HUshh Magazine Summer 2018

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Carly Pearce

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Gear & goods to help you get summer body ready!

Check out summer survival guide activities for moms

Nashville Roadtrip, find out where to eat & play!

look inside Fall Creek Falls, and your guide to our state parks

ften in life it seems you are having to find “a new normal”. Whether it is a new job or position, sickness, death or just starting over; adjusting to change is often stressful and can be equally stressful for those close to you. Thinking life will get back to normal after a major event or trauma is a farce. Accepting a new normal however, can be rewarding. Take a chance to do things you always wanted to accomplish. Get out and enjoy your surroundings, especially the “little things”. Make sure you tell people how you feel, for they maybe under a different assumption. Remember life is short, therefore extremely precious. Don’t waste it!

“Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.”

~Helen Keller

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Summer recipes and tips, guilt free!

Events, music, and fun in and around Knoxville, plus Scruffy City Sound

Fitbit Ionic GPS Heart Rate Monitor Watch. $299.95 REI Co-op, Knoxville. rei.com

Ruffwear Quencher. $14.95 The Ruffwear Quencher is the original packable dog bowl. Designed to provide dogs with food and water while on the go, this collapsible fabric bowl easily fits in a pocket or backpack. River Sports Outfitters, Knoxville. riversportsoutfitters.com

Yeti Roadie 20. $199.99. This small but mighty outdoor cooler is ready to hit the road, whether you’re in for a day of tailgating or kicking back at the ranch. River Sports Outfitters, Knoxville. riversportsoutfitters.com

Kavu Sydney Satchel. $45. Adjustable shoulder strap, external curved zip pocket with key clip, back zip pocket, internal organizational pockets. Dimensions: 15” x 13” . Fabric: 12oz cotton canvas. River Sports Outfitters, Knoxville. riversportsoutfitters.com

Herbivore Beach Wave Hair Mist. $22. Truly natural, this sea salt hair mist contains the finest all natural ingredients that are plant based, organic, and food-grade. Created with the same salinity as the Pacific Ocean, this sea salt spray will leave your hair with inspiring beachy volume and an unbelievable Coconut scent. Elle Boutique, Knoxville. shopelleboutique.com

Nite Ize HandleBand Smartphone Handlebar Mount. $20. A universal handlebar mount with a smart design, the Nite Ize HandleBand Smartphone Handlebar Mount uses grippy silicone to secure your phone for easy viewing. REI Co-op, Knoxville. rei.com

SunCloud Airway Polarized Sunglasses. $49.99. Designed to reduce weight with a Grilamid frame, reduce fogging by increasing airflow, and provide the best in shield sunglass protection using polarized lenses. River Sports Outfitters, Knoxville. riversportsoutfitters.com

Vissla Waterline Board Shorts. $41.93. These classiclooking VISSLA Waterline board shorts are made with coconut fibers through a unique upcycling process that reduces waste in landfills. They’re perfect for sunny days at the beach. REI Co-op, Knoxville. rei.com

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1. Picture Perfect Blue Striped Dress. $36. My Kind Of Lovely, Knoxville. mykindoflovely.com. 2. Taking Shape Earrings. $14.40. Fiore Boutique, West Town Mall. myfioreboutique.com. 3. Relaxed Button Down Top. $27,20. Fiore Boutique, West Town Mall. myfioreboutique. com. 4. Bold Floral Navy Romper. $39.95. Val’s Boutique, Knoxville. shopvalsboutique.com. 5. Gemma Necklace. $24.50. Lizard Thicket, Knoxville. shoplizardthicket. com. 6. Indigo Rd. Lobbi Woven T-Strap Sandal. $28. Francesca’s, West Town Mall. francescas.com.

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1. Pronto Uomo Black & White Camp Shirt. $99,99. Men’s Wearhouse, Knoxville. menswearhouse.com. 2. Awearness

Kenneth Cole Silver & Black Leather Band Watch. $115. Men’s Wearhouse, Knoxville. menswearhouse.com.

3. Dolly Tee. $27,95. Nothing Too Fancy, Knoxville. nothingtoofancy. com. 4. Microspot Socks. $10,50. J. Crew Factory, Sevierville. factory. jcrew.com. 5. Thompson Patchwork

Slip On Casual Shoe by Polo Ralph Lauren. $39.99. Journeys, West Town Mall. journeys.com. 6. Gramercy Cotton Linen Short. $54.50. J. Crew Factory, Sevierville. factory.jcrew. com. 7. Joseph Abboud Black Leather & Silver Hook Bracelet. $59.99. Men’s Wearhouse, Knoxville. menswearhouse.com

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TAME THE MAN-E

The Redken For Men styling collection, arranged by level by level of control, gives you an array of styling options. From pomade to paste and gel to fiber gum, there are mild, medium, and maximum control products that will help you create the latest men's looks.

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Through exclusive new technologies, Redken For Men locks in on a key need among men today: focused care for both hair and scalp. The new Invigorating System stimulates the scalp with refreshing peppermint. Rebuilt formulas boost density in fine or thinning hair, quench dryness, and fight dandruff.

Eyeko Beach Waterproof Mascara sweeps up lashes for maximum coverage, lift & curl to take you from beach to bar. Our innovative brush evokes the ripples of a wave designed with a subtle dip in the straight brush to sweep up lashes for instant length and volume. Densely packed, soft bristles coat every lash for a clump-free, voluminous flutter that lasts all day. Formulated with sunscreen, coconut oil and waterproof pigments to ensure color won’t run or fade. $26.00 www.eyeko.com

Keep your nails flawless and vibrant for summer with new colors by Morgan Taylor available at Go Glamorous The Beauty Bar in Turkey Creek. Go Glamorous 11660 Parkside Dr. Knoxville, TN 37934 865.671.4633

Protect your skin from the sun and elements for a fraction of the price with Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 45, $11 at local drug stores. Our top choice is easy to apply, non-comedogenic, and utilizes Helioplex technology, which provides stable broad spectrum UV activity for a fraction of the price of the other products.

Ingrown Hair Serum attacks unsightly, painful bumps and pimples that harbor ingrown hairs. Australian sandalwood, cypress oils, aniseed myrtle and prickly pear extract help heal imperfections without drying the skin. Combined with pineapple and papaya fruit enzymes and hydroxy acids this serum gently ex-foliates where the hair is trapped, feeling stubborn ingrown hairs to reveal smooth, blemish-free skin. Suitable for men and women www.outbackorganics.co.uk

CERTIFIED GRASS-FED WHEY

For Garden of Life to launch an animal protein, the entire system had to be different from other “so-called grassfed” protein. Almost all dairy farms still use animal feed full of soy, corn, and GMOs. Garden of Life Protein Powder uses whey from herds that feed only in green pastures.

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Consuming an adequate amount of protein is essential for bulking and maintaining muscle mass. Protein powders are an extremely convenient way to ensure sufficient protein intake, especially for those of us who lead busy lives and are always on the move. Just like with the whole foods I eat everyday, I want my protein to be as clean and natural as possible, and the Sport Grass Fed Whey from Garden of Life is one of the cleanest protein powders on the market. It is derived from grass fed Irish cattle and is free of artificial sweetener, gluten, soy, added sugar, and hormones.

Probiotics are another part of my daily supplements, since they play a major role in digestion and immune system health. Fitbiotic is my go-to since it has an impressive 50 billion CFU, 4 grams of prebiotic fiber, and comes in a box of convenient single-serving powder sticks that I can easily throw in along with my protein shake, combining to make a delicious, gut-healthy post workout recovery.

