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krihaz Jul 28th 2010 1:18 am

Re: Chattanooga?
 
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

Scouse Express Jul 28th 2010 4:24 am

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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

Ozzidoc Jul 28th 2010 3:49 pm

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

Scouse Express - the crematory story is awful!

Scouse Express Jul 28th 2010 11:21 pm

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Originally Posted by Ozzidoc (Post 8736479)
Thanks so much for everyone's comments - I really do appreciate it :)

Scouse Express - the crematory story is awful!


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.

Englishtart Jul 29th 2010 3:26 am

Re: Chattanooga?
 

Originally Posted by Scouse Express (Post 8735128)
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

Jim

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?

Scouse Express Jul 29th 2010 5:21 am

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Originally Posted by Englishtart (Post 8738009)
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?

Law & Order did an episode based on this deal.

Lenny Briscoe had it all sorted out!;-)


Jim.

Ray Jul 29th 2010 6:55 am

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

ian-mstm Jul 29th 2010 10:11 am

Re: Chattanooga?
 

Originally Posted by Ray (Post 8738532)
...or did I get confused

I've heard that Aricept can help.

Ian

chartreuse Jul 29th 2010 10:22 am

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Originally Posted by Ray (Post 8738532)
So did we figure out why the doctor wants to become a train driver ...

Who doesn't want to be a train driver?

Toontje Jul 31st 2010 12:26 am

Re: Chattanooga?
 

Originally Posted by chartreuse (Post 8738913)
Who doesn't want to be a train driver?

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

oldmanriver Aug 1st 2010 8:05 am

Re: Chattanooga?
 

Originally Posted by zargof (Post 8720663)
I agree with this. But don't forget you can also "See Rock City."

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.

Ozzidoc Aug 2nd 2010 5:20 am

Re: Chattanooga?
 

Originally Posted by oldmanriver (Post 8744807)
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.

Thanks oldmanriver.

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

Redwing Aug 2nd 2010 11:23 am

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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.

oldmanriver Aug 3rd 2010 8:45 am

Re: Chattanooga?
 
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

fsm Aug 3rd 2010 10:02 am

Re: Chattanooga?
 

Originally Posted by oldmanriver (Post 8750573)
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

Look's good


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