ASME and CEC hosting joint tour.
Join us for tour of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) @ Arnold Air Force Base - Tullahoma TN
Maximum attendees set to only 25, so register early.
Tours - https://www.arnold.af.mil/Home/Tours/
Date: Sept 12th, 2025
Time: Morning - Meet by 8:45am Central Time at Visitor Center - AEDC
Tour length will be from 8:45am-11:30am Central Time. Attendees responsible for own travel to/from AEDC in Tullahoma, TN.
Directions from Chattanooga:
EXIT 117 and turn left. The Main Gate is the only gate with a red light on Wattendorf Memorial HWY. You will then turn in towards the gate, once you have passed the three static aircraft displays on your right, you’ll the see the Visitor Cetner on your right. You can park there. AEDC will provide bus and driver for 25 visitors for tour of complex. Be at Visitor Center around 8:45 a.m. Cemtral time to meet everyone.
Attendees will be required to sign AEDC "Release- Hold Harmless Agreement" - prior to tour. You will receive this form a week prior to the tour date. You must be a US Citizen and show State/Federal ID (such as Driver's License or US Passport) before entry.
Special Provisions for Foreign Nationals, please reach out to Robert Gagliano (robertgagliano@epbfi.com) before August 5th (see tour link above).
Engineering College Students - are welcome to attend.
Attendees must meet the requirements listed on linked website:
Tours - https://www.arnold.af.mil/Home/Tours/
Tour Content/Dress
Tours are conducted in an industrial area and involve walking, some on steel grating, and climbing stairs. Comfortable walking shoes should be worn. DO NOT WEAR HIGH HEELS, OPEN-TOED SHOES OR SANDALS. Anyone not wearing appropriate footwear will not be allowed to tour. Children 8 years old or older are welcome to tour.
Following tour - optional lunch in Winchester, TN (return trip, TBD)