The Town of Signal Mountain Planning Commission will meet Thursday, September 3, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. via zoom.
To download the agenda, click here.
To download the agenda, click here.
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Signal Mountain Library: What to Read Next?
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Our grab-and-go bags have proven so popular that we will continue this service until we reopen to the public. All you need to do is send us an email with the age and gender of your children (babies through rising fifth-graders), your name, and your library card number; we will pick out some books that we hope you will enjoy. Then we'll notify you when they're ready to pick up. You may also request specific books from our catalog.
Below are brief reviews of some of our newer books that you may want to try.
Picture Books:
Children's Activity:
Our grab-and-go bags have proven so popular that we will continue this service until we reopen to the public. All you need to do is send us an email with the age and gender of your children (babies through rising fifth-graders), your name, and your library card number; we will pick out some books that we hope you will enjoy. Then we'll notify you when they're ready to pick up. You may also request specific books from our catalog.
Below are brief reviews of some of our newer books that you may want to try.
Picture Books:
- Preaching to the Chickens by Jabari Asim tells the story of the early years of a young man who grew up to be the late Civil Rights leader, Georgia congressman John Lewis. Raised on a farm in Alabama, Lewis tended a flock of chickens and preached to them, imitating the sermons he heard each Sunday and hoping someday to inspire others with his own words. E. B. Lewis’ lovely watercolors illustrate this joyful text. (ages 5-8)
- In Big Papa and the Time Machine by Daniel Bernstrom, a boy who fears his first day in school goes on a trip in his grandfather’s time machine and learns what it means to be brave. (age 4-8)
- Bunnies on the Bus by Philip Ardagh is a fun read-aloud adventure about the mayhem caused by some lively bunnies. (ages 3-7)
- Catch That Chicken by Nigerian writer Atinuke tells the story of Lami, the best chicken catcher in her village where the contributions of everyone matter. (ages 2-5)
- Madame Badobedah by Sophie Dahl introduces readers to Mabel, whose parents run the Mermaid Hotel where the Madame comes to stay. The young girl and the old woman meet and eventually a bond develops between them and sparks some remarkably interesting—if imaginary—adventures. (ages 5-8)
- Choo-Choo School by Amy Krouse Rosenthal stars seven train cars as they experience their first day of school and learn that working hard, playing fair, and being kind are all the rules they will need. (ages 3-7)
- Noodle Bear by Mark Gravas is about friendship and stars a bear who loves noodles. When he wakes from hibernation and can find no noodles, he sets off to seek his fortune (and some noodles) but learns that sharing the thing you love with the friends you care about is the more important than all the noodles in the world. (ages 3-7)
- The Pirates Are Coming by John Condon takes “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” to extremes. Tom gets so excited about his job as lookout that he imagines danger when it’s not there. But when it is … (ages 3-7)
- Soaked by Abi Cushman is another book starring a bear, this time a grumpy one who hates the idea of getting wet in a rainstorm. When his friends all have fun in the shower, bear at first thinks they are nuts, but eventually learns that he can have a good time in any type of weather. (ages 3-7)
Children's Activity:
- Author Grace Lin has written lots of children’s books for a variety of ages. We have six here at the Library that you may check out and three more coming soon. You can also enjoy Lin on her YouTube channel where she reads from her books and also gives some art lessons.
- Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants by Andrea Beaty is a spin-off of the picture books starring Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, and Iggy Peck. In this volume Scientist Ada seeks to discover how far a balloon can float. (ages 6-9)
- Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters by Andrea Beaty is another new chapter book starring Rosie’s friends Ada and Iggy. Rosie learns about the power of teamwork in this STEM-based series. (ages 6-9)
- It’s a Numbers Game: The Math Behind the Perfect Bounce Pass, the Buzzer-Beating Bank Shot, and So Much More by James Buckley will treat kids to lots of fun-to-learn facts about basketball while imparting some math knowledge at the same time. (ages 8-12)
- The Lost Book Of Adventure: From the Notebooks of the Unknown Adventurer by Teddy Keen purports to be the journal found by the author on a trip to the Amazon. In it are details of extraordinary explorations along with advice on such outdoor activities as how to build a treehouse and what to do when encountering a poisonous snake. (ages 9-12
Up to Date Information about Closings & Changes due to COVID-19
As of MAY 11, 2020
As of MAY 11, 2020
The following is a list of Town facilities that continue to be closed at this time:
• The Town Hall remains closed to the public. Staff will be available to answer phone calls and answer emails. Any payments should continue to be placed in the drop box in the Town Hall parking lot.
• The Town Hall Gym
• The Mountain Arts Community Center
• The Library
• The Rainbow Lake parking lot and trailhead
• Per the National Park Service, Signal Point Park will remain closed. The NPS will be reopening some other parks in the area but have decided to keep Signal Point Park closed for the time being.
• Playground equipment in our public parks
• Bathroom facilities in our public parks
• Any other indoor facilities including the Police and Fire buildings, Public Works building, etc.
Please keep an eye on our Facebook page as well as our email blast for any updates.
• The Town Hall remains closed to the public. Staff will be available to answer phone calls and answer emails. Any payments should continue to be placed in the drop box in the Town Hall parking lot.
• The Town Hall Gym
• The Mountain Arts Community Center
• The Library
• The Rainbow Lake parking lot and trailhead
• Per the National Park Service, Signal Point Park will remain closed. The NPS will be reopening some other parks in the area but have decided to keep Signal Point Park closed for the time being.
