Finding ELVIS & Staying In The CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Finding ELVIS & Staying In the CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO Hotel
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A miracle the building was saved...awesome. Great video. Thanks Jordan.
As a fan who attended many Elvis concerts and having met him twice, I absolutely loved the new movie. It’s brought hundreds of thousands of new fans to him. Pricilla was honored in Memphis Thursday, inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame and Robert Plant attended and he too praised the movie.
I’m glad to hear you say that…My wife and I loved it. I’ve heard that some of the Elvis aficionados didn’t care for it…I’m not sure exactly why though do you? We went with an open mind and really didn’t know what to expect and walked out loving it. Like it or not it’s great when your musical heroes are center stage again like that…now if they would do one about Glenn Miller then I’d be happy! 😂
I believe back in the 70's or 80's you could spend the night in the train cars.
Chattanooga and Atlanta had identical and quite distinctive Depots. The one in Atlanta was burned down in the Civil War, but the Chattanooga Depot survived. When you see a Civil War photo of a Railroad Depot, it is likely one of those two.
This was a great tour of the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Wonderful to see Jah on the trip too. Thanks Jordan.
Probably 25 years ago we used to go to the choo choo on New Year's Eve. They had a fantastic sit-down dinner all of the waiters took turns singing. There was a champagne toast and the whole nine at midnight. It was a great place to go. we actually stayed in one of the cars the last time we went. I didn't know you couldn't do that anymore. It was a great place to spend Years Eve.
On the road again! Hey Jah, lookin good. Hey Jordan, thanks for sharing. I never heard of this place. It's really cool. You find the most interesting places to visit.
My GF and I stayed in one of the rail cars in the mid 2000's. There was a violent storm that night and the wind rocked that RxR Car like you wouldn't believe.
How sweet would it be to turn this into a whole destination... a BnB, old time general store, all the box cars turned into mom and pop stores and restraunts... OMG! wish was a Millionaire...think of it all the little shops and fountains and flowers, trees...WOW!❤️
As a fan of Glenn Miller and Elvis, this was special seeing the old photos and locations. Such a nice hotel love the name and the great price for the room. Glad to see Jah enjoying the road trip to Jordan much appreciated.
It looks like a phone booth used to be where the second door now is, beside the fancier door where Elvis was standing.
Happy to know Jah is doing really good as two of dogs 🐕 I have they love spending at much time with their owners that's what keeps them strong and happy..
Hi Jordan what a lovely place to visit and a bonus elvis was there very interesting and lots of history great that they kept the trains and are getting used
Pardon me boys, is that the Chattanooga Choo Choo..loved seeing the beautiful train, loved the Glenn Miller story and Elvis pictures, statues and Jah’s sweet smile at the end of video. Glad he survived the emergency and life is good again❣️❤️🙏🏻🐕🦺⭐️ thanks Jordan for a well-made vlog. The best to you and your family and of course, Jah❣️❤️🙏🏻
Hi Jordan, great seeing the Jahster back on tour, and super cool that the beautiful railway station was saved. What a lovely quirky hotel, I think the Jahster was keen to get to his room. The gardens and fountain are beautiful. When you think of how busy that station must have been and how lovely and relaxing it is now. Nice meeting Lesley aswell. Great vlog Jordan.
Wow. Good old Chattanooga TN. When I was 6 years old in 1966 I was in the Chattanooga children's home for 2 years and I went to Sunnyside elementary school. I haven't seen any pics or videos on this awesome city since I left in 1968. Thanks Jordan. Awesome video man..yes there was another door beside that one with the glass window. It was just another little door to go out of. I use to go there and sit and watch the trains. It was very quiet back then. Wow that gift shop was actually a ticket booth back in the 60s. .those old lights were there when I was there ..same lights.that sculpture park is on the very old side of Chattanooga. It was a hot bed for violence back in the 60s. I had a huge experience with the national guard in 1968 . It was a tense several days with racial unrest. About 2 weeks after MLK was assassinated. All of Chattanooga was on high alert and a lot violence broke out.. it was epic. I was 8 years old and it was end of April 1968. Love this video.
How nice a train station turned into a hotel Chattanooga Choo Choo I love that song by Glen Miller good video Jordan and seeing the pictures of Elvis vickie napa ca
That song is running through my head!
You're in my neck of the woods. I live 30 minutes south of chattanooga.
