A little nostalgia, made unforgettable.
Brooks & Co. Vintage Rentals brings two vintage Volkswagen buses — Nancy and Ruby — to weddings, celebrations, brand moments, and photo experiences across Knoxville and East Tennessee.
Based in Alcoa, Tennessee · Now booking — availability is limited by date, location, and bus
The Moment Everyone Remembers
Some details decorate an event. Ours becomes part of the story.
A vintage bus has a way of slowing people down — they smile, they gather, they take one more photo. Whether she's styled for a romantic wedding exit, a joyful tailgate, a festive holiday moment, or a brand shoot that needs to stop the scroll, Nancy or Ruby turns an ordinary backdrop into an experience your guests will talk about long after the day is over.
This isn't just a rental. It's the feeling your photos will hold onto.
Meet Nancy & Ruby
Nancy — The Orange Bus
Warm, cheerful, and made for golden-hour gatherings. Nancy is the natural favorite for fall celebrations, tailgates, outdoor weddings, and content days full of color and life.
Ruby — The Red Bus
Romantic, timeless, and unforgettable in every season. Ruby shines at weddings, holiday celebrations, Christmas photos, and any moment that calls for a little extra magic.
Choose Your Experience
Every booking is tailored to your date, your location, and the bus you love — start with the experience that fits your day:
The Content Session — $300 / 2 Hours
For brands, boutiques, photographers, and creators who need eye-catching content, styled photos, and a backdrop people remember.
The Vintage Experience — $650 / 4 Hours
For birthdays, showers, tailgates, holiday gatherings, and celebrations that deserve a beautiful centerpiece.
The Wedding Experience — $950 / 6 Hours
For couples who want romance, nostalgia, and a photo moment as timeless as the day itself.
Additional hours available at $150/hour.
Perfect For
Weddings
Romantic photos, a stunning ceremony or reception backdrop, and a getaway moment unlike any other.
Brands & Content
Launches, boutique events, social content, and advertising photos that feel warm, elevated, and instantly recognizable.
Celebrations
Birthdays, baby and bridal showers, anniversaries, graduations, tailgates, and family gatherings with heart.
Photo Experiences
Mini sessions, holiday photos, styled shoots, and seasonal moments — with a bus that does half the styling for you.
How Booking Works
1. Tell us about your day
Send a quick inquiry with your event date, location, preferred bus, and the experience you're considering.
2. Receive your personalized quote
We'll check the booking calendar and send an accurate quote, including any travel for your location.
3. Reserve your date
A 30% retainer reserves your bus and your date. The remaining balance is due 7 days before your event.
That's it — simple, personal, and confirmed before you plan around us.
Loved Across East Tennessee
Brooks & Co. has had the joy of bringing the buses to local favorites and celebrated spaces — including Barrel Down South, The Graduate Hotel Knoxville, and Saloon 16.
Wherever Nancy and Ruby park, a crowd gathers — and the photos follow.
A Small Business with a Lot of Heart (and Two Very Loved Buses)
Brooks & Co. Vintage Rentals is based in Alcoa, Tennessee, and built around a simple belief: the best events feel personal. Nancy and Ruby aren't props — they're the warm, nostalgic heart of the day, styled with care and shared with joy at weddings, celebrations, and brand moments across East Tennessee.
We're Back — Bigger, Better, and Just Getting Started
Brooks & Co. is back — and this time, we're dreaming even bigger. What began with one little orange bus has grown into something we once only imagined. We're expanding, thoughtfully adding more classic pieces to the Brooks & Co. collection, so there are even more beautiful ways to make your weddings, celebrations, and brand moments unforgettable. Nancy and Ruby are just the beginning. Every piece we add is chosen the same way Nancy was — with heart, with history, and with your most photographed days in mind. This is Brooks & Co., elevated. The same nostalgia you loved, with so much more to come.
Based in Alcoa, Traveling to You
All rentals dispatch from Alcoa, Tennessee. Your first 10 one-way road miles are included. Beyond 10 miles, travel is $6 per additional one-way mile, with a $50 minimum travel fee when additional travel charges apply.
Planning something further away — the Smokies, a mountain venue, or a location with difficult access? We'd love to hear about it. Longer-distance and difficult-access locations are quoted personally, just ask in your inquiry.
Your Date Could Be Their Favorite Photo
Dates are reserved in the order inquiries are confirmed, and availability always depends on your date, location, and bus selection. Tell us about your day, and we'll check the calendar for you.