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Thistle Dew! A Showcase of Determination It was a stormy afternoon that September day in 2005, that changed Cindy Yearick life forever. She was returning to dock in the boat that she had lived on for 10 years. As she was fending the boat away, a gust of wind caused her right foot to slip getting crushed between the heavy 32' cabin cruiser and the wooden dock. Seven surgeries later resulted in three years in a halo cast along with bone and staff infections complete with I.V.'s, bone marrow in the blood stream and blood clots in the leg. The doctors informed her that there was a lack of blood circulation, muscle deterioration, bone fragments and extensive nerve damage and they wanted to amputate 10" below the knee. To merely survive, she had already sold all of her belongings on e-bay, and yard sales, cashed in the 401K, IRA and bonds, ran up credit cards, extinguished savings and disability insurance, and was laughed at by the government and SSI, one which I had paid into for many years. Depression had taken over her once outgoing bubbly personality and self esteem. Her team of doctors had her living on drugs, anti-depressants, anti-anxiety, sleeping pills, blood thinners, nerve blockers, muscle relaxers and pain relievers - a grand total of 38 different medications. The morning she received the news that they were going to amputate she had literally reached the end of her rope. Sitting on the porch sipping on a cup of tea she overlooked her once beautiful and now very overgrown garden. Out of this brush she noticed beside a burn barrel there stood a beautiful purple thistle, glistening in the morning dew. The ground was hard from years of neglect and the
weeds attempted to strangle its very life. But this determined thistle fought on. It was then that she realized that even though life was crumbling around it, here it was in all its glory standing proud. And it was at that very moment, Thistle Dew! was born. Like this determined plant fighting to survive she would also survive. This straggly weed managed to bloom into a beautiful purple flower. Its fluffy seed pods floating along the breeze, spreading itself out and growing. Thistle Dew! was determined to stand and grow strong. The surgery was canceled and physical therapy began. A nerve blocking chip was placed in her spine and walking began. From wheelchair to crutches to walker then canes. Ten months into physical therapy the insurance ran out. Cindy took it upon herself to start walking around the local area which just happened to be a State Park. With cane, wagon and dog in hand, she would stroll the woodlands gathering flowers and stuffing them into milk crates strapped to a wagon. Violet, her English Bulldog and her would take turns resting on the wagon. The flowers and leaves were taken home and dried or pressed. The first Potpourri Wilderness Trail was made. To get money to purchase sachet material she would pull a wagon around the college neighborhood and pick up bottles and cans and cash them in as deposits or recycling. After a summer of doing this there was enough inventory to do her first craft show on October 24th 2009. Cindy would like to thank each and every person who has helped support her along the way. Thistle Dew! Sells Premium Loose Leaf Teas and only the finest Potpourri made from premium botanical ingredients. The Potpourri components are carefully selected, blended and dyed (if applicable) to merely enhance their beauty and scented by hand. Some of the flowers are grown on the premises. The Sachet materials are hand selected form local fabric stores and hand sewn. They are chosen to color match and enhance, but not hide the beautiful Potpourri. Located at 600 Glades Road in Gatlinburg. Visit the website www.thistledew.yolasite.com and call us at 865-277-9063.
A History: The Cliff Dwellers Gallery artistic field. He was even dubbed a “Painter of the Great Smoky Mountains.” However, most importantly for the purposes of this article, Jones founded the Cliff Dwellers Gallery.
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Then An early postcard for the Cliff Dwellers Gallery proclaims, “Built into the solid rocks in the heart of the Smokies.” The gallery certainly retains that distinction, even moved six miles from its original location. The Cliff Dwellers Gallery has the honor of being one of the first successful and independent fine arts galleries in the area. To most people who venture into Gatlinburg’s arts and crafts community today, Louis E. Jones is an unfamiliar name. Yet, just 80 years ago, he was a well-known and respected name in the
Jones was born in Rushville, Pennsylvania in 1878, though most of his childhood was spent in Williamsburg, Pennsylvania - the same town in which he worked as a railroad mail clerk, and in 1900, where he married Emma Bucher. After graduating from Bucknell University, he continued his artistic study at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia, and later with Birge Harrison (1854-1947) and John E. Carlson (1875-1947), renowned landscape painters in Woodstock, New York. Art historians have speculated that Harrison or Carlson introduced Jones to the Great Smoky Mountains. There is certainly strong evidence to suggest Carlson’s knowledge of the field. In 1913, the local artist Catherine Wiley brought Carlson to the area to judge in an art exhibit for the National Conservation Exposition. Throughout the 1920’s, Carlson revisited the area - around the same time that publicity mounted for the creation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. At any rate, in 1926 Jones decided to move to Gatlinburg himself. In 1929 or 1930, Jones bought property on the main road in Gatlinburg. In 1933 he built a gallery with living quarters upstairs. Linda Morrow’s Artist Attic now occupies Lois’s old studio. When Jones retired in 1955, he sold the Cliff Dwellers to Louise Hendricks and Maxine Donahoo, and they operated the shop until the early 1990’s. Jim Gray admired the gallery’s building for its classic lines, foulkish architecture and attention to detail. He admired the
connection to Louis E. Jones, for whom he had a profound artistic reverence. Indeed, Gray is the largest collector of Jones’s work. Jim Gray’s son Chris knew of his father’s admiration for the building and the original owner, so when the gallery was threatened with demolition in the early 1990s, he jumped at the chance to move and restore the building to its original glory. Soon after the move, he remarked, “Ever since I was a little boy, I could remember him talking about what a fine old building this was.” The Grays hired experts to move and restore the building. Gerard Evans and a crew divided the house into four sections for the move six miles away on Glades Road in late autumn 1995. The building was minutely examined, measured and photographed to aid in restoration accuracy. The Glades Road location was chosen in part for its resemblance to the original location circa 1933. Yet, Chris Gray did not rely entirely on the expertise of the crew. He sought support from a higher source as well. He visited Fr. Stanley E. Carter at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Gatlinburg. Carter wrote a dedicatory, “Prayer for the Cliff Dwellers,” and on March 20, 1995, the church held a short service. He presented the gallery with a framed copy of the prayer for display. The property upon which the Cliff Dwellers Gallery now rests is traced in transaction back to April 3, 1828. A record shows that the parcel of land (5000 acres) was traded for “one team of oxen, one long rifle, one powder pouch, a bullet mold, three bags of corn, six hens, one kettle, one oven, two crows and thee hogs.” In addition, the Jim Gray Gallery, also known as the Church Mouse Gallery, rests on the land. The former Glades Lebanon Baptist Church is more than 100 years old. Continued on Page 4
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• Up-to-date information about temporary road and facility closures due to weather call (865) 436-1200 extension 631. • Current weather forecasts for the park are available by phone at (865) 436-1200 extension 630. • For current backcountry trail and campsite information, please call (865) 436-1297. Stay safe in bear country!
Warning: Bears are wild animals that are dangerous and unpredictable. Do not approach bears or allow them to approach you! Do not feed bears! Willfully approaching within 50 yards (150 feet), or any distance that disturbs or displaces a bear, is illegal in the park. Violation of this federal regulation can result in fines and arrest. Use binoculars, telephoto lens, or a spotting scope to view the animals.
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Crystelle Creek Restaurant Fundraiser Event
Full Uncut Keg of Ole Smoky Moonshine Provides Proceeds to Gary Morris of the band New Rain
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We just want to take a minute to say thank you to all of our wonderful friends, customers, songwriters and family for putting on such a wonderful event! Gary and Jane you are both truly amazing and we love you both! And the winner of the Keg generously donated by Doug and Becky (from the Country Cobbler) was Ted (luckiest man I know), the walking stick hand crafted by Gary that I should have won (LOL) went to Randy (the Banker), and the wonderful music CD's of New Rain went to David and Maria (the luckiest couple I know, and most generous). Thank You again to all that participated in this special event.
