It’s all about the cars. Some folks restore them to their original glory while others, well, modify. What is custom car culture? Well, This Is Nashville Managing Editor Tasha A.F. Lemley wanted to know, so she headed out to an event in Lebanon — the “Redneck Rumble” — to ask around.

This feature was part of this episode of This Is Nashville on Kustom Kulture.

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Car show attendees inspect a rat rod — a 1980s Ford F-250 chassis under an old Willys Jeep body. Found parts include old chains, airplane seats and cowhide.

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A “rat rod” at the 2025 Redneck Rumble in Lebanon.

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A “chopped lead sled” at the 2025 Redneck Rumble in Lebanon, TN

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John Gream shares some love at the 2025 Redneck Rumble in Lebanon.

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Cooley, owner of Chop’D Ratz Garage, and a motorized Radio Flyer wagon — complete with cooler.