Eddie’s Health Shoppe has been filling the health, sports nutrition, and general wellness needs of the Knoxville area since 1994. Whether you are in need of a hard to find herbal supplement, organic children’s vitamins, cutting edge sports nutrition, or natural personal and beauty products, Eddie’s Health Shoppe is here to help!

” make yourself a priority. at the end of the day, you’re your longest commitment.

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GEAR 8 LB MEDICINE BALL

Add resistance to a variety of exercises and strengthen core muscles with the Fitness Gear® 8 lb Medicine Ball. Bounce the ball off of the floor or pass to a partner to target muscles that can be difficult to shape during basic exercise routines. Incorporate it while doing ab workout or calisthenics training to increase the difficulty level. Tone both your upper and lower body muscle groups with the Fitness Gear® Medicine Ball.

$39.99 Dicks Sporting Goods, Knoxville

TOOLS & GEAR SUMMER BODY ESSENTIALS

FILA

EXERCISE MAT

Great for floor exercises, this FILA fitness mat protects your body from hard surfaces. Feel fully supported and comfortable while you workout. 15mm of thickness Nonslip texture 68’’L x 24’’W x 15mm 2.8 lbs. PVC, polyester.

NIKE FUNDAMENTAL SPEED ROPE

Featuring an adjustable length for a customized fit, the Nike Fundamental Speed Rope delivers fast, smooth rotations for a conditioning cardio workout. Adjustable Speed Rope Fast, smooth rotation to condition athletic ability and improve cardiovascular health Adjustable length for individualized fit Durable, high-density plastic rope. $15, Academy Sports, Knoxville

$37.99 Kohl’s, Knoxville

UNDER ARMOUR BREATHE LACE

TRAINING SHOE - WOMEN’S

Give your workouts some style with the women’s Breathe Lace training shoe from Under Armour. This lightweight trainer features a modern design and an elastic panel to deliver lockdown support!

$79.99, Designer Shoe Warehouse, Farragut

So you have scheduled a fun-day at Splash Mountain next week, what are you going to do the remaining eighty-nine and half hot summer days? Here are some ideas!

Cool Down

Knox County and surrounding areas have many public pools, swim beaches and splash pads. Print out a map of the Knox County area and put a pin in every place you go to swim or splash around. See how many you can find! You can start with these.

Swim Beaches Splash Pads

CONCORD PARK

10960 Concord Park Drive Knoxville, TN 37922 (865) 215-6600

CLARK CENTER

PARK

7620 Bull Bluff Road Knoxville, TN 37932 (865) 576-5187

BIG RIDGE

STATE PARK

1015 Big Ridge Road Maynardville, TN 37807 800-471-5305

MCFEE PARK

917 McFee Road

Farragut, TN 37934 (865) 966-7057

POWELL STATION

PARK

2318 W Emory Road Powell, TN 37849 (865) 215-6600

CARL COWAN

PARK

10058 S Northshore Drive

Knoxville, TN 37922 (865) 215-6600

OAK RIDGE

SWIMMING POOL

172 Providence Road

Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (865) 425-3450

INSKIP

POOL & PARK

4204 Bruhin Road Knoxville, TN 37918 (865) 687-9919

WEST SIDE

FAMILY YMCA

400 Winston Road Knoxville, TN 37909 (865) 690-9622

BOB TEMPLE

NORTH SIDE YMCA

7609 Maynardville Pike Knoxville, TN 37938 (865) 922-9622

ED COTHRAN

POOL

1737 Reynolds Street Knoxville, TN 37921 (865) 544-7840

KARNS

COMMUNITY PARK

6618 Beaver Ridge Road Knoxville, TN 37931 (865) 691-294

Backyard Break

Turn your backyard into an adventure land with games, crafts, and all around fun! There are hundreds of great ideas on Pinterest. Here are a few of our favorites.

Chalk Drawing Squirt Gun Painting Water Balloons Balloon Toss

Tell a story with sidewalk chalk. All that is needed is box of chalk and an imagination. Nora and her Nanny Katelyn draw inspiration from favorite story books, coloring books, sports, and movies. photo by: Katelynn Dembowczyk

Jackson Pollock move over! Dig through the toy box and pull out all the squirt guns and fill each of them with different colors of tempera paints. We bought red, blue and yellow paint and mixed them to make green, orange and purple.

There is much fun to be had with water balloons. Here we had batting practice with a wiffle ball bat and water balloons. Start by filling the balloons with water and then keep score of who hits the most. Emery’s softball coach should be proud.

We filled regular balloons with bird seed (with the help of a funnel) and laid out four paper plates with points marked on each plate. Also, give each kid an extra paper plate to add up their score.

Movie Night

An outdoor movie night can be a fun way to get friends & family together. Such parties produce minimal mess because the festivities take place outdoors. Projectors, many of which can now hook up to mobile phones capable of streaming movies, and a “screen” are all you need to host a fun outdoor movie night. Large, white sheets or the side of a home can work as a screen. But homeowners can purchase screens from electronics retailers as well. Arrange picnic blankets and lawn chairs throughout the yard so guests have somewhere to sit and enjoy the show.

1. Outdoor pillows & pouf, $12.99-$49.99; At Home Decor Store, Knoxville. athome.com. 2. Quilted Throws 50x60. $6.49. At Home Decor Store, Knoxville. athome.com. 3. Nostalgia Electrics Vintage Collection 12-Cup Hot Air Popcorn Popper $42.99; Kohls, kohls.com, 4. Drink Bucket $1.00; Dollar Tree, 5. Coral Coast Hubbard Unfinished Wooden Adirondack Chair $49.99, Walmart Knoxville, walmart.com

Design a dream outdoor

entertaining space

An outdoor entertaining area that offers the same amenities found inside a home can make outdoor retreats both comfortable and functional. Creative planning can help homeowners design dream areas perfect for hosting friends or family.

Upon the arrival of warm weather, many individuals prefer to spend their free time outside, relishing the fresh air and sunshine and evenings spent under the stars.

But cracked patios and makeshift chairs and tables may not establish the desired ambiance. An outdoor entertaining area that offers the same amenities found inside a home can make outdoor retreats both comfortable and functional. Creative planning can help homeowners design dream areas perfect for hosting friends or family.

entertaining space Design your dream

Establish goals

As with any project, the first step when coordinating outdoor living areas is to determine what you hope to achieve with the space. Will it be a location for lounging? Will people be cooking meals outside? Is the pool the central focus of the yard? Answering these questions and more can help homeowners decide how to design their entertaining spaces. Remember, however, that goals may evolve as landscape designers and even architects make their own suggestions for the space or present limitations.

Evaluate the space

Look at the lot and decide what will go where, such as where to place the party space, where to create a quiet hideaway and where to locate a pool house or outdoor shower.

A large, flat yard can be divided into a series of patios that serve different purposes. Yards that are built on a hill or a slope can still be utilized with creative design elements, such as multi-tiered decking. By working with qualified designers, homeowners can bring their ideas to life.

Easy food and drink access

Traipsing in and out of the house for refreshments can become tiresome when entertaining outside. In such situations, people also can track dirt inside of the home or leave a trail of pool water in their wake. Outdoor kitchens

allow easy access to food and drink that makes outdoor entertaining much easier. The experts at Angie’s List suggest outdoor kitchens be built close to the house to make it easier to run electricity and plumbing to the outdoor kitchen. Outdoor kitchens should include a sink, small refrigerator, built-in grill, and bar area.

Creature comforts

Homeowners should think about the things that make the inside of their homes so comfortable and then replicate that outside. Sofas and love seats covered in fabric suited for outdoors and plenty of pillows can make for great lounging. Lighting that can be adjusted for day or night, or even to set the mood, is another consideration. Shade structures, like a trellis or retractable awning, will keep the area comfortable and can also define outdoor “rooms” and establish privacy.

