Quick Details
Individual Annual Membership
Ages 59 and under
$ 55
Couples Annual Membership
Ages 59 and under • Includes membership for you and your spouse
$ 90
Individual Lifetime Membership
Ages 59 and under
$ 500
Couples Lifetime Membership
Ages 59 and under • Includes membership for you and your spouse
$ 600
Senior Lifetime Membership
Ages 60+
$ 300
Senior Couples Lifetime Membership
Ages 60+ • Includes membership for you and your spouse
$ 375
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) is to collect for preservation, operation, interpretation, and display railroad artifacts in an authentic setting to educate the public concerning the role of railroads in the history and development of our region.
About the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
In Chattanooga, a small group of local residents who were passionate about preserving the history of American railroads founded the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in 1961. They purchased steam engines and passenger cars that the railroads were planning to scrap, which marked the beginning of the museum.
TVRM’s collections were expanded by donations from railroads like the Southern Railway, who donated obsolete railcars and the original East Tennessee, Virginia, and Georgia roadbed, which the museum could operate on. TVRM’s passenger trains travel on the historic route, which includes the Missionary Ridge Tunnel that was built in 1858 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
TVRM preserves railroad equipment not only to conserve machines, but also to provide an experience that educates visitors on the importance of the railroad industry and its role in creating the modern world.
Become a TVRM Member!
Memberships are only for those who’d like to volunteer at Tennessee Valley Railroad. Click here to learn more about volunteering with us.
Interested in supporting us but would rather not volunteer? Try our annual pass instead!
Members enjoy exclusive benefits and access. Choose the membership level that’s right for you:
Museum Membership – Individual Annual – $55
- Add your spouse for just $35.
- Free admission and unlimited rides on the Missionary Ridge Local trains for the duration of your membership
- Bring your non-member guests at a group rate
- 10% discount at the Grand Junction gift shop
- Discounts on other TVRM excursions
- Opportunity to help run the railroad as a volunteer worker
- Organizational voting rights as a member
- The satisfaction of preserving railroad history!
Museum Membership – Senior Lifetime Member (60+) – $300
- Add your spouse for just $75!
- Free admission and unlimited rides on the Missionary Ridge Local trains for the duration of your membership
- Bring your non-member guests at a group rate
- 10% discount at the Grand Junction gift shop
- Discounts on other TVRM excursions
- Opportunity to help run the railroad as a volunteer worker
- Organizational voting rights as a member
- The satisfaction of preserving railroad history!
Museum Membership – Individual Lifetime Member – $500
- Add your spouse for just $100!
- Free admission and unlimited rides on the Missionary Ridge Local trains for the duration of your membership
- Bring your non-member guests at a group rate
- 10% discount at the Grand Junction gift shop
- Discounts on other TVRM excursions
- Opportunity to help run the railroad as a volunteer worker
- Organizational voting rights as a member
- The satisfaction of preserving railroad history!
How to Use Your Membership to Book Missionary Ridge Local Tickets Online
If you have a TVRM Membership, you can ride the Missionary Ridge Local for free — and booking your ride online is quick and easy!
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Go to the Booking Page
Visit: tvrail.com/train-rides/missionary-ridge-local
Click “Book Now” on the date and time you want to ride. - Enter Your Member ID
At the top of the page, enter your ID where it says “Enter your member ID.”
Click Apply. Your special member pricing will appear (like $0 for adults with a pass). - Choose Your Tickets
Select how many free or discounted tickets you need.
Example: “Adults – Unlimited rides on the Missionary Ridge Local” = $0
Guest discounts will appear automatically. - Click “Add to Cart” and Checkout
- Enter Your Email
Use the same email you used when you bought your membership. This confirms your benefits. - Complete Your Order
Click “Complete your order” to finish. You’ll get a confirmation email to show at check-in.
🚨 Quick Tips
- You can use your pass immediately after purchase — no need to wait for a physical card!
- Need help? Contact us at [email protected] or call (423) 894-8028