Oct. 1-4, 2026

Centennial

In Conjunction with:

Our Annual Chrysler Club Apple Tour & Meet

The Dates Are:

 SEE BELOW

Check out all the events below the videos and pictures.

Videos and pictures from past Chattanooga Meets!

Video From The 2023 Southeast Regional Apple Tour & Meet.

Promotional Video Complied for 2023 WPC Club Meet - Limousines on Parade!

Video From The 2007 Chattanooga Chrysler Imperial & Packard Meet.

Video of the Soules' 1923 Weber Duo-Art Reproducing Player Piano.

 Video From the 2006 Chattanooga Chrysler Imperial & Packard Meet. 

COMPLETE INFORMATION about the

The 2026 National Imperial

Centennial Celebration

A One-Time Only Event And A One-Time Only

Combination With The

Annual TN Valley Region Chrysler Club

Apple Meet & Tour

October 1 - 4, 2026

Attend All 4 Days - Only $20 Registration Fee!

Hello Everyone,

The Tennessee Valley Region Chrysler Club and the Soules cordially invite all owners and enthusiasts of 2010 and earlier Antique Automobiles, any make, with a special emphasis on Pre-WWII automobiles and All 2010 and earlier Chrysler Products.  All original, restored-to-original, or minor modification automobiles are encouraged to attend the Meet in Chattanooga, TN.  Wish you could step into the past and experience everything, including motoring the way it once was?  Then you don’t want to miss this event, where we celebrate the past in all its glory.  Past Meets have been a real blast from the past and this next Meet promises to be something really special as we are celebrating the 100th birthday of the Imperial.  

ALL - 2010 And Earlier Chrysler/MoPar Built Products

ALL - IMPERIALS ANY YEAR ANY MODEL ~ In Recognition Of The Imperial Centennial

ALL - 2010 And Earlier Chrysler Extended Family Vehicles

Make your plans now to attend this unique one time combined Meet in recognition of the Imperial Centennial!  Yep, that's right. The Imperial Marque's 100th birthday is 2026, and we are celebrating this milestone by hosting National Imperial Centennial Celebration in conjunction with our annual Tennessee Valley Region Chrysler Club Apple Meet & Tour. For 2026, the Tennessee Valley Region Chrysler and the Imperial Owners Club Intl. II will be co-hosting this grand celebration!

We had an excellent meet last year, and we are looking forward to another fine meet in Chattanooga for 2026. Tons of pictures with accompanying text of past Chattanooga Meets can be found at: http://chryslercrazy.com/mt06/  Information about the 2026 combined Meet can be found below.  The last meet was a blast and this year's should be just as much fun, if not more, considering the big 100th birthday we will be celebrating! And remember -- this meet is open to *ALL* 2010 and earlier Chrysler Built Products!  So polish that chrome, wax that paint, shine those tires, and come to the 2026 National Imperial Centennial Celebration and the Tennessee Valley Region Chrysler Club Apple Tour & Meet!

Come celebrate the past in all its glory with us.  It is sure to be an event like no other and one you will remember for a lifetime.  There will be plenty of fun, food, period music, and of course Chrysler/MoPar products and Imperials!

 Please, as much of this event is held at a private residence, pets are NOT permitted.

Schedule of events for the 2026 National Imperial Centennial Celebration and the Chrysler Club Apple Tour & Meet:

 Attend All Weekend - Registration fee of only $20!

Oct. 1 - 4, 2026

For Directions to Chattanooga/Soddy-Daisy, TN, and the Soules, send an email to rms@epbfi.com

Note - Please complete the registration below if you plan to attend the National Imperial Centennial Celebration and the Chrysler Club Apple Tour & Meet. *We need to know how many to expect for the activities of Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.*   We would also like to know what make and model car you plan to bring to the Meet. Email: rms@epbfi.com

Thursday Oct. 1st - Attendees will gather at the Host Hotel and depart from the parking lot at 9:30 AM. for Honest Charlie's and the Coker Antique Automobile Collection/Museum in downtown Chattanooga, TN, arrival expect at 10:00 AM.  The admission to both venues is $15.00 per individual.

Honest Charley Speed Shop   Coker Museum

Thursday Oct. 1st - Lunch - 12:00 Noon - Southside Saloon & Bistro, located directly adjacent to the Coker Museum.

SOUTHSIDE SALOON AND BISTRO

Thursday Oct. 1st - Afternoon - Depart Southside Saloon and drive to the International Towing & Recover Museum.  Admission per individual is: $12.00

Home | Towing Museum

Thursday Oct 1st - DINNER TBA

Friday Oct. 2nd - Attendees will depart the Host Hotel at 9:00 AM driving to downtown Chattanooga, TN to the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center.  Admission per individual is $17.00

National Medal of Honor Heritage Center | Chattanooga, TN

Friday Oct 2nd - Lunch aboard the Southern Belle Riverboat during a scenic river cruise. The combined lunch and riverboat ticket cost $65.00 per individual.  **Sadly, the boat isn't handicap accessible**

Southern Belle Riverboat | Chattanooga River Boat Cruises & Dining

Friday Oct 2nd - Following the conclusion of the river cruise attendees will drive to the Soulesonian in Soddy Daisy, TN, for a garage tour.

The Soulesonian    also at: www.chryslercrazy.com

Friday Oct2nd - Dinner - 6:30 PM, attendees will drive to the Sonic Drive-In for a Cruise-In dinner.

