Smoky Mountains Around Town / August 2014 by Smoky Mountains Around Town

Smoky Mountains

Around Town

What To See And Where To Be In The Smokies! Volume 1, No. 8 y Routes & e l l o r T g r u b Gatlin age p k c a b n o e l u Sched

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Anticipated Sports Complex Now Open The Rocky Top Sports World facility is Gatlinburg’s newest major attraction featuring a variety of sports including lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, soccer and football. This family oriented facility is a tournament and event organizer’s dream with seven outdoor fields, state of the art synthetic turf, track and field amenities and a championship field stadium. Inside is an 86,000 square foot complex with six basketball courts, twelve volleyball courts and indoor climbing wall. In addition, there is onsite indoor/outdoor dining and gift shop.

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Rocky Top Sports World campus provides a wide array of opportunities for entertainment and other special events. It has a seating capacity for several thousand and over 40,000 square feet of column free, weather proof indoor events space.

By Duncan Mansfield In one sweeping 24-hour period, a team of top biologists collected and identified 706 species of moths and butterflies in the Great Smoky Mountains. The scientists estimated there could be hundreds more still uncounted.

It is just the most recent contribution to a massive effort begun in 1998 to catalog every plant and animal in the half-millionacre Great Smoky Mountains National Park. “I think we have every reason to be very, very happy with what we were able to accomplish,” an exhausted David Wagner of the University of Connecticut told 20 experts he brought here from around the country. “This has never been done on this scale before.” Knowing What’s Out There Most of the plants and mammals are known in the 60-year-old park on the Tennessee-North Carolina border. So scientists have concentrated, in their own specialties, on smaller species — deer mice, algae, fungi and ﬂies, so far.

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The City of Gatlinburg and Sevier County are funding the $20 million sports destination facility to add another dimension to the area’s existing appeal. The events will attract state, regional and national visitors to compete at the 80-acre complex and experience the world-class attractions, shopping and dining that Gatlinburg offers. More information visit: www.rockytopsportsworld.com

Butterﬂy Hunt Finds Some 700 Species The so-called All Taxa-Biodiversity Inventory in the Smokies — a scientiﬁc enterprise never completed anywhere else on the planet — so far has found everything from new salamanders to earthworms measuring 18 inches in length.

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Rocky Top Sports World Marketing Manager, Lori Moore said, “We have been working with rights holders, events owners and the SFA corporate ofﬁces for months to secure bookings. The fact that we are now pre-selling the space should give local lodging, attractions and restaurant owners a reason to celebrate.” Moore went on to say “this is a great testament to the vision of our city and county leaders who stepped out on a limb to bring this project to life.”

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“If one purpose of our national parks is to protect biodiversity and our natural resources, we need to know what they are and where they are,” said Brian Scholtens, a College of Charleston professor and coordinator for the study’s umbrella organization, Discover Life in America. “This is a start, in one park, to know what is in it,” he said. The National Park Service hopes the Smokies study, which could take up to 15 years to complete, will become a model for other parks. “We are still in what we call the pilot years,” Smokies entomologist Becky Nichols said. “We are still getting some of the protocols ironed out.” The value of the undertaking is providing park ofﬁcials with the information to gauge and manage the health of the habitat. Wagner recently convinced fellow members of the Lepidopterists Society — a group that studies moths and butterﬂies — to take a detour from their annual convention at Wake Forest University to take part in the one-day “bioblast” roundup in the Smokies.

The group included experts from the Smithsonian Institution, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Chicago’s Field Museum, the Nature Conservancy and the University of California at Berkeley. Search by Day and Night By day they identified butterflies by sight, Nichols said. By night, they set blacklight traps to lure in the moths. One day, they poured over long tables covered with neatly organized piles of small winged creatures. They called out scientific names as they recognized them, kept a running list and made bets on how many they would find. The informal list of moths and butterflies that have been reported in the park since its beginning contained about 800 names. Wagner’s group found 706 over one day. Considering the brief time for collection, the scientists estimated there are at least 3,000 moths and butterflies in the park. “There is a tremendous number of uncounted species,” Wagner said, noting that the researchers will continue their identification work back at their labs. “So this number will do nothing but grow over the next two to three months.” Thirty of the species were butterflies, and all were previously known. The rest were moths, ranging in size from a few millimeters to nearly five inches at the wingtips. The scientists found 11 families of moths with 50 identified species that had never been seen before in the park, including at least one European native, and 25 species that had never been formally named anywhere. A key find was a ghost moth, a dark brown insect about the size of a quarter. Several were found on Clingmans Dome — the highest peak in the Smokies. Wagner said the moth has been seen in only two other places — in the mountains of West Virginia and atop Mt. Mitchell in North Carolina. The ghost moth may deserve protection because its habitat is threatened by global warming, air pollution besetting the Smokies and the effects of a nonnative insect that is killing off the park’s last major stands of Fraser fir trees on Clingmans Dome, Wagner said. “The first part of conservation is finding out what is there, and that is what this nature quest is really about,” Wagner said. “You can’t protect what you don’t know about.”

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How Many Bears Are There, Anyway? Stewart Gallery Art of the Smokies

By Kathryn Sherrard

behaved for millennia, their roaming halted only by natural barriers (a large river, mountains, deserts) or by other bears who have their own way of determining territorial borders. Humans also roam; we build towns and cities, squeezing bears and other species out of their ranges and preventing them from ﬁnding new ones. Although many small mammals make a very good living in our towns, black bears are too big and strong to be candidates for urban life. So we'll continue to see more bears near towns and cities, partly because they are a successful and adaptable species and partly because we keep building in what's left of their habitat.

This is an often-heard question from residents and visitors alike. Residents are wondering why they see bears in their yards and neighborhoods, while visitors are disappointed if they don't see bears in the park or around their rental cabins. Some folks worry that there isn't enough natural food for bears, and think they need to provide food. It is never a good idea to feed bears!

Biologists speak of the “carrying capacity” of an area. This means the number of a species like bears that the area can support, or feed. They also speak of the “cultural carrying capacity,” which is the number of individuals that the human population will tolerate. Keeping trash secured and removing anything that might attract a bear are good ways for us to keep bears from becoming conditioned to human food. In the ﬁnal analysis, it is our behavior that will determine the fate of bears and the number that survive in our state, our park, and our mountains. Appalachian Bear Rescue

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Did You Know? More than 240 species of birds have been found in the park. Sixty species are year-round residents. Nearly 120 species breed in the park, including 52 species from the neo-tropics. Many other species use the park as an important stopover and foraging area during their semiannual migration.

New Concession Operator in Cades Cove Great Smoky Mountains National Park ofﬁcials announced that Tsiyahi, LLC. has been selected for a new, 10-year concession contract to operate the Cades Cove campground store, snack bar, bicycle rental, and souvenir sales. The company name, Tsiyahi, is based on the Cherokee place name for Cades Cove meaning “place of the river otter”. “We look forward to working with Tsiyahi to develop the best possible experience for the many visitors who travel to Cades Cove each year,” said Acting Superintendent Cindy MacLeod. “Tsiyahi's proposal expressed a strong commitment to provide safe, quality products and exceptional services that are in alignment with the mission of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.” Park concessioners operate under concession contracts that are awarded periodically through a competitive selection process required by the 1998 Concession Management Improvement Act. The park received six business proposals for the Cades Cove concessions operations. An interdisciplinary team of NPS professionals from across the nation reviewed and rated the proposals to ensure that the selected concessioner provided the best experience for visitors and best protection of park resources. “We are grateful to become part of the Great Smoky Mountains community,” said Tsiyahi President Shane Ortega. “It's not just the natural beauty of the park that attracted us to this opportunity, but the incredible history of partnerships, local involvement, and volunteering which really set this park apart as a success story. It is exciting and a little intimidating to be the newest partner in this community.”