Our boys love watching the trains...
Very nice blog please pet your puppy ok
Thanks Mr. Jordan! I loved it, when you made the comment on Jah coming with the room, hehe!
I agree Jordan. I found the movie a bit of a let down after all the hype. This video is awesome. You and Jah have fun.
That was great! Funny, had to laugh when you walked into your room and there is that silly Jah, happy as a clam. He gets his own bed! 🤪. I remember meeting Leslie at Pigeon Forge meetup, nice lady.
Fantastic vlog, just great seeing all the historic places and sites,Elvis match-up photos are awesome and learning a few stuff along the way never gets old 👌.
I loved this Jordan! I want to go there! Great Vlog ✨💫
What a wonderfully unique place. So many great features to that area and I totally agree about the Tim Burton touches. So glad to see Jah with you. Thank you for sharing this. Have a great weekend Jordan. Blessings - Judith 🎭🎵
So interesting. Never dreamed it was there. Good to see Jah!
I can not praise the Elvis movie. I have become an Elvis expert and it is not a true movie of Elvis. There were so many scenes that were made up I don’t have enough space here to name them all and I don’t want to. It could have been great if it had shown the truth. Now younger people will not really know Elvis. Great place to visit. I know Chattanooga well. Good job.
I agree. It was an insult to his memory
Great place! My home state of Pennsylvania has a similar place called the Red Caboose. It's a hotel and restaurant with the option of staying in train cars. I'm glad these places are saved.
This is a wonderful vlog Jordan, when I moved from Connecticut to Houston my Mother drove with me, when we got to Chattanooga, I said let’s stop and ride the Choo Choo and she laughed and said Karen that’s a song. So happy to see that it really was a Choo Choo, Rest In Peace dear Mother but you were wrong😿 Thanks for finally taking me there, I made it to the Choo Choo, I’m sure she’s watching and laughing at me💔Elvis was so young and handsome then💕
Fabulous vlog. Glad to see you and Jah on the road again. Love the hotel. Theme attractions are the best. TFS
Hi Jah, great to see you buddy! ❤️
I'm a great big fan of Glen Miller, ever since I saw the movie James Stewart and June (her last name just slipped right out of my mind 🤦). Allison, June Allison, that's it! What a wonderful film, but sad at the end. It gave me a chance to listen & share some great band music with my Grandma!
Enjoyed this vlog so much, thanks, Jordan! 🌼
What an awesome place! That was great that you matched up the shots of Elvis too. Glad to see cute little Jah having a day out as well!
Loved seeing this! I took my daughter and stayed there when she was around 10 and she's 29 now! We loved it! Didn't know about Elvis connection. So great to see again! Thanks for bringing back my memories. It's great to see your trusty co-pilot Jah! Take care❤
Me neither
I've been to Chattanooga a few times. They have a lot different things to see there than it used to be. Love the Elvis stories. ❤ Oh and I know who Leslie is....!! She's the Hocus Pocus girl...!!! 😉😀👍 Thank you Jordan & Jau for sharing another great video. 👍
Thank you Jordan, for another really interesting vlog! I also love to see historic places being restored and repurposed. That would be cool to stay in a train car. I especially love how, when you got to your room, Jah immediately claimed his bed! LOL 🐕🥰
great video love trains and sculptures
This was so exciting to see Jordan and I love aeeing Jah with you and hanging out and enjoying himself. The scupultor was so exciting and i loved it, thanks Jordan can not wait for the next video.
Great Elvis vlog! Never tire of Elvis content! Thanks. ~Love&Light♥️C.
Hi Jordan I really enjoyed this video. I'm glad to see jah with you in this trip. Love jah he's so cute. Have fun.
Wow I have lived in Chattanooga all my life, and been to the Choo Choo a few times. I never knew Elvis had been there before. that was interesting. And I did not know Normans had a restaurant there. It has been years since I was there at the Choo Choo. But I remember it being very crowded with people, and very well kept. Looks like it needs some revamping. Nice to see you here and welcome, I would have like to seen you and Jah he is so cute. If you get to some time you can ride the Tennessee Valley Choo Choo train on weekends. Also check out Rock City , Ruby Falls and Raccoon mountain caverns :)
I'm new to the area and just got me a job in Chattanooga. Explored a bit of the Cumberland Trail yesterday. I'm live in Dunlap for the time being. I been wanting to see a couple of the sites you mentioned. My story is a long story. i did not choose Chattanooga.....Chattanooga chose me : )
I really enjoyed and learned a lot from this vlog. Jah looks beautiful in his powder blue, which brings out his true essence.
