Harrison’s Rod and Custom

05/11/2026

05/11/2026

Have you been over to our new website GMTruckFair.com yet? It has the latest information about Truck Fair and you can also pre-register there, sign up for the Friday Night VIP Reception, and you can also add shirts to your order. Rooms are filling up at too. Call now!!!

05/03/2026

Come out and enjoy this event. New venue with lots of potential.

51st NSRA® Street Rod Nationals South is Coming to Johnson City, TN!

Get ready for two days of roddin' fun!
Street rods, muscle cars, hot rods, classics and trucks!

📅 May 8th & 9th
📍 Appalachian Fairgrounds, Johnson City, Tennessee

Bring your street rod, cruise the grounds, check out the beautiful vehicles, shop vendor displays, and enjoy the full NSRA® experience!

Whether you're a long-time enthusiast or just love seeing amazing cars, this is the event you don't want to miss.

Here are the highlights of the event;

Shop Tour - Thursday May 7th 10:00am to 3:00pm meet at Host Hotel
Spotlight Builder: Nostalgia Garage - Summerville, SC
Spotlight Exhibitor - Steele Rubber - Denver, NC
Commercial Vendors
Pinstriping Panel Jam & Charity Auction
MHRA Rod Repair Shop
Live music - Gunslinger from 2:30 - 4:30 Saturday
Rod Repair Shop
Quilt Display
Ladies Tea

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

THURSDAY
9:00 am to 6:00 pm - Exhibitor Move-in
10:00 am - Shop tour – leaves from hotel
Noon to 6:00 pm - Street Rod Registration – Holiday Inn - Johnson City

FRIDAY
8:00 am to 5:00 pm - Fairgrounds Open
8:00 am to 5:00 pm - Spectator Gates Open
8:00 am to 5:00 pm - Swap Meet Open
9:00 am to 5:00 pm - Commercial Vendors
9:00 am to 5:00 pm - Arts & Craft - Women’s World
9:00 am to 5:00 pm - Spotlight Builder – Nostalgia Garage
9:00 am to 5:00 pm - Nick Donovan’s Rockin Road Show
9:00 am to 6:00 pm - Street Rod Registration – Holiday Inn - Johnson City
9:00 am to 3:00 pm - NSRA Vehicle Safety Inspection
10:00 am to 5:00 pm - Rod Repair Shop
12:30 am to 3:30 pm - Quilt Display
1:30 am to 3:30 pm - Ladies Tea
3:00 pm - Pinstriping Panel Jam & Charity Auction

SATURDAY
8:00 am to 7:00 pm - Fairgrounds Open
8:00 am to 4:00 pm - Spectator Gates Open
8:00 am to 5:00 pm - Swap Meet Open
9:00 am to 5:00 pm - Commercial Vendors
9:00 am to 5:00 pm - Arts & Craft - Women’s World
9:00 am to 5:00 pm - Spotlight Builder – Nostalgia Garage
9:00 am to 5:00 pm - Nick Donovan’s Rockin' Road Show
9:00 am to Noon - Street Rod Registration – Holiday Inn - Johnson City
9:00 am to Noon - Streets of Rods
9:00 am to 3:00 pm - NSRA Vehicle Safety Inspection
10:00 am to 11:00 am - Non denomination worship service with Steve Tiebout
10:00 am to 4:00 pm - Rod Repair Shop
Noon to 1:00 pm - Games/Coloring Contest
11:00 am and 3:00 pm - Pinstriping Jam Auction
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm - Live Music – Gunslinger Band
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm - Circle of Winners
5:00 pm - Awards Program, Super Prizes & NSRA Sweepstake’s

Here are the Streets of Rods Categories

“29 Below” - Sponsored by Vintage Air, is open to all vehicles owned and registered to licensed drivers ages 29 and below. Vintage Air will also provide a dash plaque and a commemorative t-shirt to all participants and chance to win a special super prize.

“Fat Fender Freeway” - Sponsored by Fatman Fabrications by Southern Rods & Parts, is (Open to all 1936 – 1948 Vehicles)

“Prime Time Place” - Sponsored by O’Brien Truckers, is (Open to all vehicles
with primer paint)

“Fantastic Flames & - Sponsored by Watson’s Streetworks, is (Open to all vehicles with Super Scallops” either Flamed of Scalloped paint Jobs).




Tag your cruising buddies and plan to join us in Johnson City!

04/30/2026

Always our go to in the shop on everything we do. Thank you Sanderson for stepping up once again!

04/27/2026

Read this then come see us in Greeneville, TN August 14-15

We are proud to announce that The Harrison’s Rod and Custom Scholarship Fund, the organization benefitted by GM Truck Fair, was just awarded its 501(c)3 Non-Profit Status. This will bring so much more to the charity and allow us to do even more to keep future generations of hot rod industry professionals trained in the skills they need for a bright future. It will also help keep the hobby we all love in tact for future generations to enjoy. Thanks to everyone who attends our show and has helped us grow the show. See you in August!

04/25/2026

If you are interested having a swap meet booth at the Street Rod Nationals South in Johnson City, TN on May 8th & 9th. at the Appalachian Fairgrounds, Please download and print the swap meet application from this linkhttps://nsra-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SwapMeetSouth2026.pdf and mail it to Dwane Powers. Dwane's mailing address is at the bottom of the form. You can also register for a booth on Thursday, May 7th and Friday, May 8th at the fairgrounds.

If you have questions, please contact Dwane at 423-736-0421.

04/23/2026

We have swap meet spaces available. Contact Dwane Powers at 423-736-0421 to reserve. Go to gmtruckfair.com for show info.

04/22/2026

Make plans to be here and see what’s different about GM Truck Fair