Tennessee Central Railway T-Shirt
XS / Army
$19.99
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Celebrate the Tennessee Central Railway and its determined effort to connect Tennessee towns, industry, and travelers. Founded in 1884 as the Nashville and Knoxville Railroad, the line expanded from its early route near Lebanon and Monterey into a railway linking Nashville with Harriman and connections toward Knoxville. Steam and diesel eras, passenger service, and the railway's eventual closure in 1968 all belong to its story. This shirt is for rail fans and history-minded travelers who appreciate the communities shaped by regional rail.
The Tennessee Central Railway began in 1884 as the Nashville and Knoxville Railroad, founded by Alexander S. Crawford to connect East Tennessee coal and mineral resources with markets in the midstate. The original line reached from Lebanon to Standing Stone, now Monterey. Beginning in 1893, entrepreneur Jere Baxter organized and built additional lines intended to form the Tennessee Central. The lines were reorganized as the Tennessee Central Railroad in 1902, and the final name, Tennessee Central Railway, was adopted in 1922. The route linked Nashville with Harriman and connected onward to Knoxville, crossing the Cumberland Plateau at Walden's Ridge. The railroad endured receiverships and financial strain, but operated profitably for much of 1922–1945. Wartime traffic helped temporarily; after postwar difficulties, passenger service ended on July 31, 1955. Bankruptcy was approved in 1967, and operations ceased on August 31, 1968. Its assets went to several railroads: Illinois Central acquired the western division, Southern Railway the eastern end, and Louisville & Nashville the middle portion. Some former tracks remain in use, and the Tennessee Central Railway Museum occupies the railroad's former shop and headquarters.
Celebrate the Tennessee Central Railway and its determined effort to connect Tennessee towns, industry, and travelers. Founded in 1884 as the Nashville and Knoxville Railroad, the line expanded from its early route near Lebanon and Monterey into a railway linking Nashville with Harriman and connections toward Knoxville. Steam and diesel eras, passenger service, and the railway's eventual closure in 1968 all belong to its story. This shirt is for rail fans and history-minded travelers who appreciate the communities shaped by regional rail.
The Tennessee Central Railway began in 1884 as the Nashville and Knoxville Railroad, founded by Alexander S. Crawford to connect East Tennessee coal and mineral resources with markets in the midstate. The original line reached from Lebanon to Standing Stone, now Monterey. Beginning in 1893, entrepreneur Jere Baxter organized and built additional lines intended to form the Tennessee Central. The lines were reorganized as the Tennessee Central Railroad in 1902, and the final name, Tennessee Central Railway, was adopted in 1922. The route linked Nashville with Harriman and connected onward to Knoxville, crossing the Cumberland Plateau at Walden's Ridge. The railroad endured receiverships and financial strain, but operated profitably for much of 1922–1945. Wartime traffic helped temporarily; after postwar difficulties, passenger service ended on July 31, 1955. Bankruptcy was approved in 1967, and operations ceased on August 31, 1968. Its assets went to several railroads: Illinois Central acquired the western division, Southern Railway the eastern end, and Louisville & Nashville the middle portion. Some former tracks remain in use, and the Tennessee Central Railway Museum occupies the railroad's former shop and headquarters.
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
| Width, in | 16.50 | 18.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 28.00 | 30.00 | 32.00 |
| Length, in | 27.00 | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 | 34.00 | 35.00 |
| Sleeve length, in | 8.60 | 8.90 | 9.20 | 9.50 | 9.70 | 10.00 | 10.40 | 10.80 | 11.20 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
Product features
- 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton (lightweight 4.2 oz/yd²) for a soft, breathable feel
- Retail fit with crew neckline — neat, easy to layer
- Structural details: side seams, shoulder tape, and ribbed knit collar to retain shape
- Labeling and prints: tear-away label; DTF or DTG printing used for crisp chest and sleeve designs
- Ethically made blanks (Fair Labor Association, Platinum WRAP), REACH certified
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: medium heat
- Do not dryclean
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Bella+Canvas 3001, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: medium heat, Do not dryclean