Father Ryan - A Higher Call

In the summer of 1878, refugees from the Memphis epidemic came to Chattanooga to escape the ravages of yellow fever. Within two days, the first victims died. 12,000 townspeople fled to the m... Read allIn the summer of 1878, refugees from the Memphis epidemic came to Chattanooga to escape the ravages of yellow fever. Within two days, the first victims died. 12,000 townspeople fled to the mountains surrounding Chattanooga leaving behind those without means, the infirm and the el... Read allIn the summer of 1878, refugees from the Memphis epidemic came to Chattanooga to escape the ravages of yellow fever. Within two days, the first victims died. 12,000 townspeople fled to the mountains surrounding Chattanooga leaving behind those without means, the infirm and the elderly. A few brave citizens decided to stay behind to help the sick and dying. One of thes... Read all