Fire it up

Many homeowners enjoy having fire elements in their yards. Lanterns and candles may create a romantic feel, but a fire pit or outdoor fireplace may help extend use of the outdoor entertaining area beyond summer.

Entertaining outdoors is made that much more enticing with a dream outdoor living space full of amenities.

BREAKING RULES C arly Pearce

photo credit: [harper smith]

The voice of country ‘NEW’ Carly Pearce

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Born into the bluegrass brawn of Kentucky, Carly Pearce has never known a moment that Country music wasn’t her destined path. At the young age of 11 she began touring with a local band, at 16 quit high school for a job performing at Dollywood while being home-schooled and learned humility working odd jobs upon moving to Nashville. Now, with her highly-acclaimed debut album EVERY LITTLE THING (Big Machine Records) and the GOLD-certified No. 1 blockbuster title track, Carly is the highest charting solo female debut since July 2015 and joins an elite group as one of only three women to accomplish this feat in the past 12 years. Previously scoring a threeweek No. 1 on SiriusXM’s The Highway, Carly’s second chart-topper “If My Name Was Whiskey” helped solidify her in their “Class of 2017.” Aligned with sought-after producer/songwriter busbee (Katy Perry, Keith Urban, Maren Morris, Kelly Clarkson) and regarded as “the best country debut of 2017” (Uproxx), Carly’s textured vocals and emotive songwriting prowess are emphasized across 13 tracks including her full-bodied new single “Hide the Wine.” The CMT Next Women of Country alum was named to multiple 2017 Ones To Watch Lists as People touted her “the new voice of Country,” and the momentum has continued. With nearly 50 invitations to play the Grand Ole Opry, Carly previously joined the bill alongside Eric Church, Kelsea Ballerini, Martina McBride, Kip Moore and more. Following her sold-out run on Brett Young’s CALIVILLE TOUR, Carly heads out with Blake Shelton’s COUNTRY MUSIC FREAKS, Thomas Rhett’s LIFE CHANGES and Rascal Flatts’ BACK TO US tours throughout 2018.

I just want to be real, that’s just really what I’m going for in everything that I do.”

It’s exactly that truth and transparency that has endeared Carly to those who have heard her songs or had the chance to meet her, Hushh got a chance to talk about the amazing whirlwind she has been on in the last year, going from clubs to stadiums. Carly has embraced the last year with unwavering determination, continuing to prove why her first ACM Awards nomination for New Female Vocalist of the Year is so well deserved. For a full list of tour dates and more, visit CarlyPearce.com

When did you actually start writing your own music?

CP: I moved to Pigeon Forge and worked at Dollywood during my 2 last years of high school and through school I had done poetry and written short stories, and was always really into English and writing. It really wasn’t until I started playing guitar over in Pigeon Forge that I really started to develop a love for song writing and then as I moved on and moved to Nashville I started co-writing, so that’s when it started to be full time.

It truly is amazing how much has just taken off and happened for you this year, though I know it’s taken a long time for it to come together.

CP: Yep the 9 year overnight success, Yea, I always joke. And I tell people this isn’t a hobby this is a lifestyle and this is truly what I feel like I was put on this earth to do as weird as that sounds. I was never the little girl that dreamed of her wedding, I was dreaming of the Opry and the ACM, CMA’s and making albums and that’s just where I truly wanted to be.

Carly, I know you started playing in a bluegrass band @ only 11, what got you started in music to begin with?

CP: I truly have never known a day that I did not want to sing and love country music. And my mom says that the ONLY thing that would keep me from crying as a baby was country music. I come from a family of music lovers, my grandparents loved country music and loved bluegrass, and just from a really young age I sang all the time and my parents just knew that’s what I wanted to do and ya know as a little girl I did lots of different contests & sang karaoke and this bluegrass band just fell in my lap when I was about 11 and I did that for the next 5 years.

Amazingly, you’re about to perform for the 50th time at the Grand Ole Opry in just a few short years! So what is it that you absolutely love about playing at the Opry and how hard is to get asked to play there?

CP: Oh gosh, all I ever wanted to do was sing at the Opry, that was kind of the ultimate for me, and there’s videos of me 5, 6, 7 years old telling my parents and grand parents I was going to sing on the Opry one day. And I feel like it is the biggest honor that you can have as a country music artist. I believe that it’s the most important stage any of us will ever play and every single person who has had anything to do with country music has played there. It is a huge honor and not a lot of people get ask to play, the fact that I was asked to play before I had a record deal or a song on the radio, because they really believed in what I was doing early on, it’s a huge deal and I really believe they were a key part of the beginning of my story.

an exclusive interview by hushh magazine

Courtesy Big Machine Records

Your single “Every Little Thing” achieved NO 1 last year making you the 3rd female artist to do that in the last 11 years, Carrie being one of the ladies to do it along with Kelsea Ballerini who you have actually opened for.

CP: Kelsea’s the first artist that really took me under her wing, we became pretty good girlfriends and now she’s one of my dearest friends, she believed in what I was doing before I had a record deal or anything, and about the time that the Opry came on as to letting me play there, she started taking me out on the road when she didn’t have to and letting me open her shows. Yea and I was following her bus in a 15 passenger van, and she would let me ride her bus at night so that I could sleep! She’s the best and she continues to just be somebody that I know I can go to and talk things out, because what I’m finding is when you get into this, you don’t really know unless you’ve been through it and she’s been so kind to just be my sounding board for the “Oh my gosh how do you handle this or handle that”.

What piece of advise would you give to someone who aspires to do what you do?

CP: I think my biggest message through my story even if you aren’t chasing the particular career that I am, but you have a dream that you are chasing... [is] that everyone can tell you no and tell you that you’re not good enough, I mean, I’ve been told “no” more times than I can count. I’ve been told to move home, I’ve been told it’s never going to happen. “Every Little Thing”, the very song that changed my entire life was passed on by the majority of the record labels and management teams 2 weeks prior to it getting on to Sirus XM’s “The Highway”. I’ve been very honest about how much people didn’t think I was going to work, and you just have to believe and work as hard as you can and build your brand, always believing that you can do it. You know, it’s funny now, I feel like the song has done allot just for artists in town. It’s considered a rule breaking song, which is hilarious to me, because all it is, is just a real transparent heartbreak ballad, but for some reason nobody thought that could break a female artist. And so I am very honored and proud to say that if that’s a rule breaker, I Love it!

“I’ve dreamed of what it would be like to have a No. 1 song since I moved to Nashville,” shared Carly. “If I am living proof of anything, it’s that one song can change everything. I have experienced that with my peers over the years and have listened to the stories behind the songs that changed other people’s lives, but I had no idea that ‘Every Little Thing’ was going to be that song for me.

Now, I would really love to know how touring this year has been so far, getting to open for Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan then Thomas Rhett & Rascal Flatts!

CP: Oh goodness! I feel like the luckiest girl in the world. I mean I’m literally the female on arguable the biggest tours of the year. Just to be able to be on tour with any one of these guys and these artists would be amazing but to get to tour with all of them and be the only girl! I’m such a huge fan of Luke, I’m such a huge fan of Blake, a fan of Rascal Flats, Thomas Rhett, all these guys and I’m getting to learn so much out on the road. They are giving me experiences some artists wait years to have. I will go from last year in December playing clubs in front of Bret Young to in November [this year] playing stadiums in front of Luke Bryan- in one year! And that’s crazy! It’s just, again, I feel like I don’t understand what is happening. It’s hard to keep up, honestly it really is hard to process it all. I understand now what people talk about when they say the roller coaster and the storm of this, cause once it goes you kind of just have to hang on.

