Pigeon Forge police warn visitors ahead of 2025 Spring Rod Run
PIGEON FROGE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Pigeon Forge Police Department is reminding visitors and residents to be prepared ahead of the Spring Rod Run event, which brings thousands of people to the city every year.
This spring's Rod Run is slated to take place at the LeConte Center between April 10 and 12. The event brings together automotive enthusiasts from across the country to admire and show off their classic cars. The event also includes a swap meet and vendors.
Pigeon Forge gears up for busy summer as vacationers flock to East Tennessee
On Wednesday, PFPD asked those who will be traveling around the city to be prepared for congestion on the roads, sidewalks and in parking lots that will require drivers to be patient and observant. In addition to congestion at the LeConte Center, the department warned the traffic will spill over into primary, secondary and tertiary roads.
In addition to slowing down, the department also reminded drivers to move to the right lane when they are not near an intersection. Moving over near the intersection and stopping blocks the intersection. Those traveling in the area should also keep an eye out for pedestrians, and pedestrians should watch for vehicles. Some might remember that there was a fatal crash near Spring Rod Run last year, that left a man who was driving a scooter dead after someone opened a vehicle door at a red light, according to police.
While Pigeon Forge is known to attract many vacationers, Rod Run car shows are known to fill up hotels and bring in an economic boom to the region. The Spring Rod Run is the first of two Rod Run events in Pigeon Forge. The second, a Fall Rod Run, is scheduled to take place from September 11-13, 2025.
Ford, GM among over 160,000 vehicles recalled
Those hoping to sell vehicles during the Spring 2025 Rod Run should also keep in mind that the City of Pigeon Forge has an ordinance that prohibits the advertisement of cars for sale on state roads within city limits. Although the ordinance, passed just a month before the Fall 2024 Rod Run, helps to clear up some parking, it left some event attendees dismayed. Vehicles that are found to violate the ordinance will be towed by the city if police cannot determine or get ahold of the person who owns the vehicle.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
What to know before hitting the road in East Tennessee for Memorial Day weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As interstate construction work is suspended in Tennessee for Memorial Day weekend and a near-record number of travelers are expected, 6 News anchor Bo Williams has what drivers need to know. Tennessee Department of Transportation crews and contractors stopped all road construction work that requires lane closures from noon on Friday, May 23, through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27. However, drivers will still come across some long-term lane closures on construction projects that will remain in place. This pause is in anticipation of increased holiday travel. Airport Road in Roane County closed after 'large' crack spotted 'We want to do our part to help everyone have an enjoyable and safe holiday weekend and keep traffic flowing as smoothly and efficiently as possible,' said Deputy Governor & TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley. 'We also want to remind drivers that it is the law to move over and slow down for first responders and emergency vehicles, including TDOT HELP trucks that will be on patrol during the holiday weekend. So far this year, we've had 47 incidents where a driver hit a TDOT vehicle or equipment.' Several roads in Sevierville will be closed on Sunday, May 25, for the Smoky Mountain Thunder Memorial Motorcycle Ride. The following streets will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Court Avenue from Commerce Street to Cedar Street Bruce Street from the Sevier County Court House to the Parkway Joy Street from Court Avenue to the Parkway Cedar Street from Court Avenue to the Parkway The following streets will be closed from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Bruce Street from the Parkway to Gary Wade Boulevard Gary Wade Boulevard from Dolly Parton Parkway to Prince Street East TN nonprofit raising money for disabled dog found abandoned Court Avenue, between Commerce Street and Bruce Street, will also be closed on Monday, May 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a Memorial Day event being conducted by Sevier County government. TDOT has also released its weekly construction report for May 23 through May 28. The listing includes lane closures and road construction activities for 24 East Tennessee counties. TDOT-Weekly-Construction-Report-5-22-25-to-5-28-25Download More than 948,300 Tennesseans are predicted to travel for Memorial Day, with the majority, 800,250, driving to their destination. That's up from 783,595 in 2024. AAA shared the best and worst times to hit the road over the weekend. Best and Worst Times to Travel by Car Date Worst Travel Time Best Travel Time Friday, May 23 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Before 11:00 AM Saturday, May 24 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Before 12:00 PM Sunday, May 25 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Before 1:00 PM (Memorial Day)Monday, May 26 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Before 2:00 PM SECOND HELPING: Miss a Food for Thought segment? See them all here. If you have any specific questions about road work in your area, email bwilliams@ 6 News takes a look at upcoming road work and traffic conditions from the 6 News Alert Desk on Friday afternoons. The stream can be watched live on WATE6+. Stay up to date with the latest road work updates here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Overturned tractor trailer on I-40 near Strawberry Plains
STRAWBERRY PLAINS, Tenn. (WATE) — A tractor trailer overturned between the west and east lanes of I-40 near Strawberry Plains and the Holston River Wednesday morning, the Knoxville Fire Department warned. The Knoxville Police Department said no injuries were reported. The Tennessee Department of Transportation SmartWay map shows heavy congestion on both sides of the interstate as of 7:56 a.m. Tennessee football season opener to be broadcast on 6 News 'Avoid the area if possible,' KFD wrote at 7:23 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Navigate East Tennessee road work: What drivers need to know for this weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Don't let road work stop you from getting on the roads this weekend. 6 News anchor Bo Williams is breaking down what drivers need to know in this week's Upcoming Road Work livestream. Louisville Road between Proffitt Springs Road and Alcoa Highway is closed through Saturday, May 17, as part of a project to install a pedestrian bridge. To learn more about the closures, click here. Fired Clinton High School teacher charged after grade manipulation investigation The Tennessee Department of Transportation has issued its weekly construction report for May 9-14, detailing ongoing and upcoming construction activities. This report includes information about lane closures and road work across 24 East Tennessee counties. TDOT-Weekly-Construction-Report-5-8-25-to-5-14-25Download The Sevierville Police Department also shared a traffic advisory for the Bruce Street Brewfest special event. Bruce Street, between Court Avenue and the Parkway, will be closed to all traffic from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on May 10. The City parking lot and gazebo on Bruce Street will also be closed during this period. Fuzzy green substance found growing at Loudon restaurant SPD also warned drivers about a closure on Court Avenue between East Main Street and the Little Pigeon River. The road will be closed from May 13-16 to all traffic to facilitate the development of blueway river access. In Alcoa, several roads will be closed for the Downtown Dash between 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on May 10. The roads impacted include Marconi Boulevard, Springbrook Road, Faraday Street, Associates Boulevard, and Kings Court. Find live traffic conditions: TDOT Smartway Map If you have any specific questions about road work in your area, email bwilliams@ 6 News takes a look at upcoming road work and traffic conditions from the 6 News Alert Desk on Friday afternoons. The stream can be watched live on WATE6+. Stay up to date with the latest road work updates here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
