Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Question: What leisurely family activity was first patented in Chattanooga in 1931?

Answer: While many locations claim to be the birthplace of mini golf, the game was first patented in Chattanooga in 1931. That patent, held by Garnet Carter for his Tom Thumb Golf course atop Lookout Mountain, helped spark a nationwide craze that saw thousands of miniature courses open across the country.