Old tractors, cars, engines draw visitors to annual Clinton show
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Antique tractors were the stars of last weekend’s show at Anderson County High School, including this 1968 International Cub (left) owned by R.G. Maynard of Kingston. - G Chambers Williams III
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Mason Rookard of Andersonville (right) looks over an antique Ford tractor during the annual show last weekend in Clinton. - G Chambers Williams III
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Some classic Farmall tractors draw some visitors to last weekend’s antique tractor show at Anderson County High School in Clinton. - G Chambers Williams III
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These are some of the classic vehicles on display during last week’s annual tractor, en- gine, car and truck show in front of Anderson County High School in Clinton. - G Chambers Williams III
Antique tractors, engines and some classic cars and semi-trucks were on display last Friday and Saturday in front of Anderson County High School during the 41st annual festival conducted by the Smoky Mountain Antique Engine and Tractor Association.
The tractors were the stars of the show, coming in all sizes, shapes and vintages.
There were classics made by Allis-Chalmers, John Deere, Farmall, Ford and other manufacturers.
The show is held the second weekend in June every year.
Based in Knoxville, the Smoky Mountain Antique Engine and Tractor Association was founded in 1982 by a group of people who wanted to “provide historical education for members, [the] public, and schools; assist each other in solving problems and obtaining parts for old engines, tractors, and equipment; work toward the preservation of old engines, tractors, and equipment; and hold shows and demonstrations of old engines, tractors, and equipment,” according to the group’s website (smaeta.org).
The group has about 100 members, and “the equipment owned and displayed by the membership is varied and includes many rare and unusual items,” the association says.
Two events are produced each year:
• The show in Clinton in June, which is described as “a gathering of folks from all over the country for the purpose of displaying old engines, tractors, and equipment.”
• During the Tennessee Valley Fair in Knoxville in September, the group has “variety of working displays” of “old engines, tractors, and equipment.”
For more information, check out the group’s website or Facebook page.