Chattanooga Events

Celebrate a Steam-Powered Weekend at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum This weekend, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) is alive with the unforgettable rhythm of steam! Engine #630 takes center stage on Saturday as she wraps up her operating season before heading into the shop for a well-deserved rebuild. Then on Sunday, she’ll share…

A Day Where Magic Meets the Rails The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is once again transformed into a realm of enchantment as Rails, Wizards, and Spells returns! Families, fans, and fledgling sorcerers from across the region are invited to don their robes and hats for a whimsical adventure that blends the wonder of train travel…

🚂✨ Rails, Wizards & Spells — A Magical Fall Ride at TVRM A Train Ride with a Twist Each fall, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) transforms into a place where steam whistles meet wizarding wonders. Families, friends, and fans of fantasy can step aboard vintage coaches and step into a world of potions, games,…

Big Wheels, Bigger Work Fall 2013 marked a turning point at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM). Guests strolling through East Chattanooga may have seen sparks from the Soule Shops, but few realized they were witnessing the rebirth of Southern Railway 2-8-2 Mikado #4501. By late August, crews had slid three massive driving wheel axles…

A Magical Fall Ride Awaits The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) invites families, friends, and fans of magic to step aboard for a spellbinding experience: Rails, Wizards & Spells. This special fall event blends the wonder of railroading with whimsical wizard-themed fun. From potion brewing to hay rides, scavenger hunts to giant games, every guest…

🚂 All Aboard at Platform 4 ½! 🚂 Your Magical Adventure Awaits at Rails, Wizards & Spells Step Onto the Platform of Imagination This fall, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) opens its gates to a world of enchantment. Guests young and old are invited to step onto Platform 4 ½, where a vintage train…

Steam, Heritage & Celebration The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) is proud to keep the steam alive as our Founder’s Day Celebration continues into Sunday! This is your chance to ride behind Southern Railway steam locomotive 630, operating in her authentic “in service” livery. Complete with a red number plate and Southern Hooter whistle, 630…

Founder’s Day Rides On at TVRM: Steam, Cinnamon Rolls & Living History A Steam-Powered Celebration Founder’s Day continues today at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM), where steam locomotive 630 is fired up and powering the Missionary Ridge Local. The crisp fall air is filled with the sound of her whistle, the smell of coal…

Fall Rides Day and Night at TVRM Fall in Chattanooga is the perfect time to slow down, take in the crisp air, and enjoy the sights and sounds of railroading. This weekend at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM), you can enjoy the best of both worlds: the Missionary Ridge Local during the day and…

Waves of History — Amateur Radio Joins Founders Day at TVRM Founders Day at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) is always a celebration of stories that shaped Chattanooga’s rail heritage. This year, Saturday brings a new twist: the Chattanooga Amateur Radio Operators will be on site, broadcasting live from the Chickamauga Turn and inside…