Respect the Scene: What Slammedenuff Sevierville Got Wrong — and How Florida and Done 2 Profection Built the Blueprint for Respect

The Shutdown Heard Across the South

The weekend of October 5 was supposed to be another celebration of stance and style at Slammedenuff Sevierville. Thousands of enthusiasts rolled into Tennessee expecting chrome, air-ride art, and community vibes. Instead, by Sunday morning, the city shut it down.

Black Nissian Z at Slammedenuff Charleston 2023

Officials cited “numerous disturbances, safety concerns, and an overwhelming strain on county resources.” Nearby Pigeon Forge logged almost 1,400 calls for service in just 48 hours. The Sevierville Mayor publicly declared that Slammedenuff would not be welcomed back.

Mazda RX 7 at Slammedeuff Charleston 2023

In a single weekend, years of progress and partnership were lost. And that should be a warning for every promoter, every club, every builder who still believes this scene deserves respect.

Honda on display at Slammedenuff Charleston 2023

Where It Went Sideways

An Owner cleaning his Volkswagen at Slammedenuff. Charleston 2023

Slammedenuff started as one of the cleanest indoor show circuits in the country. But as social-media hype grew, so did the number of people chasing the wrong kind of attention. What used to be about craftsmanship slowly turned into clout.

A row of show car entering Slammedenuff Charleston 2023

When the burnout smoke started rising, phones came out instead of voices of reason. Within hours, the videos hit TikTok and Instagram — and the city saw its worst fears confirmed. That’s how fast a reputation can flip.

A wrapped custom Lexus on display at Slammedenuff Charleston

You can’t rebuild trust with hashtags. Once a city blacklists you, it’s over. And that’s the real tragedy: the few acting wild took something good away from thousands doing it right.

A local car club hanging out at Slammedenuff Charleston 2023 waiting on the awards announcement.

Accountability Is the Real Mod

Slammedenuff staff setting up in Charleston in 2022

Being a Marine taught me that discipline doesn’t kill passion — it defines it.
That same principle applies to car culture. Cities don’t hate cars; they hate chaos.

BMW/‘s lined up on display at Slammedenuff Charleston 2022

Every time someone does donuts in a hotel lot or turns a main street into a burnout pad, it gives the city one more reason to shut all of us down. The public doesn’t separate the reckless from the respectful. They just see “car crowd.”

Orange Custom Hatchback at Slammedenuff Charleston 2022

That’s why Slammedenuff Sevierville matters: it reminds us that one reckless moment can erase a year of preparation.

Widebody dark blue Nissan 350Z with polished deep-dish wheels and a lowered stance at Slammedenuff Charleston 2023.

Florida: How It’s Supposed to Be Done

Classic Chevy with huge blower at Melbourne Cars & Coffee October 2025

At Winter Park Cars & Coffee and Melbourne Cars & Coffee, things run tight because the community and law enforcement work together, not against each other. Organizers reach out to local police weeks before each event to coordinate traffic control, lane closures, and safe entry/exit routes.

Classic El Camino at Winter Park Cars & Coffee at Full Sail University.

You’ll see officers walking the rows, shaking hands, checking out builds — not writing tickets. Kids stop to look at patrol cars parked beside show cars, and parents take the opportunity to talk about safety, craftsmanship, and responsibility. The respect goes both ways.

Rear end of a Corvette at Melbourne Cars & Coffee October 2025.

Some departments even bring out their own community units — classic police cruisers or demo vehicles — as part of the display. It sends one clear message: you can have horsepower and respect in the same space.

Infinity with purple lights reflecting off the ground at Winter Park Cars & Coffee October 2025.

And the community gives back.
Winter Park’s monthly meet has hosted toy drives for the holidays. Melbourne’s event has raised funds for local food banks and veterans’ charities. Organizers encourage kids to vote in “Young Enthusiast Awards,” teaching them how to appreciate builds instead of chaos.

Classic Pontiac Firebird on display at Melbourne Cars & Coffee at Melbourne Cars & Coffee October 2025.

This is the difference. Florida isn’t fighting the system — it’s working with it. That partnership keeps venues open, families returning, and sponsors investing.

Custom Honda Civic displayed at Winter Park Cars & Coffee October 2025.

When you treat a city like a teammate instead of an obstacle, you build a legacy. That’s why the Florida car scene continues to grow — not because it’s louder, but because it’s smarter.

Spectators enjoying the cars on display at Full Sail University during Winter Park Cars & Coffee October 2025.

Charleston, SC: One Foot on the Gas, One on the Edge

Illegal Car Meet during Slammedenuff Charleston 2024 disrespecting “Rivers Ave” the place where Charlestons Car Scene was once ablaze in the 1990’s.

Charleston has heart, history, and heat — but it’s flirting with danger.
North Charleston PD has already put it in writing: illegal meets will be shut down on sight.

Illegal Car Meet during Slammedenuff Charleston 2024 conducted without permission. This was also a dangerous visit, cars drove around recklessly and caused a disturbance of the peace. Ultimately North Charleston Police arrived and vacated the parking lot.