Sonic Drive-In Soddy Daisy, TN

Saturday Oct. 3rd - 10:00 AM The Big Show Day!  Automobiles will  gather at the Soulesonian and display all day.  Holding the gathering all day at the Soulesonian will permit short driving and riding tours around the vicinity of the Soulesonian.  This is usually the highlight of the event and participants are encouraged to experience riding in some unique automobiles.

Saturday Oct 3rd - Lunch - A pizza lunch, on premises at the Soulesonian. (a donation of $5 per person)

Additionally, we will have music featuring a 1923 Weber Duo-Art Reproducing Player Piano and also a 1928 Weber Duo-Art Reproducing Player Piano, socializing around the campfire, enjoying some music, and maybe watch a classic movie later. No doubt, there will be more tire kicking and driving too. 

Saturday Oct 3rd - Dinner - TBA

Sunday Tour Oct. 4th - Departing the Soules' at precisely 10:00 am ET.  We will drive north to Dayton for lunch at Carrabelle's Restaurant. 

Sunday Tour Oct. 4th - Following lunch, we up drive up the mountain to Wooden's Apple Farm for some delicious apple treats.

This will conclude the weekend's activities.

HOST HOTEL for the National Imperial Centennial Celebration Meet:

National Imperial Centennial Celebration - Imperial Owners Club Intl. II HOST HOTEL

Hampton Inn Chattanooga - Hixson, Tennessee 37379

Click this link to book your room or rooms at the Host Hotel

Once in the booking site, enter the arrival & departure dates, then click UPDATE to proceed with booking

If desired, you may also call the hotel directly (423) 877-3100 to book a room or rooms. You will need to mention that you are with the CHRYSLER GROUP to get the group rates.  The convention code is:  CCC

*NOTICE* Attendees must book hotel rooms before the cutoff date of 9/9/2026. After September 9th, all rooms not picked up within the block will be released back into inventory and will be subject to standard rated & availability.

Additional Accommodations - No hotel accommodations have been reserved specifically for this event.   *** The Only HOTEL IN SODDY DAISY is the Hometown Inn.***   Located in beautiful downtown Soddy-Daisy and just 5 miles from the Soules' residence, this hotel would be the closest place for attendees to stay.  Take a look at their web site at:  http://www.hometowninnsoddydaisy.com/  Honestly, the owners are not as friendly as they should be, and I have heard some not so great things about the cleanliness, so you should consider the hotels in Hixson.  Call (423) 332-7755 for reservations.  

Better alternatives:  Holiday Inn in Hixson (423) 877-6464 or the Hampton Inn also in Hixson (423) 877-3100, Tennessee, both are located on the north side of Chattanooga and are easily accessible from Interstate 75, 24, and Hwy 153. All would provide a good, centrally located base from which to operate.  There are other accommodations readily available in the Hixson area.  Please do consider making your hotel reservations as early as possible.

All hotel reservations are the responsibility of each individual.

Directions/information -  For Directions to Chattanooga/Soddy-Daisy, TN, and Soules', send an email to rms@epbfi.com

Be sure to bring your lawn chairs for relaxation under the shade trees at the Soules' house!

Questions or lost?  Robert's phone number: (423) 313-4282

Please, as most of this event is held at a private residence, pets are NOT allowed.

Registration:

Click The Link Below To Register and Pay, it's Easy!

Registration ~ National IMPERIAL Centennial Celebration!

There is $20.00 registration fee for this event, we request that you PLEASE REGISTER in advance so we will know who is attending, what cars to expect, how many attendees will be present for the various events and activities.

There are several special Imperial Centennial Commemorative Items that will be included with your registration.

Included items are: an Imperial Centennial Pen, a Centennial windshield sticker, and an Imperial Owners Club windshield sticker.

Additional Special Limited Production Imperial Centennial items will be available for purchase.

Click Here To Register for the National IMPERIAL Centennial Celebration!

If you would rather register via mail, email me imp@chryslercrazy.com for a PDF registration form.

Please read and abide by these few basic rules.

All Meet participants are requested to read and follow the rules of courtesy and agree to the terms of the liability statement at the bottom of this sheet. 

Please observe the following rules of etiquette while participating in the Meet:

1. These meets are NOT "judged shows" and derogatory comments about attendees' cars are prohibited. Some, if not many, of the Meet participants have driven cars that are either unrestored, original cars, cars in the process of being restored, or daily drivers. Derogatory comments can discourage current, as well as potential participants. We do not want to discourage anyone from attending these Meets or participating in this hobby! If you can't say something nice, just be quiet.

2. While you will not likely find many "do not touch" signs on the cars at these Meets, some basic rules of etiquette should be observed by all attendees: Don't sit or lean on cars. Watch your belt buckles (Belt buckles and riveted blue jeans are not conducive to paint jobs.)

Thank you for your cooperation and have an enjoyable Meet!

LIABILITY: By entering this event, I agree to and understand that the Tennessee Valley Region Chrysler Club AKA Chrysler Crazy Car Club and/or the event organizers, the sponsors, hosts, and/or promoters of this event, participating clubs, their agents, employees, or club members, will not be liable or responsible for any damages whatsoever, including but not limited to, damage to vehicles, theft, loss of life, or accidents while traveling to and from the event, as well as during the event. I also understand that failure to follow the rules may result in expulsion from the event. 

Please, as most of this event is held at a private residence, pets are NOT allowed.

Many Thanks

A View Of The 2003 CI&P Meet - Chattanooga 

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