So is there anything you take with you or things that you do to help you survive the hectic schedule of being on tour?

CP: I’m a big runner, so I always bring running shoes and try to do that even if I’m running stairs at the arena or just running in to town, kind of just depends on the day. I love to read so I bring a lot of books, and my band, truly they have been with me and been my best friends for a really long time so we really love hanging out and love touring together. So I hang out allot with them and I feel like they keep me centered and keep me sane.

What book are you reading right now?

CP: Right now I’m reading, I just started this new one, I’m really into self [motivation] books, I’m reading “Girl Wash Your Face” is what it’s called, it says “Stop believing the lies about who you are so you can become who you were meant to be”. It’s on the best seller list right now.

What has been the most amazing venue you have on the schedule this year that you’re just excited to be at?

CP: Oh my yes! I get to play 2 nights at Rigley Field with Luke Bryan. So that’s interesting. And then I’m originally from a small town in Kentucky that’s very near to Cincinnati and I’m crossing off my bucket list venue, it’s called River Bend Music Center. It’s in Northern Kentucky, and that’s the venue that I saw my first concert at, and the venue that I dreamed of as a little girl playing and I finally get to do that with Rascal Flatts. It’s going to be pretty huge [for me] so I’m glad I have all of this year to prepare myself for that! Oh and I’m also playing the stadium at CMA Music Fest! I was playing on one of the little tiny stages last year and in one year I’m playing the stadium so that will be pretty crazy.

Do you have any plans of coming full circle and playing again at Dollywood anytime soon?

CP: That has to happen! I think I’m just waiting for the right time to do it. I know that I have a show in Pigeon Forge at the end of this year which I’m really excited about! But I think I have this little dream that maybe I can somehow convince Dolly to come sing with me at Dollywood. To be determined on that one.

Go to Hushh.Club to check out Carley’s Top 3 Singles: Every Little Thing, My Name is Whisky and Hide the Wine or go to CarlyPearce.com

Carly Pearce’ s Guide to Nashville

Born into the bluegrass brawn of Kentucky, Carly Pearce has never known a moment that country music wasn’t her destined path. At the young age of 11, she began touring with a local band. By 16, she quit high school for a job performing at Dollywood while being homeschooled before moving to Nashville, working odd jobs and playing songwriter rounds for the last nine years. Nashville has suited her well as her debut single “Every Little Thing” found its way to No. 1 on the country music charts in 2017. Carly’s career is going places, but for Nashville’s sake, we sure hope she sticks around.

IN YOUR EYES, WHAT MAKES NASHVILLE UNIQUE?

Nashville is the perfect blend of city life and Southern charm. I feel like I get the best of both words. A little country, a little city. :)

WHAT BRUNCH SPOTS DO YOU ENJOY?

My favorite is Marché, but I also love The Garden Brunch Cafe, The Southern, and Fido.

OPRY ASIDE, WHAT MUSIC VENUES DO YOU ENJOY?

I absolutely love the Station Inn. I grew up on bluegrass music, and this place is the heart of it in Nashville. I also love the Bluebird Cafe and The Listening Room Cafe to hear all the amazing songwriters our city has to offer!

WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO GRAB A DRINK IN NASHVILLE?

I’m a huge wine lover, so a couple of my go-tos are Bastion, Barcelona, Pinewood Social, Rumors East, and Butchertown Hall.

IT’S DATE NIGHT! WHERE’S A FUN PLACE TO GO? Epice, City House, Butcher & Bee, Eastland Cafe, and Two Ten Jack.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO ON YOUR DAY OFF IN NASHVILLE?

I love grabbing a latte at CREMA, running on one of the amazing greenways, eating lunch at Kalamatas and dinner at Burger Up for their kale salad!

Brought

ROAD TRIP Weekend Get-Away to Nashville!

Whether you’re going for a “night on the town”, or maybe a family get-away, hushh has some top picks for your visit in Music City.

[Photo by Malcolm MacGregor Photography]

Nashville offers live music 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are also plenty of spas, fun tours, and more for you to enjoy, Not to mention Nashville has 180 music venues, more bars than you can count, whiskey, beer, and a reason to celebrate 365 days of the year. Welcome to the party.

Farm-to-Fork Fresh

404 Kitchen

Adele’s

Fin & Pearl

Kitchen Notes

Mason’s

Oak Steakhouse

Beer, Wine & Whiskey

Bastion

Bar Louie

Black Abbey Brewery

Corsair Distillery

City Winery

Crazy Town [Rooftop Bar]

Fat Bottom Brewing Company

Greenhouse Bar

Grinder’s Switch

Jackalope Brewing Company

Natchez Hills Winery

Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery

Music City Brew Tours

Nashville Brew Bus

Nashville Pedal Tavern

Off The Wagon Tours

Prichard’s Distillery at Fontane

Smith & Lentz Brewing

Tennessee Brew Works

The George Jones Rooftop Bar

The Gold Rush

The Stage [Rooftop Bar]

The Valentine [Rooftop Bar]

The Winery at Belle Meade

Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge [Rooftop Bar]

Virago [Rooftop Bar]

Whiskey Kitchen

Yazoo Brewery

Rooftop Views

Acme Feed & Seed

FGL House [Florida Georgia Line]

L27 Rooftop Lounge

L.A. Jackson

Pancho & Lefty’s

Rockbottom Restaurant & Brewry

Up Rooftop Lounge

Unique

Firefly Grille Husk

Loveless Cafe

Merchants Restaurant

Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant

Rolf and Daughters

Union Common

Coffee & WiFi

Barista Parlor

Capital Coffee Co.

Cafe CoCo

J & J’s Market & Café

Red Bicycle Coffee & Crêpes

The Jam Coffee House

The Well Coffeehouse

BBQ & Fried Chicken

Arnold’s Country Kitchen

Bar-B-Cutie

Edley’s Bar-B-Que

Hattie B’s Hot Chicken

Jack’s Bar B Que

Martin’s BBQ Joint

Party Fowl

Peg Leg Porker

Pepperfire Hot Chicken

Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack

Swett’s

Top Notch

1808 Grille

Catbird Seat

Etch

Head to Etch

Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse

Kayne Prime

Old Hickory Steakhouse

Prima

Sambuca

Sea Salt

The Palm

The Southern Steak & Oyster

Trattoria Il Mulino

Other-Worldy

Anatolia

312 Pizza Company

Five Points Pizza

Slim & Husky’s Pizza & Beeria

Two Boots Pizza

Cerveza Jack’s

Chauhan Ale

Epice

Masala House

Otaku Ramen

Tansuo

Best Burgers

Burger Republic

Decker & Dyer

Hoss’ Loaded Burgers Food Truck

Jack Daniel’s [Gaylord]

M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers

Shopping & Fashion Things to Do Live Music

ECLECTIC FINDS/HANDMADE

Antique Archaeology

D. Luxe Home

Emil Erwin

Ensemble

Island Cowgirl handcrafted jewelry

Nisolo

The West & Company

Wilder

VINTAGE AND ANTIQUES

Á la Maison

Corduroy Horse

Designer Renaissance

Fine Offerings Antiques

Gas Lamp Antiques

Old Made Good

The Beaded Bungalow

The Hip Zipper

The Stitchin’ Post.

Two Son

White’s Mercantile

SHOPPING CENTERS

The Mall at Green Hills

Opry Mills Mall

VARIETY IN THE GULCH

Blush

E. Allen

King Baby

Lucchese Bootmaker

Nashville Boot Co.

