The L&N Railroad By railroadimpact Mar 5, 1850 Charter from Kentucky Apr 10, 1905 L&N opens in Knoxville, TN Apr 1, 1906 Establishment of Etowah, TN May 15, 1908 Atlanta Division headquarters relocate to Etowah, TN Jul 6, 1944 Jellico, TN train accident Jan 5, 1986 Seaboard Coastline Railroad merges with CSX Transportation