Southern Belle
The Southern Belle is a riverboat in Chattanooga, Tennessee that was summoned into existence by Captain Robert M. Lumpp, who owned the Mark Twain Riverboat in Hannibal, Missouri. Lumpp owned over 5 riverboat operations, including one in Knoxville, Tennessee. Lumpp began The Southern Belle with one simple mission: give guests a great experience of Chattanooga… read more
Just Dickie Piddlin’
A ‘new’ album by Dickie Matthews (1933-2015) is available digitally for the first time ever today. Dickie was a member of the original Riverboat Ramblers ensemble! Steve Han was the engineer for this record at the now defunct Studio 15 recording space in Cleveland, Tennessee. Robin Matthews produced the album, and the tape was manufactured… read more
Sings Of Love & Life
A 1991 cassette tape from Dale Meador of the Riverboat Ramblers. This album is awaiting more information. Listen below or on YouTube… read more
1987 Southern Belle Boat Show
Jordan May, affiliate of the Southern Belle Riverboat here in town, sent in this hour and 26 minute boat show earlier in the month. Jordan has assisted the archive in the past with identifying members of the original Riverboat Ramblers, also sharing stories and information… read more