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Gatlinburg Trolley Ride of Lights
Pigeon Forge Trolley Tour of Lights See the lights of Gatlinburg during Winterfest! The Trolley Ride of Lights takes revelers on a tour of Downtown Gatlinburg and down the Parkway to bask in the seasonal glow of Winterfest and Gatlinburg's winter wonderland! The Gatlinburg Trolley Ride of Lights begins on November 12, 2014, and will set off 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30pm each evening during Winterfest. The ride begins and ends at the City of Gatlinburg’s mass transit center at Traffic Light #5 beside Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies at 88 River Road. The tour and trolley ride costs $5 per rider. Sit back and ride the Gatlinburg trolley to experience the romance and wonder of Gatlinburg Winter Magic. Marvel at LED lighting displays along Gatlinburg’s downtown Parkway. $1.6 million+ has been invested to launch new lighting displays which capture the feel of a winter forest of evergreens. Updated displays can also be seen on Gatlinburg’s Hwy. 321 trolley route. You will see lighted wildlife displays of animals that are native to Smoky Mountains National Park: deer, fox, squirrel, rabbits. Older beloved displays visitors expect to see year after year have been converted to LED and have a crisp new appearance. Look for these on the Gatlinburg tour: snowmen, dancing fountains, a group of international children, rocking horse. To make reservations or for more information, call the Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau at (865) 277-8222.
Pigeon Forge sparkles with more than five million twinkling lights while you feel the festive Christmas spirit during Winterfest. Winterfest trolley tours offer an exciting way to experience holiday magic in the Great Smoky Mountains--without battling traffic and crowds. Visitors can embark on an enclosed trolley car ride; sit back, relax and be whisked away to see some of the most breathtaking holiday light displays the region has to offer! Because cool Smoky Mountain air can make winter months chilly, the Fun Time Trolley is heated for your comfort. You’ll be able to enjoy all the festive sights without battling the elements. Additionally, riders will be treated to information from knowledgeable tour guides who know the ins and outs of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and the rest of the Smoky Mountain area. You’ll hear historical stories, folk tales and learn more about the history of Winternest in the Great Smoky Mountains! Tours offered by the City of Pigeon Forge begin and end at Patriot Park, located at 186 Old Mill Avenue. Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights in Pigeon Forge begins on November 12, 2014, and will run through January 10th, 2015. Tours leave Patriot Park at 6:30, 7:45 and 9:00pm Monday-Friday during Winterfest in November and December, and Monday and Friday evenings the week of January 5 - 9. There must be at least 15 passengers present for the trolley tours to depart. The tour and trolley ride costs $5 per rider. For more info or reservations for parties of 10 or more call the Pigeon Forge Fun Time Trolley (865) 453-6444.
Fantasy Of Lights Christmas Parade The City of Gatlinburg invites you to bundle up and generate a spirited dose of holiday cheer and soak up Gatlinburg’s 39th annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade at 7:30 p.m. Gatlinburg’s 39th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade travels through downtown Gatlinburg on Friday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. to the cheers of more than 80,000 spectators. Over 100 parade entries, over a dozen marching bands from Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia and Alabama. And giant balloons will take to the streets of downtown Gatlinburg. Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade earned the IFEA / Haas & Wilkerson Grand Pinnacle Award for excellence in events production in 2013 and 2009.
Winter Magic Tunes & Tales November 28 - December 20
Through the holiday season, visitors can meet characters and storytellers and enjoy caroling along the Parkway Friday and Saturday evenings during this fourth annual event!
The parade begins at Traffic Light #1A on Hwy 321 at 7:30 p.m. and ends about an hour-and-a-half later at Traffic Light #10. Jamming sidewalks and balconies along the parade route, a large crowd will be able to soak up the illuminating glow of Gatlinburg Winter Magic, the City of Gatlinburg’s popular holiday lights program which has received a $1.6 million injection of new displays plus a 100-percent conversion to energy-efficient LED bulbs over the past few years.
