The ridge stretching north from Signal Mountain has long been known as Walling's or Walden's Ridge. But debate continues on how it got its name. Many authorities believe the name can be traced to Elisha Walling (or Wallen), who was one of the “Long Hunters” who ventured into the unexplored frontier in the area that became Tennessee and Kentucky. According to a book on the Walling/Walden family, ...
Remembering Grant City
The United States Office of Management and Budget defines metropolitan statistical areas (MSA’s) based on census data. Chattanooga is MSA number 1560, and is comprised of Hamilton, Marion, and Sequatchie counties in Tennessee, and Catoosa, Dade, and Walker counties in north Georgia. For a county to be considered to be part of an MSA, there must be a close economic connection, reflected by business ...
Loveman's was once crowded with shoppers at this time of year. This is a scan of a wood-grain pattern shopping bag from the early 1970's. Click to enlarge.
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