Join tME as we hear from owner/ operator Mr Paul Roberts as he shares the origin story and the evolution of this iconic Signal Mountain pizzaria - The Pizza Place.

As goes the world, change is coming to The Plaza Shopping Center on Signal Mountain and, after 35 good years, The Pizza Place is closing its doors. Listen in with Paul Roberts as he shares stories from he past, Signal Mtn history, and gives shout outs and thanks to many mountain folks who have been involved in this very American business story over the past 3 and a half decades.
Hear about Pual's plans for the future and possible plans for this great location on Signal Mountain. Also, many thanks to Olivia and her staff including Preston and McKenzie who help us say "goodbye" at the end. Ronnie - we will of course miss you too.
The Pizza Place has set a high bar and been a great example for community businesses to see an example of partnership and cooperation benefits everyone.

35 Years.....Job Well Done Paul Roberts and Team, well done indeed.

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This episode sponsored by Mountain Lights and Safety.


20th Anniversary of the 'New' Great Pumpkin re-start in 2004

Dedication: This episode is dual-dedicated to both the late Mrs. Wright of Fairyland and the late Gilbert Stein of Marvin Lane, creator of this wonderful event.

Please join in and give a quick listen to hear all about this mountain tradition - the Great Pumpkin (of Fairyland).
History, tradition and great memories all combine to make this event a must attend for everyone at least once if not every year.

Children of all ages, 1 - 100, please come out and see the joy on Marvin Lane as the fun and awe return this Halloween for everyone.

Doug Stein, a longtime friend and close associate of The Pumpkin, will share info on when to come and how to get there and what parents can expect.

This has been a fun event that mountain children often refer to, once grown, as some of their great memories from growing up in our community.

Parents, please bundle up and come by - you will be very glad you did.

Again, many, many thanks to Doug Stein and his family for this gift to our community.

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Lookout Community Leaders Directing Relief Efforts for People Impacted

Let's follow the lead of Dr. K and Kate!
Challenge: 1 bag per house - quickly

Join in for a quick bonus episode as we issue an all-call for mountain folks to bring items to the centralized collection point on Lookout - Lookout Mountain Dental and The Hive. The effort is being led by Dr Leigh Kuyrkendall and Kate Fuller.
Residents are asked to bring any items- all types of daily necessity items - for direct donation via a small church in Greenville, TN.

Listen in for details of where to bring supplies and who all is involved.
Please consider a small bag of clothes, warm blankets and/or any items regularly needed in daily life. even consider items like flashlights, batteries and can openers. No donation is too small and everything will help. Please drop off at least one bag from each house.

Again, many thanks and job well done to Dr K (Leigh) for her willingness to drive our community donation to the impacted area.

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theMountainEcho.org

Please "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu.

Also, on regular, full length, non-bonus episodes, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.