Coker Tire / Honest Charley Speed Shop

Honest Charley Speed Shop houses the Coker Museum and Corky Coker’s vintage car collection in two historic Chestnut Street storefronts. Expect restored hot rods, advertising signs, period parts and a retail speed‑shop atmosphere that reflects mid‑century American car culture.

The site doubles as a functioning parts retailer and museum space; visitors can browse merchandise, view vehicles up close and learn about the Honest Charley brand and Corky Coker’s collection within a compact, walkable setting.

What you'll see and do

• Walk through the Honest Charley storefront and adjacent Coker Museum to view restored hot rods, classic motorcycles and vintage signage.
• Browse speed‑shop merchandise and reproduction parts for period vehicles in the retail area.
• Read interpretive panels and owner anecdotes about Corky Coker and the Honest Charley legacy.
• Take photos of display cars; exhibits are in a small, informal museum layout rather than a large gallery.

Best way to experience it

Plan a 45–90 minute visit during the listed hours (Tues–Sat 10:00 AM–4:00 PM). Combine the stop with a walk around Chattanooga’s Southside for dining and murals; call ahead if you want to view a specific vehicle or purchase rare parts.

• Located at 1309–1317 Chestnut St; museum and shop occupy adjacent buildings.
• Open Tues–Sat 10:00 AM–4:00 PM; closed Sun–Mon.
• Main contact numbers listed on Coker Tire site (877‑861‑6849) and Honest Charley email for inquiries.
• Space is compact—not a large museum; accessibility and exhibit placement may be limited.