Mountain Escapes December 2024 & January 2025 Edition by Grace Media Publications

DECEMBER 2024 | JANUARY 2025

COVERING MOUNTAIN TOWNS OF EAST TN, SOUTHWEST VA & WESTERN NC

MOUNTAIN ESCAPES

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NORTH CAROLINA BAKERSVILLE, NC

Mountain

SPRUCE PINE,

Directed by Chris McVey

Play by Ed Howard, Jaston Williams, and Joe Sears

Christmas Open House

at Brolin & Bailey Connection - Artistic Creations Fair

Brolin & Bailey is nested in the heart of historic downtown Greeneville, Tennessee! We offer trendy women’s apparel as well as kids apparel and accessories! We also have incredible gift options too! We are your one-stop shop, we can even gift wrap! The holidays are quickly approaching and we will be having super Holiday deals you won’t want to miss!

For more information be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Our Christmas Open House will be December 6th from 10am-9pm. Christmas activities thorough out our town will be happening that same evening so grab your friends and come explore downtown Greeneville! You can also shop us online at www.shopbrolinbailey.com

Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth with the people you love. Stop by and check us out. We are here to specialize your order.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Christmas In Kingsport A Carousel Christmas & more

Christmas in Kingsport rings in holiday season with festive events for the entire family to enjoy. Now is the perfect time to double-check your calendar and plan a month of holiday cheer for you and your family. And the best way to do so is by visiting www.christmasinkingsport.com and checking out the Christmas details.

This is Kingsport has partnered with the Downtown Kingsport Association to bring you the best holiday events this year. Here are just a few happening in downtown Kingsport this holiday season.

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK

In what has become a popular tradition in downtown Kingsport, Christmas

in the Park is returning this year and promises to be as festive and picturesque as ever before. Throughout the month of December, more than 100 Christmas trees – decorated by local businesses, individuals and city departments – will be on display in Glen Bruce Park and Centennial Park.

Other Christmas events planned for December:

December 13: Dobyns-Bennett Jazz Band & ‘The Panimals’ will perform in Glen Bruce Park

December 14: The Grinch & Santa and Lamplight Theater Yuletide Carolers in Glen Bruce Park

December 15: Live Nativity at Church Circle

December 20: Christmas at the Kingsport Carousel 1pm-3pm

December 20: Washington Elementary Choir & Jefferson Hand Bell Choir in Glen Bruce Park

December 21: The Polar Express at the Kingsport Farmers Market

December 21: Holloway School of Dance in Glen Bruce Park

December 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21: Magical snow will be falling on December 7 for the Christmas Parade and again in Glen Bruce Park on the other days.

“Christmas in Kingsport” shirts will be available for purchase at Hometown Cottage later this month, so stay tuned for more information about prices and availability.

For the map of all display locations and a full list of Christmas events taking place in December, visit www.christmasinkingsport.com. You can also sign up for our free email and text alerts, so you don’t miss any of the festive fun.

A Guide to Christmas

In and Around Knoxville

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We’ve rounded up a few favorites to enjoy this Holiday Season.

FARRAGUT LIGHT THE PARK

From 7-10PM nightly from Nov. 26 through Jan. 2, thousands of holiday lights will twinkle along Campbell Station Road from the I-40 commuter lot to Mayor Ralph McGill Plaza at the Campbell Station Inn as part of the Town’s Light the Park event. As always, kids can drop letters to Santa in the big mailbox at Founders Park at Campbell Station. There will be daily giveaways, food trucks and caroling from local organizations.

Also in Farragut, there will be a new ice skating rink to add to their holiday activities! It’s a synthetic rink with an ice-like feel (special skates required)! Join the fun November 23 - January 4, 3-9PM nightly (except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve). $5 for 45 minutes of skating time. Campbell Station Inn at 11409 Kingston Pike. (Corner of Campbell Station Road and Kingston Pike)

HOLIDAYS ON ICE

Whether with family, friends or on a date you’ll love skating in the heart of Downtown Knoxville in Market Square! Holidays on Ice presented by Home Federal Bank is a great way to make memories that will last long after the holidays are over. Enjoy skating under the stars and twinkling lights while

listening to music every night. There may even be a panda sighting by our Holidays on Ice Mascot, ‘Peppermint Panda’! Rink is open November 29-January 5, weather permitting.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT THE COVE

The Cove at Concord Park in Farragut will be lit with animated holiday-themed light features and characters. During the Festival, The Cove’s three-quarter-mile greenway trail is illuminated by a sparkling light display coordinated to music. Enjoy hot chocolate as you stroll through the greenway path at this west Knoxville annual favorite from December 3-January 3, 2024 excluding Christmas Day. The Cove has several fire pits available for guests to warm up or roast s’mores. Pets on leashes are welcome.