Gatlinburg Firefighters Run For Money 5K Race To Fund Community Programs
Proceeds from the race will fund the Gatlinburg Firefighters' Association community education programs. Race Director Amanda Perryman says, “The Association works hard to keep our firefighters, our community and our many visitors safe. We accomplish this through our Fire and Life Safety Education Programs in our schools and community.” Programs include: providing smoke alarms, child safety seat education, hosting a kids' firefighter camp along with many others.
The Gatlinburg Firefighters' Association is sponsoring the 4th Annual Fit for Duty Firefighters' 5K & 10K Run/Walk on Saturday, March 21, 2015. The race will begin, rain or shine, at 9:00 a.m. in front of the Gatlinburg Fire Department at 1230 East Parkway. The race is open to men, women and children of all ages.
A new race category will be offered this year. The SCBA Challenge requires runners to race in full turnout gear with liner in place and start and finish the race with air. Runners in the Firefighter Challenge are allowed to wear full turnout gear without the SCBA. The Clydesdale Division and Athena Division are for men and women that weigh in at more than 220 pounds and 170 pounds respectively. Fire Hydrant trophies will be awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers. The top three winners in each age division will receive medals. The top finishers in the SCBA, Firefighter, Clydesdale and Athena Challenges receive trophies.
An improvisational music workshop will be held at the Gatlinburg Community Center from 3:00-5:00 on Sundays in March. Local musician and instructor, Kevin McGuire, will provide guidance on basic music theory, ear training, live performance tips, sound system setup, digital recording, using apps and social media and developing improvisational skills. Made possible by the Gatlinburg Recreation Department, the workshop is intended for musicians and vocalist on any style or instrumentation, ages 13 and up. The workshop will conclude with a live performance by the participants on Sunday, March 29th. This program is free and open to all Sevier County residents. Sign up at the pool information office at the Gatlinburg Community Center. For more information call the Gatlinburg Recreation Department at 436-4990 or Kevin McGuire at 712-3899 or e-mail at: gsmpodcast@mac.com.
Record Visitation Continues in 2015
The record month comes on the heels of the park's busiest year in 14 years. In 2014, 10,099,275 visitors enjoyed the national park, an 8% increase over 2013. The numbers were spurred by strong July and August visitation as well as the highest October visitation in 27 years.
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“I am honored to join the Smokies staff in welcoming visitors to enjoy this special place,” said Superintendent Cassius Cash. “In my short time here, I've been able to see firsthand just how much people care about the park and I look forward to continuing to work with our communities and partners to serve our visitors and protect these mountains for the next generation to enjoy as we have.”
The national park not only welcomed a record number of visitors in January 2015, it also officially crossed a milestone in visitation. Since 1931, when the park's first Superintendent, Major J. Ross Eakin arrived in the Smokies, over 500 million visitors have enjoyed Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Only the Blue Ridge Parkway and Golden Gate National Recreation Area have hosted more visitors during their existence. For more information about visitation, please go to the web page at https://irma.nps.gov/Stats/.
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Visitation was up at all major park entrances as well as the park's outlying areas. This increase was noticeable at the park's visitor centers, especially at Oconaluftee in North Carolina. The staff at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center welcomed 12,658 visitors in January, a 51% increase over 2014. Sugarlands Visitor Center staff saw a 13% increase in visitation compared to 2014.
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Record setting visitation to Great Smoky Mountains National Park continues in 2015, with 351,670 visitors enjoying the park in January. The National Park Service has maintained monthly visitation records since 1979. Since that time, visitation has never exceeded 351,000 in the month of January.
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The Original Ship Pub Has Returned The Ship Pub serves a large selection of cask conditioned Ales, Porters, Stouts and Lagers. The menu includes authentic English dishes such as Fish & Chips, Steak & Guinness Pie, Bangers & Mash along with traditional favorites like burgers, wings and pizza. Dress casual and bring the kids. Located at The Arts & Crafts Village at 170 Glades Road. www.ship-pub.com • (865) 325-1658
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You owe it to yourself to stop by our antique shops in Gatlinburg for the best selection of antiques, collectibles and antique furniture in the area. The Original Ship Pub has returned with founding owner Jeff Price and the Price family at the helm. Serving lunch and dinner patrons will enjoy the charm of an old-world English Pub. The decor is made of rich warm wood and English memorabilia adorning the walls. A great place to experience a relaxing time by the warm hearth fire.
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Easter Arts & Crafts Show By A. Jann Peitso
During three holidays each year, Gatlinburg's artists and crafts persons pack their newly handcrafted wares and move downtown to the Convention Center. This 2015 Easter week is no exception. These artisans will offer a free gift for the visitors, as well as the “local folks”, an entrance-free Craft Show of the highest quality workmanship. In addition to the members of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, additional artisans who have been juried by a committee, comprised of fellow crafts persons and judged “exceptional in their field”, will be featured as exhibiting guests. Everyone is invited to attend the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Easter Show, April 2 – 4 at the downtown Gatlinburg Convention Center. At the Parkway entrance, chainsaw carvers will be demonstrating how delicately they can wield their tools. Inside, potters have thrown lumps of clay and created works of art. Jewelers have produced collectibles, as well as wearable art,
using leaves, stones, beads and even paper! Photographers and painters are showing how they “see” images and transfer that to a “feeling” within the viewer. Glass artists have filled their booths with fused work and blown oil candles. Candle makers, wood turners, fabric artists, floral designers, weavers, furniture makers, knife makers, collectible dolls and children's items, locally made soaps, lotions, herbal teas and delicious “goodies”, homemade and packaged right here in this area, await your visit. Many of the collectibles here can be personalized. You cannot find that very often, the crafts person who turned a “chunk of wood” into a pepper mill and then scribe your name in it! You are invited and encouraged to make this visit to Gatlinburg, one in which you take home a keepsake that is handcrafted by a real crafts person, whose heritage of craftsmanship may date back several generations. Many of these craftsperson's training and “internship” was at their granddaddy's knee! This April 2 – 4, in Gatlinburg, support this true American tradition of “making things with our hands”.
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Wine, Dine And Art Crawl
Explore the historic Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community on the evening of April 10 from 5:00 to 9:00pm as part of a private, guided tour of participating galleries. Meet the artists while sampling local wines and enjoying hors d'oeuvres from local restaurants. More info call (865) 430-4148.
everyone with a wristband. Guests will be able to purchase bottles of Tennessee wine to take home.
Wineries for the event will be coming from all over Tennessee! Visitors age 21 and older will purchase a ticket to the festival for $20 and receive a wristband for sampling and a branded wine glass. The wineries will provide wine samples of 1 oz at a time to
Vineyards, Grinder’s Switch Winery, Hillside Winery, Keg Springs Winery, Mountain Valley Winery, Paris Winery, Reedy Creek, Sugarland Cellars, Sumner Crest Winery, Tennessee Valley and Amber Falls Winery & Cellars. More info call 865-436-8989.
