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Haslam names Triplett as tourism commissioner

March 22, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam earlier this month appointed Kevin Triplett as commissioner of the state Department of Tourist Development.

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway excursion to benefit Kennesaw Museum Foundation, Southern Museum

February 19, 2015 The Travel Trolley

The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and the Kennesaw Museum Foundation are teaming up to raise money in support of the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History. Proceeds from the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway excursion on Saturday, March 28, will benefit the Museum’s educational programs.

Five Southeastern getaways for Labor Day weekend

August 28, 2014 Todd DeFeo

More people are projected to travel this Labor Day, a positive sign consumer spending is returning to normal.

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway takes a trip back in time through North Georgia mountains

June 25, 2014 Todd DeFeo

The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway has been ferrying tourists and railfans between Blue Ridge, Ga., and the Georgia-Tennessee state line since 1998. The heritage railroad train departs from the historic 1906 Louisville & Nashville Railroad depot in downtown Blue Ridge and treks northward for an hour, providing riders with a beautiful view of the scenic North Georgia landscape.

Chattanooga ranks as most Bible-minded city by American Bible Society

February 22, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Chattanooga is known for its deep history and many tourist attractions, but it’s also the most Bible-minded city in the country, according to a new survey from the American Bible Society.

Blackburn seeks to cut money for TSA uniforms

June 10, 2013 The Travel Trolley

A Tennessee Republican wants to cut by 20 percent funding for Transportation Security Officer uniforms.

The last train to Clarksville

November 13, 2012 Todd DeFeo

Krystal to relocate corporate headquarters to Atlanta

October 3, 2012 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA — Krystal, the fast-food burger joint known for its square hamburgers, is relocating its corporate headquarters from Chattanooga, Tenn., to Atlanta. The company was founded in Chattanooga in 1932. “Chattanooga has been a wonderful home for Krystal, and we appreciate the support of the community,” Krystal’s president and CEO Doug Pendergast said in a news release. “Our five-year plan calls for aggressive new store growth and Atlanta provides a more central location with access

Survey: Barbecue a popular dish this Labor Day

August 24, 2012 The Travel Trolley

When it comes to eating this Labor Day, it appears barbecue will be a popular dish, even if it isn’t the most quintessentially American.

Chattanooga Lookouts celebrate ‘Used Car Night’

August 5, 2012 Todd DeFeo

The Chattanooga Lookouts celebrated the 20th “Used Car Night,” giving away 11 used cars to fans.