Gatlinburg spices up the holiday season with free weekend entertainment by presenting the Gatlinburg Winter Magic version of its Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales program live on the Parkway on Friday and Saturday nights at 5:00-9:30 pm between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. “Winter Magic Tunes & Tales celebrates the musical heritage of Appalachia,” says Gatlinburg Events Director, Jim Downs. The cast includes strolling singers and guitar players, Christmas carolers, a four-piece band, and each evening, dancing elves, Frosty the Snowman and Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The award winning 39th Annual Christmas Fantasy of Lights Parade will step off at 7:30pm on Friday, December 5. Thousands of people come to view the mile-long parade featuring lighted floats, marching bands, equestrian units, giant balloons and off course Santa Claus.
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ALL NEW See the Face Of Christ Sculpture which seems to follow you!
in the Smokies Museum & Gardens America’s #1 Inspirational Christmas Experience For The Entire Family!
Free Parking For Museum Guests
(865) 436-5155
www.ChristInTheSmokies.com 510 River Road, Gatlinburg
12 Galleries and Over 100 Lifelike Biblical Figures
Also on the schedule:
Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday Show, with items made by members of the Gatlinburg Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community. The free show runs November 25 through December 7 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve in downtown Gatlinburg at the New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show and Ball Drop on Historic Nature Trail at the Parkway. For the 26th year, the Space Needle area at traffic light #8 comes alive at the stroke of midnight with a fabulous fireworks show. Free entertainment beginning at 10pm.
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Winter Magic Trolley Ride of Lights, with departures at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 each evening November 12 through December 30 for a guided tour of the lighting displays. Tickets are $5 and reservations are recommended. To learn more about these and other events in Gatlinburg, call 800-568-4748 or find mountains of information at www.gatlinburg.com.
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Knife Works Features Lizard Licks
by Ronnie Shirley and his wife Amy in 1998. In ten years it grew to a fleet of 20 trucks. The TV show features the frequent fights and brawls that take place in Wendell, NC during a repossession. This makes a great show for the reality TV type format and has become very popular.
Smokey Mountain Knife Works hosted the stars of the popular Lizard Licks TruTV cable show. Featuring a full day of product pricing specials, gifts and autographed photo opportunities the event was extremely popular with fans of the stars Ronnie and Amy Shirley. Lizard Licks Towing and Recovery is a towing company started
Smoky Mountain Knife Works was founded in the early 1970's when Kevin Pipes and John Parker started selling pocketknives at flea markets. Through the mid 1970's they worked hard to build strong relationships with their vendors and customers and the business grew quickly. In 1978 SMKW opened its first retail showroom. Over the years, SMKW has grown by leaps and bounds outgrowing two facilities before building its current retail location in Sevierville, Tennessee. Today, Kevin Pipes serves as SMKW's president and CEO. SMKW is now the world's largest knife showplace with over 1.2 million customers visiting it annually. Please contact us at (865) 453-5871 and go to our website at www.smkw.com.
Judy Jones Pottery A Gatlinburg Pottery Gallery • Lead Free • Wheel Thrown • Microwave & Dishwasher Safe
(865) 430-3472
www.judyjonespottery.com "Browse and watch potter at work" In The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community 530 Buckhorn Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Screwballs Poker Run Grand Opening! Now Open In The Glades
Crafters Creations of the Smokies Bike Run Supporters
Heidi & Barbara
Screwballs Bar & Grill hosted the OPEN DOORS TN Motorcycle Poker Run to benefit children with special needs. Open Doors Tennessee is an organization committed to providing opportunity for special families for camps, sports, special events and assistance with therapy. They are based out of Anderson County and welcome all families coping with disabilities. 100% of all proceeds go to the children of East Tennessee.
Jack helping the next generation
Denver Evans on the keyboard
The Motorcycle Poker Run started at Screwballs Bar & Grill at 3024 Newport Highway, Sevierville, Tennessee. Registration started at 9:30 am with a donation breakfast and kickstands up at 11 am. The run headed out to Shovelheads Bar & Grill in Newport, from there to Apehangers in Del Rio, on to Shamrock Pub & Grill and then finishing at Screwballs Bar & Grill. At the end of the day Poker Run prizes were awarded along with live entertainment and great food.