During the Wine Fest, there will be talks associated with wine making, wine pairing and more. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Gatlinburg Hospitality Association Scholarship Fund and Then join us on April 11 from 1 to 6pm at Arrowmont School of Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts. Arts and Crafts for the third annual Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Participating wineries: Apple Barn Winery, Beans Creek Winery, Wine Fest! Cades Cove Cellars, Eagle Springs Winery, Goodwater
Gatlinburg Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot Champion Tinslee Trentham is from Gatlinburg and is a student at Pittman Center School. She won first place in Elks State Hoop Shoot which took place in Franklin,TN on February 7, 2015. Tinslee also won first place at the hoop shoot that took place here at Rocky Top Sports World. Then she won district in Knoxville. Next stop is Paris, Tennessee for a four state district shoot. She is representing Gatlinburg Elks Lodge #1925. Jim Yonan is hoop shoot director.
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Legally Speaking Drug Charges in Tennessee
By Andrew E. Farmer, Esq. Tennessee has determined that possession of certain amounts of drugs indicate something more than just personal use. If a law enforcement officer determines that the amount of drugs one possesses is for more than recreational use (a strong sign that one intends to sell the narcotics) then one can cop a charge of possession with intent (known in many states as intent to distribute). This does not mean the offender is presumed guilty of a felony drug crime; the State of Tennessee must still prove possession of the drugs with intent to sell or distribute beyond a reasonable doubt. Drugs (controlled substances) are classified according to their potential for abuse, potential for consequences, and degree of legitimate medical use. At the federal level, controlled substances fit into one of five classifications: Schedule I, Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV, and Schedule V, and Tennessee recognizes these same drug classifications. Drug trafficking charges in the state of
Te n n e s s e e r e s u l t i n l i f e - a l t e r i n g consequences for those facing conviction. People suspected of engaging in the production, distribution, transportation, or sale of illegal substances may face this type of charge. There is a set of mandatory-minimum penalties for people convicted of drug trafficking as crafted by the federal government. As such, judges/courts are not permitted to hand down sentences less than those established by the feds. If convicted, drug trafficking offenders face hefty fines along with lengthy prison and probation time. Aggravating factors may increase the potential for harsh sentences; for example, those arrested within a certain radius of a children's playground or school will probably face stiffer penalties. Evidence of narcotics transportation across state lines may result in federal trafficking charges. The type of drug involved also influences sentences (i.e. marijuana, a
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Schedule VI drug in Tennessee, is typically viewed less stringently than Schedule I drugs like heroin or methamphetamine). In practice, conspiracy charges often serve as a catch-all to enhance charges and increase legal penalties. With conspiracy charges, the government can consolidate multiple individual cases into a single indictment, thereby reducing the workload on the government while increasing the challenge to the defense for each defendant. Also, the government gains a tactical and evidentiary advantage at trial by including multiple defendants in a single case. If you have been charged criminally for a drug related crime and would like to speak to an experienced attorney that can help you navigate through the criminal justice system, please call The Law Offices of Andrew Farmer, PLLC at 865-428-6737, for a free consultation. www.attorneyandrewfarmer.com
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The Eighth Annual Mountain Man Memorial March is scheduled for April 11, 2015 in Gatlinburg. Originally organized in 2008, the march was a personal tribute for University of Tennessee Army ROTC Cadet - 1LT Frank Walkup, a 2005 UT graduate who was killed in action in Iraq. To honor his memory, a group of Cadets from the Rocky Top Battalion marched 26.2 miles with each Cadet carrying a 35pound rucksack to represent his sacrifice.
The following year the cadets challenged ROTC units from across the Southeast to honor several other local fallen service members and their Gold Star Families (GSF). ROTC units not only from Tennessee but from Ohio to North Carolina responded.
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A History: The Cliff Dwellers Gallery
Continued from Page 1 Fiber Creations, a weaver co-opt, occupied the gallery. However, after the relocation, the building was so identified with the original gallery, that the present artists simply gave in to the popular demand, and became the “Cliff Dwellers” once again.
When the doors opened in May 1996, there was no running water in the building. The restoration continued, but the artists felt that they had to open by May for the upcoming season. Finally, in 1998, the original sign was restored to the building, marking the last stage of restoration for the Cliff Dwellers. Yet, the restoration of the sign provided a few surprises as well. During the move from the Parkway, the crew took down the water-soaked sign for cleaning. Years of varnish darkened the original color so the cleaning process took some time. For days and days, the sign underwent extensive scrubbing and beneath the layers of varnish, an original Louis E. Jones was discovered. Jones painted the silhouette of the Great Smoky Mountains, which dominates the lower half of the sign. An overjoyed Mary Louise Hunt restored the sign to its original condition and added several coats of polyurethane for protection. However, the original letters were so rotted that they could not the salvaged. Terry Taylor used them to duplicate the originals, those duplicates now grace the sign outside the gallery.
The story of the gallery’s original sign is a perfect metaphor for the task of the preservationist. Preserve, preserve, preserve seems to be the credo, and when complete preservation is not possible, close duplication or honor of the original is desired. The Grays followed this philosophy in their own salvage and rescue of the historic Cliff Dwellers Gallery. Indeed, they saved a small part of our local heritage and history beyond the scope of the arts and crafts community. Jim Gray perfectly stated the importance of preservation, “The project to save the Cliff Dwellers building was important to me for many reasons. For historical value alone, it is an important part of Gatlinburg’s heritage and we are glad to be able to preserve it. As we move ahead and look into the future, it’s hard to tell where you are going if you can’t see where you’ve been.” In 2006, the Cliff Dwellers Gallery celebrated their tenth year in their present location. Today, more than 50 local artists exhibit in the gallery, including the Cliff Dwellers themselves: Louise Bales, Diana Bruhn-Hafner, Pat K. Thomas, Theresa Tyler and Winnie Utterback. The gallery celebrates the local artistic heritage, and encourages local artists especially with their annual Artists Gatherings in spring and in fall. You can visit them at 668 Glades Road in Gatlinburg. www.cliffdwellersgallery.com
Now, in its eighth year, this event has become one of the largest events in the United States to celebrate the service and honor the ultimate sacrifice of these fallen heroes. Along with more than 20 ROTC units, participants now include active duty military, reserve and guard units, veterans of all services, family & friends of the fallen, JROTC units, and even Cub Scouts Packs! Due to the overwhelming success of this unique event, The American Legion has partnered with the University of Tennessee’s Army and Air Force ROTC cadets to help with this enormous undertaking.
grueling 26.2-mile course though the Smoky Mountains wearing service uniform including boots – and each carrying a 35-pound rucksack. And, to exemplify the military’s creed of “no man left behind”, all team members are required to cross the finish line together or the team is disqualified.
The MMMM consists of events for both runners and marchers, military and civilian participants, teams and individuals. Runnerscome to the beautiful Smoky Mountains and compete in a challenging marathon, halfmarathon or 10 KM race; marchers can compete as individuals or as a team, in military or civilian categories, heavy or light divisions and in distances of 26.2 miles or 13.1 miles. The course takes you through downtown Gatlinburg and then winds its way along Highway 321 and then into the beautiful Smoky Mountains. Come enjoy the scenic views, the camaraderie, and challenge yourself all while honoring the families of our fallen heroes. Info call (865) 974-5371.
The weekend begins with an emotional ceremony in which the GSF meets the team and provides a photo and a signed GSF flag. Demonstrating “Honor through Action“– each of the five team members must complete the
Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage and intimate guided tours, each participant will expand his or her skills and knowledge of the unmatched flora and fauna of the Smokies.”