Loved the Tour Jordan!!!!!! I t is an awesome place. So glad they saved and resorted it. Thank u so much for all yr time.
Born in Chattanooga a very historic city.
Great video Jordan nice to see the little Big man Jah!!!!& also loved the Elvis connection I had saw those pictures and the train station not long ago,it’s nice to see and learn more about it,Thank you for sharing,Be safe on your trip.. TCB ⚡️❤
Good moring. To. You Jordan. Your video is fantastic. That. Why. I like. To watcheding. Your. Video. You Put a smile on. My. Face. Keep. Up What. You. Doing. Please. Be safe too love noerina
Dog is extra. lol. I enjoyed this. I would love to try this some time. Take care.
Thank you Jordan and Jah for bringing wonderful memories of a time which we traveled as a family. I miss the trains very much.
Thanks for pronouncing Chattanooga correctly!!!
So excited to catch you live! You are packing so many things into one video! Love seeing Jah all happy & healthy, some Elvis, the trains, all so very cool! The lightning bolt statue is saying TCB!! ⚡. Thank you so much, Jordan!
You should check out the sculpture fields if you’re staying in Chatt another day!
I loved the line "I think this big metal thing is supposed to be art as well" - that was my cut the cr*p attitude when I studied at art college! 🤣
Glenn Miller performed his last recording at (EMI) Abbey Road Studios. Fun Fact!~Abbey Road Studios never closed during the London bombings throughout WWII.
Amazing I love elvis♥️
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Hi Jordan..I enjoy seeing places where Elvis has been.. everything is awesome..wish the fountains ⛲ were on..would have been beautiful ❤️❤️❤️..Jah looks like he's having a good time..of course he's with Daddy..God Bless 😊
In the background at the phone booth you could see the phone
Fascinating, I love anything Elvis! Great to see Jah, too, thank you Jordan!
Great trip thank you Jordan
Liked the vlog from Margaret P England lov jah he looks slimmer
Hit the thumbs up!!!
Hey Jordan! Great video! I actually live in Chattanooga. I'm glad you got to come and see the beautiful Chattanooga Choo Choo. Thanks for showcasing our history and our town.
I will definitely have to go there. I love Chattanooga but never been to where you stayed. Freaking awesome and I am a big Reedus fan also. Thank you, Jordan!!
🇺🇸🎵🇺🇸🎵🇺🇸🎵🇺🇸🎵🇺🇸Thank you for giving my boy Glenn Miller a shout out!!! I’ve actually held that gold record in my hands before…I was even allowed to play his trombone in a performance at the Glenn Miller music festival in Clarinda Iowa once…which I have considered being a platinum member on patreon and requesting a vlog there or at the Glenn Miller archives at the university of Colorado Boulder (which is where the gold record is kept) Clarinda is a great little town with a very nice modern museum dedicated to all things Glenn Miller including the house he was born in and lived…
I know I’ve said this before, however here it tis again…Elvis is to you what Glenn Miller is to me…so thank you again for mentioning him…you’re helping me out whenever you do…I am one of only two people who represent The Glenn Miller Estate and Family and I have been tasked with getting his military awards and acclamations squared away and more importantly his Legacy…his contribution to American music and our freedom can’t be overstated…he still holds records/achievements in the industry that stand today…a few were knocked down by Elvis and the Beatles, but not all of them!
Okay, I’m finished and I’ll shut up now 😂
Thanks again Jordan, it truly means a lot…
Great video. Thanks. I would have come see you if I had known you were in town! I am a fan.
Anytime Elvis is involved with a vlog its gonna be good. I dont wanna jinx you but I'd love to see you hit 300K by the end of the year.Thanks brother and drive safe.
Hi Jordan! I just started following you a few months ago. I love your dog! How old is he or she? Where did you get your little baby?
Hi Jordan. Is someone posing as you on Telegram? Please see a reply to my Elvis before and after photos.
The other door by the Elvis picture looks like it was previously a phone booth.
Thank you for this awesome video! Enjoyed it a lot!