Stewart Gallery
An Eclectic Assortment Of: • Gifts • Art • Jewelry • And more...
865-430-7714 Located in the Arts & Crafts Community
160 Glades Road•Gatlinburg
Rocky Top Sports Briefs
Art of the Smokies
Venue Available for Sevier County Teams - Rocky Top Sports World is offering the opportunity for Sevier County teams to book practice sessions at the venue beginning immediately. To qualify for complimentary usage, teams must be based in Sevier County or be affiliated with a Sevier County school. Coaches requesting field or court space must complete a facility usage agreement and provide proof of insurance prior to booking. Teams will be allowed to reserve space one week in advance and all reservations must be made by noon on Wednesdays for the following week sessions. Courts and fields will be available
Tuesdays from 3:30pm-5:30pm and 5:30pm-7:00pm. Additional practice sessions will be on Wednesdays from 3:30pm-5:00pm. Dates and times are subject to change and for Rocky Top Sports World availability. For further information call 865.325.0044. Scorekeepers Needed - Rocky Top Sports World is accepting names of individuals interested in serving as scorekeepers for events. Qualified participants must be 15 years of age and have basic knowledge of sports.Training will be provided. Scorekeepers would be contacted on an event-by-event basis. For information call Rocky Top Sports World at 865.325.0044.
Local Magicians Share the Gospel Through Illusions Originals Landscapes Historic Cabins
Oil Paintings Calligraphy
The only all gospel magic shop in the world and it's right here in Gatlinburg! So, Doc decided to take on the task of creating a complete line of Gospel Magic. He enlisted the help of Frank and Joe and they got started. Emerald City Ministries has a mission of helping people by starting a Diaper Ministry, supplying diapers to families who cannot afford to buy them. The ministry also helps other organizations like The Boys and Girls Club, Food Ministries, as well as small churches and missionaries by donating Gospel Illusions to help bring God's Word to everyone.
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865.436.4466 www.artist-jmstewart.com Located in Buie’s Landing Shopping Center
1360 E. Parkway, Suite 5, Gatlinburg
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Doc, Frank & Joe Doc Waddell has always been a man who was not afraid to take risks and go against the grain. In his latest project he is doing just that once again! Doc has been doing magic for over fifty years and has a total of eight shops in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area with his newest being Doc's Magic Shop at the Island in Pigeon Forge, TN. But Doc wanted to do more than just leave a string of shops bearing his name. That's why Doc, Frank, Doc's son, and Joe Vagott started Emerald City Ministries and Doc's Gospel Magic Shop. It's the only all-gospel magic shop in the world and it's right here in Baskins Square Mall in Gatlinburg.
In 1836 Alabama became the first U.S. state to recognize Christmas as an official holiday • In 1907 Oklahoma became the last state to make it official • In 1926, the first singing jingle played over the radio airwaves on Christmas Eve. It was "Have you tried your Wheaties." • A Jewish man wrote "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" and a few other classic Christmas songs • The real St. Nicholas lived in Turkey where he was a bishop in the early 4th century • The Dutch turned the bishop into a Christmas gift-giving guy.When Dutch settlers migrated to the U.S. they brought the St. Many people were coming to Doc's other magic shops looking Nick tradition with them. He became known as Santa Claus. for more Gospel Magic and there just wasn't a lot of it out there.
Great Food & Entertainment New Year’s Eve Food & Drink Specials Reservations Accepted
Entertainment Every Night!
Neesee on the keyboard singing all your favorites
Carrie Tillis, Bill Labounty and Bobby Tomberlin
(865) 430-1551
Open Daily 3 pm
Follow Me To The Tree Appetizers • Salads • Soups • Entrees Italian Dishes • Daily Specials • Desserts Full Bar Service • Free Parking • In House Catering Pet Friendly Sports Porch!