Cades Cove Store Tsiyahi, LLC is a subsidiary of the Santa Fe based Ortega National Parks, LLC which has provided hospitality services in national parks since 1995. They are a family-owned company who operate at a variety of national park service sites including White Sands National Monument, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Muir Woods National Monument, Death Valley National Park, Gateway National Recreation Area, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and Acadia National Park. The new concession contract in Cades Cove will take effect on January 1, 2015. National and State Park Concessions Cades Cove, LLC., who provide services under the current contract, will continue to operate in the park until December 31, 2014. For more information about concession operations in the park go to www.nps.gov/grsm/parkmgmt/businesswithpark.htm. For more information about Tsiyahi LLC, please visit website www.ortegafamilyenterprises.com or contact Shane Ortega at 505-310-3711.

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Fluctuations in the bear population are largely dependent on the availability of food. In a year of plenty, more cubs are born the following January. More bears mean more competition for food, territory and mates, and they will move around to ﬁnd them. In a famine year, like 2011-2012, bears have to search far and wide for food, and inevitably some will starve. This is how bears have

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The black bear population in the GSMNP has rebounded over recent decades thanks to dedicated work and planning by the Park Service biologists and others. Now it is estimated that between 1500 and 1600 bears make the park their home! Of course, bears do not recognize artiﬁcial borders that humans have created (park boundaries, for example) and they move freely into and out of the park and the states of Tennessee and North Carolina. Daryl Ratajczak, Chief of Wildlife and Forestry for TWRA, estimates that there are approximately 7000 bears in Tennessee outside of the park.

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Park Receives 2014 Impact Grant to Restore Wetland Vegetation Ravensford Wetland Non-native Plant Removal Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of 23 national parks selected to receive a 2014 Impact Grant from the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks. The $25,000 grant supports the restoration of wetland vegetation in a 3acre wetland in the Ravensford floodplain near Cherokee Central Schools in NC. Now in its seventh year, the Impact Grants program provides national parks with the critical financial support they need to transform innovative, yet underfunded, ideas into successful inpark programs and initiatives. “Through our Impact Grants, we will help make a profound difference in our national parks by providing much-needed funding for projects that support habitat restoration, wildlife protection, and conservation research,” said Neil Mulholland, President and CEO of the National Park Foundation. Wetland habitats are uncommon in the park and provide critical

habitat for diverse native plants and animals, some found nowhere else in the park. The unique Ravensford Wetland has been severely impaired by invasive exotic plants reducing habitat for native species. Through this project, park staff along with youth volunteers, will remove invasive plants and collect native seed from remnant wetland vegetation that will be used to propagate native species for plantings. Restored wetland vegetation will help create a buffer along the edge of the wetland to better ﬁlter sediments and potential contaminants from nearby roads. The restored site will not only improve natural habitat and wetland function, but also provide educational opportunities for park visitors and students. “We are grateful to the National Park Foundation for providing us the opportunity to both restore this wetland community and provide a unique hands-on learning opportunity,” said Acting Superintendent Cindy MacLeod. “We've already had youth assist us from the Cherokee Central School summer culture camp along with the Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center and look forward to developing more educational and service opportunities as the restoration continues.”

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The 2014 Impact Grants were made possible, in large part, through the support of Disney and Subaru of America. A listing of these parks and their Impact Grants project descriptions can be found on the National Park Foundation website. For more information on the National Park Foundation and how to support and protect America's national parks, please visit www.nationalparks.org.

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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.

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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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Tourism to Great Smoky Mountains National Park Creates $734 Million in Economic Benefit A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 9,354,695 visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2013 spent $734,086,600 in communities near the park. That spending supported 10,734 jobs in the local area. “Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains the most visited national park in the nation and we are pleased to be the stewards of this national park that welcomes so many visitors from across the country and around the world,” said Acting Superintendent Cindy MacLeod.“The Smokies truly are 'great' in so many ways and we are thrilled that the park offers unique experiences that bring visitors back year after year.” The 2013 economic benefit figures are slightly lower than the 2012 results which reported that visitors spent $741 million in

local communities. The 16-day government shutdown in October 2013 accounted for most of the decline in park visitation and spending. The authors also cited inﬂation adjustments for differences between visitation and visitor spending, jobs supported and overall effect on U.S. economy. The peer-reviewed visitor spending analysis was conducted by U.S. Geological Survey economists Catherine Cullinane Thomas and Christopher Huber and Lynne Koontz for the National Park Service. The report shows $14.6 billion of direct spending by 273.6 million park visitors in communities within 60 miles of a national park. This spending supported more than 237,000 jobs nationally, with more than 197,000 jobs found in these gateway communities, and had a cumulative beneﬁt to the U.S. economy of $26.5 billion.

According to the 2013 economic analysis, nationally most visitor spending was for lodging (30.3 percent) followed by food and beverages (27.3 percent), gas and oil (12.1 percent), admissions and fees (10.3 percent) and souvenirs and other expenses (10 percent). The largest jobs categories supported by visitor spending were restaurants and bars (50,000 jobs), lodging (38,000 jobs). To learn more about national parks in North Carolina and Tennessee and how the NPS works with North Carolina and Tennessee communities to help preserve local history, conserve the environment, and provide outdoor recreation please go to www.nps.gov/NorthCarolina and to www.nps.gov/Tennessee.

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collectibles including glass, wood and candles. In addition to pottery by Gay Ann and Dennis you will also ﬁnd pottery by other regional and nationally known potters.

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We have two locations with one at 744 Powdermill Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Turn at the caution light on Glades and look for us just over the hill on the right. Our second gallery location is at the Covered Bridge shopping complex at 849 Glades Road, Suite A1A also in Gatlinburg. You can visit our website: www.smokymountainspottery.com and call us at 865-436-4575.

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Smoky Mountain Pottery has prospered and grown since 1988 with Gay Ann’s artistic abilities and Dennis hands on background they have partnered to make a truly wide and creative product line. You will also ﬁnd a variety of gifts and

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Dennis on the other hand is more craft related. An engineer by degree he turned potter in 1988. Together they formed Smoky Mountain Pottery in Gatlinburg’s Arts and Crafts Comunity.

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They throw the pieces produced and make their own glazes for their pottery often coming up with a new color combination each year. They take their pottery to wholesale shows in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Boston and Orlando. And have sold their pottery to retailers such as Cracker Barrel and Hallmark.

Gay Ann and Dennis McAvoy are a true combination of art and craft. Gay is a natural born artist if there ever was one. She sketched and painted before she could read. She was doing pen and ink drawing commissions in high school and went on to a BFA degree at Marygrove College in Detroit.

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Farmers Watched Nature to Guide Planting In the past, even the most simple meal represented hours of labor

Many people think farming is strictly a warm weather activity, but those who have made a living from the soil know that farming was and still is a year-round endeavor. For farmers in the Great Smoky Mountains during the nineteenth century, winter and early spring work included pruning fruit trees, repairing equipment, clearing new ground for future planting, and hauling manure from the barn to use as fertilizer, especially on the family garden. Although some farmers considered spring the earliest time to start plowing, others plowed during winter to turn under old plant material and allow the winter freezes and thaws to help break up the soil. Many farmers burned their ﬁelds before plowing to get rid of weeds and old vegetation, and to help control insects. Regardless of what the calendar indicated, farmers in the Smokies knew that their "new year" generally began in March. Frost could occur in the valleys as late as May, but several cold tolerant crops could be planted in March, including onions, mustard greens, turnips, potatoes, and cabbage. Farmers often looked to signs from nature to decide when to plant. Before planting corn some waited for the ﬁrst Whip-poor-will to call or oak leaves to grow as big as a "squirrel's ear." Weather signs like a circle around the moon or sun (meaning rain or fair weather, respectively) often helped a farmer determine when to plow or plant.

Gardens were generally worked entirely with hand tools—mostly shovels, hoes, and rakes—while animal-drawn equipment was used in the larger ﬁelds. Through spring and early summer weeding consumed an enormous amount of time and hand labor. Even a cornﬁeld, where an animalpowered cultivator or plow might be used required a mammoth amount of hoeing around the hills of corn. This continued until the corn was about knee high and could be "laid by."

