New Year’s Eve Dinner Train

Highlights

Description

Step back in time this New Year’s Eve aboard the Tennessee Valley Railroad’s *Dinner Train* — a luxurious celebration that combines the grace of 1940s rail travel with the excitement of the holiday season. Guests are welcomed at Grand Junction Station, where uniformed attendants lead you to beautifully restored Pullman and dining cars, softly lit and set for an unforgettable evening. As the train glides through the Chattanooga valley, enjoy a leisurely two-hour journey while savoring a four-course dinner prepared fresh onboard. Choose from entrées such as Burgundy-braised beef, Southern shrimp & grits, or vegetarian zucchini lasagna, followed by a decadent dessert. Sip champagne, coffee, or Tennessee bourbon as live conversation and soft train sounds fill the air. With two evening departures and tables for two or four, this experience offers the perfect blend of nostalgia, elegance, and celebration to welcome the new year in true vintage style.

Itinerary

• Arrive 30 minutes before departure for check-in at Grand Junction Depot • Board your assigned dining or Pullman car 15 minutes prior to departure • Enjoy a two-hour round-trip journey through East Chattanooga • Savor a four-course dinner and onboard beverage service • Return to the depot and toast to the New Year under the Tennessee night sky.

Price & Availability

Tables for up to four guests start at $240. Premium Pullman tables for two available at $290. Departures at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM Eastern.

Food & Drink

Four-course menu with entrée options: Burgundy-braised beef, shrimp & grits, airline chicken, or vegetarian lasagna. Desserts and drinks included.

Instructions

Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure. Check in at Grand Junction Depot in Chattanooga.

Restrictions

Not wheelchair accessible. Smart-casual or semi-formal attire encouraged. No smoking or outside alcohol permitted.

Transportation

Free parking available at Grand Junction Depot, 4119 Cromwell Road, Chattanooga, TN.