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Tennessee RiverPlay

Tennessee RiverPlay

Tennessee RiverPlay encourages families to explore how a river works.

The exhibit features two new water tables, a tow boat, and enhancements to the climbing structure.

The main water table lets children investigate a lock and dam, a hydropower plant, a barge loading dock, a dam, plus a waterfall and rain clouds! The toddler water table includes a ramp, boats, a mountain and several water features for little ones to explore.

CDM's new towboat, River Ranger, was designed with Serodino Barge Company. It includes an engine room, galley and a pilot house. A simulation station lets children visualize what pushing a barge down the Tennessee River would look like.

The popular three-story climbing structure now has stronger connections to the Tennessee landscape. In the climbing structure, children will be able to crawl through a cave, pretend they are hang gliding and explore a hot air balloon.

Status

Open

Location

First Floor

Run Time

-

Permanent Exhibit

Sponsor

Tennessee Valley Authority, Bicentennial Volunteers, Inc., Chattanooga Tourism Company

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