Chattanooga Sidetracks

For over 140 years, the operator of one of the main railroads in Chattanooga has been renting it...from the city that actually owns it But this very unusual situation is about to change.

Back by popular demand. This area has been known for many legends of ghosts, goblins, and spirit sightings over the years. Dale Mitchell takes you on a trip through the haunts of the Scenic City during Spooky season on this episode of Chattanooga Side Tracks. 

He's been welcoming inbound drivers on Riverside Drive for over 30 years from his office on top of a water tank. He's Tennessee-American Water Company's most famous personality, Philip D. Glass.

Historic Engel Stadium...synonymous with baseball in Chattanooga for over 90 years.

"Underground Chattanooga...What is it and where is it?"

This area has been known for many legends of ghosts, goblins, and spirit sightings over the years. Dale Mitchell takes you on a trip through the haunts of the Scenic City during Spooky season on this episode of Chattanooga Side Tracks.

He's more than just the name on a bridge. Considered to be the man most responsible for putting Chattanooga on the road to where it is today.

It led the way of a downtown renaissance that started 30 years ago this summer. The story behind the Tennessee Aquarium.

You may have gone up it or down it.. Or both.  It's known to locals as "The Ridge Cut". Here' s how and why it came to be.

One of most enduring Country Music marriages started just down the road in Ringgold, GA. Here's how it all began for Dolly and Carl.

When you have a major river flowing right through downtown, it's important to get from one side to the other. And here's how we do it in Chattanooga.

126 years and still going strong. How the Incline Railway came to be.

The big building housing the Patten Towers at 11th and Market Streets just blends in with the city these days. But at one time it was one of the most important buildings in Chattanooga. The story of the Hotel Patten.

Explore the history of our area's historic theme park - Lake Winnepesaukah.  From the Cannon Ball to the Boat Chute there's nothing like Lake Winnie.

Discover the amazing story of Chief John Ross and his part in the founding of Chattanoga.

A tasty story about Little Debbie.  Going forth from the Chattanooga area to the world since 1934.

It was discovered almost by accident. The story of Lookout Mountain's incredible Ruby Falls.

Hidden inside Racoon Mountain is a unique and innovative plant that helps power the Tennessee Valley.

Mankind has always been fascinated with the Moon, and that fascination inspired one of the tastiest treats in the south; The Moon Pie.  Here's the story of this legendary classic treat. 

Almost everyone who's traveled the South has seen the famous Rock City barns along the highway.  Hear the story of our iconic Rock City.

Hear the history of our area's most storied landmark and song, as we take you down the sidetracks of The Chattanooga Choo-Choo.

Hear the role Chattanooga played in bringing Coca-Cola to the world.

One of the two main routes up and down Lookout Mountain is named for him. Find out how he become famous nationwide in this story of Adolph Ochs.