WWW.CRYSTELLECREEK.COM
1654 East Parkway (Next To Dollar General)
So far they have sent their illusions to Russia, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The Gospel Magic Shop helps to support the ministry. It's amazing how using a simple magic trick to illustrate a message can help kids retain that message. They are going to make every trick out there a Gospel Illusion. The men have been busy going to churches and other functions demonstrating their unique way of sharing the Gospel through illusions. These men are excited about what they are doing and happy to be doing what they feel God has placed on their hearts. If you would like to have them come to your church or any other function or if you would like to donate to their Diaper Fund you can reach them by calling (865)-210-2625 or (865)-765-1408. For more information go to www.emeraldcityministries.org.
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Legally Speaking
By Carroll McMahan
The Car of Your Dreams or Not By Andrew E. Farmer While walking around the beautiful Smoky Mountains you see the car of your dreams. You might find yourself moving closer to give it an inspection. If that inspection leads to you taking the car home, you may find yourself convicted of vehicle theft in Tennessee. A conviction on this charge could lead to your record being permanently tarnished and jail time. It could also make it difficult to secure housing or employment. Under Tennessee law, (T.C.A. § 39-14103), vehicle theft is graded depending on the value of the item stolen. Depending on the price range punishments can increase in length and cost. If your dream car’s cost is at the lower end of the range, $500 or less, you will be charged with a Class A misdemeanor with the potential for up to 11 months and 29 days in jail, a fine of no more than $2,500 or any combination of the two. If your dream car is at the highest
end of the range, $60,000 or more, you may be charged with a Class B Felony carrying a potential sentence of 8 to 30 years in prison, with fines potentially reaching $25,000. If the above scenario sounds familiar, or if you have been charged with any type of theft, you must act promptly. First and foremost, you will need proper counsel to defend you against these charges. So, don’t waste another moment – contact The Law Offices of Andrew Farmer, PLC today and let us help you present a solid defense. Call our office today and set up a free consultation to review your case and weigh your options. The Law Offices Of Andrew E. Farmer 103 Commerce Street Sevierville, TN 37862 865-428-6737 www.lawofficesofandrewfarmer.com
Historical buildings abound in Sevierville, whether they are special in their design, renowned because of their builders or remarkable due to events that transpired within their walls. Sevierville was named as the county seat of Sevier County in July of 1795. Four county courthouses proceeded the fifth and current courthouse, which was built in 1896 at a cost of $21,041.93.The current courthouse was designed by the McDonald brothers as an example of the Beaux-Arts classical style and utilizes bricks manufactured by AfricanAmerican mason and Sevierville resident, Isaac Dockery. Remodeled in 1970, the courthouse rises 130 feet above the surrounding city of Sevierville and contains a four-sided Seth Thomas clock set into its elegant tower. Built in 1886, The New Salem Baptist Church is the oldest surviving building in Sevierville. It was originally built as a Union Church for and by black congregations and is the oldest surviving brick church and the only surviving historic African-American church in Sevier County.
DECORIUM GIFT SHOPPE
Gatlinburg’s Largest Collection of Antiques If you are looking for antiques in the Smokies then you owe it to yourself to stop by our antique shop in Gatlinburg for the best selection of antiques, collectibles and antique furniture in the area.
Look for the horse outside our shop!
(865) 325-1411
373 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN 37738 americansideshowantiques.com Specializing in Affordable Elegance
Beautiful Scarves
Look For The Red Rocking Chairs
The First Of Its Kind!
