The stories of Hamilton County, TN
7 narrated audio stories from across Hamilton County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Chattanooga
From Chattanooga Streets to the Empress of the Blues
How Bessie Smith rose from poverty to stardom and reshaped her hometown’s memory.
Chattanooga
How Chattanooga Became the Union’s Southern Gateway
A besieged city becomes the hinge of a wider war.
Chattanooga
The Stone Bessie Smith Waited For
How remembrance finally caught up with the Empress of the Blues.
Walnut Street Bridge
The Bridge That Refused to Go Away
How a working river crossing became a beloved pedestrian landmark.
Missionary Ridge
When the Ridge Pulled Them Up
A battle story about momentum outrunning orders on Missionary Ridge.
Point Park
Where the Mountain Explains the Battle
At Point Park, the landscape reveals why Lookout Mountain mattered so much in war.
Lookout Mountain
Where the Mountain Became a Watchtower
How Lookout Mountain’s scenery became a military advantage in 1863.
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