Happening Today: Summerville Welcomes Return Of 4501 Steam Engine

Summerville will celebrate the return of the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s 4501 steam engine to the Historic Summerville Depot today with May Market & Melodies.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Summerville Depot and will feature food vendors, craft vendors, live bluegrass, country and gospel music, and free admission.

The Summerville Turntable will also be in operation, turning the iconic 4501 steam engine for the first time in 2026. The locomotive is returning in classic Southern Railway green and gold passenger livery as TVRM celebrates its 65th anniversary and the engine’s 115th birthday.

Visitors can enjoy the market inside and outside the depot, with food options including jams and jellies, fried pies, corndogs, pizza, specialty breads, barbecue, homemade lemonade and more.

Suggested parking is in Downtown Summerville. Train excursion tickets are available through the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum at www.tvrail.com.

Happening Tomorrow: Summerville Main Street’s Ducky Derby Returns Saturday, May 9

Summerville Main Street’s Ducky Derby is happening tomorrow, Saturday, May 9, outside the Summerville Depot.

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Ducky Derby Returns To Summerville May 9

Summerville Main Street’s Ducky Derby will return Saturday, May 9, for a full day of family fun outside the Summerville Depot.

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Chattooga County Historical Society To Host Trivia-Filled Spring Meeting Tomorrow

The Chattooga County Historical Society is inviting the community to enjoy an afternoon of local history and fun tomorrow, Sunday, April 19.

The quarterly meeting will be held at 2 p.m. at the Summerville Depot and will feature a Chattooga County History Trivia Contest. Organizers say attendees will be divided into teams for a lively program designed to test local knowledge while also sharing interesting facts about the county.

Refreshments and prizes will be available, and the event is open to the public. Organizers say it is especially geared toward those who enjoy the historical photos and local history posts shared online.

Residents are encouraged to come out, take part, and enjoy a community event centered around Chattooga County’s rich history.

Chattooga County Historical Society To Host Trivia-Filled Spring Meeting

The Chattooga County Historical Society is inviting the community to a fun and educational afternoon at its quarterly meeting this Sunday, April 19, 2026.

The event will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the Summerville Depot and will feature a Chattooga County History Trivia Contest. Attendees will be divided into teams for a fast-paced and engaging program designed to test local knowledge and teach a few new facts along the way.

Organizers say there will be refreshments and plenty of prizes, and the event is open to everyone — especially those who enjoy the historical photos and posts shared online.

Residents are encouraged to mark their calendars and come out for an afternoon of local history and community fun.