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Choose a relaxed 75-minute afternoon tea inside historic Grand Junction Depot, or pair it with the complete 65-minute Missionary Ridge Local experience. Reservations are required, and dietary requests must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance.
Tea Only: approximately 75 minutes
Tea + Train: approximately 2½–3 hours
Arrival: Check in 30 minutes before your scheduled tea seating
Accessibility: The Tea Room is wheelchair accessible. Historic train cars require boarding by steps and transfer to a standard passenger seat.
🚂 Tea + Train
Tea service + 65-min narrated train ride
$ 60
☕ Tea Only
75-min seated tea service
$ 45
Afternoon Tea in Chattanooga—with an Optional Vintage Train Ride
Enjoy premium teas, savory bites, sweets, and freshly baked scones inside historic Grand Junction Depot. Choose Tea Only for $45 per person, or Tea + Train for $60 per person and add the complete narrated Missionary Ridge Local experience.
Tea Only: approximately 75 minutes. Tea + Train: approximately 2½–3 hours. Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled tea seating.
Accessibility: The Tea Room is wheelchair accessible. Historic train cars require boarding by steps and transfer to a standard passenger seat.
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Tea + Train includes the complete 65-minute Missionary Ridge Local experience after your afternoon tea. The narrated round trip travels through Missionary Ridge Tunnel and includes the East Chattanooga turntable demonstration and restoration-shop portion when operational.
Allow approximately 2½–3 hours for the combined experience, including the transition from the Tea Room to train boarding.
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Option Price Duration Includes Tea Only $45 per person Approximately 75 minutes Seated afternoon tea inside Grand Junction Depot Tea + Train $60 per person Approximately 2½–3 hours Afternoon tea plus the complete 65-minute Missionary Ridge Local ride - Arrival: Check in 30 minutes before your scheduled tea seating.
- Reservations: Advance reservations are required; walk-up seating is not available.
- Location: Grand Junction Depot, 4119 Cromwell Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
- Meal style: A substantial afternoon tea spread of savory and sweet bites, not a full plated meal.
- Dietary requests: Contact [email protected] at least 24 hours before your reservation. Same-day requests cannot be accommodated.
- Ticket terms: Review taxes, Trip Protection, cancellation terms, and your final total during checkout.
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Our in-house culinary team prepares a rotating afternoon tea menu featuring premium teas, savory bites, sweets, and freshly baked scones. Selections may include:
- Southern pimento cheese with crackers
- Honey-drizzled croissant bites
- Quiche on a crescent slice with hollandaise
- Seasonal soup with a small sandwich pairing
- House-made chicken salad
- Assorted cookies, bars, and petite desserts
- Freshly baked scones in rotating flavors
Menu selections vary seasonally. If a particular item or dietary accommodation matters to you, contact TVRM at least 24 hours before your visit. Substitutions cannot be guaranteed.
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- Tea Room accessibility: The Tea Room inside Grand Junction Depot is wheelchair accessible.
- Train accessibility: Historic train cars are not wheelchair accessible. Guests selecting Tea + Train must be able to board using steps and transfer to a standard passenger seat.
- Mobility questions: Contact [email protected] or call (423) 894-8028 before booking to discuss specific needs.
- Dietary requests: Email [email protected] at least 24 hours before your reservation. Same-day requests cannot be accommodated, and substitutions are not guaranteed.
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Is this afternoon tea or a full meal?
This is a substantial afternoon tea service with savory and sweet bites rather than a full plated meal.
How long should we allow?
Tea Only lasts approximately 75 minutes. Allow approximately 2½–3 hours for Tea + Train, including the transition to boarding.
Are reservations required?
Yes. Advance reservations are required, and popular dates often sell out.
Are seats and tables assigned?
Seating is arranged by TVRM. To help your party sit together, include everyone on the same reservation or contact TVRM before your visit.
Are children welcome?
All ages are welcome. The experience is best suited to guests who enjoy a quiet, seated meal. Confirm the current child and infant ticket policy during booking.
Is alcohol available?
Alcoholic beverages may be available for purchase and are not included in the ticket price. Outside alcohol, food, and beverages are not permitted.
What should I wear?
There is no dress code. Dressed-up casual, garden-party, and vintage-inspired attire are all welcome.
What is the cancellation policy?
Review TVRM’s ticket policies and any Trip Protection option shown during checkout before purchasing.
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The Homefront Tea Room is a popular choice for birthdays, anniversaries, Mother’s Day, and gatherings with friends. Private seating may be available for groups of up to eight guests. Contact [email protected] or call (423) 894-8028 for current pricing and availability.
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS
The high tea experience was our favorite part of this dining and train ride package. All of the savory and sweet foods were excellent, as were the two tea selections we chose from the list of approximately eight different hot teas. The narrator for the train ride was excellent: full of interesting information during the train ride, and very personable. We also enjoyed watching the train engine being turned on the roundtable at the end of the East Chattanooga line.
– TripAdvisor
High tea was wonderful. Lots of food although would have preferred less sweet and more savory Staff was cheerful and pleasant. Would have given 5 stars if not for the super long engine change in East Chattanooga.
– TripAdvisor