The plan was originally developed to control the turbulent waters below Chattanooga in the Tennessee River Gorge known as the Suck, the Pot and the Skillet.

These river features, long feared by riverboat navigators, impeded trade along the waterway Rep. John A.

The bill said the construction cost would be borne by the recipient of the power franchise to be operated for 99 years and the government would hold title to the Dam.

James approached Anthony Brady, a New York financier with large interests in electrical utilities, who agreed to participate in the venture.

TEPCO continued to operate as a street car company in Chattanooga and was reorganized in 1941 as Southern Coach Lines.