Follow VisitKnoxville.org for more Holiday activities.

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Sleigh the Peppermint Trail

November 29 – January 5, 2025

Follow the trail of peppermints on the sidewalks of Downtown Knoxville, Tennessee to discover all sorts of treats featuring the favorite red-andwhite candy. From candy cane coffees at morning brunch to craft cocktails sipped by candlelight, you’ll find peppermint treats round almost every corner – along with plenty of gingerbread, cinnamon, cranberry, apple spice, and other holiday flavors. Plus, boutiques and gift shops feature peppermint-themed t-shirts, scented soaps, candles, and all kinds of holiday surprises.

Pigs in a blanket wreath

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375° F. Line a large baking pan with parchment paper. Slice crescent rolls lengthwise into thirds. Brush all over with dijon mustard. Place a mini hot dog on the thick end of each triangle and roll up.

Step 2 - Arrange the pigs in a blanket, side by side, in a circle on the baking sheet. They should be touching! Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with salt and poppy seeds.

Step 3 - Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the crescents are golden. Let cool for at least 20 minutes.

Step 4 - Lay rosemary sprigs around the inside of the wreath and place a small bowl filled with ketchup in the center.

Lacy’s Cakes

and Catering LLC

Family and veteran-owned, we specialize in crafting stunning wedding cakes and catering for large events. Located at 1000 Highway 411 in Vonore, Tennessee, we’re open Tuesday through Saturday. Treat yourself to our daily selection of delicious cupcakes, pastries, puddings, pies, and fresh bread. Let us help make your next celebration unforgettable!

Dreams Come True

For over 25 years, Barbara and Teri have dreamed of opening a store just like this. They’ve been besties since the early 1980’s. Barbara is a retired insurance agent whose passion is vintage. She is an avid collector and curator of vintage glassware and items for over six decades now but her specialty and love is Pyrex. Her Facebook page is Pyrex and More. Teri, on the other hand, loves décor, florals and so much more. Her background is in tax accounting and retail management. But opening up a gift, décor, floral and more store was a dream of hers. So, Barbara and she combined their loves and opened the Emporium on August 11, 2023. Their first year has been amazing, wonderful customers and support from family and friends have made the store their “Happy Place”. The Emporium also has local artisans and crafters too.

Hurricane Helene has devastated western North Carolina and more specifically Mitchell County. We ask you to help support these communities and their businesses this Holiday season. We have highlighted a few of our clients below. If you would like more information on ways to help the areas effected, visit: www.mitchellcountync.gov

We extend our heartfelt thanks for your support and generosity. As we celebrate, let’s remember to continue uplifting those in need, spreading joy, and ensuring a warm, blessed holiday for everyone in our community.

Home of the Double Decker

Babe’s Pizza and Treats in Spruce Pine North Carolina was opened in March of 2022, by Bob and Phillis Myers.

In February of 2023 Babe’s was sold to Kat Deyton and Jackie Deaver. Babe’s Pizza is the “home of the Double Decker”. A double decker is two pizzas baked on top of one another, sort of resembling a pie.

Babe’s sells a verity of meals, ranging from salads wings and appetizers, to pasta and sandwiches. And of course pizza, single and double

decker, and calzones.

Stop by on Tuesdays for our 1/2 price double decker and on Wednesdays and Thursdays to get any 14” single one topping pizza for only $9.95. Babe’s has a variety of dessert, including 15+ delicious ice cream flavors, cheesecake, and rainbow cake.

Be sure to stop by to see what inhouse made or seasonal desserts we have. We hope to see you come as strangers but leave as family.