In the past, even the most simple meal represented hours of labor, a tremendous amount of sweat, and good luck with the weather. Today, when the grocery store is the extent of most people's knowledge of where their food comes from, a better understanding of the past can provide a greater appreciation for the present. Planting Lore • Plant turnips on Ascension Day for abundant foliage and large turnips. • Plant corn when the sign is in the head, so there will be more ears. • Red-headed persons have the best luck with peppers. • If cucumbers are planted on Saturday, they will be bitter. • If you plant cucumbers in the full moon, they will all run to vines, and will not bear. It was also common practice for farmers to consult astrology (or the • If you laugh while planting corn, the grains will fall apart on the Zodiac) and the phases of the moon before doing certain jobs. Each cob. of the 12 astrological signs is associated with a part of the body and • Tomatoes should be planted in Gemini or the scales. each day of the month is dominated by one of the signs. Planting, for example, would be done when the signs were associated with the loins, feet, neck, or breast (Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus, or Cancer). The phases of the moon were also considered before starting many activities. For example, when planting crops such as corn that produced above ground, the moon should be "waxing" or becoming full. While underground or "root" crops, like potatoes, should be planted during the waning moon. The ideal time for any activity was when both the phase of the moon and the dominant astrological sign were their best. To ﬁnd when such times occurred, farmers consulted a variety of almanacs and planting calendars. Planting gardens and ﬁelds continued through the spring as the Spring plowing at the Mountain Farm Museum at Oconaluftee ground warmed and the chance of a killing frost diminished. Visitor Center.

Free Parkway Trolley Visitors to Gatlinburg have an additional means to explore the Parkway via this shuttle route which is free for the summer. The free specially painted open-air shuttles will operate from 10 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily June 13 through August 16. Extra stops have been established along the special route to bring the number to 40 along the Parkway. Approximately 800,000 patrons use Gatlinburg’s Trolleys annually, making it the ﬁfth-largest Mass Transit System in the state. It originated in 1980 with only six Trolleys, but the ﬂeet has grown to 20-plus Trolleys servicing approximately 50 miles of Trolley routes. All Gatlinburg Trolleys are handicap accessible. You can now hop aboard the Gatlinburg Trolleys all day long for just $2 a day with unlimited access to the Red, Blue, Purple, Yellow and Green Trolley routes. The $2 Pass is sold at City Welcome Centers as well as at City Hall and the Mass Transit Center, plus numerous Gatlinburg lodging facilities.

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Join us for our annual trek and overnight to Leconte Lodge Ever wonder what it would be like to stay overnight at the highest inn in the Eastern United States? How about doing so with a guided hike up one of Mount Le Conte’s most scenic trails? Join Discover Life in America on our annual Biodiversity Hike to Mt. Le Conte, August 23 & 24, 2014. Discover Life in America (DLIA) works with scientists and volunteers from around the world to coordinate the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI) for Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP). The ATBI is one of the world’s most ambitious efforts to document and understand every living species in GSMNP, and it is through events like our annual hike to Mt. Le Conte that we hope to educate people interested in the importance of biodiversity the park and the greater humankind.

The trip begins with a guided hike up Alum Cave Bluff Trail with an experienced guide giving the natural history, local human history, biodiversity lessons and much more along the way. We’ll be having a picnic lunch on the way up, an evening sunset program on the ATBI at Clifftops, and a chance to meet some new friends while learning a thing or two. You’ll be provided with handmade note cards from DLIA, and lodging with dinner and breakfast. All this for the price of $275 per person, and you will be supporting both DLIA and the Smokies ATBI program. Reserve your spot now while spots are still open! For reservations or more information, e-mail Todd at todd@dlia.org or call (865) 430-4757. Sleeping arrangements will be shared, so bring a friend or get ready to make a new one!

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Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Come and see artisans at work ! the way and chat with a painter or potter, or let a broom maker show you how it's done.

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, Tennessee. 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, stained glass and so much more. The area also has numerous restaurants, cafes, candy shops, soda fountains, tea rooms and lodging.

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 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!

You'll discover one-of-a-kind crafts, treasures and artwork, and you can watch the artisans at work. Stop along

Turn at trafﬁc light #3 in downtown Gatlinburg on highway 321 and go three miles. www.gatlinburgcrafts.com.

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On July 12th The Cabin Café and Dragonfly Art Dimensions presented the first ever Second Saturday's Art Exhibition. Second Saturday's features local artist, local music, local food and some of the areas finest local hand crafted brews. Guests listened to music, dined on the porch and got to see and purchase some beautiful art. Second Saturday's featured artwork by painters and mixed media artists; Deborah Cain, Dawn Hawkins, Jim Gray and Howard Agnew. Several of the artists were in attendance giving the guests a chance to meet the artist s and ask them questions about their work. Everyone had their toes tappin to the tunes of local duo New Rain. And of course where would the night have been without the tasty treats from the Cabin Café. From Ruben's to quiche, there was something for everyone.

Dragonﬂy Art Dimensions is an art agency rotating and virtual gallery located in Gatlinburg's Arts and Crafts Community and offers paintings from local, national and international artists including handmade dyed scarves and wall hangings. They install artwork for sale at your business and organize exhibitions of ﬁne art. Contact information: Duane Langely • The Cabin Café 865-325-1000 • info@visitthecabin.com

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New Rain The Cabin Café is located in the Arts and Crafts Community and open seven days a week. Food & drink options for all ages. Beautiful fresh food prepared right there in an open kitchen. Brunch, Lunch & Dinner. Private parties welcome. Parking and trolley available.

Dawn Hawkins Second Saturdays will take place on the Second Saturday of every month from 6-9 at the Cabin Café. Each month Second Saturday will feature four local artists, live local musicians, food from the Cabin Café and local brews and cider's available for purchase. So come out August 9th from 6-9pm for the next event. This is an opportunity to view and purchase ﬁne art by some of the area's best artists. Stay tuned to “Second Saturday's at the Cabin Café” on Facebook for details about this months featured artists and musicians. 1

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Events

August 1 to 9 – Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales – Through early August, visitors can meet characters, hear mountain music and learn about life in the Smokies on the streets of Gatlinburg. Storytellers, musicians and cloggers perform at different locations along the Parkway every evening during this seventh annual event! (GCVBE) (800) 568-4748

Tales from the Titanic The Story of Three Spaniards on the Titanic

The groom was a Madrid man named Víctor Peñasco y Castellana, nephew of King Alphonse XII and heir to one of the largest fortunes in Spain. His wife, María Josefa Pérez de Soto y Vallejo, also from Madrid, was herself to come into a mighty legacy of similar size and depth. To say that theirs was the union of two enormous estates does not even hint at the extent of their afﬂuence. They weren't just well-off, they were rich. Billionaires of their time.

her husband behind. María Josefa refused to go. They literally had to tear her off Victor and put her in Lifeboat 8. Fermina, who had become separated from them, managed to arrive just as they were lowering Lifeboat 8.

The wedding was celebrated on December 10, 1910, and was followed by what was customary among the immensely wealthy back then. Enjoyed endless travel.

Also in Lifeboat 8 was a well-known English noblewoman, known as the Countess of Rothes. In her account of the events, she mentions with pain the ceaseless sobbing of María Josefa as she called out over and over for her husband. She handed over her place at the lifeboat tiller to another, in order to go and comfort her. Hours later, they were picked up by the rescue shipCarpathia.

By the time they boarded the Titanic in April 1912, they were still honeymooning. Yes, that's fourteen months later! During that time they had toured much of Europe's most famous cities and resorts. They were the jet set of the age and their lifestyles rivaled the most opulent you can ﬁnd today.

Victor did not survive the sinking. He was last seen, if we are to believe the Countess of Rothes' words, on his knees with a group of fellow believers, and saying a “Hail Mary” under the guidance of a priest.

