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A classic, lowered Chevy C10 pickup truck in turquoise and white with custom rims and the hood open, parked at an outdoor car show.
The 15th Annual Southeastern Chevy/GMC Truck Nationals in Lebanon, Tennessee
BY Tommy Lee Byrd
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eneral Motors built a tremendous following by combining style, performance, and utility into the trucks we know and love today. GM really hit its stride in 1947 and hasn’t let off the gas since then, and with each generation of Chevrolet and GMC trucks comes a new flock of followers. From Advance Design trucks to today’s technological masterpieces, there are millions of Chevrolet and GMC trucks out there, and Bryan Ashely found a way to bring a bunch of these trucks and their owners together. He calls it the Southeastern Chevy/GMC Truck Nationals presented by LMC Truck, and this year marks 15 years the event has taken place.

Like many shows, it started small with approximately 100 trucks on hand, but the Southeastern Chevy/GMC Truck Nationals has grown significantly since moving to the Wilson County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, Tennessee. The 2025 event featured 1,630 trucks, dozens of vendors, a great swap meet, and thousands of spectators through the gate during Friday and Saturday. Every generation of Chevrolet and GMC truck are represented, and you can always count on an array of build styles, from slammed shop trucks to sky-high 4x4s. The majority of the show is outdoor, but there are several buildings throughout the fairgrounds that provide a little break from the summertime heat.

There are 17 specialty awards given out on Saturday, but the atmosphere of the show is more about hanging out and having a good time. It’s a family friendly show with lots to offer and you know it’ll be on our calendar again in 2026. Go ahead and mark yours for July 17 and 18 and join the fun at the Wilson County Fairgrounds. You can find out more about the event at gmtruckshow.com.

A low-riding, custom dark green classic pickup truck with subtle ghost flames painted on the hood, white-wall tires, and a wooden truck bed at a car show.
A custom, high-riding Chevrolet C10 pickup truck with a faux-patina rust finish, aggressive tires, and "Gas Money" painted on the side.
A classic, low-slung Chevy C10 pickup truck painted black and white, featuring custom steel wheels, parked at an outdoor car show.
A custom, lowered green and white Chevrolet C10 pickup truck with its hood open and chrome rims, displayed at an outdoor car show.
A classic, lowered matte mustard-yellow Chevrolet pickup truck on chrome rims, displayed indoors with the hood and bed cover open.
A vintage, low-slung blue and white Chevrolet 3100 pickup truck with a wood bed cover and white steel wheels, parked on the grass.
A custom, low-angle shot of a matte blue classic Chevrolet pickup truck with chrome wheels and "Bill Dever Dairy" painted on the door.
A custom, low-riding green and white Chevrolet C10 pickup truck with chrome wheels and the hood open, displayed outdoors at a venue.
A shiny, customized red classic Chevrolet pickup truck displayed indoors with the hood open, revealing the engine, and chrome rims.
A highly customized, lowered copper-patina Chevrolet pickup truck with black wing graphics and the hood open, displayed indoors.
A custom, lowered red patina Chevrolet C10 pickup truck with large, stylized five-spoke wheels, parked outdoors under a tree.
A heavily lowered, patina turquoise and white Chevrolet C10 pickup truck with the hood open, parked outdoors near a white fence.
A classic, low-riding blue and white Chevrolet K5 Blazer with chrome five-spoke wheels, parked on the grass at an outdoor event.
A custom, dark metallic purple Chevrolet C10 pickup truck with a large hood scoop and drag racing tires is driving through a parking lot.
A lowered, patina turquoise GMC pickup truck with its hood open, revealing a custom engine, and painted wheels at a car show.
A low-angle shot of a custom, heavily lowered black Chevrolet 3100 pickup truck with steel wheels, parked outdoors on a sunny day.
A highly customized, lowered blue and white Chevrolet Suburban with the hood open, massive chrome wheels, and tartan plaid interior accents.
A classic, lifted orange Chevrolet K5 Blazer with the hood open, large off-road tires, and chrome wheels, parked on grass.
A slammed, patina blue and rust Chevrolet Apache Suburban with white-painted wheels, parked at an outdoor car show.
A clean, custom light blue and white Chevrolet C10 pickup truck with chrome five-spoke wheels, parked on the grass under a tree.
A restored, lowered gray and white Chevrolet K5 Blazer convertible with custom chrome wheels and red brake calipers, displayed indoors.
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