As winter fades and the colors of spring begin to sparkle throughout the Smokies, Gatlinburg blossoms into the center of all things botanical during Great Smoky Mountain Association’s 65th Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage. From April 21-25, everyone from the serious botanist to the weekend gardener can experience unprecedented access to some of the nation’s leading botanical experts as well as Appalachian wildlife authorities. “It is a rare opportunity for those with a personal love of flowers to have the same access to leaders in the field as researchers,” said Ken McFarland, a botanist and professor at the University of Tennessee. “Through seminars
The Wildflower Pilgrimage, which dates to 1951, offers over 150 programs including an array of instructional walks and guided hiking tours tailored to meet individual walking skill and ability, along with demonstrations and guest lecturers. These tours showcase the abundant varieties of wildflowers, plants, ferns, mosses, trees and shrubs, as well as birds, reptiles and amphibians, all native to the Great Smoky Mountains. While most classes take place in the Great Outdoors, a number of educational classroom sessions and evening entertainment taking place in W.L. Mills Conference Center in downtown will round out the week in Gatlinburg and the Smokies. Participating sponsors are Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Great Smoky Mountains Association, City of Gatlinburg, University of Tennessee Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Friends of the Smokies, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, TVA, Southern Appalachian Botanical Society and Gatlinburg Garden Club. Info call 865-436-7318.
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Where The Locals Go
Howard's Steakhouse has been in Gatlinburg since 1946 offering the traditional Howard’s menu. Seating is also available outside next to a running stream. The bar is a long time locals favorite with a hometown atmosphere.
Catering Available The Wild Boar Saloon located upstairs offers a lighter fare with tavern style appetizers and specialty bar drinks. Offering a great night life atmosphere with Karaoke.
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Gatlinburg Pickers by Danny Lewis Hi...Danny here. Great to be alive here in the mountains of Tennessee.
keeps us current with the market, decorators, artists and what the folks are really buying - painted furniture! Picking with you next month! - Danny Lewis
Lights flashing....bells ringing...fast flippers....lightening fast ball movement - winning a free game? And I’m running out of quarters! Ha.
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From amusement parks to now days man caves this is just a great electric - eclectic fun for the entire family and a walk back through memory lane.
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We currently came across four great back boards for old pinball machines. These will make great table tops or wall hangers. They would also be fun as a hanging back light. Like any vintage antique or collectable the condition and subject matter means everything. Something about these pieces just make you want to smile. If you would like to see these they are here at 373 Parkway in Gatlinburg. As you know we are in the process of purchasing another location in the Glades. This was the very cute Santas Clauset Business.
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Hopefully we are planning to carry a different version of collectibles and memorabilia that we carry here on the parkway. Take a look if you wish and as always thanks for the read and all your considerations. Our name American Sideshow comes from doing lots of road shows at the Fairgrounds in Nashville and Atlanta. Doing shows
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Jann's colorfully depicted images of quilts, trail “finds” and whimsical characters, all rendered in her splashes of watercolors, will bring a smile as you enter and a feeling of “let's return” as you leave.
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Environmental Working Group lists avocados in the "Clean 15", a list of produce with the least amount of pesticide contaminants.
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When I see these green bumpy beauties hit the produce aisles I know spring has sprung somewhere in California and farmers are hurrying to "march" in the season in the rest of the states.
Some say they don't like avocados but I have found more often then not, the reason is that they don't know how to select this particular item of produce. With that in mind here are some tips to remember the next time you shop for avocados:
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Let's begin with some avocado trivia:
•Avocados ripen off the tree, so select those that are without nicks, dents or bruises and at the stage of ripeness you need. •You can determine ripeness by its color: usually a ripe avocado will be dark green to brown and will yield to gentle hand (not fingertip) pressure while still remaining firm, not mushy. Very firm, bright green colored avocados will likely ripen in a 4-5 days if left on your counter. Those that are dark green with light green splotches will take about 1-2 days to become ripe. •Once ripe, place avocados in a plastic bag and keep in the refrigerator to avoid spoiling and retard the ripening process. Eat within 24-48 hours. •To avoid the browning of cut fruit, sprinkle it with lemon juice and wrap the raw fruit tightly in plastic. • To fi n d o u t h o w t o g r o w o n e , v i s i t www.californiaavocado.com/grow-your-owntree!
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•Surprise! The AVOCADO is a fruit, not a vegetable. •At one time only royalty could afford to eat AVOCADOS. • In Brazil, AVOCADOS are added to ice cream! •In the Philippines, they have a dessert drink made with AVOCADOS, milk, and sugar. •There are over 500 varieties but the most common one is the Hass AVOCADO. • The Hass AVOCADO is also called an "alligator pear" because of its rough and bumpy skin. • History reports that sailors from Europe enroute to the New World used AVOCADOS in place of butter. •AVOCADOS are native to Central and South America but 90% of those used in the United States are grown in California. Nutritionally, the avocado offers much. For instance, each serving (about 1/5 of a medium avocado) has about 50 calories, 0g sugar, and the highest protein content of any fruit. At about 140mg per serving, avocados even contain more potassium than bananas. Avocados have 81mcg lutein, a nutrient essential for healthy eyes. Just one serving provides about 3g carbohydrates and 1g fiber. It is also good to know that avocados rank in the top 10 foods for creating beautiful skin and The
There was once a restaurant named Carlos Murphy's. There you could celebrate St. Patrick's day with guacamole, tortilla chips and green beer! May you be showered with shamrocks throughout the month! Teri Pizza is a resident of Gatlinburg and author of TIME TO EAT/Seasonal Food due to be published in Spring 2015. She can be contacted by email at jtpizza@charter.net.
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Gatlinburg's Name Controversy, Mystery and One Rad Dude local streams and hollows. Nestled in the valley of the Little Pigeon River's West Prong and surrounded on three There are many stories as to how Gatlinburg sides by the majestic Great Smoky Mountains, got its name, all involving a controversial Gatlinburg has evolved from a rural hamlet to a figure who settled here in 1854. Radford C. thriving gateway community. Gatlin opened the town's second general store, and when the town's new post office was Settled in the early 1800s, it was called White established in 1856, the town's name was Oak Flats for the abundant native white oak changed from White Oak Flats to Gatlinburg. trees covering the landscape. It is believed that By all accounts, Mr. Gatlin was a flamboyant a middle-aged widow, Martha Jane Huskey preacher, establishing his own "Gatlinite" Ogle, was the first official settler here. She Baptist Church. He was a democrat in a came with her family to start a new life in what republican community, and for reasons which her late husband described as a "Land of remain unclear, he was eventually banished Paradise" in East Tennessee. Soon after, the from the area. But he had the last laugh: the city familiar family names McCarter, Reagan, still bears his name. Whaley, and Trentham took up residence along Caution is advised in the backcountry. The park's backcountry is managed as a natural area where the forces of nature determine trail conditions. Please be prepared for swollen streams, bridge washouts, downed trees, and trail erosion-particularly between December and May due to the seasonal nature of the trail maintenance program.