As the story goes, they learned of Titanic's maiden voyage while dining at Maxim's in Paris and decided to be part of this voyage. One person who was not so keen on the idea was Victor's mother. She was against the idea and actually forbade them to take the trip. To get around the obstacle, the couple came up with a mischievous plan to deceive his mother. They wrote several postcards and had their butler stay behind in Paris and send one off every day so that his mother would believe they were still in Paris. Victor and María Josefa (affectionately called “Pepita”), in the meantime, would board the Titanic with her personal maid, a seamstress, Fermina Oliva Ocaña. Once in New York, they would be able to let their parents in on the ruse. It would be a bit of harmless fun.

But the story doesn't quite end there. There was a twist...

His mother could not believe it when she saw his name on the list of missing passengers. If you recall, she was under the impression that he had been in Paris all that time. Plus, she had proof. At least, she thought so. She said, “That can't be. I just received a postcard from Paris from him.”

Here's where things get interesting. María Josefa and her personal maid, Fermina, stayed in the Plaza Hotel in New York City where they would have to wait for the next ship to come in with the dead bodies. Fermina went down to the dock to identify her employer, but his corpse was not among those there. Like so many, it had been lost at sea. Time went by and with no luck of their recovering Victor's body a new and very different issue arose. According to Spanish Law of the time, a person would be At the time of the collision, María Josefa was asleep in bed, but considered missing for up to twenty years unless irrefutable her husband was still awake and Fermina was in another cabin physical proof of his death could be produced. This complicated sewing. Both María Josefa and Fermina were startled and matters greatly for María, as it meant she couldn't remarry or insisted Victor take a look. At first, most were convinced that receive the inheritance awaiting her as a widow until she was 43. nothing too serious would happen, but apparently Victor was not Eventually both women returned to Madrid, where both tried to convinced. When it became apparent that the vessel was not start anew. Fermina would eventually return to her sewing going to stay afloat for much longer, the passengers put on their business and lived for many years on Calle de Regueros in the center of Madrid. She would die in 1968. María Josefa married life vests and moved to the top decks. again and had several children, she passed away in 1972. Since they were first class travelers they were given priority to get into a lifeboat. Victor went back to the cabin to fetch a pearl Story by Brian Murdock , American born, but has been living in necklace and then returned. However, it was announced that only Spain since 1991 working as a bilingual teacher. Every day see women and children could board the lifeboats, a decision that the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, TN. Share the sent María into near hysterics, as she could not fathom leaving passengers and crew stories. www.titanicpigeonforge.com.

August 1 to 16 – Free Parkway Trolley – The City of Gatlinburg will offer free trolley service to patrons along the length of the Parkway for nine weeks this Summer. The free specially painted open-air shuttles will operate from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily through August 16. Extra stops have been established between trafﬁc lights 1 and 10 By Bill Quinn along Parkway. (800) 568-4748 Many believe the Confederacy existed just to preserve slavery and August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Gatlinburg Farmers Market – Offering the Civil War was fought to free the slaves. But as the modern local choices for healthy mountain living, the Farmers Market is cliché states, “it's complicated,” and there were more issues than open Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Covered Bridge, 849 slavery that caused 13 states to secede and ﬁght the bloodiest war Glades Road, Gatlinburg, in the Smoky Mountains Arts & Crafts in American history. Community. For details visit www.gatlinburgfarmersmarket.com. The differences between the Northern and Southern states began August 21-24 – Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival - during the infancy of the new country. In those early days, the Celebrating the area’s Appalachian musical roots, Gatlinburg hosts Southern states played a major role in securing independence from its third Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival. For more England and shaping the new United States of America. Some contend the Southern States even won the Revolutionary War. information please visit our website at www.smswf.com. After all, it was the victories at such places as Kings Mountain and Cowpens in S.C., Cowans Ford and Guilford Courthouse in N.C., and the ultimate victory over Cornwallis at Yorktown, Va. that secured our liberty.

Evolution of the Confederacy

Following the treaty with England in 1783 (there were actually 13 treaties, one with each colony), the colonies, now states, came together to form a new nation. There was much heated discussion over the type of government it should have. Alexander Hamilton from New York wanted a king instead of a president and felt the common man didn't have sense enough to self-govern. It was individuals such as Thomas Jefferson and James Madison from Virginia that prevailed and insisted on a democratic form of government.These two individuals also authored the first governing document for the United States of America–the Articles of Confederation.Thomas Jefferson was also the principal writer of the Declaration of Independence. In 1787, the states assembled again to “form a more perfect union.” It was a Virginian, James Madison, who drafted the Constitution. Here is where the bickering between North and South really started. One issue was the apportionment of members for the House of Representatives, with the larger slave population in the South being the issue. In 1776, slavery existed in all 13 colonies. By the time the Constitution was drafted, Massachusetts had abolished slavery and other New England states were considering it. Where slavery existed in the North, the numbers were relatively small compared to the large Southern plantations, which gave the Southern states an advantage in counting population. They compromised on counting slaves as three fifths of a person. The other big issues were individual rights, state sovereignty, and restricting the power of the Federal government.The Southern states would not accept the new Constitution without guarantees of those principles. Those guarantees came in the form of the Bill of Rights, ten amendments which were added to the document. All thirteen states then ratified the Constitution, with three states, Virginia, New York, and Rhode Island, adopting accompanying resolutions upholding the right to secede from the union if the Federal government did not abide by the Constitution.

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The Southern states maintained a large degree of influence over the nation during the first several decades of this country's existence.Seven of the first eleven presidents were from the South. Four of the first five were from Virginia, and each one served two terms. This dominance in those early days caused New England to threaten secession four times. In 1815 during the Hartford (Connecticut) Convention, their secession failed by only two votes.They were driven by concerns over the Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, and the annexation of Texas, all of which they considered an erosion of their political power. One of the main dividing issues between the Northern and Southern states leading up to the war was tariffs. During the infancy of the country, the U.S. Congress passed tariff legislation as a means of raising revenue to run the country and this provided the main source of revenue, up to 95% at one point. There was no income tax in those days. It was initially fairly low – in the 5-10% range. By the end of the War of 1812, the cotton gin had boosted the production and exportation of cotton exponentially. Cotton became the primary export product. Since cotton was exported from Southern ports to European markets, those ships returned to these ports with goods produced in Europe. The tariffs were collected at these ports and drove up the cost of the merchandise brought in. So, the South was providing most of the revenue needed to run the country. Starting in 1816, tariffs were also used to protect the young manufacturing industries in the Northeast. Through a series of tariff acts from 1816 through 1828, the rate was raised to 50%. After S.C. nullified the 1828 “Tariff of Abominations” and threatened secession, a compromise worked out by Henry Clay reduced the rates to 20%. This is where they stayed until 1860 when the Morrill Tariff passed the U.S. House of Representatives, calling for a 67% increase in the tariff rates. This would have boosted the South's share of the total U.S. tax base to around 80%. What was this revenue to be used for – to fund a transcontinental railroad that would not pass through a single Southern state.

