Chattanooga Railroad Book Now Due Out About Oct. 20

  • Friday, October 9, 2015

The new book on Chattanooga area railroads being published by Chattanoogan.com had an unexpected delay and will now be out around Oct. 20, author John Wilson said.

Railroads In and Around Chattanooga, with many photos by Chattanoogan.com photographer Wes Schultz, will have 568 pages and 1,546 photos and maps.

It will be in the same softcover, 11 1/2 x 8 format as the book on the Stokes photo collection.

Pre-orders of the new railroad book are still being taken. To reserve a copy of the book that will be mailed to you when it comes off the presses, send $45 (includes tax, postage and handling) to

Chattanoogan.com

@John Wilson

129 Walnut St. Unit 416

Chattanooga, Tn., 37403

Make out checks to Chattanoogan.com.

When picked up, the price will be $40, which includes tax.

The book will be available at Zarzour's Restaurant on Rossville Avenue behind Fire Hall #1 on Main Street.

Zarzour's currently has copies of the Stokes Photo Book and Chattanooga's Story, also by John Wilson.

Zarzour's, which has been in the same family on the Southside since 1917, is open Monday-Friday for lunch.

Latest Headlines
Breaking News
Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report
  • 3/19/2024

Here is the latest Hamilton County arrest report: AWOLOWO, APRIL 105 EUCLID STREET ATHENS, 373030000 Age at Arrest: 36 years old Arresting Agency: HC Sheriff THEFT OVER $1000 BARNETT, ... more

Senator Colton Moore Challenger Hits "An Incumbent Bent On Self-Promotion Instead Of Humble Leadership"
  • 3/18/2024

Angela Pence, a Chickamauga resident who is making a race against 53rd District Senator Colton Moore, said she aims to bring principled, effective leadership "to a district that has gone unheard ... more

Wamp Pushing For Tighter Local Lobbying Rules, Tax Abatement Policies; Bigger Share Of Sales Tax
  • 3/18/2024

County Mayor Weston Wamp spoke to the Pachyderm Club on Monday about the significance of a state basketball title, the need for local lobbying regulations and tightening up on tax abatement policies. ... more