Walker County Messenger

Military vehicle show, swap meet coming to Camp Jordan

- From staff reports

The Tri-State Military Vehicle Club’s annual Vehicle Show and Swap Meet will be held next month at Camp Jordan Park in East Ridge, Tennessee.

The show will be held Saturday, Sept. 4, from 8 a.m. to dark, and Sunday, Sept. 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The show is free to attend, with military vehicles from World War II to modern day on display, and club members will be on hand to show off their prized vehicles and displays.

The show and swap meet allow collectors, enthusiast­s and history buffs to peruse authentic vehicles and equipment while enjoying military displays.

“This show is for anyone who loves history or is curious about or interested in adding a vehicle to their collection,” said club president Louis Varnell. “All of us own and have restored

vehicles, so you’ll get your questions answered and know you’re seeing authentic restoratio­ns. Plus, we might have the part or display piece you’re looking for.”

The public is invited to rent a space at the swap meet to sell or trade military items and vehicle parts. No yard sale items allowed. The cost is $25 and can be paid the day of by cash or check. Questions can be directed to club president Louis Varnell at 423-240-6631 or Berlin Seaborn at 423-593-1476 or online at www.seaborn123@bellsouth.net. For more informatio­n, visit us at www.facebook.com/TriState-Military-Vehicle-Club.

Tri-State Military Vehicle Club is a local organizati­on for historians, preservati­onists and collectors interested in the acquisitio­n, restoratio­n, preservati­on, safe operation and public education of historic military transport. The club meets the second Tuesday of each month at Wally’s Restaurant in East Ridge, Tennessee, at 6 p.m.

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Contribute­d These vehicles and more are slated to be on display Sept. 4-5 at the Military Vehicle Show and Swap Meet at Camp Jordan in East Ridge, Tenn.

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