Cultural differences between the two regions of the country were another root cause for the Civil War. These differences were recognized as early as 1775 during the Second Continental Congress when a number of attendees discussed forming “two grand Republics.” New England was settled by Puritans from England and remained mostly “pure English” until after the Civil War. New Englanders were the original “Yankees” and tended to look at the rest of America west and south of the Hudson River as inferior. You might say they had a “holier than thou” attitude. That attitude is best displayed by Noah Webster, the Massachusetts author of the Webster Dictionary, when he wrote in his diary, “O New England! How superior are thy inhabitants in morals, literature, civility, and industry.” Another example is the first American geography book written in 1790 by Jedediah Morse, a Connecticut Puritan preacher. He depicted America outside of New England as inhabited by “lazy and ignorant Germans and Scotch-Irish in the Middle States and weak morallydepraved Southerners in the South.” In the early part of the 19th century, the “Age of Enlightenment” swept across the Atlantic from Europe and landed on the Northern shores.Puritanism soon gave way to Transcendentalism, Evolution of the Confederacy Unitarianism, and Abolitionism. Northerners of these persuasions constantly railed against the Southern people as barbaric, uncivilized, and uneducated. The Southern states were composed of immigrants from not only England, but also France, Ireland, Germany, Spain, and other European countries. Their religion was mostly orthodox Protestant – Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, etc. There were also Catholic and Jewish citizens. Although the demographic makeup of the two regions has changed considerably over the last 150 years, particularly in the Northeast, in 1860 the South was a much more diverse culture. The Northern states were fast becoming industrialized and heavily populated, with the population concentrating in cities. In 1860, the Northern population was around 20 million. The South remained an agrarian society, relying mainly on agriculture as its economic base. In 1860, their population was around 9 million, including 4 million slaves. It is a fact of nature that people who live in close proximity look to the government for more protection, oversight, and control while people living in more sparsely-populated areas prefer to be left to their own devices and resist government controls. Thus was the situation in 1860 with the Northern states pushing for a stronger, more centralized Federal government, while the South held on to their beliefs of the less government the better, and what government was necessary should be controlled by the people at the lowest levels. This principle is commonly referred to as states' rights. Another major catalyst to the 7 Deep South states seceding was the election of Abraham Lincoln in November, 1860. He ran on a Republican platform (of which he was the principal architect) which would expand the role of the Federal government into a strongly centralized unit with complete autonomy over the states. The Southern states had always believed in the sovereignty of the states. Another plank in this platform called for the federal government to subsidize companies in order to complete massive public works projects such as railroads and canals, with the vast majority of these projects in Northern states. Naturally, this would take a lot of money, and that money would come from tariff revenue paid by the Southern states. The Republicans also called for a national bank that could print money whenever it saw the need. The nation had tried a national bank before, but it was abolished during Andrew Jackson's administration due to missmanagement and corruption. Most Americans today think Abraham Lincoln was a popular President elected by a majority of the people. He received less than 40% of the popular vote in a 4-way race for the office. He didn't win a single Southern state, but managed to pull a majority of the electoral vote by winning the heavier-populated Northern states. So, Lincoln was strictly a sectional President, representing the Northern states. The South saw Lincoln's election as not only financial doom, but also an end to principles they had stood for since the birth of the nation as spelled out in the founding documents. They had fought the continual encroachments on their constitutional liberties for decades, but now they saw their political power slipping away. With Lincoln being a Northern sectional president, they also feared he would succumb to pressure from the Northern Abolitionists to abolish slavery. They saw their only avenue to preserving their principles and their way of life was to dissolve their contract with the United States and form a new union. Starting with South Carolina on December 20, 1960, seven Deep South states seceded to form the Confederate States of America.

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Ober Gatlinburg ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF MOUNTAIN COASTER Breaking Ground of Tennessee’s Highest Mountain Coaster The mountain coaster will depart near the Tubing Park and begin with a tranquil uphill ride through woods that border the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Once at the top, riders will be whisked down adrenaline pumping turns, dips, zigs, zags, corkscrews and G-force action adventures. Although the mountain coaster can be exhilarating, it is the ultimate family experience and is great for any age. Children, parents and grandparents can comfortably enjoy the ride and choose their own pace down the mountain. Enjoy the high-speed adventure, hugging every turn and dip as you zoom down the mountain at speeds up to 25 MPH, or choose a more relaxed pace suitable to your enjoyment level. Designed for comfort, the unique ADG Mountain Coaster carts provide a more secure and comfortable ride with room for two riders, higher back rests and shorter brake levers for easier handling and control. Whatever speed is chosen, the ADG coaster is top rated for safety and designed with a built-in collision avoidance and seatbelt monitoring system.

Ober Gatlinburg is proud to announce the addition of an exciting, year round adventure attraction, the ADG Mountain Coaster, opening in the fall of 2014. Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park and Ski Area will be a fabulous setting for the coaster which is nestled just below the peak of Mt. Harrison. Offering guests an activity of this caliber will increase enjoyment for all visitors who are seeking a new thrill with fantastic views. Ober Gatlinburg is partnering with ADG, Inc., of Cohoes NY, the leading manufacturer of mountain coasters and slides in the US, to bring this attraction to the top of Ski Mountain Road. The ride will last approximately 5 ½ minutes and cover nearly 4000 feet. Construction will begin near the end of July and the ride is projected to open in late fall of 2014.

Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area and Amusement Park is Tennessee’s only ski area and continues to be a favored year-round destination. The upcoming 2014-2015 season will mark Ober Gatlinburg’s 53rd year as a snow sports area, offering skiing, snowboarding, tubing in the winter and an alpine slide, scenic chairlift, chair swing, maze, water raft rides and mini golf in the summer. The Mountain Coaster will join the Wildlife Encounter, Arcade and Ober’s Indoor Ice Rink as a year-round attraction. Ober’s 5th annual Oktoberfest will begin on September 26th and run through November 2nd. Guests can enjoy multiple show times of The Bavarian Fun Makers Oompah Band everyday while indulging in authentic German cuisine at the Seasons of Ober Restaurant. Each weekend of Oktoberfest, Ober’s Bier Garten will feature different German Biers and Wines with fun and games for the entire family.

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Great Kids in History: The Amazing Philo Farnsworth By Michael Williams

Creation of Philco Television studied the works of engineers and soon began drawing designs for a machine that would revolutionize the world. Once he completed his drawings he wanted to demonstrate it to his teacher. He drew his design on the blackboard in his school for his teacher one day who was astounded at what the 14-yearold inventor had created. He explained some of the components involved and demonstrated an electron tube he had created. The teacher was astounded by the youth's understanding of science. Philo called his device an “Image dissector.” While his designs were carefully detailed on paper, it took 7 more years for the young inventor to actually build the invention that changed the world. It took another 6 years to get the invention patented.

Philo Farnsworth Imagine if you had an idea that would change the world, one that would spawn industries and create jobs while providing entertainment to the masses and allowing artists, actors and musicians a medium to showcase their talents on the world stage. Now, imagine you have this remarkable idea and you are just 14years-old. That was the case for Philo Farnsworth. Born in Utah in 1906, Philo developed an early interest in electronics. His interest in the world of electronics began when he heard his aunt's voice on a telephone. Although she lived many miles away, she sounded as if she was in the room.

After building the prototype for the device, Philo demonstrated the device to his brother-in-law, Cliff Gardner who was amazed. While he liked the device, he told Philo he should consider giving the device a new name. After much thought, Philo changed the name of his device from image dissector to television. Incredibly, a 14-year-old had invented television. Philo's TV made only a single line transmitted by a camera. The following year, when Philo was 22, he ﬁrst demonstrated his invention to the world for the ﬁrst time. He held a demonstration for the press and his investors in 1928. His investors were getting impatient and demanded to know when they would see dollars from the invention. Ever the clever soul, Philo displayed a dollar sign which brought laughs from his backers.

The miracle of electronics fascinated the youth who began tinkering with electronic devices in hopes of one day inventing an amazing device.

In 1929, the design was further improved by elimination of a motor-generator, so the television system now had no mechanical parts. That year, Philo transmitted the ﬁrst live human images using his television system, including a three and a half-inch image of his wife Elma, with her eyes closed because of the blinding light required.

He began studying many books about the burgeoning ﬁeld of physics and electronics and soon his family reaped the beneﬁts of his knowledge.

Television had been invented from the early sketches of a 14year-old boy. The invention evolved creating a trillion dollar industry that forever changed the world and made Philo wealthy.

When the generator broke down on the family farm, Philo repaired it. Noticing how hard his mother worked to turn the crank on her washing machine, Philo had an idea.

In the years to come Philo invented many other electronic devices but none ever achieved the world wide appeal of television. He died in 1971 at the age of 64. His wife, Elma, died in 2006 at the age of 98.

In those days washing machines operated with hand cranks and could be difﬁcult to turn. Philo disconnected the hand crank on his mother's washing machine and attached a small electric motor. Mrs. Farnsworth now had one of the few motorized washing machines in the state. But, for Philo the greatest invention was yet to come. He had

Michael Williams is the author of “Great Kids in History,” a collection of 22 amazing stories of incredible kids that have accomplished amazing things. The book is wonderful reading material for parents and children alike and would make an excellent gift for the great kid in your life. “Great Kids in History” is available in Kindle or in print at Amazon.com.