Two Old Hippies

MADE IN MUSIC CITY

Ceri Hoover

Colonel Littleton

Consider the Wldflwrs

DCXV Industries

Handmade Studio

Music City Marketplace

Music City Shop

Thistle Farms

TRENDY

Batch

Dog Nashville

H. Audrey

Moda Boutique

Peter Nappi

Posh Boutique Village

Project 615

Adagio Massage Co. & Spa

Adventureworks

Bicentennial Park

Bike the Greenway

Centennial Park

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

Dabble Studio

Defiance Flyboard

Escape Day Spa + Salon

Escape Experience

First Tennessee Park

Green Fleet Bicycle Tours

Harpeth Hills Golf Course

Hermitage Golf Course

Hick Chick Tours

Honky Tonk Party Express

Liveminds Adventure Escape

Live taping of Pickler & Ben

Madame Tussauds

McCabe Golf Course

Mokara Spa

Nashville Airsoft

Nashville B-cycle

Nashville Flyboard

Nashville Predators

Nashville Paddle Co.

Nashville Pedal Tavern

Nashville Shores Waterpark

Nashville Sounds

Off The Wagon Tours

Old Hickory Lake

Paddle Up Nashville

Painting with a Twist

Percy Priest Lake

Percy Warner Golf Course

Pinewood Social

Pontoon Saloon

Radnor Lake

Relâche Spa

Rhapsody Spa

River Queen Voyages

Royal Range

Shelby Golf Course

Sprocket Rocket Party Bike

Ted Rhodes Golf Course

Tennessee Titans

The Escape Game

The Rabbit Hole VR

Topgolf

Treetop Adventure Park

Two Rivers Golf Course

Vanderbilt Commodores

Get out and explore

12th & Porter

3rd & Lindsley

Acme Feed & Seed

Ascend Amphitheater

BB King’s Blues Club

Bluebird Cafe

Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar

Bootleggers Inn

Cannery Ballroom

Carl Black Chevy Woods Amphitheate

City Winery

Exit/In

Famous Saloon

Honky Tonk Highway

Imagine Recordings

Grand Ole Opry

Honky Tonk Central

Layla’s

Legends Corner

Listening Room Cafe

Marathon Music Works

McNamara’s Irish Pub

Mercy Lounge

Music City Bar & Grill

Nashville Crossroads

Nashville Palace

Nashville Social Exchange

Nashville Studio Tour

Nudie’s Honky Tonk

Radio Cafe

Rippy’s Bar & Grill

Robert’s Western World

Rocketown

Ryman Auditorium

Second Fiddle

Skyville Live

Tequila Cowboy

The 5 Spot

The Basement

The Big Dueling Piano Bar

The Bridge

The Cowan

The East Room

Th High Watt

The Row

The Stage on Broadway

The Station Inn

The Sutler Saloon

Tin Roof

Tootsie’s Orchard

Whiskey Bent Saloon

Whiskey Kitchen

Wildhorse Saloon

FAMILY FUN

Summer is the perfect chance to break away with the family and show your kiddos the tunes of the past and future at many attractions, take them outside, expand their minds with the arts, or just have fun around town.

Musical Attractions

With the name like Music City, comes a plethora of places to play to your heart’s content. Nashville offers attractions that honor legends of the past and places to see legends of the future. And the GRAMMY Museum Gallery at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Musicians will even show you the entire process of making a record.

Country Music Hall of Fame

Fontanel Mansion

General Jackson Showboat

The George Jones

GRAMMY Museum Gallery at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum

Grand Ole Opry

The Johnny Cash Museum

Madame Tussauds Nashville

The Music of Nashville

Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum

Nashville Studio Tour

Nashville Symphony

The Patsy Cline Museum

The Rolling Stones Exhibit at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum

The Storytellers Museum & Hideaway

Farm

Get Creative!

Dazzle your little ones with the arts. Take them to see an exhibit at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, a night out at TPAC to see a Broadway play, or let them create something for themselves at places like Hip Hues.

Belcourt Theatre

Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

Dabble Studio

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

Hatch Show Print’s Haley Gallery

Hip Hues

Nashville Children’s Theatre

Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater

OZ Arts Nashville

Family Eat & Play

Nashville offers a little bit of everything to accommodate families of all ages.

From unique dining spots like the Loveless Cafe to Nashville’s classic staple cuisine, hot chicken. Dig in and have a meal together.

Aquarium Restaurant

The Bang Candy Company

Dave & Buster’s

Goo Goo Shop & Dessert Bar

Loveless Cafe

Mike’s Ice Cream & Coffee Bar

The Old Spaghetti Factory

Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Co.

Pancake Pantry

Rainforest Cafe

Fun Around Town

Head out for an adventure! Around every corner is something fun and unique for families to enjoy in Nashville.

Adventure Science Center

Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

Cooter’s Place

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Escape Experience

The Escape Game

Explore Crawls

General Jackson Showboat

Grand Old Golf & GoKarts

Gray Line of Tennessee Tours

Lane Motor Museum

Liveminds Adventure Escape

Madame Tussauds Nashville

Nashville Public Library

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

National Corvette Museum

NCM Motorsports Park

Old Town Trolley Tours of Nashville

Opry Mills

Plaza Mariachi

Rocketown

Tennessee State Museum

The Rabbit Hole VR

Outdoor Fun & Sports

Nashville have TONS of parks, zipline adventures, water parks, bike trails, and so much more. You could always take the kids to see the NHL Nashville Predators, NFL Tennessee Titans, and AAA Baseball Nashville Sounds.

Adventureworks

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

Bike the Greenway

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

Lost River Cave & Zipline

Lucky Ladd Farms, Inc.

Music City Ziplines at Fontanel by Adventureworks

Nashville B-Cycle

Nashville Flyboard, LLC

Nashville Paddle Co.

Nashville Predators

Nashville Shores Lakeside ResortPurchase tickets

Nashville SC

Nashville Sounds Baseball Club

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

Paddle Up Nashville

The Parthenon

River Queen Voyages

SOAR Adventure Tower

Tennessee Titans

Topgolf

Treetop Adventure Park at Nashville

Shores

Wave Country

Discover the Past

From the preserved estate of our country’s 7th President to walking tours that explore Nashville’s downtown area, Music City has plenty for those looking to discover the past.

Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage: Home of the People’s President

Belle Meade Plantation

Belmont Mansion

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

Echoes of Nashville Walking Tours

Franklin on Foot

Historic Travelers Rest Plantation

Lotz House Civil War Museum

The Upper Room Chapel and Museum

TENNESSEE STATE PARKS Disconnect & Breathe

Fall Creek

Falls

by Beth Patton

Fall Creek Falls state park is 26,000 breath-taking acres on top of the Cumberland Plateau. The thick forest frames the beautiful creeks, hiking and bike trails, falls, gorges and much more.

My family and I recently rented a fisherman’s cabin right on the Fall Creek Lake. We hiked and explored, but my favorite time was on the porch in the evenings where we talked, laughed and enjoyed the view of the glassy lake.

The canopy challenge and the swimming pool do not open until Memorial Day, but the boys had a blast paddling about in their kayaks. Chris fished and Beau took pictures. There will be a return trip!

Fall Creek Falls

Fishing in the Fall Creek Lake

Swinging Bridge Crossing Piney Creek

Big Ridge State Park

800-471-5305

1015

931-484-6138 24 Office Dr.

423-263-0050

865-426-7461

00-250-6820 1015 Hwy 143 Roan Mountain, TN 37687

Rock Island State Park

931-686-2471

82 Beach Road

Rock Island, TN 38581

Warriors’

6 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT PITCHING A TENT

Camping provides the perfect opportunity to get in touch with nature and disconnect from the daily grind. Camping is a timeless tradition forged by cooking over portable stoves, foregoing indoor plumbing and sleeping under the stars.

