Santa Train

Supported by many contributors, more than 15 tons of toys, food and other gifts are tossed by Santa and friends to generations of followers.

Saturday, November 21, 2009
Published on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 1:38 PM EDT

Shelby, KY to Kingsport, TN — Since 1943, the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce, CSX Transportation (and its predecessors) and Food City have co-sponsored the Santa Train. The annual 110-mile rail 'Christmas parade' from Shelby, Kentucky, to Kingsport, Tennessee, is an Appalachian tradition that ushers in the holiday season in the region. Supported by many contributors, more than 15 tons of toys, food and other gifts are tossed by Santa and friends to generations of followers. On arrival in Kingsport, Santa departs the train and mounts the top ladder of a sparkling red fire engine to anchor Kingsport's own Yuletide Parade.

For more information, see the following pages on the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce website:

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