Ober Gatlinburg Announces Addition of Bobcat Kittens brown or brownish red with a white underbelly and short, black-tipped tail. The cat is named for its tail, which appears to be cut or "bobbed." They are native to North America, but due to their nocturnal habits and secretive ways are rarely seen.

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Ober Gatlinburg’s Wildlife Encounter provides a safe and comfortable home for native animals that are unable to survive in the wild. Perfect for individuals, families, and school groups the Wildlife Encounter is a great environment to see and learn about these Many animal groups reach their highest diversity globally in the magniﬁcent animals and other native wildlife of the southern Appalachian Mountains. Crayﬁshes are one such group, with Smokies! no less than 80 described species and several undescribed taxa

Crayﬁsh Biodiversity in the Smokies

Ober Gatlinburg is proud to announce the newest additions to their Smoky Mountain Wildlife Encounter. Construction is underway on a 700 ft² Bobcat Exhibit to house two Southern Bobcats. The bobcat kittens were born April 20th at a private facility in Arkansas and will come to their new home in mid-July. These adorable kittens will allow our guests to see one of the most prevalent, yet illusive inhabitants of the Smoky Mountains. These kittens will grow quickly to their adult size of 25-30 pounds. Bobcats, sometimes called wildcats, are roughly twice as big as the average housecat. They have long legs, large paws, and tufted ears similar to those of their larger relative, the Canadian Lynx. Most bobcats are

occurring in the mountains of eastern Tennessee, western North

For additional information please call Ober Gatlinburg Carolina, and northwestern Georgia. Within rivers, streams, and Ski Resort and Amusement Park at (865) 436-5423. wetlands of the southern Appalachians countless vicariant events have occurred with the regions crayfishes leading to this diversity. In And visit our website www.obergatlinburg.com. addition to vicariance, the dendritic nature of streams, avoidance of glacial impacts during the Pleistocene epoch, and diversity of lentic and lotic habitats lends itself to speciation. Several smaller mountain ranges make up the southern Appalachian chain, one of which is the Balsam Mountains nested in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.While much of eastern Tennessee (Williams and Bivens 2001) and western North Carolina (Simons and Fraley 2010) have been surveyed for crayfishes, GSMNP has yet to be intensively studied by astacologists. This is unfortunate, and in need of remediation if a true understanding of Appalachian crayfish diversity is going to be ascertained. Results of the limited amount of work performed in the region indicate a rich crayfish fauna occurs within the park boundaries with several potentially undescribed crayfishes.

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Explore the AQUARIUM Live Mermaids!

One of Gatlinburgs favorite attractions is the Live Mermaid show currently at Ripleys Acquarium. It features underwater performances by some of the country’s best swimmers and free divers.

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Performing as a live mermaid is not an easy task. Beside the rigors required of physical ﬁtness having the ability to hold breath for long periods of times is essential. One of the most famous live performers is Mermaid Melissa. That’s actually her legal name. Although not currently performing a the Ripleys Aquarium she has been actively involved in the business since she was a teenager. She is also a supported of marine wildlife and her motto is “Before All Creatures Are Mythical”. Visit her website at: www.mermaidmelissa.com.

The Live Mermaids shows are 12, 2, and 4pm everday until August 9 at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, 88 River road, Gatlinburg, TN. 865-430-8808

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produced in a fraction of the time that would normally be expected if only conventional tools such as a mallet and gouges were used. Although many carvers continue to use other tools alongside the chainsaw, the chainsaw remains the primary tool.

Fallen trees can be used as ﬁrewood or turned into beautiful works of art! It reminds one of the question “If a tree falls in the forest and noone is around to hear it fall does it still make a sound?” Hard to say but it can truly make a nice piece of art. Known as Chainsaw Art the oldest artist go back to the 1950’s which include artists Ray Murphy and Ken Kaiser. In the 1980’ the art form really began to grow with Art Moe getting much exposure for the craft at the Lumberjack World Championships held in Hayward, Wisconsin. This event was broadcast nationally. The addition of carving contest from the west coat to the east coast brought carvers together to test their skills and learn from each other.

Wood carved Sailﬁsh at Heartwood Galleries With the growth of the internet chainsaw carving has become a worldwide phenomenon with chainsaw artist all over the world. In the United Kingdom, the English Open Chainsaw Competition draws thousands of visitors annually. 1999 marked the ﬁrst year of the Ridgway Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous and has grown so big it has taken over the small town of Ridgway, PA.

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Gatlinburg has become a destination to see chainsaw carving artist at work. At trafﬁc light #3 in Gatlinburg take Route 321 a few miles just past the entrance of the Arts and Crafts Community at Glades Road. Businesses such as Heartwood Galleries at 1450 E. Parkway and Jake & Angie’s Wood Art located 1435 E. Parkway.

Kelly at Jake & Angie’s Wood Art Although the general impression of the public is that it is largely performance art (because of the noise, sawdust and very fast carving results), there are a few chainsaw carvers now producing stunning works of art. These works can be

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Directions: Turn at trafﬁc light #3 onto Highway 321 East and go about 3 miles to trafﬁc light #3A at the intersection of the Parkway and Glades Road. We are in the shopping center with the Family Dollar & Subway.

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Through The Years Gatlinburg History Museum The Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau will unveil “Through the Years, Gatlinburg History Museum” at a ribbon cutting at 4pm on Friday, August 8, 2014. The museum is located at the Visitor Center at Ripley's Aquarium Plaza. The Museum highlights a century of the arts and crafts community in Gatlinburg. The exhibit features a collection of handcrafted items by generations of Gatlinburg families including furniture, fabric and other functional items. Community organizations and businesses also made signiﬁcant contributions that add to the story. “We area excited about the opportunity to highlight the history of Gatlinburg and what makes it such a special place to so many,” says Vicki Simms, GCVB Executive Director. Lori Tierney, Director of Visitor Services for the Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, has worked diligently with Ripley's Aquarium and others to put the collection together.

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“We are grateful to Ripley's Aquarium for providing the renovations to the space housing the collection,” says Tierney. “ We are so appreciative of the many families, businesses and organizations that have donated heirloom pieces and told stories which make the museum uniquely Gatlinburg.” In addition to City dignitaries, there will be special guests present who were instrumental in creating the museum present for the opening ceremony. Cast members from Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales will also perform Appalachian music. Gatlinburg visitors interested in exploring local heritage can also participate in a self -guided history tour of historic sites in and around Gatlinburg by picking up the new history tour brochure available at Gatlinburg Visitor Centers or by downloading the Gatlinburg Tours App for Android and Apple devices. For more information please call (800) 588-1817 or visit www.gatlinburg.com.

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3rd Annual Smoky Mountains Songwriters Fes val By Cyndy Montgomery Reeves The Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival is held during August every year to "Celebrate Our Appalachian Musical Roots". The craft of songwriting from the songwriters themselves will ﬁll venues with ongoing performances for four days throughout Gatlinburg, August 21-24th. Make your plans now to be at this great event.

wrote for artists like Brad Paisley, Alison Krauss, Ray Price and George Strait to name a few, “ said Cyndy Montgomery Reeves, Festival Director and Founder.

Gatlinburg: Sugarlands Distilling Company, Gatlinburg Inn, Park Vista, Tom & Earl's Back Alley Grill, Loco Burros, Crawdaddy's, the Smoky Mountain Moonshine Holler and Ripley's Aquarium. There will also be a SMSWF Band Playoff for bands with original music happening at Three Jimmy's Restaurant and Eatery Friday August 22nd – Sunday August 24th. Three bands will be chosen as winners. Opportunities for songwriters include a songwriting workshop series, a songwriting competition, stage spots, and a chance to cowrite a song with hit writers Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member Kim Williams, Doug Johnson, Jim McBride and Dove Award Winner John Condrone. Visit website at www.smswf.com.