The problem isn’t lack of passion; it’s lack of patience. The city’s seen spontaneous takeovers, sideshows, and burnout clips that could easily lead to the same fate as Sevierville.

Illegal Car Meet during Slammedenuff Charleston 2024 conducted without permission and most cars in the parking lot are not custom..

It doesn’t have to go that way. The Lowcountry once had the gold standard of discipline. It came from a name that still commands respect today.

Illegal Car Meet during Slammedenuff Charleston 2024 conducted without permission. This takeover was a dangerous visit, cars drove around recklessly and caused a disturbance of the peace. If these actions continue, Charleston will not have a car scene.

Done 2 Profection: The Blueprint of Southern Car Culture

Lifted Truck in the 1990’s in the Done 2 Profection Car & Truck Club in Charleston, SC.

Before the hashtags, before YouTube builds, before Steel & Style — there was Done 2 Profection.
Founded in 1994 in Charleston, South Carolina, by Charlie Byrd, the club was born out of the golden age of the Southeastern lowrider and custom scene. Back then, the mission was simple: build beautiful cars, represent with pride, and never embarrass your colors.

Club Car Show Winners Colombia, SC 1998.

Done 2 Profection (or D2P) stood for more than just clean paint and lifted chrome. It represented unity, precision, and professionalism — the “profection” wasn’t just about the ride; it was about conduct.

Impalla in standing three wheel motion at Car Show in Columbia, SC 1997.

Members drove hundreds of miles to shows, not to flex, but to represent. They organized charity events before social media made it trendy. They were family — a brotherhood and sisterhood of fabricators, painters, and detailers who built with their own hands and kept their community’s respect intact.

D2P Club members Ford F150 at Nopi Nationals in Atlanta Motor Speedway.

My (Jimmy Spence)1989 Ford Mustang lowrider.

Thirty years later, they’re still here, proving that legacy doesn’t die when it’s built on values.

• Instagram: @done_2_profection

• Facebook Page: Done II Profection Charleston SC

• Facebook Group: Done II Profection Public Group

That’s the model. That’s the code. That’s what today’s scene needs to study.

Why This Matters Beyond Tennessee

Custom Buggy at Winter Park Cars & Coffee Oct 2025.

The Slammedenuff Sevierville shutdown isn’t a local issue — it’s a national one. Every city permit, every insurance form, every venue owner saw that headline. When one group loses control, the whole culture gets profiled.

Chevy Malibu on display at Melbourne Cars & Coffee hosted by and located at Tint World Melbourne Florida.

If one organizer loses their spot, others inherit the stigma. That’s why this article isn’t gossip — it’s a reminder that every burnout, every takeover, every disrespectful exit costs everyone else a piece of freedom.

Classic custom Toyota Tacoma with Legends of Orlando classic Import car club displayed at Winter Park Cars & Coffee October 2025 Full Sail University.

Social Media: Friend or Foe

Let’s call it what it is — social media built this generation of car enthusiasts, but it also made chaos contagious.

Platforms reward risk. The loudest, wildest clips get millions of views while the polished builds get a fraction. That’s how you end up with people treating parking lots like stages.

Chrome Audi R8 on display at Melbourne Cars & Coffee October 2025.

But here’s the thing — the same tools that can destroy a show can also save it.
Use those cameras to highlight craftsmanship. Use Reels to show roll-ins, not rollovers. Make content that earns respect, not warnings.

That’s how Steel & Style rolls: showcase the best, educate the rest.

Charleston’s Chance at Redemption

Rd Chevy Impala lowrider with gold Daytons at D2P 30th anniversary July 2024.

Charleston can still reclaim its crown if it remembers its roots. The passion is there; the leadership just needs to align.

1968 Chevy C10 on display at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center March 2025.

Imagine if every club in the Lowcountry followed D2P’s legacy — organized, respectful, united.
That kind of culture gets the city behind you again. That kind of discipline brings back the old-school block parties, the trophies, the partnerships.

Florida’s already doing it; Charleston can too. But it starts with accountability, not attitude.

Custom Volkswagen Jetta converted into a truck at D2P 30 anniversary.

The Code: Written by the Street, Enforced by Respect

Respect every host city. You’re an ambassador, not an invader.

• Leave ego at home. A burnout never earned real respect.

• Control your people. Leadership means knowing when to step in.

• Clean the lot. Trash kills trust faster than noise.

• Build for legacy. Likes fade. Names last.

That’s the D2P code. That’s the Steel & Style creed.

Done 2 Profection member Casey Kinney’s Chevy Nova 2 Best of Show Winner at Rockabillique Charleston 2023.

Closing: From Sevierville to the Southeast

Ford Mustang displayed at Melbourne Cars & Coffee October 2025.

Slammedenuff Sevierville will go down as a cautionary tale — the weekend the spotlight burned too hot. But out of that flame comes a clear choice for every builder and organizer across the South.

D2P founder Charlie Byrds PT Cruiser with gold Dayton rims.

Follow the path that Done 2 Profection paved three decades ago — discipline, unity, craftsmanship, and pride. Follow the model that Florida’s car community demonstrates every month — organization, respect, and clean execution.

Classic Import on display at Winter Park Cars & Coffee October 2025.