Comforters • Christmas Decor • Furniture • Placemats • Ladies Scarves • Jewelry
Not Just Another Craft Show! By A. Jann Peitso The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community will present “Not Just Another Holiday Craft Show”. This Holiday Craft Show is FREE. The community's gift for the visitors to this area since 1982 has always been free. The GSACC celebrates its heritage, at each show, of handcrafted work that has been produced here since at least the early part of the 1900's. Handcrafted objects needed for everyday living became a visitor's quest as a collectible object to proudly show and give to friends. Not many craft shows can tout that! A Heritage Display is assembled of old photographs and rare handcrafts from times past for visitors to catch a glimpse of those who began these handcrafted traditions. The artisans of today stand on those strong shoulders. Many contemporary members of GSACC will exhibit their creations and offer their modern-day collectibles for you to purchase and proudly present to someone special this holiday time. They will explain to you how their creations “came about” and “why they do what they do”. Members of GSACC will direct
you to the arts & crafts community, the eight mile loop of over 100 artisans in their studios, galleries, workshops and quaint restaurants. In addition to members of the arts & crafts community, guest artisans are juried for their additional quality crafts and arts to join in this celebration of heritage, this sale of handcrafted treasures and in this free gift to the visitors and families of Gatlinburg. This Holiday Show will be in the Gatlinburg Convention Center, Nov.25 – Dec. 7. Doors open at 10:00 AM. You can even spend Thanksgiving Day at the Convention Center until 5 PM and choose handcrafted items for your holiday gifts from “the person who really made it”, the person that you talked with and that you feel you now know and will visit again! Enter the Convention Center front doors from the Parkway and watch the “bear carvers” using chainsaws as they delicately carve bears and other objects. Join the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community and Guest Artisans for 13 days of their heritage celebration, your holiday purchasing and all with no entry fee!
Gospel Magic & Illusions Our goal is to delight and enlight the children of the world with simple illusions and the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ!
631 Parkway, # A-9, Gatlinburg (Baskins Square Mall) 865-765-1408 • www.EmeraldCityMinistries.org
Doc’s Magic Shop
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
The Best Place To Dance! with dancing on the bar Your hosts Kim & David
HOGG'S UPSTAIRS TAVERNE Gatlinburg Sports Bar Atmosphere By Day Gatlinburg Fun Hot Spot At Night!
Best Burgers In Town! 1st Place in Two Categories at the Sevier County Fair Smoky Mountain Celebra on
865-325-1210 Dine In or Take Out
Wampler’s Ole Smoky Moonshine Pork 2014 Grand Champion &
King of Wings 2014 Grand Champion
Best Burgers and Wings in Gatlinburg
Best Sports Bar For Good Times & Fun!
www.hoggsupstairstaverne.com (865) 436-8515
Directions: At traffic light #3 in Gatlinburg turn onto 321.
Open 7 Days Per Week from 12 pm until 1 am
Go 2.7 miles to Glades Road and turn left. We are on the left.
745 Parkway, Suite 10 Gatlinburg
1359 E. Parkway, Suite F, Gatlinburg
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Traveling With Vickie Vacation For Health
by Vickie Ownby If you had all the time and money you needed, what would you do? 99 out of 100 people surveyed said they would “TRAVEL”! Vacation is a must for good health! Vacations also lower your risk of heart disease! It has been determined that your life expectancy increases 20% longer when you take regular vacations! It has been determined that people who take vacations live longer! You are more productive and healthier if you take a vacation at least one time a year! Workers who do not take vacations are not only hurting themselves, but they are hurting their employers too! They are more likely to get sick or just “mentally checked out”!
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A Travel Agent carries many licenses and insurances, such as an IATA# which allows them to book vacations with hotels and other lodging facilities on your behalf. A CLIA# allows them to book and reserve with the cruise lines and airlines on your behalf. Travel Agents do not cost additional money to plan your vacations, reserve car rentals, cruise lines, hotels, book airlines. I am paid directly from the hotels and other lodging facilities, car rental agencies, airlines and cruise lines. As a Travel Agent, I can match any printed and valid offer from any online site. And as a Travel Agent, I can monitor any price reductions and apply them directly to your reservation. Why not let me take the pain and stress out of planning your vacation getaway or cruise? Create your memories with your wife/husband or significant other, your children, family and friends!