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Country Music Hall of Fame member and Grand Ole Opry legend Whispering Bill Anderson will be performing in a ticketed concert with Grammy and Emmy nominee, Steve Dorff and Grammy, CMA and ACM nominee, Bobby Tomberlin on Saturday night at the Quality Inn Creekside. Tickets are for sale on-line at www.smswf.com or at the concert two hours before if there are any remaining tickets. For more information call 865-604-9066.

This year's line-up includes hit songwriters who wrote “Whiskey Lullaby” for Brad Paisley, “I Cross My Heart” for George Strait, “Don't Think I Don't Think About It” for Darius Rucker, “One More Day” for Diamond Rio, “Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven” for Kenny Chesney, “Chattahoochee” for Alan Jackson and “Ain't Goin Down Till the Sun Comes Up” for Garth Brooks to name a few. You get to hear the stories behind these songs and many more. Songwriters participating in this year's festival are from as far away as California, Canada, Massachusetts, New York, Key West and even Sweden.

You will hear Bill perform his original version of the songs he

Songwriters will be performing at the following venues in

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The Original Best Italian Located in back of Elks Plaza shopping center, across Parkway from Hampton Inn & TGI Friday's in Gatlinburg between trafﬁc lights 8 & 9 (865) 430-4090

Best Italian on the Parkway Between Aunt Mahalia's Candy & World Of Illusions between trafﬁc lights 6 & 8 (865) 436-4345

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(865) 325-8142 Located at the Covered Bridge in the Glades Gatlinburg's Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community

Gatlinburg’s Hillbilly Pickers Most visitors to the Smoky Mountains tend to think of hiking, ﬁshing, major entertainment attractions and walking “the strip” for t-shirts and sunglasses. There is, however, much more to experience for those who enjoy the search and history of ﬁne collectibles. One such destination is American Sideshow Gatlinburg. Located at 373 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN this antique shop offers one of the largest selection of antiques, arts, crafts and collectibles in the Smoky Mountain area. Owners Danny and John offer great prices in an easy laid back atmosphere. Browse to your heart’s content and enjoy a great collection of antiques from around the country. This antique gallery features picture windows with a view of the river and duck feeding.

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Awesome Indian Motorcycle Wall Hanging John and Danny have their ﬁngers on the pulse of the antiques business and are well versed in decorations, selections, accents, colors and art. They were “Pickers” before there was a TV show. Located between trafﬁc light # 2 and #3 on the main parkway.

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Now established 14 years, Skiddy’s Place is expanding and now offers beer to go by 6, 12 and 18 case. You can also order all your keg needs during their normal business hours. Skiddy’s Place still offers great food including their all new Juicy Lucy ground chuck burger and hand cut Rib Eye dinners. Come in and have fun on Karaoke night on Thursday’s starting at 7:00 pm. Also, on August 16 come and hear tunes with Grits from Dumplin Valley Band from 8 pm to 12 pm.

Loveliest Beetles in North America The dogbane leaf beetle, Chrysochus auratus, surely one of the loveliest beetles in North America. Pictures cannot do justice to its beauty -- in life, you can see your reﬂection in the carapace of this magniﬁcent animal.

Lets talk rare...this French to-tu...is very hard to ﬁnd John and Danny decided it was time to open an antique store in Gatlinburg that offered locals and visitors a unique collection which was not available anywhere else in the area. American Sideshow was named as such because they are on the road doing so many shows. Danny says “we are like hillbilly Gypsies”.

Hand carved Southwestern Indian Chief bust

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Cabin Art of The Smokies The Smoky Mountains has always been an attraction for artist. It is quite a biotic relationship with each supporting the other for many years.

Cabins are one of those attractions. Especially the cabins that were built by early settlers and founding fathers in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. These cabins were built by hand with trees About one in ﬁve living species is a beetle. Their diversity truly and natural resources provided by the mountains.

inspires awe -- over 350,000 species are known, with estimates of the total diversity venturing as high as 4 million. One of those artist is Jean Stewart. Although originally from a Since DLIA's inception, the known beetle diversity in Great small town in New England she calls the Smoky Mountains her Smoky Mountains National Park has nearly tripled, and we now home. She was a Sunday a painter who started painting at her know that over 2,500 species occur in the park. In addition, 59 mother’s knee. She ﬁrst studied under Frank Lovejoy and won a scholarship to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts School. She also entirely new species have been discovered here.

The Irony of a Genera on So much for getting by with a little help from your friends. A memorial pine tree in Los Angeles’ Grifﬁn Park dedicated to George Harrison, the Beatles lead guitarist, has been massacred by an onslaught of beetles. The musician lived in Los Angeles in his later years (”Blue Jay Way” refers to a street there) and was a fervent gardener. Planted in 2004, the wee sapling had reached 12 feet in height this year. Ladybug and bark beetles have infested other trees in Grifﬁn Park in the past, but the Harrison tree was among others reportedly weakened by California’s ongoing drought. Harrison, who died in 2001, would have presumably found this irony comical. The musician once said that his biggest break in life was getting into the Beatles; his second biggest was getting out of the group. Los Angeles councilman, Tom LaBonge declared that the tree will be replanted but a date has not yet been set. Born in 1943, the “quiet Beatle” wrote such classic rock songs as “Here Comes The Sun”, “Something”, and “Isn’t It Pretty”. At the base of the tree, a plaque reads: “In memory of a great humanitarian who touched the world as an artist, musician and gardener.” Somewhere a guitar gently weeps. As does a gardener.

attended Vesper George School of Art in Boston.

Noah "Bud" Ogle Cabin Photo by Kenneth Wayne

Another Gatlinburg artist that likes to feature cabins is Ken Wayne. The owner of Kenneth Wayne Photography at 600 Glades Road in the Arts and Craft Community, Ken specializes in beautiful photos that many locals and tourist enjoy using to decorate their walls. The photo below is the Noah “Bud” Ogle cabin on the Cherokee Orchard Road also known as the “Roaing Fork Nature Trail” in Gatlinburg. One can only imagine the hard life of living in the mountains in the 19th century. Take the time to visit the sites “Tub Mill” approximately 1/2 mile from the cabin. The trail begins between the cabin and the old barn. The trail is easy, but watch your footing as there are tree roots and rocks crossing the trail.

Walker Sisters Cabin Photo by Stewart Gallery In the mid seventies she started painting with a palette knife when she was a stay-at-home mom. By the eighties she took a different path creating a product line of decorative slate plaques and clocks sold to retailers throughout the United States. Currently she manages her own gallery with her husband, Alan Stewart - a graphic designer and photographer. The Stewart Gallery is located at 1360 E. Parkway in Gatlinburg.

Did You Know? A robber fly in the genus Ommatius. Robber flies are fast and powerful aerial predators, snatching other insects in flight. In several species, the male captures an insect to present to the female as a "gift." The robber fly family, Asilidae, contains over 7,000 known species.

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Meet The Locals Lyudmila & Jeremy at Three Jimmy’s

Joe, Mong, Bon & Gary at The Fox & Parrot Tavern

Steve and Danny at Crystelle Creek Restaurant

Linda and Rob at Smoky Mountain Shakes-N-Dawgs CW, Powerline, Brandi & Ronnie at Senor Hogg’s Cantina

Judy & Dave at Three Jimmy’s

Nancy, Kim & Alexa at Hogg’s Upstairs

Brook, Britney & Dena at Crystelle Creek Restaurant

Edwina, Shue and CW at Skiddy’s Place

Country Duo - Victor and Marilyn

Steve, Gail & Charlie at Crystelle Creek Restaurant

Appalachian Bear Rescue

Brittany at Amestia’s Nice & Naughty Boutique

Betsy and Yoda at Crystelle Creek Restaurant

Art, Shelby, Marcie & Bama at Screwballs Bar & Grill

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Chef JD s Corner Hello my fellow readers and emailers, Once again I would like to thank each and every one of you for reading my monthly article, emailing responses on my last writeup, requesting more recipes & info. Some of you are inquiring where I am located and some of you responded on me ﬂipping omelet's to order. So let be skip two stones across the water as one. For the moment, I am at The Covered Bridge, Glades Road in the Arts & Craft Community on Saturdays (weather permitting), from 8:30am until 12ish. I am ﬂipping omelets per order, offering other eatables, beverage and of course my bottled “Chef JDs RasPurfect Dressing & Marinade” (that came in 3rd place at the Bush Beans Contest), to sample and buy. This last month I have received so many recipe requests - don't fret, my book is being worked on. But in the mean time, I am going to treat you to two of my summer favorite recipes: Cantaloupe Soup and Tri-Pasta Salad. Cantaloupe Soup 2 Cantaloupes 1 Cucumber 1 cup White Wine, (I prefer Dry) 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper Dash or 2 of Hot Sauce Your choice of garnish In a Blender add the following: * Cantaloupes: Seeded & scooped * Cucumber: Peeled, seeded & cubed * Add: Wine, cayenne & hot sauce * Blend well, pour into bowls (I garnish with a sprig of mint)

