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Founder's Day

Name: Founder's Day
Start: 2026-09-12T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-13T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

DateSep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM – Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM (EDT)

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AgesAll ages

Celebrate railroad heritage with steam locomotives, historic exhibits, and guided tours.

Celebrate TVRM’s heritage with steam locomotives, historic exhibits, demonstrations, guided tours, and special activities all weekend.

Kid-friendlyfestival fair

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Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

4119 Cromwell Rd, Chattanooga, TN

More about this venueTennessee Valley Railroad Museum 4.85 parent tips$$

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