Thank you for bringing back my childhood from the early 70s. When I stayed there with my parents the World's Largest HO Guage Model Railroad at the time was in the terminal station. It was 174'X33' layout. Wish it was still there. Still have my brochure from then. Chattanooga Choo Choo was a Hilton hotel back then. We stayed in one of the pullman coaches. Looks like the phone booth behind Elvis got turned into a broom closet.
I stayed at this hotel many times as a child never knowing the Elvis history behind it. Fascinating!
My parents loved Glenn Miller ❤️
The King of the mountain jah glad to see him
I live in Chattanooga. This is great!
That is the sweetest doggie you go Jah .
Great vlog love the elvis connection, my sister and I went to Elvis week at last was supposed to go 2020 but for covid,,we really enjoyed had vip tickets to see everything lol it is lovely to see jah don't see enough of him 😀 😘💙
Jah comfortable on bed
We stayed in a train car at Chattanooga Choo Choo back in 2000. Chattanooga is a nice trip for us only about 90 miles away from where I live. We stayed in the Delta Queen when it was docked there in 2011, and about 3 years ago we stayed at a remodeled motor court (motel) that had views of the Chattahoochee River. Halfway between Chattanooga and Atlanta is an old plantation and ruins of a house. Barnsley Gardens I think is it's name. You see the graves of enslaved people there. so sad, no names, just rocks marking their graves. there is also an old Cherokee town and just a little further away, Chief Vann's house. You should tour that for your fans sometime.
Oh and lots of antique stores around Chattanooga. You are bound to find something unique you would like from the 1950's that fits your decorating taste.
So those train cars are no longer hotel rooms? that makes me sad.
Okay, good, they are being refurbished.
$100 is great. I think it was around $150 for the train car room back in 2000. I bet they will cost a lot more after they are refurbished. I will say this too. The bathroom looked like a train car bathroom. Nothing fancy, although we did have a claw footed tub if I remember correctly but I thought the bathroom was a bit ugly, too much stark metal. Lol we had a daybed like you saw beside a king-sized bed. Since it was only my husband and I, we used the daybed like a sofa. Those are really dated, very 1980. Maybe they will get rid of those. although they are better than a pullout sofa.
Elvis the legend
Thanks for this
Great Vlog Bro
Firstly, love all your videos. So much history and your story telling is the best, Jah🫶🏼. Secondly, how safe is Memphis? I would love to travel there but iffy with all the news. Keep posting 😉👏🏼
That was cool. Thanks for sharing!
HEY JORDAN & JAH
HEY ! PARDON ME JAH IS That the Chattanooga Choo Choo Ya Ya track 29 Dog you can give me a shjne hey do you have your fair just a trifle to spare you leave the Pennsylvania station about a quarter to 4
There's going to be a party at the station so jump on the Chattanooga Choo Choo
Hi Jah!
Great photo line ups. Elvis looked so happy that day. Awesome vlog👍🏼😎
Thanks that was awesome place 😀
The picture u had of Elvis outside with other people, what were they doing in the pic. Looked like possibly getting sandwiches. What do u think?
Dude you’re in my town, enjoy your stay!
Hey Jordan, I'm glad you went to Chattanooga, I went there in 2014, and enjoyed it.
I lived in Choo Choo town just about all my life and never been to Chattanooga Choo Choo pass by it alot
Practically in my backyard! Cleveland,TN is right down the road. I’m glad you enjoyed Chattanooga 🎉
What a great hotel idea, I may have to check that out since TN is a neighbor to my home state. You are pretty close to Oak Ridge, TN, "The Secret City" pretty cool story there if you have never checked it out before. Have a great time, Jordan and Jah, great to see our little buddy too!
The train station turned into a building what a beautiful landmark, thanks for another historical video.
When I was younger my grandparents wolud take me thier I remember when they had dinner by pool you eat breakfast and watch peploe swim many great memories thier recently i took my daughter thier we did not stay but walked around inside its changed alot put still the same I remember staying one room thier had pink tub
Love u so much Jordan, sad I’ll miss you today in Illinois
That was cool!
I live about a half an hour away! Enjoy!
Chattanooga is my home town! 🏡 I remember a number of years ago at the Choo choose restaurant they used to have singing waiters and waitresses. If the train car is still there my husband refurbished it.....this was quite a few years ago. You used to have to wait in a long line to get in to eat there! You used to he able to spend the night in the train cars also.
That left door was wide open, and you can see a pay phone inside.