Chattanooga?
 

I'm vaguely contemplating applying to a training program based in Chattanooga and would be grateful for any informed comments about this city and surrounds.

Thanks :D

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"Informed comments only"! What are you, a seasoned member of this forum, or what?! :p

Choo choo? :)

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i went on a holiday trip there for a few days about 8 weeks ago - seemed quite nice!

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Damn...had I not been watching a tear jerking chick flick I'd have beaten you to it.

Choo Choo. :D

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Yes - was about to mention that I too had been there earlier in the year. It's next to some lovely countryside and near to the Smokies. I managed to get the most lost there than in any other city on my roadtrip - the city itself didn't strike me as super, but the countryside sure is.

We spent one night here:

http://www.monteagleinn.com/

It was my daughters' fave on the whole trip, and the owner cooked me an omelette with veggies fresh from the garden (this was in mid-March).

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So, Roy Rogers was pissed that a bobcat stole his brand new boots - boots that he really, really liked... all nicely decorated. Well, off he went to hunt down the vile creature. He came back a bit later with the dead cat over his shoulder... to which Dale Evans quipped: "Pardon me Roy, is that the cat that chewed your new shoes?" :)

Ian

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What kind of train-ing programme? Steam or diesel-electric?

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I do like to hum along with Glenn and the boys

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He doesn't look at all like Jimmy Stewart... but I do like listening to the Modernaires!

Ian

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North Georgia mountains - nice

Chattanooga - just a place thats close to the North Georgia Mountains.

meh.

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I agree with this. But don't forget you can also "See Rock City."

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Agreed.

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As well as buy fireworks and cigarettes at a number of well-illuminated megamarts at night.

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Sorry but I went there once and thought it was a awful hole I wouldn't go back there if you paid me. :(

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I haven't been there, but the company I work for has an enormous office there, and everyone there seems to love it.

Hot and humid summers though...

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Went to Uni there and I loved it. It's very rural though, so don't expect the big city lifestyle. If you love the mountains and friendly people it will be a great experience.

There's some great coffee shops and restaurants in Chatanooga. Enjoyed my time there.

Krihaz

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This was one of the big attractions, when I stayed at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo Hotel (I shit you not - it's a Holiday Inn) a few years ago.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tri-State_Crematory

Otherwise, I pass through the area frequently. Places worth a visit include

Lookout Mountain
Tennesee Aquarium
& Rock City.

Atlanta is about 2 hours away. Nashville is about 1hr 45 mins west.




Jim

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Thanks so much for everyone's comments - I really do appreciate it :)

Scouse Express - the crematory story is awful!

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I know, some of the forensic workers were staying at the hotel, same time I was. Every morning you would see them getting ready to go and do their work.


Jim.

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I remember this story when it was on the news, interesting read, could never understand why he wouldn't just cremate the bodies, would have been easier than storing them.

Couldn't remember the outcome of the trial, but from reading the article, it looks like he got off pretty light, (Mr Marsh sr convieniently died) Wonder how bad the mercury poisoning was?

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Law & Order did an episode based on this deal.

Lenny Briscoe had it all sorted out!;-)


Jim.

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So did we figure out why the doctor wants to become a train driver ...or did I get confused

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I've heard that Aricept can help.

Ian

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Who doesn't want to be a train driver?

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Thanks, but I think I'll stick to my bus. At least I get to choose whether I turn left or right.

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yeah, in just about every bloody billlboard and lampost within a 30 mile radius :lol:

i have spent some time there - discounting the tourist bits (ruby falls, lookout mountain etc) then it really is just another southern town...only difference is its in eastern time zone, rather than central.

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Thanks oldmanriver.

I guess I should google "Rock City" images.....

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I live just up the road from there, and industry has been cleaned up a lot compared to 25 years ago. There are some art studios, acquarium, Nunter Museum of Art, a few good restaurants, and Unum, Cigna, Bue Cross Blue Shield, and TVA hava a big presence downtown. VW is building a new plant a short distance from I75, plus associated supplier facilities next door, and the city is making big efforts to accomodate the influx of Germans. You may find it more convenient and cheaper to fly to ATL, rather then CHA. Enjoy your trip.

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this is lookout mountain. i took this in april - 3 pictures stitched together

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2797/...2c51f539_b.jpg

they say you can see 7 states on a clear day

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Look's good