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See Rock City Acquires Sky Harbor Court

5/29/2018

See Rock City Inc. has rebranded Sky Harbor Court as RiverView Inn. Visit the updated property during an open house takes places on June 4 & 5.

See Rock City Inc. is excited to announce its purchase of Sky Harbor Court on Lookout Mountain, rebranding the property with a new name: Lookout Mountain RiverView Inn. An open house is set for June 4 and 5, from 3-7 p.m. to showcase the updated space including 10 renovated rooms, pool, Skybox and other amenities.

"We are excited to continue to grow our hospitality business while also demonstrating our unwavering commitment to preserving the iconic history of Lookout Mountain,"said SRC President and COO Susan Harris. "The purchase of Sky Harbor Court, and its subsequent transformation to RiverView Inn is fully part of that commitment, and we look forward to facilitating one-of-a-kind, immersive experiences for our guests."

RiverView Inn is uniquely set along the Tennessee River on Lookout Mountain, with lodging near historic trails, allowing guests to connect with nature and with each other. The property offers breathtaking views of Chattanooga and is conveniently located minutes away from Rock City, Ruby Falls and the Incline Railway.

"RiverView Inn captures the nostalgia of the golden age of 'The American Road Trip' while meeting the needs of today's modern traveler," said Jonathan Humble, innkeeper for RiverView. "With great care we have worked to preserve and refresh the charm and enchantment of the buildings and gardens, a process that will continue over the next several years as we strive to enhance this special place. During this initial phase we focused on refreshing our boutique guest rooms which feature restored vintage furniture and brand new modern bathrooms. This inn serves as a place to relax, restore and explore all that beautiful Lookout Mountain and Chattanooga offers."

SRC purchased the property on Dec. 6, 2016 from Steve and Patsy Evans, who served as its innkeepers for over 20 years. The company has since worked to update the property, while remaining in operation for guests. For more information about RiverView Inn, visit www.stayatriverviewinn.com.

RiverView Inn is located at 2159 Old Wauhatchie Pike in Chattanooga. Call (423) 821-8619 to make a reservation.

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Commons Camp Starts June 4

5/29/2018

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Campbell Brown, Allie and Harper Wakefield, Hannah Lindquist and Mary Sellers Payne at Commons Camp in 2017

by Gwin Tugman
Once again, Lookout Mountain will offer a summer camp at the Commons. Kids ages 4 and older are invited to attend on weekdays from June 4 through July 20. As in years past, I will be in charge of the camp for ages 4-6, and we will meet from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Scott Shell will head up the camp for ages 6 and older, which is offered every weekday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a drop-in camp, so come when you can.

There are many traditions at this long-running camp. On Tuesday and Thursday, we order Mr. T’s pizza, but the children can bring their own lunch if they prefer. Activities include arts and crafts, tennis, baseball, dodgeball and other sports. The children are always closely supervised by the counselors, and their safety is our No. 1 concern. We are planning to have a tennis program on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and a tennis teacher will help the younger campers learn the game through fun activities. Some special days, like water days and cookout day, are highly anticipated by the campers. The older children play many organized games, like chum ball, baseball, ping-pong and more. A high point each year is the end-of-the-season talent show!

The fee is very reasonable. Younger campers pay $10 a day or $90 for the summer; the older campers pay $15 a day, $30 a week or $175 for the summer. To pre-register, make a check out to Lookout Mountain Recreation Board and mail it, along with this form, to Lookout Mountain Recreation Board, PO Box 413, Lookout Mtn., TN 37350, or just print the form up and fill it out when you drop you child off at camp. Contact Scott Shell at (423) 619-4944 or me at (423) 718-3581 with questions.

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City Ask for Help With Comprehensive Plan

5/14/2018

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The City of Lookout Mountain, Ga., is working on a Comprehensive Plan and is seeking public input. The following is a letter from the Lookout Mountain, Ga., Comprehensive Plan Committee outlining how you can get involved and provide input:

Dear Resident,
On May 7, a subcommittee of the Municipal Planning Commission met to start the intensive process of finalizing a Comprehensive Plan for the City of Lookout Mountain, Ga. We hope to finish before Thanksgiving, but given the unquestionable importance of this document, we will not rush the process at the expense of thoroughness and quality.

One of the most valuable components in developing our Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan) is hearing from the citizens in our community. Therefore, we are reaching out to ask you to be on the lookout for upcoming opportunities to participate in this very important project for our city.
When there is an upcoming meeting or there are opportunities for you to voice your thoughts and ideas, we will notify you by any of the following methods:

Occasional emails sent to the email address on file with the city
Letters which may be enclosed in your sewer bill to save postage expenses
Signs may be posted to highlight upcoming events

We will make every effort to keep you informed and involved, because we cannot complete a plan for our community without involving our community.

An official Comp Plan page will be on the city web site at www.lookoutmtnga.com. All agendas and minutes of our meetings will be posted on the website, and all meetings are open to residents.

Your first opportunity to officially participate and be heard will be responding to a survey that we plan to send out to the community in four to six weeks. We will include most of the questions that are in the old survey that was completed in 2009, but your questions will also be considered for inclusion. You may submit questions about the 2009 survey or submit your new questions to our official email address by May 16. Please include your name and address at the top of your email.

