Trenton, Georgia

A 145-foot underground waterfall inside Lookout Mountain. Discovered in 1928.

Site of the bloodiest two-day battle of the Civil War, fought September 19-20, 1863, with over 34,000 total casualties.

Stand here and you're near the home of a man who fought tirelessly to save his people's land. This is the John Ross House. John Ross, also known as Kooweskoowe, served as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation for…

Feel the echoes of cannons and the weight of history in this quiet landscape, where the fate of the Union once hung in the balance. In September 1863, the Battle of Chickamauga raged here, a brutal clash between…

Imagine living in the same place, generation after generation, for over 10,000 years. That's the story of Moccasin Bend. For millennia, Native Americans called this bend in the Tennessee River home. Archeological…

Step back in time in this charming neighborhood at the base of Lookout Mountain. St. Elmo wasn't always called that; for a brief period it was known as Lookout Town. Originally at the crossroads of two ancient Indian…

All aboard for a trip back in time! This grand building, now The Hotel Chalet, was once Chattanooga's bustling Terminal Station, the heart of the Southern Railway. The station opened in 1909, connecting Chattanooga to…

Chattanooga has reinvented itself twice over. Looming over downtown is Lookout Mountain, climbed by the Incline Railway, a funicular opened in 1895 with a maximum grade near 73 percent, among the steepest passenger…

Chattanooga is a community in TN.

This gorgeous hotel has hosted presidents and celebrities, but it's best known for a notorious guest and a lingering legend. The Read House Hotel, originally established in 1872, rebuilt its main building in 1926.…

Known as the "Jewel of the South," this historic theater has hosted countless performances since 1921. Built at a cost of $750,000, the Tivoli Theatre opened on March 19, 1921. It was designed by Rapp and Rapp, a…

Imagine living in a brand new, exclusive neighborhood. That's what Ferger Place was in 1910. Two brothers, J. Fred and J. Herman Ferger, wealthy investors, developed this 240-acre area on the outskirts of Chattanooga.…

Pull over for a moment and pay your respects. This is Chattanooga National Cemetery, a place of honor and remembrance. Established in 1863 during the Civil War, it became the final resting place for Union soldiers who…

This is the somber site where the Cherokee Nation was forced to begin their devastating journey on the Trail of Tears. In 1838, Ross's Landing became a collection point for Cherokee people forcibly removed from their…

Get ready to feast your eyes on American art history, all housed within a building that's a work of art itself! The Hunter Museum of American Art started as a classical revival mansion built in 1904. Designed by Abram…

Once a small city, this Chattanooga neighborhood offers a glimpse into the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Highland Park, now a neighborhood within Chattanooga, was once its own incorporated city. Founded between…

Once condemned, this remarkably long pedestrian bridge now connects downtown to North Chattanooga. Built in 1890, the Walnut Street Bridge was a vital connection, allowing people and goods to easily cross the Tennessee…

Get ready to cross an icon! The Market Street Bridge, officially the John Ross Bridge, isn't just a way to get across the Tennessee River; it’s a piece of Chattanooga's history. Completed in 1917, this bridge connected…

Pull over here for a second; you're looking at a piece of Walker County history! This is the Marsh-Warthen House, a beautiful example of Greek Revival architecture. Built around 1836, the house underwent several…

Imagine seeking shelter in the same cave as people did thousands of years ago. That's the story of Russell Cave. For nearly ten thousand years, people lived in and around this cave. Archaeological evidence shows…

Imagine travelers from the 1870s arriving at this joint depot and hotel, a testament to the golden age of rail travel. Built around 1872, the Stevenson Railroad Depot and Hotel served as a crucial junction where the…

Stevenson, Alabama, a small town nestled in the northeast corner of the state near the Tennessee River, has always been closely tied to the land and water. For generations, families have relied on agriculture and…

Take a moment to consider the stories held in this quiet cemetery; it marks the location of the former Brainerd Mission. Established in 1817 by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, the Brainerd…

Ever wonder what it's like to live in a work of art? This house gives you a glimpse. It's the Seamour and Gerte Shavin House, one of only a handful of homes in Tennessee designed by the iconic architect Frank Lloyd…

This isn't just any old train; it's one of the last steam locomotives built for the U.S. Army. It marks the tail end of an era. Built in 1952 by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton, this S160 class 2-8-0 "Consolidation" type steam…

This isn't just some old train; it's a survivor from a time when steam ruled the rails. Southern Railway 630 was built way back in 1904. It's a Ks-1 class 2-8-0 “Consolidation” type steam locomotive, built by the…

This iron horse tells a story of Southern industry and the transition from steam to diesel. Southern Railway 4501 was built in 1911 to haul freight across the South. For decades, this Mikado-type steam locomotive pulled…