Women on the Front Line: Honoring Ida Hicks and the Railway Express Agency
Trailblazer Ida Hicks: Pioneering Women in Railroading’s Legacy Did you know that women have long been integral to the success of railroading? From operations to logistics, women have contributed to this essential industry, often in ways that have gone unrecognized. For today’s Throwback Thursday, we shine a spotlight on Ms. Ida Hicks, a pioneering worker…
October 17, 2024
Ava Grace’s Model Train Project Celebrating Chattanooga’s Rail History
Celebrating Young Talent and Rail History: Ava Grace’s Model Train Project In the spirit of International Women’s Day, we’re thrilled to spotlight an extraordinary young talent, Ava Grace, a 15-year-old student with a passion for rail history. Her model train project, inspired by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, brilliantly encapsulates the evolution of trains in…
March 8, 2024
AJOY’s Empowering Visit to TVRM from Macon, Mississippi
Empowerment on Rails: AJOY’s Inspirational Visit to TVRM The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) recently had the distinct honor of hosting a group of young, aspiring women from Macon, Mississippi. These remarkable visitors are part of an empowering mentorship program known as AJOY: A Journey of Our Youth. Their visit to TVRM was more than…