A 2015 survey from Kampgrounds of America (KOA) said camping attracts people looking for an opportunity to explore the many wonders of the environment. The great outdoors affords people an opportunity to recharge in the peace and quiet of natural surroundings. Results from the 2017 North American Camping Report found an increasing number of people say they plan to camp more, and camping is helping to add more balance to a person’s life. Currently, 75 million households in the United States include active campers. Households in western Canada are likely to go camping, and data from Statistics Canada points out that camping rates increase with income.

Although there are many ways to camp, tents are often key components of camping trips. Learning to pitch a tent correctly is an important part of successful camping. Here’s how to become a tent-pitching pro.

1. Purchase a freestanding tent. While there are many variations to tent designs and ultralight backpackers may prefer a tarp or another non-freestanding device, tents that are able to stand on their own are easier to set up. Many tent designs have two poles and fabric that creates a dome shape and are relatively easy and straightforward to set up in just a few minutes.

2. Practice at home. Before arriving at the campsite, learn to recognize the parts and instructions for your particular tent. Make sure all equipment is present and in working order.

3. Buy a footprint. Many tent floors are sturdy, but campers can always use a little extra protection against the ground. Footprints are essentially a tarp that fits underneath the floor of the tent as an extra layer of protection, advises REI. They should be slightly smaller than the area of the tent.

4. Scope out the tent location. Avoid sites littered with sticks, stones, roots, or branches. Stay away from low-lying areas that may get soggy in rain storms. Look for natural windbreaks, and place the tent so the side that has the strongest pole structure is facing the wind.

5. Make it a team effort. Enlist a helper or two to set up the tent. Ensure all zippers are closed when erecting the tent. Try to push poles through openings instead of pulling on them. Allow for some wiggle room when extending the poles. Guy-lines should follow the seams of the tent where possible, and lines should be pegged down back to front. Guy-lines help keep tents sturdy and also keep a rain fly away from the tent body to minimize leakage, according to the Appalachian Mountain Club.

6. Use daylight to your advantage. Set up the tent while it is light outside, and outfit it with anything that will be needed in the middle of the night, such as a lantern and other gear.

Camping is easier when people can erect a tent swiftly and accurately. So get out and give it try!

Enjoy the ride

BREAK ALL BOUNDARIES

2018 Ducati Diavel

A statement of personality. The Diavel project was born when Ducati designers applied their wish-list of a bike’s “basic instincts” to a blank canvas. With a “what if?” approach to creating a dream bike, they sketched inspiring forms which became a low, long, sleek and aggressive motorcycle that was born to dominate the boulevard.

2018 Ducati Hypermotard 939

With the Hypermotard 939 there’s no need for a pristine road, a prestigious racetrack or a remote exotic destination. Thanks to its agility and the combination of the 110 hp of the Testastretta 11° engine and Riding Mode technology, the Hypermotard 939 is perfect for any style and riding condition.

2018 Ducati Panigale V4

The Panigale V4 replaces the iconic 1299 at the top of the Ducati supersport range, doing so by enhancing performance and ride-ability so that riders of all skill levels can enjoy boundless fun and excitement. Also first massproduced Ducati motorcycle to be equipped with a 4-cylinder engine.

PUSH THE LIMITS

Now you can play like never before, because pulling off tricks has never been so easy and so much fun - thanks to the SPARK TRIXX exclusive features. This is easily the most hair-raising and head-turning ride on the water.

From: $7,399* Transport and preparation not included

Carb-Less

There are tons of high-fat Keto comfort foods that hit the spot in Summer. Gather your friends and loved ones for a dinner party this summer and indulge in this recipe. Even those who aren’t sticking to a low-carb diet will walk away smiling and satisfied. -Justina Huddleston

CALIFORNIA SPICY CRAB STUFFED AVOCADO

Your favorite sushi roll gets a makeover with this Keto recipe. These avocados are stuffed with lump crab, cucumbers and spicy mayo topped with furikake and drizzled with soy sauce perfect for a backyard picnic. There’s no cooking involved, takes less than 10 minutes to whip up! They are also low-carb, keto, paleo, whole30, dairy-free and gluten-free.

(via SkinnyTaste.com)

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons light mayo (I used Hellmans) *for whole30 use compliant mayo

2 teaspoons sriracha, plus more for drizzling

1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives

4 oz lump crab meat

1/4 cup peeled and diced cucumber

1 small Hass avocado (about 4 oz avocado when pitted and peeled)

1/2 teaspoon furikake (I like Eden Shake or use sesame seeds)

2 teaspoons gluten-free soy sauce (coconut aminos for whole30/paleo)

DIRECTIONS:

In a medium bowl, combine mayo, sriracha and chives. Add crab meat and cucumber and chive and gently toss.

Cut the avocado open, remove pit and peel the skin or spoon the avocado out.

Fill the avocado halves equally with crab salad. Top with furikake and drizzle with soy sauce.

NUTRITION INFORMATION Yield: 2 servings, Serving Size: 1/2 stuffed avocado. Amount Per Serving: Freestyle Points: 5 Points +: 5 Calories: 194 calories Total Fat: 13g Saturated Fat: g Cholesterol: 60mg Sodium: 746mg Carbohydrates: 7g Fiber: 4g Sugar: 1g Protein: 12g

It’s great for making zoodles (zucchini noodles) and other noodles out of different veggies. It makes it that much easier to eat gluten-free and add those vegetables to your meals.

1 Spiralizer

Cast-iron cookware is great for going on top of the stove and into the oven. It’s classic cookware you can even pick up sometimes cheaply at a yard or estate sale or even your Thrifty Nickel Classifieds Paper may have one, so be on the lookout!

What a time-saver! It makes daily cooking so much easier and quicker. We all like that now don’t we?

3 Ice Cream

There are so many good keto ice cream recipes. And a great way to get the kids to eat a little healthier and not even

5 High-Powered Blender

So versatile! You can use a blender almost every day. I make smoothies for myself or the kids, salad dressing, soups, and more. It’s almost like the oven or dishwasher for me.

Proper Nutrition = Healthy Lifestyle

I have many patients ask me, “What is the best way to keep my long term weight loss goals from taking the back seat to my busy family life?”. It is a question and struggle that almost all of us have had at some point. The best advice that I have is, in one word, “preplanning”. Yes, planning for the week ahead does take time and thought. As the week unravels, you will be singing your own praises because you were able to conquer time and logistic obstacles with healthy food alternatives. What I recommend to patients is, to grab some snack-sized seal-able bags and divide fruits, vegetables, pretzels, granola, etc. just before the week begins. Measuring out items into these bags provides you with a reasonable portion and you know exactly how many calories you are consuming. This is convenient for side items for a work lunch or for a snack while you play chauffeur to your children’s activity schedules. If you must grab something from fast food or at a restaurant, make good decisions. Choose a side salad instead of fries. Order your sandwich without cheese,

mayonnaise, or other high calorie sauces. If there is not an option for a breaded bun substitute, only eat the top or bottom side of the bun. If you order a salad, make sure it isn’t covered with cheese, croûtons, bacon, and/or other high calorie/fat items that sabotage the whole purpose of eating a salad. Make sure the salad has a lean protein on it if it is an entree. Only add small amounts of the dressing to the salad as needed, instead of the whole package. Chances are you won’t even use half of the portion provided to you, and you just saved yourself lots of calories. Small changes add up to big results!