Tri-Pasta Salad 1 box Rainbow Rotini or Penne 1 cup Italian Dressing 1 cup Mayonnaise 1 can (6.5 oz) Slliced Black Olives, drained 1 can (14.5 oz) Triple Succotash, slightly drained 2 Celery Stalks, chopped 1/2 Red Onion, diced *Cook pasta per box instructions *Drain well & place in large bowl *Stir in Italian Dressing, cover & refrigerate *In medium bowl add rest of ingredients stir well *Add to Pasta mixture until well blended *Add salt & pepper to your taste In closing, I wish to thank you once again for the inquiries and comments! If you have any further questions or requests, please do not hesitate in contacting me at any time by email, and or, come and see me at The Covered Bridge on Saturdays.

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Home of the “Juicy Lucy Burger” Pet Friendly Outside Deck, Pool Table & Kornhole Games Happy Hour - Monday - Friday - 4 - 7 pm Directions: Take Glades Road to its end.

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Sometime on Saturday afternoon, July 12, 2014 this very happy and well behaved pit bull mix showed up on the front porch at Barks and Recreation in Gatlinburg, TN. The dog had no collar and no tags, but certainly did not look like a stray dog. He was healthy, clean and appeared to be well taken care of so we knew his owners were looking for him. We took the dog into our facility, gave him some water and food and a comfortable place to sleep for the night.

As we understand it Ruger was at our facility within 5 to 8 hours after he went missing. This is an indication he was stolen or abducted at some point because we are fairly sure he did not ﬁnd his way from Townsend to Gatlinburg in that short period of time. We also believe whoever took Ruger had a change of heart and dropped him off near Barks and Recreation knowing he would be in good hands.

One of my staff had a suspicion the dog might be chipped but the vet was closed Saturday afternoon and Sunday. On Monday morning our staff took the dog to Bob Dennis’s Animal Clinic in Pigeon Forge to see if the dog was chipped. The Animal Clinic scanned the dog for free (thanks so much to Dr. Bob Dennis) and sure enough he was and the owners lived in Rutledge, TN. Once we had this information we contacted the owners to let them know we had their dog. they immediately came to Barks and Recreation to pick up their buddy and the reunion was a sight to behold. there was not a dry eye in the house. We subsequently learned the dogs name was Ruger. Apparently, the owners were at a camp ground in Townsend,TN for the weekend and left Ruger in his locked crate on the front porch where they were staying. Ruger was accustom to sleeping in his crate at night so this was quite normal. When the owners woke up Saturday morning to feed and walk Ruger the crate was open and he was nowhere to be found. The owners searched high and low but Ruger was nowhere to be found. Sad and distraught, they returned home thinking, I am sure, they would never see him again.

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A happy ending for the dog and his owners and a very good reason to get your dog chipped. If Ruger had not been chipped it is highly unlikely we would have ever been able to locate the owners. If you own a dog that stays outside or is not under your constant watchful eye we highly recommend you chip your dog. If your four-legged friend needs a daycare or overnight stay contact us at www.barksandrecreation.com

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Olive oils, balsamic vinegars, sea salts Experience “the Mediterranean” in The Great Smoky Mountains Arts & Crafts Community at The Artsy Olive located in Glades Village at the blinking yellow light. In addition to gold medal award winning, internally certified natural infusion olive oils, Balsamic vinegars and Italian wine vinegars, The Artsy Olive offers a wide selection of all natural pacific sea salts as well as Himalayan Pink Sea Salt. Olive oil is a fat obtained from the olive (Olea europaea) and is produced by pressing whole olives. The olive tree is native to the Mediterranean basin. Archeological evidence shows that olives were turned into oil by 4500 BC by Canaanites in present-day Israel. Recent genetic studies suggest that species used by modern cultivators descend from multiple wild populations, but a detailed history of domestication is not yet understood. Balsamic vinegar is a vinegar originating from Italy and becoming increasingly popular throughout the world. There are three types of balsamic vinegars - traditional artisan, commercial grade and condimento which is often a mix of the first two. Traditional balsamic vinegar is produced from the juice of just harvested white grapes. It is then boiled down to approximately 30% of the original volume to create a concentrate which is fermented with a slow aging process concentrating the flavors. During this period a portion evaporates. This is said to be the “angels share”, a term used in the production of bourbon whisky.

Sea salt is produced from the evaporation of seawater. It is used in cooking and cosmetics and like mineral salt it has been dated to prehistoric times. Some gourmets believe sea salt taste better and has a better texture than ordinary table salt. In applications that retain sea salt’s coarser texture, it can provide a different mouth feel and may change ﬂavor due to its different rate of dissolution. The mineral content also affects the taste. The colors are due to the variety of local clays and algae found in the waters.

Sample Tasting Table The Artsy Olive has a great selection of these condiments. To kick off the summer season they have also added, straight from the Cajun capital of the US (New Orleans), dozens of marinades, BBQ sauces, hot sauces, spice blends and low-country boil seasoning mixes. They also carry all natural gluten-free soup, dip mixes and casserole bakes - quick and easy dinners under 30 minutes! The Arsty Olive invites you to visit them and sample there many delicious items. 865-254-8835

Did You Know? True extra virgin olive oil -- or "EVOO" as TV's Rachael Ray calls it -- is extracted from olives using only pressure, a process known as cold pressing. "Extra virgin olive oil has just 1% acid. It is the oil that comes from the first pressing of the olives, and is considered the finest, having the freshest, fruitiest flavor," Harlan says. "Virgin olive oil also comes from the first pressing, and has about 3% acid."

Covered Bridge Location To enhance the farmers market experience while shopping around for seasonal foods, plant starts and other goodies, we will also feature local Author-Artist Mary Phillips and Musician Barry Bianchi, along with Native American Dancing and the Sevier County Humane Society. Each Saturday through September 13, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, as the season progresses, you'll find an array of fresh produce that may include strawberries, blueberries, apples, okra, tomatoes, etc. Homemade baked goods, honey, jams, jellies, plants, herbs and flowers are also a welcome site under the vendors' canopies. Other vendors who participate sell natural health and wellness products. Artisans will be available to demonstrate a craft or two and musicians are frequently around to perform. Because the market supports only locally grown foods the season starts out with a smaller selection of veggies and fruits. Certain fruits and veggies can only be grown in certain climates and grown at certain times of the year which means you may not always find what you are looking for. When you buy produce “in season”, you're purchasing the product when it's plentiful. There are benefits to buying locally. In season produce is less expensive than out-ofseason produce. Since it doesn't have to travel far to get to you, you aren't paying extra for gas, labor, transportation, etc., and you're getting better nutrition. In general, there are less pesticides/toxins used in growing local/seasonal produce, since they don't have to travel far or stay fresh for long periods of time. Your dollars are supporting a local food system and the community. Right now we are looking for all sorts of vendors of locally-raised produce, fruits, nuts, berries, honey, and eggs and homemade products. Nancy Gray, President, GFM, says, “It's about sharing the bounty with your neighbor.” The market is a social gathering spot too. Visitors and residents enjoy sharing ideas among themselves and with the vendors about gardening techniques and tips, as well as those mouth-watering recipes too. Call 865-332-4769 and visit us GatlinburgFarmersMarket.com

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