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By Dr. Taz Bhatia Every year, a few new superfoods make their way into our kitchens and our recipes. While coconut oil, chia seeds and kale may have been the stars of years past, the following newcomers are finding their way into our healthy eating palates and are becoming more widely available. 1. Kefir--On the heels of what I am calling, the "year of the gut," kefir sits at the top of the list for superfood for gut and overall health. Used initially by the people of the Northern Caucasus mountains, kefir grains were thought to be blessed and were used to mix with milk or water as the nomads of this region traveled from place to place. Kefir, usually a fermented dairy drink, spread in popularity through Eastern Europe, with stories of the fabled drink healing everything from tuberculosis to stomach disease. It was used extensively in the hospitals of Eastern Europe and Russia to heal the sick. Kefir contains live active cultures, making it a probiotic rich food that can help balance the microbiology of the belly. Kefir can be easy to digest, since it has a smaller curd than yogurt, and is safe for pregnant and nursing moms. Many of my patients report improvement in bloating, abdominal pain or constipation after using kefir. There are non-dairy versions of this drink as well, with many people making their own water kefir or coconut milk kefir. Ongoing research of kefir shows potential promise in using the drink in wound healing, stomach ulcers, infant reflux and many other conditions. 2. Kombucha--Another new star is kombucha, a fermented black tea originally from China. The first recorded use of kombucha was in 221 BC. It then traveled to Japan and spread to India and Eastern Europe. Kombucha was first made using a "mother" colony of bacteria from a mushroom, and then allowed to ferment and brew over time. The combination of sugar, tea and water was allowed to ferment resulting in a fizzy, bacteria laden drink, rich in good bacteria and high in glucaric acid. Recent studies show the benefits of kombucha in key functional processes in the body; oxygenation, detoxification and inflammation. Kombucha also boosts glucosamine and hyaluronic acid production, helping to keep your joints mobile and your skin glowing!
3. Ghee--I had heard about ghee from my family long before I became a physician. A tradition of Ayurvedic medicine, I abhorred ghee knowing it was a saturated fat and attributing it as a direct cause of the excess weight within my extended family. After years of education and medical practice, I have finally learned that ghee is a healthy fat with a higher smoke point than olive oil or butter. It also much easier to digest. In the process of making ghee, the milk solids are removed taking away the casein and lactose that most people with dairy issues cannot tolerate. Ghee is also a short chained fatty acid with higher amount of medium chain triglycerides that help both the gut and the brain, while the butyric acid produced by ghee helps good bacteria populate the gut. 4. Bone Broth--With bone broth now available in some cities "to go", this ancient healing food has found a resurgence. A tenet of Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, bone broth, created from simmering meat on a bone for hours, provides another rich source of good bacteria for a weak and depleted gut. Bone broths can be made from chicken, beef or lamb bones and older systems of medicine believed that the marrow contained the key ingredients for healing. The jelly like mass produced while making bone broth contains the important amino acids arginine and glycine, while also boosting collagen production, important for great skin and hair. 5.Coconut Flour--With the number of gluten and wheat intolerant patients rising, the search for an alternative flour has uncovered the merits of coconut flour. Coconut flour contains more fiber than the average wheat based flour — a whopping 5 grams per serving compared to .8 grams! This increase in fiber helps bulks up stools and keeps blood sugar levels stable, helping to lower the risk for inflammation. Coconut flour also contains lauric acid, a healthy saturated fat that can help with gut bacterial balance and healthy skin and hair. The ability of coconut flour to shift lipid markers in recent studies adds to its credo as a 2015 superfood.
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We repurpose wedding and formal gowns into complementary burial gowns for babies who never make it home from the hospital. We donate them to hospitals in our area and are currently providing burial gowns for LeConte Medical, Children's Hospital, Tennova Hospital, UT Medical, Blount Memorial, Physician's Regional and Turkey Creek. We are a not for profit ministry and are solely funded by donations and work on a volunteer basis.
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See Artisans At Work at the Smoky Mountain Arts & Crafts Community The Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community is the largest group of independent artisans in North America with over 100 artisans. Established in 1937 this 8 mile loop weaves through Gatlinburg. These craftsmen and artisans weave, carve, cast, sew, paint and whittle to create a vast variety of collectibles such as jewelry, ceramics, dolls, pottery, quilts, brooms, baskets, candles, leather, silver smithing, wearable fashions, artistic photography, oils and watercolor paintings, blown and stained glass and so much more. The area also has numerous restaurants, cafes, candy shops, soda fountains, tea rooms and lodging. You'll discover one-of-a-kind crafts, treasures and artwork and watch the artisans at work. Stop along the way and chat with a painter or potter, or let a broom maker show you how it's done. This is a great experience for the entire family or just the two of you. There's plenty of free parking at each shop throughout the trail loop. Ride the "Craft Trolley" if you'd like to see it all without the hassles of driving. A one-fare trip will provide a great way to
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see everything getting on and off as often as you like. Either way you travel you won't be disappointed, you'll see history in the making and it's the real thing! Turn at traffic light #3 in downtown Gatlinburg onto highway 321,go 3 miles and see sign on the left. Visit our website at www.gatlinburgcrafts.com.
Glassblowing at its best! This sign at Route 321 and Glades Road is a landmark to the Arts & Crafts Community
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offering collected during the service will be used by the Association in assisting the county’s needy.
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As host for the Sunrise Service, the staff of Ober Gatlinburg will provide worshipers with free tram rides to the mountain top beginning at 5:45 A.M. and continuing at 15 minute intervals until the service begins at 6:30 A.M. Complimentary parking at the resort will be provided for those who prefer to drive up the mountain. A breakfast buffet will be available at the Ober Gatlinburg Restaurant from 7:15-10:30am. Location is Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort Top of Mt. Harrison. Admission:Free
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Soak up Easter Sunday sunrise from the top of Mt. Harrison at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort during this service sponsored by the Gatlinburg Ministerial Association.
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Gatlinburg’s Annual Easter Sunrise Service will be enhanced by the beauty of the Smokies when the community and its visitors gather at Ober Gatlinburg for this memorable worship service. This will be the 18th year for the mountain top services at the resort. The 30-40 minute high mountain service will be led by local pastors of the Gatlinburg Ministerial Association. The
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Appalachian Bear Rescue
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Bears Are On The Move
As we start the transition from winter into spring, our Smoky Mountain bears will be seen moving about. Fact is, some of the bears may have been seen occasionally during the winter months. It is not cold weather, but lack of food that triggers the bears' instinct to den up for a period of weeks or even months. The bountiful acorn supply last fall meant that there wasn't a lack of food in this region. We heard of many bear sightings during January and February. Most of these bears were mature boars (males) who tend not to enter dens, but merely to lie down in a sheltered spot and take a nap for a few days before rousing and moving on. The same cannot be said for the sows (females). Female bears do enter dens, usually in December, because they are going to give birth or they have 1-year-old cubs (yearlings) with them. It is vital that the sows den up. If they are pregnant they need a warm, dry, safe place for their new cubs to be born and if they are leading cubs born last winter, this is one of the final lessons they will teach: how to choose and prepare a den.
cause stress for the youngsters. It should go without saying that it would be unwise to attempt to pick up a cub, but there have been instances when this happened. A few years ago ABR was called upon to care for a bear that had been raised with human intervention. Sadly, it was not possible to undo the imprinting that had occurred in the bear's early life, and thus it was not possible for that bear to be released back into the wild. Fortunately, a home was found for that bear in the bear habitat at the NC Museum of Science, so at least euthanization was not necessary. But the ultimate goal of our program is always to give bears a second chance at a wild life. On behalf of all of the bears and newborn cubs in the park and surrounding areas, we beg you to enjoy them from a distance and please, leave them alone! In early March of 2013, ABR admitted cubs from SC, weighing not quite 3 pounds each. The cubs became “famous,” as news media related their story and continued to follow the progress of the cubs. Here are photos of the three cubs, so you can see how very small a March cub might be. We don't know if we will receive a cub this month, but if a cub is in need of our help we will be ready. Incidentally, should you see a cub that appears to be in trouble or seems to be alone; you should contact the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to report it. They will know what to do, and if necessary they will bring the cub to ABR for care. Yo u c a n f o l l o w A B R o n o u r F a c e b o o k p a g e : Facebook.com/appalachianbearrescue. You will be able to see our 2015 cubs as they arrive and are cared for. Website: abrtn.org
The females with yearlings will generally emerge earlier than the new mothers, and may be seen during the month of March. Yearlings are very often called “cubs” by uninformed humans. Indeed, they are quite small, and in contrast to the size of the adult bear they seem even smaller. But the newborn cubs, now weighing about 5-8 pounds, are tiny by comparison.
