Our 2025 Rally : The What, Where & Why... Lebanon Tennessee : June 19-21 2025

[lee]

Yeah, I just enlarged it and the Decode was Redmond.
OM

A work in progress
Seems like the rally site map is not available until a couple weeks before the rally.

 

[omega man]

A work in progress
Seems like the rally site map is not available until a couple weeks before the rally.

Along with what appears to be with the map, I wish a vendor list would be available.
OM

 

[lee]

Looking for something showing camping, RV, beer garden and music areas.

Here's the map from 2019
Camping and RV locations are probably the same.

 

[tedzemlicka]

Anybody recall the camping layout? I plan to camp Thursday night and have a motel Friday and Saturday nights.

 

[flyhi2cfar]

Anybody recall the camping layout? I plan to camp Thursday night and have a motel Friday and Saturday nights.

I recall distinctly; what is your concern/question? What are you doing Wednesday night?

 

[tedzemlicka]

I'm riding from Iowa, and plan to spend Wednesday night 1 or 2 hours away, arriving Thursday morning and volunteering from 9-12.
Just curious if there are plenty of shady level spots. A friend is arriving Friday and we've got a motel in Lebanon for 2 nights

 

[flyhi2cfar]

I'm riding from Iowa, and plan to spend Wednesday night 1 or 2 hours away, arriving Thursday morning and volunteering from 9-12.
Just curious if there are plenty of shady level spots. A friend is arriving Friday and we've got a motel in Lebanon for 2 nights

Yes, this venue has "as much, or more" shade opportunities as anywhere the Rally has visited, the last 20 years IMO.
While it may just be your trip plan, due to distance maybe, on Wednesday... you certainly could arrive on-site and camp that night also.
That alone increases your "chances"... dramatically, for a better 2 night camp spot. Chance to save you some coin also.
Anyone Volunteering early on Thursday, should consider arriving Wednesday if feasible and safe.
No Committee Chairperson wants a call from someone unable to arrive for their schedule.
A flat tire delay 1 hour away and two hours until your shift, would be disappointing for both parties.

 

[omega man]

Looks like Wunderlich is hosting a ride at the Rally-




OM

 

[flyhi2cfar]

Speaking of decent rides. The two State Park rides that have been published, offer nice routing into, or away from the rally site.
Without the super-slab being involved. Idea for those wanting to arrive or depart Lebanon on the road less traveled.
Just compile a route plan to intercept or exit, for your convenience.

 

[gsinnc]

I’m about to cancel a reservation at Holiday Inn Express Mt. Juliet TN about 15 miles from rally site. Total for 4 nights is $615 if anyone is interested let me know and we’ll figure out how to get reservation changed.

 

[omega man]

Anyone that is trying to transfer a reservation or related, please edit your post once your reservation is transferred to show it is no longer available.
If you need help with an edit (or deletion) just contact a moderator.
TIA.
The Moderator Team.

 

[gsinnc]

Anyone that is trying to transfer a reservation or related, please edit your post once your reservation is transferred to show it is no longer available.
If you need help with an edit (or deletion) just contact a moderator.
TIA.
The Moderator Team.

 

[tedzemlicka]

Yes, this venue has "as much, or more" shade opportunities as anywhere the Rally has visited, the last 20 years IMO.
While it may just be your trip plan, due to distance maybe, on Wednesday... you certainly could arrive on-site and camp that night also.
That alone increases your "chances"... dramatically, for a better 2 night camp spot. Chance to save you some coin also.
Anyone Volunteering early on Thursday, should consider arriving Wednesday if feasible and safe.
No Committee Chairperson wants a call from someone unable to arrive for their schedule.
A flat tire delay 1 hour away and two hours until your shift, would be disappointing for both parties.

Revising my plan to leave from home Tuesday and arrive Wednesday. I'll have plenty of time to travel backroads.

 

[gsinnc]

I’m about to cancel a reservation at Holiday Inn Express Mt. Juliet TN about 15 miles from rally site. Total for 4 nights is $615 if anyone is interested let me know and we’ll figure out how to get reservation changed.

OK ... didn't have any takers so reservation cancelled today!

 

[zer0netgain]

I’ll ask here. How do meals work? At smaller events, some are on your own, some meals are hosted by a local organization (e.g., pancake breakfast), and some are event dinners. I’m not sure what to expect or to plan for. Do organized rides include a stop for lunch or do your plan your own?

 

[r65_steve]

I’ll ask here. How do meals work? At smaller events, some are on your own, some meals are hosted by a local organization (e.g., pancake breakfast), and some are event dinners. I’m not sure what to expect or to plan for. Do organized rides include a stop for lunch or do your plan your own?

There have been vendor tents selling all the "carnival fare" you could want. At this location, you could walk across the main road and there is a BBQ restaurant.

My understanding of organized rides....people who know each other do that. I don't think there's any "sanctioned" rides.

 

[zer0netgain]

There have been vendor tents selling all the "carnival fare" you could want. At this location, you could walk across the main road and there is a BBQ restaurant.

My understanding of organized rides....people who know each other do that. I don't think there's any "sanctioned" rides.

Yeah…I like “carnival fare” but it doesn’t like me.

I’ll plan on a trip to the grocery store when I arrive so I have stuff with me should I get hungry.

 

[lee]

My understanding of organized rides....people who know each other do that. I don't think there's any "sanctioned" rides.

Yes, I don't remember ever seeing organized rides at a National.
Last time at Lebanon we had a motel 2 or 3 miles from the rally grounds so we ate off site at end of the day.
If I remember right we ate at the BBQ across the road, Demos' and Cuerno Grill Mexican.

 

[flyhi2cfar]

Usually a few very good food trucks set up for the event. If we’re lucky…
even a terrific açaí bowl selection for breakfast or quality afternoon snack.

 

[zer0netgain]

On the off-site tours, how late can we register for an event (is there a limited number of seats)? Also, the page for this keeps crashing, FYI.