LifestyleExploring Tennessee's Trails: Rough Country's Highlights from the Southeast Overland Camping Event

The Southeast Overland Camping Event, now in its fourth year, is all about creating a fun and educational experience for off-road families in the Southeast. Founded by Darren and Morgan of TNT Overlander, the event takes place at the historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary and offers on-site training from experts, fostering connections between enthusiasts and industry vendors. It's the perfect time to shake off the winter blues and get your rig ready for spring and summer adventures! Visit tntoverlander.com to learn more.

Once a place of confinement for some of America's most notorious criminals, Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary closed its doors in 2009. But history has a way of reinventing itself. The Brushy Mountain Group, established in 2013, transformed this historic maximum-security prison into a thriving Tennessee tourism destination. Explore the prison on a guided tour, attend a concert or special event, or even tie the knot! The Brushy Mountain Distillery offers a taste of East Tennessee's rich heritage, while the Warden's Table Restaurant serves up delicious fare. In addition to the uniqueness of the location, this event is surrounded with a Tennessee region of beauty, adventure, and experiences. Windrock off-road park, Frozen Head State Park, and Obed Wild & Scenic River all provide a multitude of off-road and outdoor opportunities. Visit tourbrushy.com to learn more about this fascinating place.

We brought the firepower to the event with the all-new 2024 Toyota Tacoma! Outfitted with a full spread of Rough Country gear, this truck was built to conquer any trail. We've got it decked out with a 3-inch lift kit, 35-inch tires, a hidden winch mount, and all the essentials – ditch lights, nerf bars, paint-matched flares, a bed rack, rooftop tent, and even a truck bed molle system. Our team has been working tirelessly to develop these amazing products first-to-market for all you new Tacoma owners! We also showcased some great options for the ever-popular 3rd generation Tundra, including a high-clearance bumper, electric running boards, and a bed rack.

Teaming up with Rustic Mountain Overland, a leader in rugged adventure trailers, we built a one-of-a-kind off-road expedition trailer. This system, designed for maximum performance wherever the adventure takes you, combines the best of both worlds: Rough Country gear and Rustic Mountain Overland's craftsmanship. The trailer boasts a 270-degree awning, a low-profile, hard-shell aluminum tent for comfortable camping, a 45-liter fridge/freezer to keep your provisions fresh, powerful 2-inch swivel LED lights, and a twin-motor compressor. And for complete off-grid readiness, the entire electronic system is hardwired to a solar-powered battery bank.

The Southeast Overland Camping Event in Tennessee was a valuable experience for Rough Country. We loved interacting with customers, gathering feedback on how they personalize their vehicles, and connecting with the off-road community. These insights are crucial for developing even better products at Rough Country HQ. If you're passionate about overlanding and want to be part of this growing community, add the Southeast Overland Camping Event to your calendar!