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You will find some of the most amazing toys you have ever seen. Come on in and be prepared to be Dazzled! 968 Parkway, #12, Gatlinburg (Elks Plaza) 745 Parkway, #1, Gatlinburg (Edgepark Properties) 611 Parkway, #F-12,Gatlinburg (Mountain Mall) 3536 Parkway, #6,Gatlinburg (Wynn’s Mountain Village) 865-210-2625 • www.DocsMagicShop.com
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The appearance of these small yearlings and tiny cubs prompts us to remind visitors to the area that we should NEVER feed any bear. Nor should we approach a cute little cub/yearling. Not only is the mother almost certainly nearby, but you might well
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Tales from the Titanic Titanic's Third Annual Book Signing Fair Friday, March 13 through Sunday, April 12 There have been hundreds of Titanic books written about the legendary Titanic. Now, all Titanic fans and followers will have the opportunity to meet and interact with authors of many of these remarkable books during our 2015 Author Book Signing Days this Spring.
Month of March is Irish Celebration Hardworking, skilled Irish laborers helped build Titanic in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In fact, many Irish men and women served as crew on her maiden voyage. As a passenger group, the Irish outnumbered all other nationalities on board. The Titanic Museum Attraction has honored the 184 Irish passengers and crew that were aboard Titanic. How do we pay tribute? By simply telling their stories. Titanic was built in Belfast, Northern, Ireland 184 Irish Passengers & Crew aboard Titanic 800-381-7670 Mayo County, Ireland had 14 Irish traveling on Titanic
Admission is Free Unique handcrafted gifts and products produced by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are placed on display and offered for sale as they host their annual Easter show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Demonstrations are part of the show. Article on Page 3
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Pop's Italian Kitchen Opens In Gatlinburg You talken to me? A long awaited restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine is now open in the Food City shopping plaza. Proprietors J.R. and Tammy Harris bring a uniquely themed Mafia atmosphere to Pop's Italian Kitchen. J.R. is originally from Fort Lauderdale and Tammy from Savannah. They are also the owners of Hitmans Pizza in Pigeon Forge.
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The restaurant decor displays photos, paintings and wall murals of Mediterranean landscapes and infamous mafioso's. Servers are dressed in pinstripe clothing and fedoras. Soon a piano player will perform on Friday and Saturday nights featuring classic rat pack music from the past. Occasionally there will be a character actor dressed the part and telling stories and fables about the Mafia. Fun entertainment for the entire family. The menu is prepared fresh daily with nothing frozen. Choices include Pasta, Pork Chops, and Shrimp Scampi. Their signature dish is La Don Amici served with lasagna, chicken parmesan, sausage and meatballs served on a bed of spaghetti. Getting hungry yet?
Smokey Mountain Cabin Cook Off March 24 at Park Vista Hotel instrumental in the conservation of the area’s natural beauty and resources as well as in the preservation of the mountain folk’s cultural heritage.
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Lucinda Ogle’s historic cabin was first built on Bluff Mountain from virgin 150-year old timbers. In the late 1950’s, it was dismantled and relocated to Ski Mountain Road, Gatlinburg. When the Ski Mountain Road property was sold, the cabin was dismantled once again. Today, the cabin is being re-purposed for use in preserving the rich heritage of the folk who have called the Great Smoky Mountain home long before the formation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A memorial will be erected on a site near the Gatlinburg Welcome Center recognizing Lucinda’s contributions to her community and its heritage. Side view of Lucinda's cabin The Gatlinburg Garden Club announced today the second annual Smokey Mountain Cabin Cook Off which will be held on Tuesday, March 24th, between 5:30 and 7:30 PM, at the Park Vista Hotel, 705 Cherokee Orchard Road, Gatlinburg. The two categories for competition are ‘Soups’ and ‘Cakes’. The cook off is open to both amateurs and professional chefs. There will be cash prizes awarded in each of the categories in each division as well as First Place, Second Place and Third Place ribbons. The event is being planned to raise awareness of Lucinda's dedication toward preserving the heritage of the mountain folk who called the Great Smokey Mountains home. All monies collected will benefit the Lucinda Oakley Ogle Historic Cabin Fund. Lucinda, a founding member of the Gatlinburg Garden Club, was
The welcome center is located at the entrance to the city of Gatlinburg near Wiley Oakley Drive, which is appropriately named in honor of Lucinda’s father, Wiley Oakley, who was an ambassador for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park during its formation. Thanks in part to Wiley Oakley and his ability, with his wit, to weave tales about the unique people who called these mountains home, the Great Smoky Mountain National Park is the only national park whose focus is on the people - not only on the forests that sheltered them. It is the heritage of these mountain people which will be the preserved through the Lucinda Oakley Ogle Cabin project.
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Entries for the Cook off will be accepted through March 13, 2015. Entry forms may be picked up at any Sevier County Bank or may be requested via email to the chairman of the Lucinda Oakley Ogle Memorial committee, Diana Hale,at halesangel58@yahoo.com. For more information persons may also call Diana at 937-475-7572 or Bea Terry at 865-277-7075.
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Rocking You Through The Ages This duo's sound has been described as seasoned,"folk-infused mellow rock" with pure acoustic sonority, melodic songwriting coupled with heavy vocal harmonies. With 7 cd's of exceptional original music, their live performances span an amazing presentation of covers that convert listeners of all ages into fans. They met in Gatlinburg in 1994 and immediately knew they had a good sound together. In May of 1995 they headed to Spain to perform for 3 months and were then invited to play during the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland. While there, Gary proposed and the duo, then known as “One-Eyed Jack & The Lady” were married in October, 1995.
Jane and Gary with New Rain New Rain may call the Great Smoky Mountains of Gatlinburg, Tennessee home, but their musical variety will take you on an acoustical journey through time and pleasure. Having shared the stage with or opened for Gregg Allman, Three Dog Night, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Lacy J. Dalton and more, Gary's own "locomotive" style on his black 12-string guitar is soulfully suited to his smoky voice. Blended with Jane's pure, wide-ranging vocals and harmonies, they are truly a magical duo you will not soon forget.
To sum it all up, and borrow a previous description of Gary and Jane Morris, "The combination of both voices together creates a seamless harmony that fits every song like a glove." And that is....New Rain If you are looking for some exciting and different music venues for your restaurant, bar, special or private event in the East Tennessee, Alabama or Florida area, then please contact us at (865) 430-9840, visit our website at www.newrainmusic.com. Also, check out Gary's handcrafted "Cloudwalker" hiking sticks at www.facebook.com/hikingwithcloudwalkers.
