Signature Pitches
Nate Swanson's go-to pitch in backyard baseball
Knuckle-Curve (Curveball)
Stretching 84 miles from Chattanooga Valley to Gadsden, Alabama, this Chattanooga staple is home to Cloudland Canyon State Park, Covenant College, Ruby Falls, and Rock City
Lookout Mountain
You're Not You When You're Hungry
Snickers
This former HBCU athlete was an elite two-way player for the Colorado Buffaloes in 2024
Travis Hunter
In 2026, this country artist won seven Country Music Awards, and her song "Choosin' Texas" won single and song of the year
Ella Langley
Coach Shane's occasional change of pace pitch against older kids in backyard baseball
Knuckleball
Stop in at the main building to watch a historical documentary and then take an audio tour while driving around this 5,300 acre park. Watch out for wayward deer crossing the road!
Chickamauga Battlefield
Gimme a Break
Kit-Kat
In 2008, this eventual #1 overall pick torched the Big 12 before falling 24-14 at the hands of opposing QB Tim Tebow in the national championship
Sam Bradford
Often added to the end of reels as a surprise element, this sudden transition to a popular 80s pop song by Rick Astley still makes its way around the internet every now and then
Rick rolling
Pedro Martinez rode this signature pitch to a Hall of Fame career, including three Cy Young Awards in four seasons from 1997-2000
Changeup (Circle Change)
Situated right on the riverside, this popular nature attraction is easily distinguishable by its glass-triangled roofs over both of its River and Ocean Journey buildings
Tennessee Aquarium
Taste the Rainbow
Skittles
Nicknamed "The Dodger", this quarterback was the 1963 Heisman winner, but his team of Midshipmen lost to Texas in the National Championship game
Roger Staubach
This actor appeared in Interstellar before working his way up to a lead role in Dune and most recently, Marty Supreme
Timothee Chalamet
Hall of Fame left-hander Steve Carlton made his living with this pitch, which fellow HOFer Willie Stargell described as "trying to drink coffee with a fork"
Slider
While strolling through downtown, take a detour after dinner at this Chattanooga-only ice cream shop, located either on North Shore or near Warehouse Row
Clumpies
How many licks does it take to get to the center?
Tootsie Roll Pop
This halfback was the 1948 Heisman winner at SMU, and became so prominent that an eventual award for best RB in the country would be named after him
Doak Walker
A prominent figure on Barstool Sports, this Michigan superfan is known for his outspoken nature and controversial presence on social media
Dave Portnoy
Astros right-hander Mike Scott won the 1986 Cy Young award by leaning on this pitch, as did 1991 World Series MVP Jack Morris and Cardinals & Cubs HOF closer Bruce Sutter
Splitter (Split-Finger)
Looking for something off the wall? Try out the only museum in the world dedicated to the history of this blue-collar industry. It's located on Broad Street across the road from CCS
Towing (Tow Truck)
Makes Mouths Happy
Twizzlers
The 2006 Heisman winner, this quarterback made a national championship run before getting stomped by Chris Leak, a freshman named Tebow, and the Florida Gators
Troy Smith
This magician just got exposed as a fraud for an appearance on Bussin' With The Boys, but before that, made a major living by correctly guessing things like ATM codes and teammates' names
Oz The Mentalist