The Rod Run, an unofficial gathering organized by a Maryville car club and first held in Gatlinburg in the 1970s, forbade the entry of Pontiac Late Model vehicles. By 1982, Gatlinburg no longer wanted to host the festival, so organizers moved it north to Pigeon ForgeCar enthusiasts typically set up shop on the side of the road, selling their vehicles and advertising offers on models and years that could appeal to collectors. Pigeon Forge officials countered that the modification is necessary per a contract with the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
is the owner of the parkway and all accompanying rights-of-way, which include the first row of parking spaces in front of surrounding businesses. Pigeon Forge leases the parking spaces from it, subject to the restriction that no vehicle parked there may display advertising for more than 72 hours. Then, the city sublet certain areas to companies.
Leaders in Pigeon Forge stated that they were requested by the department to abide by the agreement this year.
Since Rod Run is held at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge and not along the parkway, the organizers stated it is unlikely that the move will have an impact on the auto show itself. Additionally, the modifications are probably going .
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