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Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Car enthusiasts enjoy the 2025 Spring Rod Run in Pigeon Forge
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Pigeon Forge Rod Run rolls through the area twice a year, bringing big crowds and classic cars. Saturday marked the final day of the spring show, a celebration of all things automotive. 6 News went down to Pigeon Forge for the show and spoke with car lovers about their experience at this year's event. Report: Tennessee moving on from quarterback Nico Iamaleava Events like Rod Run bring together car enthusiasts from nearby counties and other states. Classic car lovers had the chance to admire and show off their vintage vehicles.'You get a lot of people that come in for three days bragging on the car, telling you how nice it is, how nice it looks, and it makes you feel good. It's an honor for everybody to come look and say that they like it and say it's impressive. And so, I think it looks good. I think it's a good car. But there's a lot of beautiful cars in here, ' said Mike Cloyd, owner of Finish Line Automotive in Sparta, Joslin brought his kids, John and Annie, out to share with them his passion for cars. He also wanted to give them a hands-on lesson in automotive history.'If you want a glimpse into the past and you want a glimpse into the craft of what it takes to make something at this level, this is a great place to get that. It shows you the end product. It definitely doesn't show you everything it takes to get there. This shows you why people do what they do and spend all this time and all this money, all this energy building cars. This is the end result. This is the satisfaction,' explained Joslin. Thomas Lee has been bringing his business, Redemption Rods and Rides, which customizes classic cars, to the LeConte Center for Rod Run the past five years. He says traveling from Powell is worth it since he enjoys anything with an engine. Knoxville looks for new possibilities after science museum project loses funding 'Not everybody can do what needs to be done to create a vehicle. The ones of us that are blessed to be able to do it, it's nice to be able to just connect with people, and they may be able to envision it, but not make it happen. And if I can make it happen for them, let their vision come true, then that's what it's about,' says Lee. The event also featured a swap meet where individuals could buy, sell, and trade car parts. For those showing off their vehicles there's various awards given out each year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Rod Run, Rossini Fest & construction impacting East Tennessee roads: What to know
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — From Rod Run to Rossini Fest, several events are impacting East Tennessee drivers on top of ongoing construction across the region. 6 News anchor Bo Williams is breaking down what to know before hitting the roads this weekend. The 2025 Spring Rod Run began on April 10 and will run through April 13. The Pigeon Forge Police Department is urged to prepare for heavy traffic congestion. The show is at the LeConte Center, however, traffic will spill over to primary, secondary, and tertiary roads. The Old Mill Bridge closure is also impacting traffic as Old Mill Avenue cannot be used to get to and/from the Parkway. What's happening this weekend? Multiple events coming to East Tennessee In Knoxville, the Rossini Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday. The event covers downtown with stages on Market Square, Union Avenue, Church Street and Clinch Avenue. The Orange and White Game is also set for Saturday at Neyland Stadium. The Tennessee Department of Transportation has issued its weekly construction report for April 11 through April 16, 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-4-10-25-to-4-16-25Download In addition, the Knoxville Smokies' first game at Covenant Health Park is set for Tuesday. As a result, temporary road closures are expected around the stadium as they prepare for Opening Day. The city will also conduct a practice run for gameday traffic and parking protocols on Friday during an event for season ticketholders. 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. 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
10-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
What's happening this weekend? Multiple events coming to East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The people of East Tennessee will have a lot of options for how to spend their weekend from upcoming events like the Rossini Festival, to Pigeon Forge's Rod Run, to the Orange and White Game. This incredible celebration of East Tennessee's music, food and art will hit the streets of Knoxville this weekend. Stop by the four outdoor stages to see all kinds of performances from music to dance. Plus, take your kids to the Y FunZone. The event is held by Knoxville Opera. Learn more on their website. Headed to Covenant Health Park? Here's where you can park Automotive enthusiasts will visit the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge this weekend to show off classic cars. The event is so popular, the Pigeon Forge Police Department even had to warn event goers about the traffic. Find out more online. This intrasquad scrimmage is the first chance for University of Tennessee fans to see the new recruits in action. Due to construction, only 45,000 seats are available. Also, stop by the party in Vol Village beginning at 10:30 a.m. Buy tickets on their website. Augusta Quarry expected to reopen in early summer as renovations nearly complete There's so much more! See the Dogwood Arts Trails and Gardens throughout April and check out our community calendar. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
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.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Yahoo
Pigeon Forge gears up for busy summer as vacationers flock to East Tennessee
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Pigeon Forge is a busy place no matter the time of year. As we get closer to the warm summer months, events like Rod Run and other festivals and parades become more common place. Places like the Valley Forge Inn on the Parkway benefit from the increased volume of people this time of year. HHS staff cuts jeopardize program that helps Knox County seniors pay utilities 'This is probably the best time of year for us because we just came off our break time, our slower time,' said Valley Forge Inn employee Daniel. 'Like I said, it's one of the best times for us. Money wise, it's great.' Thousands have already descended on Pigeon Forge and with Rod Run less than a week away it's expected to get even busier. Daniel has been with Valley Forge Inn for nine years. He said in his time at the hotel he has seen changes. 'There's been a few changes especially with some of the parking guidelines and selling and stuff like that,' he said. 'That's definitely impacted it a lot.' Adria Boyd from Kingsport said she and her family come down every year and they have also seen immense changes in the area. Definitely a lot more busy. There's a lot more to do obviously, way more attractions, obviously The Island was a big thing and that changed over time,' Boyd said. 'Definitely a lot busier.' 122-mile pipeline expansion through East Tennessee approved Visitors we spoke with ranged from the Tri-Cities to Alabama as they take in everything Pigeon Forge has to offer. 'It's my son's birthday next week. The beach was over crowded and we just wanted to try something new.' Alabama native Hallie said. 'We enjoy it, this is their second time coming and they're able to do mostly everything. I feel safer coming up here than I do at the beach. We've walked almost all the way down that way and all the way up this way today and hadn't been scared or nothing.' The Valley Forge Inn is one of the last few family owned hotels in the area. Daniel told 6 News it's always great to see the people who make return trips year in and year out. 'We definitely have a lot of people come stay with us just because of our location,' he explained. 'The Island is right behind us and we're dead in the center of town. So I think a lot of people choose us for that reason. We definitely have a lot of returning guests and they've become like family to us really.' ▶ See more top stories on With the spring Rod Run coming to Pigeon Forge next week, hotels are beginning to fill up. It just shows how popular and busy this area gets when the temperatures start to warm up. According to the My Pigeon Forge website, there is something going on every weekend from now through at least the end of the summer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