Losing weight or maintaining your ideal weight is something that has to be pursued continually, even when family and work responsibilities demand your time and attention. The process of change and maintenance by means of goal-setting is ever-evolving and takes lots of re-evaluation. In order for something to work for you, it has to be adaptable to your personality, age, preferences, and yes… a busy schedule! Most importantly it is a must to have a

support team that can help you along the way. Our team of healthcare professionals at Premier are ready to help you work through your plans to reach your goals. We find nothing more rewarding in our job than seeing our patients achieve their dreams, one goal at a time. Call us today, and take the first step toward a healthier, happier you! We here at Premier Weight Management Center, LLC (866)563-7553

Article written by Heather Whittemore, FNPBC. Heather is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a specialization in behavior modification, and has a diploma in Nutritional Counseling and weight loss. She also has advanced training in all medical aesthetic procedures offered at Premier. She is one the Nurse Practitioners on staff and is excited to help patients achieve their weight loss and aesthetic goals.

KETO-FRIENDLY ITALIAN CHICKEN & VEGGIE FOIL PACKETS

An effortless dinner that the whole family will love from Carolyn Ketchum’s Easy Keto Dinners. (via Hellowglo.co) Prep 15 minscook 25 minstotal 40 mins, yield 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, (cut into 1-inch chunks)

1 medium zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick

1 medium-sized red bell pepper, sliced

1 cup chopped green beans

1 medium tomato, cut into large chunks

1/4 cup thinly sliced onions

2 ounces sliced mushrooms

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 cup avocado oil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut 4 pieces of aluminum foil each about 12 inches square.

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, green beans, tomato, onions, mushrooms, and garlic. Drizzle the oil, then sprinkle with the rosemary, salt, oregano, and pepper. Toss to combine well.

Divide the mixture evenly among the pieces of foil, arranging it down the center of each piece. Bring up the two sides of the foil and fold over together twice to seal. Fold up the ends tightly.

Place the packets on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the packets and open the top seams. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if using. Eat directly from the packets or transfer to plates.

Summer Fun

JUN 23

29th Annual Kuumba Festival

June 21 - June 24, 2018

12pm - 10pm

Market Square

Downtown Knoxville

Knoxville Homecoming

June 23, 2018. 10am - 4pm

James White’s Fort 205 East Hill Avenue

Knoxville, TN 37915

29

Summer Movie MagicGrease

June 29, 2018. 8pm

Tennessee Theatre

604 S. Gay Street

Knoxville, TN 37902

JULY

Sunset Festival

July 14, 2018. 5-10pm

World’s Fair Park

Performance Lawn

810 West Clinch Avenue

Knoxville, TN 37902

26

Shakespeare on the Square

July 26 - 29, 2018. 7pm

Market Square

Downtown Knoxville

AUG

CreepyCon Halloween & Horror Convention

August 24 - 25, 2018

Knoxville Convention Center

Downtown Knoxville

The laughs don’t stop as comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short deliver and unforgettable night of singing, dancing, storytelling, showbiz memories and more! Sharing countless quips, catchy tunes and hilarious stories about their lives in comedy, these two showbiz icons team up with bluegrass band The Steep Canyon Rangers and pianist Bruce Babko for a spectacular night of “comfy” comedy.

September 28, 2018. 8pm

Knoxville Civic Auditorium

For more information, vist www.knoxvillecoliseum.com

Downtown Gatlinburg

July 4th in Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg is known for having the First Independence Day Parade in the Nation. Come celebrate the annual 4th of July parade in downtown Gatlinburg starting just a minute past midnight on Wednesday, July 4th. There are nearly 80,000 people that come out watch year to see the show. For more than 40 years, the parade has honored our nation’s veterans & other U.S. military heroes with this classic, small town American parade.

June

Heather Gillis Band

Friday 6/22 @ 10p

Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria

Jeremy Pinnell

Saturday 6/23 @ 10p

Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria

Kelsey’s Woods

Saturday 6/30 @ 10p

Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria

Heather Gillis Band

Saturday 6/22 @ 10p

Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria

July

The Pinkerton Raid

Thursday 7/5 @ 10p

Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria

Big Head Todd & The Monsters

Saturday 7/7 @ 6p

The Shed

Lonesome Coyotes

Saturday 7/7 @ 10p

Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria

John Moreland with Old Heavy Hands

Wednesday 7/11 @ 8p

The Bijou

The Reflectors

Thursday 7/12 @ 10p

Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria

Rock the Red Kettle Concert feat. Selah

Thursday 7/12 @ 7:30p

The Bijou

Jenny Lewis with The Cactus Blossoms

Friday 7/13 @ 8p

The Bijou

The Indigo Girls

Sunday 7/15 @ 8p

The Bijou

3 Down

Monday 7/16 @ 10p

Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria

Jason Hoss Hicks

Thursday 7/19 @ 10p

Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria

The Stolen Faces

Friday 7/20 @ 10p

Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria

August

Black Label Society with Corrosion of Conformity, Eyehategod

Wednesday 8/1 @ 7:30p

The Mill & Mine

Nahko and Medicine for the People with Xiuhtezcatl

Thursday 8/2 @ 8p

The Mill & Mine

Chris Robinson Brotherhood

Saturday 8/4 @ 6p

The Shed

Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters

Thursday 8/9 @ 7:30p

Tennessee Amphitheater

George Clinton & Parliament

Funkadelic

Thursday 8/9 @ 8p

The Mill & Mine

John Michael Montgomery

Saturday 8/11 @ 6p

The Shed

Franz Ferdinand

Monday 8/13 @ 8p

The Mill & Mine

Jackyl

Saturday 8/18 @ 6p

The Shed

Umphrey’s McGee

Sunday 8/19 @ 8p

Tennessee Theatre

Drivin’ N Cryin’

Friday 8/31 @ 6p

The Shed

Papadosio

Friday 8/31 @ 8p

The Mill & Mine

September

The Kentucky Headhunters

Saturday 9/1 @ 6p

The Shed

Hotel California

Eagles Tribute Band

Saturday 9/1 @ 7:30p

World’s Fair Park

Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite

Monday 9/10 @ 8p

The Mill & Mine

September 7-16, 2018

CONCERT LINEUP

Rick Springfield - Fri. 9/7

Chris Blue - Sat. 9/8

Joe Diffie - Sun. 9/9

Tenth Avenue North - Mon. 9/10

Craig Campbell - Tues. 9/11

38 Special - Wed. 9/12

Scotty McCreery - Thurs. 9/13

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony - Fri. 9/14

Who’s Bad-The Ultimate Michael

Jackson Experience - Sat. 9/15

The Charlie Daniel’s Band - Sun. 9/16

[Tickets On Sale Now!]

July

10-15, 2018

VARIOUS TIMES

THE BOOK OF MORMON

Tennessee Theatre

The Book of Mormon is a ninetime Tony Award®-winning Best Musical. This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Now with standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation.

July 17, 2018 7:30PM

MODEST MOUSE

Tennessee Theatre

Unusual among many indie rock/alternative bands of today, Modest Mouse has embedded its trippy and spacey music—part tangled guitar, part modern boogie—with what feels like a fully developed worldview, envisioning suburban and rural isolation through the eyes of a man at odds with the world around him. “Listening to Modest Mouse is a bit like looking at one of those warped mirrors in a boardwalk arcade,” wrote Salon online magazine contributor Joe Heim.

“The sound is both familiar and perplexing, filled with pleasing hooks and dissonant, disorienting distortion.

July 26, 2018 7:30PM

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

Tennessee Theatre

His concerts are legendary. Yanni returns with a worldwide tour performing in over 60 concerts through the USA, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Puerto Rico and Panama over the past 10 months. This is Yanni as you know him best, performing his instrumental hits from shows that have become famous around the world. Fans will witness Yanni and his worldclass musicians as they take the stage to perform his greatest instrumental hits.

