Quick answer

Explore our active enthusiast cars, with each car’s actual seating, transmission and drivetrain shown below. Choose Maryville pickup or contactless delivery at McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS). Review the pickup instructions for your confirmed booking before traveling.

Key facts

Personal/editorial use
Standard, no extra approval needed
Commercial production
Contact us first to discuss
Best season
Spring and fall for East TN color and light
Golden hour windows
May–Oct, light until 8:30pm
Current vehicles listed
8
Pickup
Maryville or TYS airport delivery
Pricing
Choose trip dates and times on a vehicle page

Cars that fit the moment

See full fleet →

Compare prices for your dates

8 current options. Enter your trip times once, then choose a vehicle to check availability.

Pick-up
Drop-off

Earliest pickup: today at 2:30 PM ET.

Estimates include rental taxes. Optional extras and airport exit parking are separate. Your dates carry through to the vehicle page.

Ready to request a trip? You'll create an account, verify your email and phone, and provide your driver's license, a selfie and insurance details before submitting. A request is reviewed before your booking is confirmed.

Need help with seating, luggage or pickup? Ask us before you book.

What kind of shoot are you running?

What unites them: the car isn't transportation, it's a prop, a subject, or a supporting character. And what matters for this use case is how the car looks parked, how it photographs in different light, what aesthetic it brings to a frame.

Cars and their photographic character

  • Foothills Parkway west section: ridge-top with Smoky Mountain backdrop, minimal traffic
  • Cades Cove loop: pastoral valley with fences, tree lines, classic Americana backdrop
  • Cherohala Skyway: remote, high elevation, wide curves, falls-color canopy
  • Clingmans Dome Road: fog, elevation, dramatic atmosphere, works for moody editorial
  • Downtown Knoxville: Market Square, Old City, brick textures, urban context for automotive editorial

Logistics and commercial use

For personal use, editorial photography, wedding and engagement photos, and content creation for personal or brand channels. Standard booking covers it. You don't need special approval. The car is yours for the rental period; photograph it as you see fit.

For commercial production: an advertising campaign, a brand shoot where the car is a licensed product in paid media, or any use where the vehicle appears in content that's being sold or used commercially beyond standard influencer content. Contact us before booking. We want to understand the scope, make sure the car is appropriate, and discuss terms.

Pickup can be arranged for shoots that start outside the normal TYS/Maryville points. If your shoot starts at a specific location in the region, reach out in advance and we'll see what we can do.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use photos of the car in my portfolio or on social media?

Yes, freely. Personal use, editorial use, wedding photography portfolios, influencer content, brand channels: all standard. No approval needed beyond the booking.

What counts as commercial production and why does it need a separate conversation?

Commercial production is when the vehicle appears in paid advertising, licensed brand campaigns, or any media being sold commercially. The distinction matters for insurance and licensing. For standard content creation (Instagram, YouTube, portfolio sites, editorial features), you're well within normal use.

Can the photographer park the car anywhere they want for a shoot?

The driver (the renter) is responsible for where the car is parked. Public roads and parking areas are fine. Private property requires the property owner's permission regardless of whether a camera is involved. Most of the best East TN shoot locations are on public land (Foothills Parkway, GSMNP roads) or in public right-of-ways.

Can I rent two cars at the same time for a multi-car shoot?

If two cars are available on the same dates, yes. Book them separately. For shoots where both cars need to be in the same place at the same time, confirm with us that the pickup logistics work.

What's the best time of day for shooting these cars in East Tennessee?

Golden hour in the Smokies is exceptional. The low angle of the sun through tree lines in the late afternoon, the fog in the valleys at sunrise. The region has dramatic natural light that doesn't require much setup. Foothills Parkway west faces west, which makes late afternoon the best window.

How do I see pricing and request a booking?

Open a vehicle and select your trip start and end dates and times to see pricing. A listed vehicle is not a guarantee of availability for your dates. Continue from the vehicle page to submit a booking request.

Where do I collect the car?

Choose Maryville pickup or contactless delivery at McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS). Review the pickup instructions for your confirmed booking before traveling. Airport delivery has no separate delivery charge. Customer responsible for airport parking fee upon exit, typically no more than $13

Related

← All Occasions

Current sports cars