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Lookout Mountain Incline Railway To Reopen On Saturday

  • 3/8/2024

The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway will reopen on Saturday, at 9 a.m. The Incline Railway was closed for two weeks for routine preventative maintenance. “We have completed our routine maintenance of the World’s Most Amazing Mile and are excited to be reopening ahead of schedule this Saturday,” said Charles D. Frazier, CARTA’s chief executive officer. “CARTA prioritizes the safety of our vehicles and facilities, and we are pleased to have this work completed in time to welcome our spring break guests who will be visiting from all over the country.” The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway is also scheduled to close again on Monday, April 8, for additional maintenance in preparation ... (click for more)

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Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 3D premiers at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater on Friday, March 8
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 3D premiers at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater on Friday, March 8

Blue Whales: Return Of The Giants 3D Brings The Planet’s Largest Animal To Chattanooga’s Biggest Screen

  • 2/29/2024

Blue Whales are the largest animal ever to have lived, but just reading that doesn’t quite convey their colossal proportions. They are bigger than the biggest dinosaur and weigh as much as 200 cars. Their tongue alone weighs as much as an elephant, and their heart is as large as a golf cart. If one found its way into a baseball stadium, ... (click for more)

Dan Fleser: Visiting St. Simons And Jekyll Islands

  • 2/27/2024

After a day on the road last week, yours truly and fellow traveler Mike dropped anchor near the Atlantic Coast in Brunswick, Ga. We were unwinding at a local watering hole when a good Samaritan approached, offering us free pizza. He had more than enough pies for the group he was entertaining. He noticed us sitting nearby, noted our beverages ... (click for more)

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Tennessee RiverLine Announces 3 New Communities Enrolled In Tennessee RiverTowns Program
  • 2/23/2024

The Tennessee RiverLine announced Lawrence County, Al.; Calloway County, Ky.; and Dayton, Tn., as the 2024 cohort of the Tennessee RiverTowns Program. Now comprised of 22 enrolled communities, the Tennessee RiverTowns Program has expanded with these new additions, each shaping their local vision for the Tennessee RiverLine. The Tennessee RiverTowns Program encourages collaboration and innovation among participating Tennessee River communities. The voluntary three-stage program empowers ... more

The Judiciary Is Enriched By The Inclusion Of Women
  • 3/18/2024

Since 1987, March has been recognized as National Woman’s History Month, so it is fitting that we acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of women to our country’s judiciary this month. From the four women serving as Associate Justices of the United States Supreme Court to the women serving on the lower federal courts and as justices or judges of state courts, the nation has much for which to be thankful. Women Were Historically Under-Involved in the Judiciary. If we could step ... more

#2-Seed Vols Take On St. Peter's In NCAA Opener
  • 3/18/2024

For the 26th time in program history, including the sixth in a row, the University of Tennessee men's basketball team will compete in the NCAA Tournament. Fifth-ranked Tennessee (24-8, 14-4 SEC) earned the second seed in the Midwest region, as revealed Sunday night on the NCAA Selection Show, live on CBS. The Volunteers will begin play Thursday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., versus No. 15-seeded St. Peter's (19-13, 12-8 MAAC) in the Round of 64. In the lone prior meeting ... more

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