Hey Charlie,
Thanks for sharing this wonderful story. I personally really enjoy personal stories about heirloom guitars. To think you had a '57 Double Neck is mind blowing, really glad to hear this piece of history will be preserved for decades to come.
I feel the saying, "They don't build them like they used to", is very fitting for guitars. I remember playing my uncles '67 Tele, then later in life owning a '69 Tele, there is just something about the character of these vintage guitars that you can never forget.
Can't say I had a personal reason to Visit Chattanooga, until now!