Hidden in plain sight along a bustling street in Alcoa, Tennessee sits a time capsule disguised as a restaurant.

The glowing red neon sign announcing “Hot Rods” against the Tennessee sky serves as a beacon for hungry travelers and locals alike, promising a dining experience that’s anything but ordinary.

AND CONSTRUCTION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN 2027. THE LAST FEW YEARS, AT 617 THIS MORNING, AND PEOPLE ARE FLOCKING TO THE NEW DAVE’S HOT CHICKEN IN ANKENY. THE RESTAURANT OPENED LESS THAN A WEEK AGO AND ...

Building custom cars to a certain aesthetic and performance has been a favored pastime since not long after Karl Benz puttered out of his garage on the Motorwagen. Ever since that fateful day, ...

There’s still a charge in the air after the record-setting 2025 HOT ROD Drag Week—an event that delivered the most entries in history and barrier-breaking performances. Now, HOT ROD is proud to ...

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