The Battlefield Region Antique Automobile Club of America was founded in 1990 in Williamson County Tennessee, and has steadily grown to about 100 current members. The AACA is made up of members sharing a common bond; the love of automobiles. Generally speaking, an antique car is defined as a car that is at least 25 years old, but owning an antique car is ***NOT*** a requirement for membership so i
f you enjoy old cars and activities related thereto, you can join us in the fun! Our members have an interesting variety of both foreign & domestic vehicles ranging from antique to current, as well as hot rods, muscle cars, customs, exotics and in some instances, “supercars”. It’s not unusual to see everything from a Model T Ford or a ‘57 Chevy to a later Model Cadillac or Corvette etc. All year long an Activities Coordinator elected by the club seeks interesting old-car events for the club to interact and enjoy together. Perhaps our biggest annual event is our Antique, Classic & Collector Car Show currently held at the Factory of Franklin in Franklin, Tennessee. This show historically draws 200+/- vehicles of all years, makes and models, including military and special interest vehicles, competing in over 30 judged classes, where we give away an interesting trophy or plaque to those whose scoring places 1st, 2nd or 3rd. Thanks to many outstanding car show and club sponsors, and the huge number of show entrants, the club is able to make charitable contributions to several worthy causes in the Williamson County area as decided each year by the AACA Board. Additionally, the club puts on a few driving events to area points of interest and historical attractions as well as visiting some private car collections not generally open for viewing by the general public. These are usually day trips lasting from several hours to a full day, but rarely require an overnight stay. Many of the members meet locally on a weekly basis for an impromptu breakfast, and also attend other area cars shows and cruise-ins as a group. We encourage members and their spouses or other family members to participate, and strive to make the club’s events and activities attractive for everyone and family-friendly, and attempt to schedule at least one activity every month. And it can be made even more fun for including you! Every month a club dinner meeting is held at Sportsman's Grille in the Cool Springs area on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 for dinner, followed by a short business meeting. Members and guests are encouraged to attend as the camaraderie and social aspect of the dinners are as important as the meeting agenda. Meetings are conducted by the club’s elected Board members, who are inducted into office at the beginning of each year and announced formally at the club’s annual dinner banquet which is our only formal event at an area venue. Those elected Board members meet on the first Tuesday of each month to work on club business and organizing events we hope the membership will enjoy. The Club communications from the Board to the members is generally via e-mail in the form of The Battlefield Bulletin, which keeps everyone apprised on current club activities and other events in and around the middle Tennessee area that should be of interest to them as car enthusiasts. In order to become a Battlefield Region AACA chapter member, the National AACA requires membership in their National AACA. Dues for the National AACA are $45 per year, and the Battlefield Region AACA dues are $20 annually, for a total of $65, which includes spouses where applicable. Those dues can be submitted in full ($65) to the Battlefield Region AACA, at which point the club Treasurer will then forward the National AACA portion of dues at your behest. If you are a current paid National AACA member and wish to join the Battlefield Region AACA, then the local dues are just $20. Dues are paid in January and are not pro-rated; however if you join in November or December, you are considered paid for the following year. All members receive an AACA Membership Card and The Antique Automobile, an award winning 100 page full color magazine published six times per year and mailed to all AACA members, beginning in mid-January. There are many informational resources in the magazine as well as through National AACA and their website. As an AACA member, you will also be eligible to enter your car in regional and National AACA sanctioned tours and shows and compete for prestigious AACA awards. Should you have interest, you may also aspire to become a judge or filling other volunteer positions at those events. Member involvement is strongly encouraged and makes your total AACA experience more rewarding for all. More information is available on the AACA website or through the local chapter. Our hope is that you will consider joining the Battlefield Region AACA and start enjoying the benefits of membership in a local organization of like-minded old car enthusiasts dedicated to promoting the hobby and passion we all enjoy and preserving and passing on the history of the automobile in America to future generations. We invite you to consider coming to one of our meetings or events to see what we are all about, as we are confident that you will like what you see and enjoy your experience. If you would like more information about our club, please do not hesitate to reach out to our page, Website, or by phoning our Chapter Secretary directly: 773 405-8978.