All comments and questions will be sent to Phil Walker, our consultant on Thursday, May 17.

Lookout Mountain has historically been a place where people dreamed of living and raising their families. Generations have reaped untold benefits from living in our unique community. With your help, we can create a widely supported plan to ensure that this beautiful place remains a viable option for those who want to live in an active and thriving community!

Sincerely,
Jimmy Campbell, Cindy Whitaker, David Devaney, Kevin Leckenby, Fred Robinson, Jan Weaver and Kenny Lee
Lookout Mountain GA Comprehensive Plan Committee

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Check Your Hemlocks For Invasive Insect

5/14/2018

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Hemlock woolly adelgid Photo courtesy of Bugwood.org ©

Please check your hemlocks NOW for the hemlock woolly adelgid! The hemlock woolly adelgid, an invasive, aphid-like insect, attacks North American hemlocks. They are small and often hard to see, but can be easily identified by the white woolly masses they form on the underside of branches at the base of the needles.

If you see anything that looks like the picture to the right, call Jimmy Stewart at (423) 413-6420 to discuss your treatment options. If you do nothing those trees will DIE!

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Pollinator Festival is May 20

5/14/2018

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The Pollinator Festival is from 1-4 p.m. at the LMS Gym on May 20.

Buzz-z-z over to Lookout Mountain School Gym on Sunday, May 20, from 1-4 p.m. to discover the world of pollinators. Learn what you can do to safeguard a vibrant future for these tiny creatures on the mountain by planting native plants in your yard. Come rain or come shine, as all the booths and displays will be in the gym. Admission is free.

As a special event for children, Reflection Riding will have hawks, owls, crows and other furry creatures up-close and personal. Everyone can see the actual wildlife that lives on our mountain.

Pollinator artwork from Lookout Mountain School, Fairyland School and Renaissance School will also be on display. The winners of the “Bee a Friend to Pollinators” art contest will be announced at 2 p.m. Lookout Mountain Beautiful Garden Club will award cash prizes to the winners. Face painting and pollinator coloring activities will be available at the Lookout Mountain Beautiful Garden Club booth.

Free gardening advice and planting guides will also be available at the Pollinator Garden, Butterfly Garden and Vegetable Garden booths. Experts from the Aquarium and Tennessee Valley Wild Ones will offer free advice on how to create pollinator-friendly gardens and improve yields from vegetable gardens, so bring a sketch or photos of your yard. Craig Walker from The Barn Nursery will offer organic solutions for common yard and garden problems. Lynn Chartier of the Lookout Mountain Beautiful Garden Club will have a display on invasive plants and offer suggestions on how to eradicate them. Christine Bock-Hunt from the Tennessee Aquarium will give away free native plant seedlings. Reflection Riding will be selling native perennials, shrubs and small trees.

Other booths include:

Butterfly Gardens and how to attract butterfly babies to your yard. Learn about the life cycle of butterflies and what plants can attract these beautiful creatures.
Pollinator Gardens: The Wild Ones will help you chose plants that will attract a variety of pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and birds.
Beekeeper display. Derick Forester, a third-generation beekeeper on the mountain, will have a demonstration hive in a glass case. Honey and bee products for sale.
Vegetable Gardening and Pollinators: Charlene Nash suggest ways to increase yields by improving your soil and by attracting native bees to your garden.
Encaustic art by Betsy Rice: Come watch the artist heat beeswax and resin to create works of art.
Invasive plants on the mountain: A display of invasive plants with Lynn Chartier offering ways to eradicate them.
Organic solutions for common yard problems. Join Craig Walker from the Barn Nursery to learn about products that will not harm children, pets or pollinators.
Bees on a Bicycle: an urban garden center fostering community and creating beauty.
Tours of the Lookout Mountain School Greenhouse.

If you have any questions, email Ann Brown at [email protected] or Candace Chazen at [email protected].

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Baseball, Softball Seasons Begin With Parade

5/3/2018

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Fletcher Wakefield and Niko Faulk

The annual opening day baseball parade on Lookout Mountain was bigger than usual, thanks to more players joining the league and a new age bracket for 4-year-olds. This young division will participate in a baseball clinic.

The weather cooperated for the affair, and the rain held off till late afternoon. As usual, the parade participants congregated at Fairyland School and proceeded down Lula Lake Road to the Commons, delighting cheering bystanders. Fire trucks from both Lookout Mountain, Ga./Tenn., blasted sirens as they led a motley crew of vehicles that included trucks, cars, golf carts and even a unicycle.

This year, there are 21 teams and over 200 children participating, and nearly all of them were in attendance for the parade! Arriving at the Commons, the excited crowd gathered at the newly-named Dockery Field. After the Pledge of Allegiance and a short prayer, Nelson Williams, president of the recreation board, introduced the teams, coaches and sponsors. He thanked everyone for coming, especially noting those people who are instrumental in making this baseball program possible and successful.

Coach Scott Shell, director of the recreation program, also thanked the community for participating in this wonderful event before proclaiming the long-awaited-for words of, “Play ball!”

Click here to see more pictures from the parade and opening day ceremonies, courtesy of Tommy Hoppere. You can download the whole album by clicking the download icon and entering the pin code "9534."

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