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LOGAN MURRELL UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
Logan Murrell says stage productions are fun, but she prefers to be up close and personal with her audiences. That is just where she will be Saturday, March 21, 2015 when she performs at the 2nd SMSWF SPOTLIGHT in a LISTENING ROOM ENVIRONMENT at Three Jimmy’s a Good Time Eatery in Gatlinburg. Doors Open at 5:30 pm. Showtime 6-8 pm. Reserve a seat at no charge at www.smswf.com or call 865-604-9066. Logan will be opening for Hit Writers Steve Dean (who co-wrote “Watching You" Rodney Atkins and “Southern Star” for Alabama) and Wil Nance (who wrote "She's Everything" Brad Paisley and "Clean Up On Aisle #5” with Mo Pitney). Dean also wrote hit songs for Reba McIntyre (“Walk On); Lee Greenwood (“Hearts Are Made To Break”); and Oak Ridge Boys (“It Takes A Little Rain”). Nance penned several George Strait songs including the #1 hit “Round About Way” which he co-wrote with Dean. Nance also wrote “Carrying Your Love With Me” George Strait plus received a BMI award for his top ten Joe Nichols single “Cool To Be a Fool”. Dean and Nance are in Gatlinburg March 20-21st doing a CoWrite with Hit Writers for the SMSWF Rocky Top Co-writing Experience at the historic Gatlinburg Inn. If you are a songwriter and want to be a part of this educational Co-Writing experience, contact the SMSWF at info@smswf.com. Details at smswf.com. Murrell began singing in a highchair just before she turned two. She sang “This Is The Day” all the way to the end without missing a word as her mother watched in amazement. The church Logan attended with her family at that time did not have a nursery. “I guess she just picked up on the songs that we sang often, as she was always in the service with us” says her mother. When the pastor heard this, he had Logan singing her first song in public the following Sunday. Logan learned to play the piano at 4 years old and now plays the guitar and mandolin as well.
At nine Logan began singing at Elwood Smooches Old Smoky Hoedown. Logan was the featured vocalist of the 2006 Clayton Christmas Concert sharing that honor two more times with the Knoxville Symphony. Upon meeting Jim Clayton, Logan travelled doing shows with him. She was in the Knoxville Opera production of LaBoheme at the Tennessee Theater 2007. Logan is a cast vocalist at the Country Tonite Theater and has also been a part of the Hatfields and McCoy Dinner Show. Murrell is a member of the Cokesbury UMC's Praise Team. Mentored and produced by Jay Demarcus of Rascal Flatts, Logan is an accomplished and published singer/songwriter. September 2014 she played the Bluebird Café with Rob Crosby (“Friday Night” Eric Paslay) and Doug Johnson (“Three Wooden Crosses” Randy Travis).
By Seamus Mullen There has been a ton of chatter about the healing and restorative powers of bone broth in the wellness community lately and it's not without reason. Broths made with bones have been an integral part of medicine for many cultures for thousands of years. As chefs, making broths (or stocks as we call them) from bones is a fundamental part of our cooking process and it's so great to see many home cooks making their own broths at home. One friend has seen such a positive impact broth has had on his health, that he has launched a shop exclusively to making and selling delicious broths. I would like to share a simple broth I make at home, that's delicious for sipping or for using as a base for cooking vegetables and meats. Ingredients: 6 pounds grassfed beef bones (I like to get a mix of shin, oxtail and any other bones my butcher can supply) 1 pound carrots, cut into very large chunks 4 stalks celery, cut into very large chunks
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Venues with live music in Gatlinburg include Sugarlands Distilling Company's Back Porch, Crystelle Creek Restaurant and Grill, The Smoky Mountain Brewery, Ole Smoky Moonshine Holler, Tom & Earl's Back Alley Grill, Three Jimmys Good Time Eatery and Loco Burros. Every 2nd Monday of the month there is a SMSWF Songwriters Showcase at Crystelle Creek Restaurant and Grill where area songwriters showcase their original songs.
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Roasted Bone Broth
2 onions, quartered 4 cloves garlic, whole 1 cup dried shitake mushrooms ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon juniper berries 1 tablespoon black pepper corns 8 pieces star anise 4 pieces cinnamon stick 2" knob ginger, unpeeled and crushed 4 tablespoons finely grated ginger 14 quarts of water
Preparation - Pre-heat the oven to 400ºF. 1. Place the bones on a large sheet tray, ideally fitted with a rack so that the rendered fat can drip down. Roast the bones for 45 minutes to an hour, turning periodically, until evenly golden brown. Remove from the rendered fat. 2. Use 2 tablespoons of the rendered fat and add to a large stock
pot over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, celery, onion, shitake mushrooms, knob of ginger and garlic and lightly sautee in the beef fat for 5 minutes. 3. Add the vinegar and bones and cover with 14 quarts of cold water. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Once the broth comes to a boil, reduce to a simmer and add the all the spices EXCEPT the finely grated ginger. 4. Using a ladle, carefully skim any foam that appears at the top of the broth as it's simmering and discard. I like to skim the foam and fat that rises to the surface, every 30 minutes or so. 5. For a nice, light broth, simmer 4-6 hours. For a deeper, richer broth simmer 8-12 hours, make sure to skim the whole time. 6. Once you reach the depth of flavor you like, remove from the heat and strain, discarding the bones and vegetables. Return broth to the pot, season with salt, add grated ginger. Chill in glass jars.
*A trick is to freeze it in glass jars WITHOUT the lids (so the glass doesn't break) and then put the lids on once the broth is frozen.
Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament April 4, 2015 - April 5, 2015 The 16th Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament is open to adults or children – and equally challenging for both visitors and locals, with multiple categories to be contested in this largest trout tournament in the Smokies. All Gatlinburg and state fishing regulations will be observed. For information, call 865-661-3474 or email rockytopoutfit@aol.com.
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Heaven on Earth by Chef JD Freezing rain, hail, snow oh my... Is everyone ready for Spring? I know that I am! However, we all need to keep in mind, not only do we love Spring so does our furry friends and they will be just waking-up from their long wintery naps, so beware.
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Beware of the fact that they are hungry and most are not in a friend mood. Plus, Spring time is baby time which makes the mothers truly protective, Therefore once again I must bring up a few things for your safety: ·DO NOT feed the bears ·DO NOT try to take pictures with the bears ·DO NOT encourage the bears by putting honey on oneself or child ·Hike in pairs Bottom line; Think before doing and everything ought to go well and you will enjoy your time with us in the Smoky's. While you're enjoying your time here in the Smoky's, you have probably noticed the many changes that are occurring throughout the towns: Businesses that have closed for the season and starting to just reopen, businesses that have relocated, new businesses that are opening now, or in the very near future. So my advice would be for you to take your time take a good look, while the roads are still open and slower. Make your lists to where to go the next time you're in town, that way your next visit will also be more relaxed. Speaking of being more relaxed... here is a couple of comfort foods so you have more time to cuddle and relax. Sweet Potato Quiche Ingredients - Preheat oven: 350° ·1 – 9” Deep Dish Pie Shell ·4 large Eggs
First Classic Hike of the Season
Shed those winter layers and get on the trail with Friends of the Smokies for the first Classic Hike of the season and discover Great Smoky Mountains National Park. On Tuesday March 10th hike the Smokemont Loop Trail led by hiking guide and author Danny Bernstein. The Smokemont Loop Trail is 6.2 miles in length with a total elevation gain of 1,400 feet and is moderately difficult. Hikers will visit the historic Lufty Baptist Church and the secluded Bradley Cemetery named after a family that settled in the region in the early nineteenth century. Participants on the hike will learn how donations made to Friends of the Smokies help fund stewardship projects in Great Smoky Mountains National Park including protection and treatment of ash trees. Invasive insects like the emerald ash borer can devastate forests by feeding on the inner bark of ash trees, which disrupts the tree's ability to carry water and nutrients. These
insects can be transported in untreated firewood which is especially important in the Smokemont area because of its active campground. Friends of the Smokies hikes are offered on the second Tuesday of each month. Guided Classic Hikes are $35 and include a complimentary membership to Friends of the Smokies. Current Friends members receive a discount and hike for $10. Members who bring a friend hike for free. All registration donations benefit the Friends' Smokies Trails Forever program. A complete listing of Friends' monthly Classic Hikes of the Smokies: http://www.friendsofthesmokies.org/events.html. For more than 20 years, Friends of the Smokies has raised over $47 million to help maintain Great Smoky Mountains National Park as a crown jewel of the national park system, including the establishment of the Trails Forever endowment to improve Smoky Mountain hiking trails in perpetuity.
