Old Car Fun in the Tennessee Valley
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Kenny King Wins Best in Class at Greenbrier Concours
May 10th, 2026
Kenny King, member of the Volunteer Region and President of the Clinton Region won Best of Class during the prestigious Concours d' elegance at the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, WV. His car is a 1956 Mercury that has been in his family since it was new.
Volunteer Region Explores the Secret City
May 2nd, 2026
Members of the Volunteer Region dusted off their old cars and headed for Oak Ridge to learn more about the "Seret City." The first stop was the Oak Ridge History Museum, where hundreds of exhibits portray life in Oak Ridge during the Manhattan Project. After leaving the museum, the group caravanned to the regionally famous Big Ed's Pizza for lunch. The final stop was the K-25 Museum and it's new Interpretive Center. Then, we all bid farewell to the Secret City until we return in June for the Southeastern Fall Nationals.
Volunteer Region Participates in Mayberry - I Love Lucy Days
April 20, 2026: The Volunteer Region traveled to Granville , TN to join in the festivities during the annual Mayberry - I Love Lucy Days. Several members drove their antique vehicles and displayed their cars in the car show. They also drove in the "Here Comes Everybody" parade. Brad and Beth Harris drove Don Knott's daughter in the parade, while RG and Sherry Lewallen transported "Charlene Darling." Prior to the parade, Volunteer Region member Scott Hill assumed the character of Earnest T. Bass. Other impersonators wandering the streets of Granville were Goober Pyle, Barney Fife, Floyd the Barber, and Lucy and Desi. We are looking forward to returning to Granville next year as one can never get enough of Mayberry or I love Lucy.
Volunteer Region Turns Out to Support Top Wrench Competition
April 2, 2026: Members of the Volunteeer Region brought their antique cars and turned out to support the annual Top Wrench Competition, held each spring at Crown College in Powell. During the event, hundreds of high school and technical college students compete in various aspects of automotive technology. The Students were excited to see the Vintage vehicles and shared stories about their own rides. Thank you, Top Wrench, for allowing our club to participate in this great event.