August 3, 2018 8PM

ABBA THE CONCERT: Tennessee Theatre

21st Century Artists, Inc. has been presenting its ABBA tribute show throughout North America for well over a decade, known as ABBA The Music, ABBA The Concert, and ABBA The Hits. The audience and press all agree – “This is the closest to ABBA you’ll ever get.” ABBA The Concert brings one of the greatest pop phenomena back to life… Many critics agree, ABBA The Concert is the most amazing and authentic ABBA tribute show in the world. Come dance, come sing, having the time of your life at THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE CELEBRATION!

5th Anuual Knoxville Asian Festival Sunday, August 26, 2018 11am-6pm

Knox Asian Festival aims to promote diverse cultures and celebrate traditions and talents from the Asian continent. The Festival aims to bring together people from various cultural backgrounds, to promote peace, harmony,unity and Healthy life. Each participating country will showcase its unique music, dance, food, fashion, handicrafts and other products. Food vendors will serve Vietnamese, Thai, Indian, Japanese, Chinese, Malaysian, Laotian and Filipino foods.

To submit an event contact us at info@hushh.club

Market Square

Check Out Knoxville’s Paddle Boarding Scene

If you didn’t know it already, paddleboarding has become a “thing” in Knoxville with local businesses offering classes, excursions, paddleboard yoga, group paddles & night paddles. Stand up paddleboarding (SUP) is a popular and fun way to explore our local waterways and get a little exercise in while you glide along.

Let’s take a look at who’s getting us in on the action...

Billy Lush Boards & Brew

Located on the Tennessee River at Volunteer Landing, Billy Lush offers an array of fun ways to explore the river with great views of the iconic Henley Street Bridge and downtown Knoxville.

What they offer:

• Hourly rentals

• Night paddles

• Classes

• Private instruction

• Yoga SUP

Book your rental online at billylushboards.com.

River Sports Outfitters

Located on Sutherland Avenue, RSO offers paddling at The Cove at Concord Park on Fort Loudon Lake as well as at Ijams Meads Quarry Lake.

What they offer:

• Hourly rentals

• Night Paddles

• Classes

• Private bookings for 8 or more people

Book your rental online at riversportsoutfitters.com.

Norris Paddling Adventures

Located at Norris Dam Marina on beautiful Norris Lake, this location offers stunning views of the dam as well as the Cumberland and Smoky Mountains.

What they offer:

• Hourly rentals

• Classes

Book your rental online at facebook. com/norrispaddling

Along with paddleboarding, these purveyors of all things watersports offer an array of other ways to have a blast on the water this summer including:

• Kayaking

• Hydrobiking

• Canoeing

• Pontoon Paddling

So, get your feet wet and try something new this season. These exciting opportunites to enjoy and appreciate the outdoors are something you don’t want to pass up!

SCRUFFY CITY SOUND

@BEAUDANIELPATTON

Ibelieve we are currently living in the golden age of live music in Knoxville. The boom of craft breweries in the scruffy city brought along more stages to showcase live music. The people of Knoxville now have access to live music every day of the week, without visiting the same venue twice. Knoxville is host to nationally known groups coming through on tour stops, as well as local acts playing in bars and breweries. In the past year, I have seen many artists from my “concert bucket list” as well as discovered new talent, right here in Knoxville.

Ofcourse, Thompson Bowling Arena is bringing in names like The Foo Fighters and Chris Stapleton, but our more historic venues like the Tennessee Theatre and The Bijou are hosting the likes of Modest Mouse and Colony House this year. In terms of smaller venues, Knoxville has The Mill and Mine, Barley’s, Pretentious Beer Company, Maple Hall, Scruffy City Hall, Preservation Pub, and Boyd’s Jig and Reel just to name a few. Although many of Knoxville’s shows steer towards an Americana and Folk genre, venues like the International and the Mill and Mine bring in rap, metal and electronic shows on a weekly basis. The variety of venues and artist catalog continually increase Knoxville’s reputation as a “must hit” stop for bands scheduling tours.

Best Shows of 2018 (so far)

The Wood Brothers - Bijou Theatre

Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit - Tennessee Theatre

Jason is revered as one of the best Americana Country songsmiths currently making music, and his show is certainly a reflection of that. I caught Jason’s first night at the Tennessee Theatre, from the moment he walked out and picked the first notes of “Anxiety” I knew he was about to put on a performance to remember. From the song selection, to the guitar clinic he put on, to the unity and tightness of the band, not a single note or word was out of place. When this man sings you know he is singing directly from his Alabama soul tackling subjects like the current state of politics and his own battle with sobriety. There was no intricate light show, confetti, or pyrotechnics - just the band’s signature sparrow and anchor logo in the background and the wall of sound they create. I had high expectations walking into the theatre, but Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit far exceeded those expectations.

Oliver Wood, his younger brother Chris and (might as well be brother) Jano Rix just play damn good music with such a minimal crew. I had seen The Wood Brothers for the first time last year knowing little to nothing about them, but upon leaving I swore I would see them every time they came within an hour’s drive. Luckily they love Knoxville and the Bijou, so we can always depend on them stopping in for a night when they’re on the road. Although they were promoting their latest album “One Drop of Truth” they still played everything a fan wanted to hear from them. “Luckiest Man”, “Post Cards From Hell” and “I Got Loaded” are only a few of their hits they belted out that night. One staple of their show is the band gathering around a vintage microphone and playing a few bluegrass and gospel tunes which never fails to send chills down your spine. This section included my favorite moment of the night when Oliver brought out their touring crew that included managers, guitar techs, and sound engineers. They played “Midnight Special” by Creedence Clearwater Revival. With a slightly boozed up Knoxville crowd, everyone in the building joined in during the chorus - “Let the midnight special, Shine a ever lovin’ light on me!”. They certainly saved the best for last ending the whole night with a cover of “Ophelia” originated by “The Band” that had the entire room on their feet dancing to bouncing rhythm of the 70’s classic.

Tyler Childers - Bijou Theatre

In the new wave of country music that is hitting the scene it can be hard to find artists with an original sound that stays true to country music, let alone artists that can tell stories like Cash, Hank, Willie or Waylon. As Tyler Childers has started to emerge, I firmly believe he is everything country music lovers are searching for. With his incredible songwriting combined with a unique storytelling ability, Tyler can paint a vivid picture of growing up in a coal mining town in eastern Kentucky, which is a common subject of his music. Tyler’s first trip to Knoxville was almost a year ago for an acoustic show at Boyd’s Jig & Reel for less than 100 people, but this time around he sold out all 700+ seats of the Bijou Theatre. His presence on stage did not waiver, whether it was with his full band or just him with his guitar. The entire crowd was fully engrossed in his sound from start to finish.

upcoming shows

Thompson Boling Arena

Def Leppard & Journey

June 6th

Needtobreathe October 5th

Chris Stapleton October 26th

The Mill & Mine

Kurt Vile July 15th

Black Label Society August 1st

Franz Ferdinand August 13th

Papadocio August 31st

Ben Harper September 10th

Father John Misty October 9th

Gary Clark Jr. November 4th

Tennessee Theatre

Modest Mouse July 17th

Michael Mcdonald September 11th

Kaleo September 24th

Buddy Guy September 27th

John Prine October 3rd

Pretentious Beer Co.

Gangstagrass June 7th

Ancient Cities July 21st

Count This Penny July 27th

Dawn Landes July 28th

Bijou Theatre

John Moreland July 11th

Jenny Lewis July 13th

Indigo Girls July 15th

Shelby Lynne July 27th

The Steeldrivers august 18th

Colony House November 4th

Barley’s (Knoxville)

Man About A Horse

June 17th

Soggy Po’ Boys June 26th

Lonesome Coyotes July 7th

Jason Hoss Hicks July 19th