Kappin Library / Oct 18, 2026
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Tellico Plains, Tennessee: Ancient Mounds, Forgotten Mysteries, Gold Fever, and an Explorer's Guide
An illustrated, research-backed history of ancient Tellico Plains, its lost mounds and Cherokee traditions, the Coker Creek gold rush, and a modern guide to the mountains.
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Kappin Plays / Oct 7, 2026
I Tried Mr. Chicken's Totally Ethical Farm Demo and FAILED!
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Kappin IRL / Oct 3, 2026
Walnut Street Bridge Reopens! I Was There for Chattanooga’s Grand Reopening
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Kappin Explores / Sep 27, 2026
Joro Spider Hunt at Camp Jordan: 13 in Less Than 1/4 Mile
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The stories have coordinates.
From Chattanooga landmarks to mountain backroads, the Kappin Map connects the places with the stories behind them.
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There's always somewhere to go next.
The Waypoints field log keeps track of places to visit, things to try, and adventures worth chasing. See what's already been checked off, and what's still out there.
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Ancient America
What If the Ancient Southeastern United States Was More Connected to Mexico Than We Thought?
Evidence from Spiro, the Huasteca, Rio Grande trade, Rock Eagle, Kenimer, and Mississippian networks raises a bigger question: how connected were ancient Mexico and the Southeastern United States?
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Chattanooga History
Walnut Street Bridge: 135 Years of Connection, Tragedy, and Reinvention in Chattanooga
An in-depth history of Chattanooga's Walnut Street Bridge, from its 1891 opening and early streetcars through racial terror, near-demolition, pedestrian rebirth, economic impact, and the 2026 renovation.
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Wildlife & Science
Joro Spiders: What the Research Actually Says
A cited, plain-English look at how Joro spiders reached the Southeast, whether they are dangerous, how they spread, cold tolerance, and what researchers know about ecological impacts.
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Latest full video · Oct 7, 2026
I FAILED Mr. Chicken's Totally Ethical Farm! 😂 | NEW Steam Demo
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Just one curious guy from East Tennessee.
Husband, dad, creator, and a professional rabbit-hole finder. I like figuring out how things work, digging into forgotten history, finding new places, and bringing people along for the ride. This site is where all those interests meet.
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