The public is invited to an open house on board the Motor Vessel Mississippi when it is docked at Ross’s Landing in Chattanooga from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7. The vessel is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ largest diesel towboat and flagship to the Mississippi River Commission, which is inspecting Tennessee Valley Authorityand U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District projects along the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers as part of the commission’s annual low water inspection trip, a press release stated.
In addition to the tour of the vessel, TVA and the Corps will have displays onboard during the open house in Chattanooga and the public will have the opportunity to ask questions about the purposes of the projects on these waterways, and mission of the commission, the press release stated.
Weapons, large bags and backpacks will not be permitted for the safety of everyone onboard during the open house.