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Chattanooga Birds

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Roger

I saw two Mockingbirds hanging about a trash can along the Tennessee River. I figured it was a long shot, but I put the chair on the can and stepped back. Within five minutes, I had these photos. The other … Continue reading →

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Tennessee Aquarium

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Roger

I didn’t have anywhere to be until 6:00 pm, and I didn’t want to spend my afternoon in my less-than-comfortable room at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo. I hadn’t planned on touring the aquarium, but it was right there … Amanda was … Continue reading →

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Tennessee River at Chattanooga

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Roger

The Walnut Street Bridge, built in 1890, was the first non-military bridge across the Tennessee River. It remained in service until 1978, sat unused for 10 or so  years and was then converted into one of the world’s longest (2,376 … Continue reading →

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At the Chattanooga Choo-Choo

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Roger

For the five nights I was in Chattanooga for a convention, I stayed at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo, built from the old city railroad station. Or at least that’s what you’re led to believe. In fact, none of the rooms are … Continue reading →

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Good Dog

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Roger

I’d been hiking around Chattanooga for a couple hours. It was sunny and about 65 out and I was getting thirsty. I looked for somewhere to get something to drink and found Good Dog, a hot dog place on Frazier … Continue reading →

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