Category Archives: Tennessee

I found this machine tucked into an obscure corner. I put in my dollar and got a fortune that said, in essence: “Don’t just intend to be nice to people. Really be nice to them. Intentions get you nowhere. Now … Continue reading →

Tucked away in a narrow room on the second floor of an obscure corner of the old station building was one of the best model railroad displays I’ve ever seen. It cost me $5 to get in, but it was … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →