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There is nothing as invigorating as the mighty Iron Horse.

THE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE has inspired millions of people throughout history –
and Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway No. 576 is about to inspire thousands more.
NASHVILLE STEAM is undertaking the restoration and operation of a Nashville legend.
The adventure departs now. Will you climb aboard The Stripe?
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June 24, 2026

Nashville Steam Acquires Historic NC&StL Monument

Nashville Steam Acquires Historic Monument From Metro Parks Memorial To the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway Will Accompany Historic Steam Locomotive No. 576 June 25, 2026 For Immediate Release…
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Spring Open House Set for April 18th! Join us on Saturday, April 18th from 9am to 3pm for the Nashville Steam Spring Open House! Be there for this up close,…
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November 23, 2025

Nashville Steam Launches End of Year Matching Campaign for Superheater Fund

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Nashville Steam Preservation Society has achieved one of the most significant milestones yet in the restoration of the city’s most famous locomotive — the successful completion…
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6 hours ago

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Nashville Steam, in partnership with the Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation, is proud to announce the acquisition of the historic railroad monument previously located in Nashville’s Centennial Park. The monument, which stood in the park since 1962, commemorates the founding and history of the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway (NC&StL) — the first railroad company chartered by the State of Tennessee in 1845.“Following the merger with the Louisville & Nashville (L&N) Railroad in 1957, the L&N erected the monument to honor Nashville’s hometown railroad and its employees,” said NSPS Vice President Joey Bryan. “It was placed beside steam locomotive No. 576 — which also operated on the NC&StL — as a fitting tribute to the railroad that helped shape the region’s economy.”The memorial is a recreation of the doorway of the NC&StL’s former general office building at 930 Broadway, across from Union Station, complete with the original, one-of-a-kind terra cotta transom that features two steam locomotives and the company’s iconic bowtie logo. The NC&StL was also the major sponsor of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition and helped establish the park as Nashville’s premiere park and public gathering space. The area where the monument stood is being renovated as part of the current phase of the Centennial Park Master Plan. A crew of masonry professionals carefully disassembled the monument and the pieces will be stored in a secure location until a permanent home can be established. Costs to relocate the doorway were close to $10,000. An anonymous donor and the NC&StL Railway Preservation Society have provided funding to help cover the fees of removing the monument from the park. We are asking for additional donations to help offset the remaining costs and help replenish 576's restoration fund. Donations made to the doorway monument up to $2,500 will be doubled thanks to a matching grant. Have your contribution doubled now at 👉 www.nashvillesteam.org/donate/Full announcement in the comments 👇 ... See MoreSee Less

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19 hours ago

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Sometimes the way to the future is only accessible through a doorway to the past. Check back tomorrow for a monumental announcement. The first of many in the weeks and months ahead. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

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First rule of #CMAFest, always stay hydrated 🚰We did a test fill of the tender’s water tank to check for leaks. You never know when 15,000 gallons of water just might come in handy… 💧🔥💨 ... See MoreSee Less

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