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Some gifts are more than gifts. They’re pieces of history. Recently, David Eller — a native of Ooltewah — reached out to us with a story that stopped us in our tracks. His grandfather, Henry Long, was Southern Railway through and through, serving as line foreman for the track that runs right past the Whistlestop, from Chattanooga to Cohutta. After retiring, Henry Long took on another meaningful job: hauling canvas mail bags from the old Ooltewah Post Office up to the depot, w

Robert Gould, son of famous 20th century artist John F. Gould, and his wife Loretta stand with the one of his father's artworks at Ooltewah Whistlestop. While dining at the Ooltewah Whistlestop, a railroad-themed restaurant and local cafe in Ooltewah, Tennessee, many patrons are sure to notice two framed originals of General Electric (GE) locomotives hanging on the wall. The artwork, loaned to the restaurant by Robert Gould – an Ooltewah resident and son of a famous 20th cent

If you’re planning a date night, you don’t have to head into downtown Chattanooga to create a memorable evening. Just minutes away, Ooltewah, TN offers a more relaxed, intimate setting — with great food, walkable spots, and just enough charm to make the night feel special without the crowds. Whether you’re planning a first date, a casual night out, or something a little more romantic, here’s how to build the perfect date night in Ooltewah. Start with Dinner at a Local Favorit

Chattanooga Quilts on Main Street in Ooltewah attracts quilters from near and far. Donna Florom and Debbie Hearl drove 50 miles from Madisonville to Ooltewah, Tennessee, seeking a special block of fabric to commemorate the nation’s 250 th anniversary. As part of an I-75 Quilt Qrawl, winding its way through eastern Tennessee this week, the two women stopped by Main Street to visit Chattanooga Quilts, one of nine locations from Knoxville to Ringold drawing quilting enthusiasts