• Playground equipment in our public parks
• Bathroom facilities in our public parks
• Any other indoor facilities including the Police and Fire buildings, Public Works building, etc.
Please keep an eye on our Facebook page as well as our email blast for any updates.
A Message from Mayor Trohanis
Dear Residents of Walden:
I'd like to take a moment to share with you our latest local response to the Governor's Executive Stay Home Order NO. 22
regarding COVID-19 in our Community.
AN ORDER AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 22, REQUIRING TENNESSEANS TO STAY HOME
UNLESS ENGAGING IN ESSENTIAL ACTIVITY OR ESSENTIAL SERVICES.
TOWN HALL
With respect to these mandated health orders, Walden Town Hall will continue to be closed to the public until further notice.
The week of April 6th, The Town administrator will be in the office continuing essential operations Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
If you have any questions you may call Town Hall at (423) 886-4362.
Please leave a message if you are unable to reach someone and we will respond as quickly as possible.
Further, there will be no gatherings held at the Walden Town Hall for the month of April.
This includes the previously scheduled April 7th Signal Mountain Genealogical Society Meeting and the April 14th Town Meeting.
Both of these meetings have been cancelled.
WALDEN PARKS WILL BE CLOSED
Due to the increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases, and the Governors orders, the State has advised us to close all unstaffed parks.
This includes:
McCoy Farm and Gardens, Falling Water State Park and Mabbitt Springs.
This will take effect midnight Friday April 3rd until further notice.
We apologize for this inconvenience. We must follow the Governors rules for the safety and well being of our community.
To reiterate, there will be no foot traffic and no parking at these parks until further notice.
PUMPKIN PATCH PLAYGROUND / FRISBEE GOLF CLOSED
In accordance with State of Tennessee’s guidance, the Pumpkin Patch playground will remain closed until further notice.
If you have a planned event, please call Town Hall to obtain a full refund.
As an additional resource for specific coronavirus-related concerns or questions,
please call the Hamilton County Health Department COVID-19 hotline call center at (423) 209-8383.
Your Walden leaders take seriously the responsibility to keep our mountain community as safe as possible,
especially given the acceleration of cases in the county due to community spread.
Be assured the safety and security of our residents, families, staff and visitors remain our highest priority.
Please remember to check on a neighbor or friend that may need assistance.
Together we WILL get through this difficult time and our community will prevail.
Sincerely,
Mayor William Trohanis
Dear Residents of Walden:
I'd like to take a moment to share with you our latest local response to the Governor's Executive Stay Home Order NO. 22
regarding COVID-19 in our Community.
AN ORDER AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 22, REQUIRING TENNESSEANS TO STAY HOME
UNLESS ENGAGING IN ESSENTIAL ACTIVITY OR ESSENTIAL SERVICES.
TOWN HALL
With respect to these mandated health orders, Walden Town Hall will continue to be closed to the public until further notice.
The week of April 6th, The Town administrator will be in the office continuing essential operations Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
If you have any questions you may call Town Hall at (423) 886-4362.
Please leave a message if you are unable to reach someone and we will respond as quickly as possible.
Further, there will be no gatherings held at the Walden Town Hall for the month of April.
This includes the previously scheduled April 7th Signal Mountain Genealogical Society Meeting and the April 14th Town Meeting.
Both of these meetings have been cancelled.
WALDEN PARKS WILL BE CLOSED
Due to the increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases, and the Governors orders, the State has advised us to close all unstaffed parks.
This includes:
McCoy Farm and Gardens, Falling Water State Park and Mabbitt Springs.
This will take effect midnight Friday April 3rd until further notice.
We apologize for this inconvenience. We must follow the Governors rules for the safety and well being of our community.
To reiterate, there will be no foot traffic and no parking at these parks until further notice.
PUMPKIN PATCH PLAYGROUND / FRISBEE GOLF CLOSED
In accordance with State of Tennessee’s guidance, the Pumpkin Patch playground will remain closed until further notice.
If you have a planned event, please call Town Hall to obtain a full refund.
As an additional resource for specific coronavirus-related concerns or questions,
please call the Hamilton County Health Department COVID-19 hotline call center at (423) 209-8383.
Your Walden leaders take seriously the responsibility to keep our mountain community as safe as possible,
especially given the acceleration of cases in the county due to community spread.
Be assured the safety and security of our residents, families, staff and visitors remain our highest priority.
Please remember to check on a neighbor or friend that may need assistance.
Together we WILL get through this difficult time and our community will prevail.
Sincerely,
Mayor William Trohanis
School News & Information
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Signal Centennial Provides Glance of Mountain Life in 1919
Signal Mountain was founded 100 years ago, and the town is ready for its festive Centennial Anniversary! Now is a great time to reflect on what our beloved town was like in 1919.
What was it like living in coal mining communities on Signal Mountain? There was no running water or electricity in the mining communities, even by the 1920s. Primary schools, located near the mines, provided only basic education for the very youngest children. Far too soon, the young boys went to work in the mines along with their fathers, uncles and brothers. By the age of 40 or 50, most men had developed black lung disease and were too sick to continue working.
What was it like living in coal mining communities on Signal Mountain? There was no running water or electricity in the mining communities, even by the 1920s. Primary schools, located near the mines, provided only basic education for the very youngest children. Far too soon, the young boys went to work in the mines along with their fathers, uncles and brothers. By the age of 40 or 50, most men had developed black lung disease and were too sick to continue working.