, including their own families. We also feature information on neighborhood groups, events and efforts, as well as hearing from some of our young folks. Serving both the Georgia and Tennessee side as one community, our goal is to increase personal bonds and connection through awareness, knowledge and sharing via neighborhood podcast episodes. We look forward to meeting new folks and to helping everyone be better informed about our wonderful neighborhood and its people. We welcome your thoughts and ideas at: tME, PO Box 7, Lookout Mountain, TN 37350
Episodes
75 episodes
2026 April - Who is Caralisa, and why did she flee Atlanta with Ralph? Celebrating Lookout's Canopy Coffee on its 5Yr Anniversary
Can you Believe It?! Lookout's Local Coffee Shop, Canopy is Turning 5! Join in the conversation and hear the great tale about the Montgomery family and why they escaped Atlanta. Caralisa does a masterful job of sharing a...
It's ART SHOW Time on Lookout! Year 22 for this Fairyland School Tradition Promises to be a Great One
FAIRYLAND COMMUNITY ART SHOWJoin in and hear from the talented Bekah Politano Montgomery as she does a fantastic job of helping us all know what to expect for the BIG EVENT - THIS THURSDAY - FEB 12th. Quick Facts:<...
2026 January: 'Cleared for TAKEOFF', Wes Carroll Shares about Growing Up on Lkt Mtn, College and 'Starting the Engine' On His Exciting Life Ahead
Join in and hear from one of our community's newer college graduates - Mr. Wes Carroll. The LMS Carnival, LMS, The Cow Path and mountain athletics are all covered in this great discussion, in part, about growing up on the mountain. Hear how he ...
2025 Dec Dr. David Wharton Part II - One of Lookout's Guardian Angels Shares About His Life and his Passions
Join in for the finale of Dr. David Wharton sharing about his life and just a few of his many adventures as we get some behind the scenes info from one of this community's and this region's best treasures. David is a humble man so m...
2025 Thanksgiving Episode: Truly a Guardian Angel of Lookout and Locals, Dr David Wharton Shares Stories From the Edge, Deep Below and Living His Life, "By the Grace of God", Part 1
"By The Grace of God"Part 1David opens up his tough facade to share about himself, his family, medicine, rescue and his faith. "Without my faith, I don't have hope." On a hot summer day, David stopped from his no...
Nov 2025 Veterans Day Special - John McCall Shares about a Life Well Lived and His Boys
Thank you for your service John!This November, we welcome Lookout Mountain resident of many years, Mr. John McCall. In this episode, John shares about his family and early life on Lookout and then about how he joined the U.S. Army and se...
Lookout has Hart ! - Ron Hart moves to Lookout and joins Our Community - Let's Join in Welcoming, Ron and Heather!
SEASON FOUR BEGINS - Let's DO THIS"You gotta be hungry for it in this world" - Ron"we weren't tossin' midgets or anything ...but it was close"'YOU KEEP GOING'Hailing from Columbia, Tennessee,...
"It's CARNIVAL TIME in TENNESSEE!" LMS Fall Carnival promises to uphold this sacred tradition in our community
"Many hands make for light work" " It runs like a well-oiled machine"The HUGE TEAM EFFORT ...Laura Cleary, Lindsey Whittaker and Melissa Koehl share about what parents and all folks planni...
Parents! Children! Book Lovers! It's time for Lookout Bookout and Sally Nelson is here to tell you all about it!
Way to go! Sally Nelson!Join us in this fun episode for the back story and upcoming details both on one of our newest community events - Lookout Bookout!Sally Nelson shares about her family, her love of reading and all the inside ...
Hey Bluey!....It's not 'chest',...it's CHESS! The Chess Club returns to Lookout - Bigger and Better than Ever!
"All The Right Moves" is what it's about - CHESS returns!Season FOUR! opens with a short community announcement about CHESS.Join in for a quick episode with mountain residents Dr. Schlecht and Chess Coach Paul Lemay as they share ...
