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1816 - Ross's Landing (Chattanooga), Tennessee founded

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1854 - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, a flourishing post-village of Hamilton county, Tennessee, on the Tennessee river, 250 miles by water below Knoxville, and 140 miles S. E. from Nashville. It is the terminus of the Nashville and Chattanooga railroad, and of the Western and Atlantic railroad, which connects it with the chief towns of Georgia. The Tennessee river is navigable by steam during about eight months in the year, and by small boats at all times. These circumstances render Chattanooga one of the most important and flourishing towns of the state. Since the completion of the Western and Atlantic railroad, in 1850, the population has increased at the rate of about 100 per month. The surplus productions of East Tennessee, and of part of Middle Tennessee, are mostly shipped from this point. The surrounding region is liberally supplied with water- power and timber, and the hills contain abundance of stone coal and iron ore. Chattanooga has 1 steam saw mill, 2 sash and blind factories, 3 cabinet factories, ... Read MORE...

1863 - September 23 - Confederate siege of Chattanooga begins

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1888 - FIRE AT CHATTANOOGA. DESTROYS BOTH LIFE AND PROPERTY - MANY BURNED TO DEATH.
WHILE STRIVING TO SAVE GOODS FROM THE FLAMES - THE LOSS TO PROPERTY WILL REACH $225,000 - COLLAPSE OF BUILDINGS.

Chattanooga, Tenn., August 10 - The ruin of last night's terrible fire is very great. The following business firms were entirely burned out:

Shelton, Howard & Co., wholesale saddlery.
Phelps & Long, clothiers.
Rosenay, Crutchfield & Co., wholesale dry goods.
M. Block drug company.
Dietzer Bros., wholesale fruits and vegetables.
Roshbaum & Co., clothiers.
Bradt Printing company.
Chattanooga paper box factory.
Rosenhelm Sons, wholesale liquor dealers.
A. Schopen, confectionery and wines.
Simpson clothing, damaged by fire.

Loss on building, $91,000. The loss by firms is $225,000; insurance about $175,000. The total loss is in the neighborhood of $310,000.
The loss of life has been very great. In the excitement of the conflagration hundreds of citizens rushed into the building and endeavored to save threatened goods. It seems that there was criminal... Read MORE...

1895 - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, a city of Tennessee and great railroad terminus, the capital of Hamilton co., is pleasantly situated on the left bank of the Tennessee River, 151 miles S.E. of Nashville, 112 miles S.S.W. of Knoxville, and 138 miles N.N.W. of Atlanta. It is connected with the towns of Georgia by the Western & Atlantic Railroad. It is surrounded by high hills and picturesque scenery with fine views of Lookout Mountain and the Cumberlands, several valleys and intervening ridges converging to this point. Steamboats navigate the river above and below this place, which is very favorably situated for trade and manufactures, having mines of coal and iron in its vicinity. Chattanooga has churches of all the leading denominations, several large hotels, which are said to be the best in the Southern states, the Chattanooga Female Institute, the U. S. Grant University, the Chattanooga Medical College, and a system of public schools. The amount of capital invested here in manufactures is now about... Read MORE...

1899 - Coca-Cola was first bottled in 1899 at a plant on Patten Parkway in downtown Chattanooga after two local attorneys purchased the bottling rights to the drink for $l.00.

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1908 - FIRE DESTROYS LOOKOUT INN AND FOUR COTTAGES. NOTED HOTEL ON LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN GOES UP IN SMOKE.
SPECTACULAR BLAZE FOLLOWED BY CLOUDS OF SMOKE SEEN FROM CHATTANOOGA. TIMBER FIRES FEARED.

Chattanooga, Tenn., Nov. 17. - The famous old Lookout Inn on the crest of Lookout Mountain was burned to the ground this afternoon, together with all its contents, and also four cottages in close proximity to the hotel. The owners, MSSRS. JUNG and SHAMOTOULSKI, stated that a deal had just been consummated for the sale of the inn property for a consideration of $135,000, and but for the fire the deal would have been closed today. There was but $20,000 insurance on the hotel and furnishings.

Aside from the hotel, the four cottages and their contents were destroyed, entailing a loss estimated at $16,000. The amount of insurance on these could not be learned.

The incline power house was badly damaged and the trestle on the face of the bluff was ablaze for a considerable time. Tonight there is a streak of fire almost from the top to the base of Lookout Mountain along the line of the incline,... Read MORE...

1916 - Chattanooga mechanic, Ernest Holmes, invented tow truck

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1916
Chattanoo'ga, a city of Tennessee, the capital of Hamilton co., is pleasantly situated on the left bank of the Tennessee River and on the Southern, the Queen and Crescent, the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis and other railroads, 151 miles SE. of Nashville and 138 miles NNW. of Atlanta. It is surrounded by picturesque scenery with fine views of the adjoining Lookout Mountain and the Cumberlands, several valleys and interesting ridges converging to this point. Steamboats navigate the river above and below this place, which is very favorably situated for trade and manufactures, having mines of coal and iron in its vicinity. Chattanooga is the seat of several advanced educational institutions, including the Chattanooga College for Young Ladies, Chattanooga Normal University, Chattanooga Medical College, and the Grant University ( Methodist Episcopal), the last-named attended by between 500 and 600 students. The manufacturing and other industries of the city are very important, and... Read MORE...

1930 - October 23 - J.K. Scott wins the first miniature golf tournament. The event is held in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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1930 - October 23 - J.K. Scott wins the first miniature golf tournament. The event is held in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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1954 - April 25 - WDEF TV channel 12 in Chattanooga, TN (CBS) begins broadcasting

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2023 - Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Chattanooga:
Tennessee Aquarium:

Explore the incredible exhibits showcasing marine life from around the world.

Visit the IMAX 3D Theater for a larger-than-life cinematic experience.

Lookout Mountain:

Take the Incline Railway, one of the world's steepest passenger railways, for breathtaking views.

Visit Rock City Gardens with its unique rock formations and scenic overlooks.

Ruby Falls:

Venture into the depths of Lookout Mountain to see the stunning underground waterfall, Ruby Falls.

Chattanooga Choo Choo:

Experience the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo terminal, which has been converted into a hotel and entertainment complex.

Don't miss the model railroad museum and take a stroll through the gardens.

Coolidge Park:

Enjoy a day outdoors with a visit to Coolidge Park, complete with a beautiful carousel, splash fountain, and walking paths along the river.

Walnut Street Bridge:

Walk or bike across the Walnut Street Bridge, one of the world's longest pedestrian... Read MORE...

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