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Saturday, November 14, 2026Nov 14

Kennedy: Tennessee’s three favorite vehicles, and why

Contributed photo / The Nissan Rogue, built in Smyrna, Tenn., was the inaugural winner of the Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee contest.
Contributed photo / The Nissan Rogue, built in Smyrna, Tenn., was the inaugural winner of the Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee contest.


It’s been said that what defines us going forward are the people we meet and the books we read.

I’d add a third item. You can tell a lot about a person by the car (or truck) they drive.

A pickup truck signals independence. A crossover SUV denotes practicality. A sports car communicates an appetite for adventure.

I came across an interesting item the other day from Road & Track magazine. It was a list of the Top 3 most popular vehicles in each state — based on vehicle registrations.