·1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded ·1 Red Onion, diced ·1 cup Light Cream, or 1/2 & 1/2 ·2 Sweet Potatoes, peeled & chopped ·1 Green Pepper, seeded & diced ·1 teaspoon Garlic Powder ·1/2 teaspoon White Pepper ·¼ teaspoon Cinnamon ·¼ teaspoon Nutmeg Directions: In a bowl, beat eggs, then add and mix the cheese, garlic, onions, seasonings, light cream 1/2 of the potatoes and peppers. Pour in pie sheet. Coat the rest of the potatoes and peppers lightly with olive oil and sprinkle them on top. Bake 50 minutes. Tennessee White Chili Ingredients ·2 pounds Chicken Breast, fat removed and cubed ·1 cup Onion, chopped ·1 teaspoon Garlic, minced ·2 tablespoon Olive Oil ·2 cans Cannellini Beans, (white beans) ·2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped ·1 teaspoons Cumin ·2 teaspoon Chili Powder ·1 cup Chicken Broth ·Shredded Cheese to Garnish Directions: On medium heat, heat the olive oil in a Dutch Oven or medium size pot. Add the chicken, onion and garlic, sauté until tender (about 10 minutes). Add beans, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, and broth, simmer 30 minutes. Garnish with cheese and serve with crackers or tortilla chips.
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Top 5 Foods For Balancing Acidity
By Lula Brown When your body is acidic, it simply means that your pH is too low. The definition is simple, but the results are a bit more complicated. When our bodies become too acidic, we're more likely to have skin flare ups like acne and rosacea, we hang on to excess weight, especially around the middle of our bodies, and we often feel anxious and fearful. That's a very quick rundown of acidity's effect on the body from a holistic perspective. There are hundreds of symptoms linked to acidity, but today we're just going over the most common conditions, and learning how to efficiently balance them. Try the following five foods to strike a healthy balance: 1. Celery sticks--If you have acid reflux, a common symptom of acidity, nosh on celery and enjoy the feeling of balance that washes over you, not to mention a calm stomach. 2. Chamomile tea--Chamomile has fantastic stress-reducing and alkalizing properties. I highly recommend reducing coffee and
increasing chamomile to balance your pH and feel better today. 3. Whole grains--Quinoa, brown rice and millet are very alkalizing for most people when chewed thoroughly, eaten slowly, and consumed in proper portions. Grains don't work at all for some people, but if they generally work for you, eat them when acidity symptoms pop up. 4. Carob--If you love chocolate but are noticing annoying symptoms that are all pointing to too much acidity, try carob instead. I actually used to prefer carob cakes for my birthday as a kid. It's delicious. It's very similar to chocolate in flavor and texture, but boasts medicinal properties such as antifungal and antibacterial, and balances pH. 5. Almonds--If your snacking habit is at an all time high, and your acidity is too, try switching from junk food to dry roasted almonds with a little bit of sea salt. This delicious snack balances pH and keeps you fuller longer.
Pigs Were Farmers' Best Friends
Families worked together to butcher hogs and prepare the meat.NPS Archives Historically, no farm animal better represents rural life in the mountains than the pig. It was the most numerous and prolific of farm livestock and was the most important source of meat. The Oconaluftee area in the North Carolina portion of what is now Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a good example. According to the 1880 Agricultural Census, 59 families in the Oconaluftee portion of the Smokies reported owning a total of more than 830 pigs in 1879. Individual ownership ranged from as few as two to more than 50. The next most numerous livestock was sheep, with about half as many. Hogs not only provided meat for the family, they were also often a source of additional income. As a cash crop, there was a big advantage to livestock—they could walk to market. Pigs were the primary source of meat for mountain families for several reasons. For one, almost every part of the animal could be used. Secondly, pigs were self sufficient and could be raised at little cost to the farmer. Pigs were especially good foragers and were allowed to roam the forest in search of food. They would eat many things that other livestock could not. Hogs used their tough snouts or “rooters” to dig up plant bulbs, roots, and insects, and would also eat frogs, snakes, and lizards. In the fall, they feasted on chestnuts, acorns, and other wild nuts. In an effort to avoid ownership disputes, hogs were “earmarked” with a variety of notches, slits, and holes that were cut or punched into their ears. Each farmer had his own earmark to distinguish his stock and the mark was often registered with the county court. To keep the animals from wandering too far afield or becoming wild, many farmers would periodically take salt and corn to a feeding spot in the forest. This also made it easier to catch the animals in the fall when it was time to select hogs to be fattened before butchering. Older hogs were usually chosen first. The pens used to house the hogs for fattening often resembled small log cabins, three to five logs high, and sometimes even included a split log floor to keep the animals from rooting their way out. The structure was usually topped with a roof of heavy planks or logs which in turn were weighted down with large rocks. These measures were needed not only to keep the hogs in,
but also to keep bears out. Sometimes these pens were so small there was not even room for the animal to turn around, the idea being that the less they moved the faster they would gain weight. The animals were penned and fattened for anywhere from several weeks to more than a month. Butchering took place after the weather was cold enough to help preserve the meat until the curing process was complete. This activity often occurred around the end of November, although many farmers also waited until the moon and signs were right, preferring to kill the animals at full moon. Many felt that if the hog was killed during a shrinking or waning moon, the meat would shrink a lot when cooked. On hog killing day, families usually started their preparations well before daylight. The number of hogs butchered depended on the needs of the family and might range from one to eight. The animals were usually killed by a sharp blow to the head or by shooting the animal in the head. The jugular vein was cut to drain the blood from the body, after which it was immersed in hot water or had hot water poured over it to loosen the hair so it could be scraped off. The carcass was then hung by its hind legs and the animal was gutted to remove the organs and intestines which were set aside for later use. It was moved to a table where it was butchered into various cuts such as tenderloin, shoulders, hams, and side meat. The fat trimmings were put into a large pot and heated to render the lard. Almost every part of the hog could be eaten, from the feet to the tail and right on out to the snout. The old saying was that you could use every part of the hog except the “squeal.” Although smoke was sometimes part of the preservation process, salt was the primary ingredient for curing meat. Many families used salt mixed with other ingredients such as pepper, sugar, molasses, or saltpeter. Whatever the mixture, it was spread over the large pieces of meat. These were then placed on shelves or in boxes in the meathouse where they were stored during cold weather while the curing process took place. A meathouse of this type is preserved at the Mountain Farm Museum. Depending on the size of the cuts of meat, the curing process could take up to several months. If the family needed meat during the winter, it was simply cut from a piece in the meathouse, washed to remove the salt and cooked. As the weather warmed, families needed to protect the meat from insects. Farmers washed the meat and coated it with a mixture that often included combinations of the same ingredients used in curing. Some would then hang the meat in the meathouse, while others placed the meat in boxes that might be filled with shelled corn, cornmeal, or even clean, sifted wood ashes. Not only did this help protect the meat from insects, but also “sweetened” it. Meat to be smoked was hung in the meat or smoke house and subjected to a smoky hardwood fire for up to a week. Many families smoked meat because they liked the added flavor, although chemical compounds found in smoke did help protect it from bacteria and insects. Text by Tom Robbins
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