2025 July 4th Special - One of Our Mountain Veterans and Patriarchs, George McGee shares about his family, Lookout Mtn history and how you know if you are REALLY from Lookout Mountain...or a 'newcomer'!
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 h...
2025 May: Special Episode: National Police Week: New Lookout Mtn.GA Chief Jason Lewis Says Hello to the Community
National Police Week 2025 is May 11-17 www.policeweek.org 'Honoring Our Fallen, Supporting Our Survivors'TME would like to dedicate this episode to Officer Julie Jacks, Officer Tim Chapin , Officer N...
2025 May: "We're not just sittin' around drinking tea and arranging flowers" - Lookout's Ann Brown on the 'Spring Plant Sale' Saturday May 3
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 S...
2025 April: Mayes 'Go Fast' Starke Shares about Moving to Lookout and His Passions: Family, Faith and of Course, Running
April is Gospel Month on the Mountain Echo and this episode will include some music towards this theme. Also, this episode is sponsored by Bo Newberry and the good folks at Mountain Lights & Safety of Lookout Mountain.
2025 Spring: Lookout's Favorite Eatery at The Commons is Back! Hear about the new plans for The Mountain Munchery with Founders Wharton and Hoover
'The Ladies' are back! Stephanie Wharton and Starr Hoover are returning for another great season at The Mountain Munchery - Lookout's eatery at The Commons. Parents of young ones - you will want to hear this!Join us ...
2025 March - Spring Business/ Legal Episode: The Rocket City Kid Makes Lookout Home and Launches Midtown Intellectual Property in Chattanooga
Huntsville's loss is Chattanooga's gain!In this episode of the Mountain Echo, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Schlecht, a dedicated advocate for intellectual property and the owner of Midtown Intellectual Property, PC. Founded in 2018 and ...
2025 Feb: Special Parents Episode- Children's Health and Nutrition with the Experts at Chattanooga's Nutrition World
This episode is sponsored by Mountain Lights & Safety of Lookout Mountain.(423) 463-7704Outdoor Lighting - Home Security - Smoke & Fire Detection****************************This episode has been months in the p...
2025 Jan - After a decade on Lookout, Atlantan Strib Stribling shares his passions: Family, Relationships and Helping People Discover Their Dream Destinations in the Great Outdoors
This episode is sponsored by Mountain Lights & Safety of Lookout Mountain.(423) 463-7704Outdoor Lighting - Home Security - Smoke & Fire Detection****************************Have you ever dreamed of going to a ...
2025 Jan: Ole Miss Student Carter Bennett shares about his new service for mountain residents - The Lookout Shuttle
Join us for another episode of our Young Leaders of Tomorrow series with a brief sit-down featuring Mr Carter Bennett as he shares about himself, his college, his friends and family as well as a new business service he has launched here on Look...
2025 Jan: Lookout Mtn, Georgia Police Chief Dewayne Steele shares about his career, this great community and the challenges of modern police work
This episode is sponsored by Mountain Lights & Safety of Lookout Mountain.(423) 463-7704*****************************Note - this episode was recorded earlier last year. Happy New Years Day! Happy 1 Year Anniv...
Chattanooga Legend Mr. Jerry Summers shares about the 100th Anniversary of the true Trial of the Century
**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...
2024 Dec - The Lookout Mountain Grand Prix 2025 is getting close - Plan Now
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.**************************************...
2024 Nov: Veterans Day Salute - Giving, Serving, Leading and Loving - Lookout's Lt. Col./ DA Clayton Fuller shares what his life is all about
Sounds of Service Series - Part 2 of 2This 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.
2024 Nov Veterans Day Salute: Chattanooga Airman from Lookout, USAF Captain Wil Powell Makes World News Serving Our Country
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...
2024 Oct "That's Amore!" After 35 wonderful years, The Pizza Place on Signal is closing and new chapters begin for all
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...
