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› What: Chattanooga Cruise-In› Where: Camp Jordan, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway in East Ridge› When: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 30, rain or shine› Admission: Free› For more information: www.chattanoogacruise-in.com
Map of Chattanooga Cruise-In’s layout at the new location in Camp Jordan.With more than 2,000 cars expected and as many as 10,000 spectators, it’s not surprising that the Chattanooga Cruise-In has outgrown its previous downtown location and is moving to a larger venue.
Organizers say that part of the cruise-in’s cool factor in previous years was parking on the streets surrounding Coker Tire Co.’s headquarters in downtown Chattanooga. But as the number of participants grew, so did traffic problems. Some exhibitors were even turned away when the show reached capacity.
So to accommodate its growth, Chattanooga Cruise-In is moving to Camp Jordan in East Ridge to begin a new era of this premiere automotive show. The free event will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 30.
In addition to a huge display of cars, trucks and motorcycles, the cruise-in will include vendors, a swap meet, activities for the whole family, giveaways and promotions. The new location will provide room for cruise-in participants, spectator parking, vendors and on-site truck and trailer parking.