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About Us

Our mission

Safe, family-oriented enjoyment of Classic and Custom cars, trucks and specialty vehicles through club camaraderie, monthly meetings and scheduled special events

Since 2002, the Hamblen County Car Club has been the premier social club for automotive enthusiasts in the Morristown, TN area. Dedicated to the safe, family-oriented enjoyment of classic and custom cars, trucks, and specialty vehicles, the club fosters camaraderie among hobbyists. Join us for monthly meetings and a variety of special events designed to celebrate the passion for automotive culture. Experience the thrill of our Saturday Night Cruise-Ins, held seasonally from April to October. We are proud to be a Tennessee non-profit corporation promoting this exciting hobby throughout East Tennessee.

Our Leadership

Our volunteer leaders are responsible for the social, financial, and legal obligations of the club. Our Board of Directors provides oversight while the Executive Committee manages the day to day operations. The club is incorporated as a Tennessee non-profit corporation.
Executive Committee (elected):
President: Dick Valentine (937) 403-1799Vice President: Rick Anderson (423) 923-0057Secretary: Deedra Zieba (423) 327-1125Treasurer: Evie Valentine (937) 502-5023
Board of Directors:
Dick Valentine, PresidentRick Anderson, Vice PresidentRick Elder, Past President (423) 231-1326
(appointed):
Ken MalottRon PelusoHenry StricklandJoAnne HermanJohn ZiebaCraig Seals
Officers and Committees Leaders (appointed):
Chaplin: Kim Swendson/Don McGinnisMembership Committee: Paul HorsleySponsor Relations Committee: Looking for leader2026 Car Show Committee: Lisa GroomsSocial Committee: Julie Strickland Communications Committee: Rick Elder / Evie ValentineBecause We Care Committee: Kim SwendsonClub Photographer: Chantal Combs
If you would like to volunteer, your time and help may be used working on a committee or leading a committee. A few hours a month will make a difference.
Our leadership year runs from July 1 to June 30th. Nominations for elected office are made in May. Other officers and committee leaders are appointed in July.

Our History

The Hamblen County Car Club was founded June 8, 2002 by a group of hobbyists who had an interest in promoting the hobby in the East Tennessee area. The club is incorporated as a Tennessee non-profit corporation and dedicated to the promotion of a safe, family-oriented enjoyment of Classic and Custom cars, trucks and specialty vehicles through club camaraderie, monthly meetings and scheduled special events. In the summer of 2002, there are a number of very nice cars and trucks in the Morristown area, but the closest weekly cruise-in was over an hour away. Club founder Richard McCollough and his family, with the cooperation and participation of Ingles Supermarket's store manager Nicky Peters, began hosting a weekly Saturday night cruise-in in the parking lot of Ingles and Big Lots on the east side of Morristown, TN. Over the years, the club has moved meeting places to accomodate the popularity of the Cuise-In's and the growing membership. Throughout the years, a common theme has emegred; we all have a love of cars and enjoy showing them off! ​ This theme is not new. In the late 40's and early 50's Rod Benders Car Club was the largest club in the Morristown, TN area. We appreciate and respect this legacy.​​

Contact Us

For urgent issues, please call a member of the Executive Committee listed In the Leadership section on this page.
For non-urgent issues you may send an email containing information about your issue to us. You may also complete the following information about your issue. Someone will contact you promptly.