National Police Week 2025 is May 11-17 www.policeweek.org

TME would like to dedicate this episode to Officer Julie Jacks, Officer Tim Chapin , Officer Nicholas Galinger and Deputy Sheriff Donald Bonds, as well as all other fallen officers.

Click here for the link to see Chattanooga Police Dept.'s list of fallen officers:

Chattanooga Police Department, Tennessee, Fallen Officers

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Welcome Chief Jason Lewis!

Chattanooga Police Department's loss is our gain! Also, welcome Asst. Chief Brian Dedmon! Lookout Mountain is very fortunate to have both of you experienced professionals in such key roles in our community - thank you to both of you.

Join in and hear from Jason Lewis about his life and the big decision to try law enforcement and how that path has finally led to Lookout Mountain. Hear about his years at CPD and how he met the love of his life, Shelly.

You think you know what 'fun' is...wait till you hear what Chief Lewis' idea of 'fun' is and also hear about what instrument he plays and if his singing career ever got off the ground. From start to finish, this is a great, relaxing and funny conversation from a very humble and very knowledgeable, talented individual.

After listening, you will feel like you know him better and you will certainly agree that our community 'got it right' with Jason Lewis!

Welcome Jason, we are so glad you chose us!

Click here to see Chattanoogan.com related article: Lookout Mountain, Ga. Swears In New Police Chief - Chattanoogan.com

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Also, on regular, full length, non-bonus episodes, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.

Laurelwood Garden Club, Garden Club of Lookout Mountain & Lookout Mountain Beautiful Garden Club, are three of our community's garden clubs - all mentioned in this episode!

It's that time of year folks!

The Spring Plant Sale is Saturday May 3 from 8-2pm at the GA town hall.

TIP: Go early before some items sell out.

This year will be a major event with all club 'hands' on deck and best of all - proceeds go to two of our top, mountain treasures - our schools.

Baked goods - garden art - plants - herbs - vegetables - casseroles - gift baskets - food - etc...

Also hear Ann discuss and share about some of the following topics: Monarchs Over The Mountain poster contest, 'native plants vs invasive plants, 2 local most wanted: ivy & euonymus, and Who is Sandy Loam??, Tennessee Smart Yard Program, Dogwood winter vs Blackberry winter, perennial food forests, is it ketchup and mustard: no, it's a gaillardia!, Lewis and Clark, Tommy Jefferson, Is a pupa a bad thing??, How do the 'queens' do their thing? and much more.

back to the sale:

Expect a lot of excellent cut flowers - many -most even - grown here on Lookout.

Expect to pay for event goodies with: CASH, CARD and VENMO.

Ann has agreed to sign autographs - for cash of course.

Next stop; mid-summer episode about : soil, Lkt Mtn bird sanctuary & food forests.

THNK YOU ANN BROWN!!!! You did GREAT as always!

See everyone at 'THE SALE" Saturday morning - sale secrets revealed in the episode so listen in!

tME

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theMountainEcho.org

Please "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu.

Also, on regular, full length, non-bonus episodes, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.

April is Gospel Month on the Mountain Echo and this episode will include some music towards this theme.

Also, this episode is sponsored by Bo Newberry and the good folks at Mountain Lights & Safety of Lookout Mountain.
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"Run Forest Run!"

Runners will delight in hearing our guest in this special episode!

Hide the chocolate covered cookies! Lookout's Mayes Starke is our guest, and he shares about growing up and living in the 'Big City of The South - Hot Lanna". He shares about attending Westminster School and how he left the state of Georgia to follow in his dad's college footsteps at a college we all know very well. He shares about how he 'stole away' the love of his life, Kim and, how she saved his life not that long ago. Hear about the shoes you want to go running in and some local spots - that may or may not be secrets - that are great for running. He shares some names of some local folks - you may know them- that you will want to know if you are a runner....or if you are a semi-recovering chocaholic like Mayes!

Also, hear how he and Kim landed on this rock from Atlanta and what they think about that decision now. How fortunate Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church is to have you and Kim as members. You all are true blessings in the community.

Mayes doesn't hold back and he certainly, 'runs hard' throughout this podcast. He is a pleasure to listen to with a great voice - listen in and you'll be glad you did.

Mayes - job well done friend - I know Dad, .... and Coach Kash are proud - we certainly are.

tME

**Special thanks to the movie, Forest Gump, Ralph Stanley with 'I'll Fly Away' & 'Because He Loved Me', and AE Houseman's poem, 'To an Athlete Dying Young'

Spread the word! Find us at ...
theMountainEcho.org

Please "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu.

Also, on regular, full length, non-bonus episodes, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.