A staple of Chattanooga history is celebrating its birthday on Sunday, November 16.

The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is planning a family friendly party for the classic attraction, the event featuring food trucks, bounce houses, face painting, and local vendors. Close

CARTA celebrates 130 years of the Incline Railway

According to Charles Frazier, the current CEO of CARTA, the railway continues to drive the local economy by fueling visitors to dine, shop, and stay in the Chattanooga community.

“As the steepest and longest funicular in North America, the Incline is a true engineering marvel,” said Fraizer. “The Incline Railway has carried millions of visitors up Lookout Mountain for 130 years, offering not only breathtaking views but also a living connect

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