Gatlinburg Events December 2014
December 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 – Winter Magic Tunes & TalesThrough the holiday season, visitors can meet characters and storytellers and enjoy caroling and entertainment along the Parkway Friday and Saturday evenings during this fifth annual event! (GCVBE) (800) 568-4748 December 1 to 31– Gatlinburg Winter Magic– The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with dozens of spectacular light displays, featuring all LED bulbs. (GCVBE) (800) 568-4748 December 1 to 30 – Gatlinburg Winter Magic Trolley Ride of Lights – Enjoy a guided trolley tour of Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays. Departure is from the Ripley’s Aquarium Trolley Station. Trolley leaves at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30. Excludes December 5, 24, 25, 31. Group reservations are available. Book your seats on-line at www.gatlinburg.com/events (GCVBE) ($) December 1 to 7 – Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Holiday Show – Unique handcrafted gifts made by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are offered as they host their annual holiday show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Visit www.gatlinburgcrafts.com or call (800) 568-4748. December 5 – Gatlinburg’s 39th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade – This popular Christmas parade in downtown Gatlinburg is recognized as one of the very best by the International Festival and Events Association. Parade features lighted floats, marching bands, equestrian units and helium balloons. Parade begins at 7:30 p.m. at Traffic Light #1A and continues through downtown to Light #10. (800) 568-4748 December (Date TBA) – Christmas on Ice – Enjoy the spirit of the season as local skaters display their talents on ice to the sounds of holiday music in a two day performance at Ober Gatlinburg’s ice arena. Visit www.obergatlinburg.com or call (800) 251-9202 December 31 – New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show & Ball Drop on Historic Nature Trail at the Parkway – For the 26th straight year, the Space Needle area at traffic light #8 comes alive at the stroke of midnight with a fabulous fireworks show. Features free party favors and live entertainment. “Best New Year’s Eve Show in the South.” (GCVBE) (800) 568-4748
The Friendliest Quilt Shop in the Glades!
Watch Glass Artist J. Hills
Kaleidoscopes Frogman Jewelry M&D Hills Photography Art Glass Covered Bridge in the Glades 849 Glades Road # 1C1
Misty Mountain Soap Co. A Healthier Choice In Skin Care
865-430-7778 HillsCreek.com
A Message To The Community Thank you everyone for all the wonderful compliments we get on our publication, Smoky Mountains Around Town. It makes us so proud to be a part of this special community. We are here to help the businesses get noticed and recognized and strive to our fullest to do so. If there is anything that you would like to recommend to us we are open to it. We are getting ready to go into our second year and it has been such a pleasure getting to know the business community. Thank you for your support in our community newspaper. Sincerely, Elizabeth A. Patti, Associate Publisher & Editor www.smokymountainsaroundtown.com smokyaroundtown@gmail.com (send articles of interest here)
Creating Unique Hand Crafted Jewelry
The Jewelry Spot Gemstones • Wire Art • Enamels Sterling Silver • 14 Kt Gold Filled • Custom Orders Available
Natural Soaps, Lotions & Bath Products hand crafted in our shops!
(865) 430-8084 www.mistymountainsoap.com Two locations in the Arts & Crafts Community! 601 Glades Road (Morning Mist Village) 849 Glades Road (Covered Bridge Complex)
Cardinals
The northern cardinal is so well loved that it has been named the official bird of no fewer than seven U.S. states.Bright red cardinals are easily identified by even casual bird watchers, and are often seen frequenting backyards and bird feeders. When foraging elsewhere they eat insects, seeds, grain, fruit and sap.
440-478-1841 www.thejewelryspot.net 849 Glades Road, Suite 1B7, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Located at the Covered Bridge in The Glades
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Cardinals, also called "redbirds," do not migrate and have traditionally been more common in warmer climes such as the U.S. southeast. However, in recent decades they have expanded their common range north through the United States and even into Canada. This population growth may be due to an increase in winter birdfeeders and to the bird's ability to adapt to parks and suburban human habitats.
Gatlinburg’s newest casual restaurant
Only males sport the brilliant red plumage for which their species is known. The color is a key to mating success—the brighter the better. Females are an attractive tan/gray.
Featuring home cooked meals, signature salads, hot steam subs and TV’s everywhere for the sport enthusiast! Opening Soon 2014.
Cardinals are active songbirds and sing a variety of different melodies.
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We specialize in quilting supplies, fabrics, notions, books, do it yourself kits, classes and more. 805 E. Parkway, Gatlinburg
Males can be aggressive when defending their territory, and they frequently attack other males who intrude. This tendency sometimes leads cardinals to fly into glass windows, when they charge an "intruding bird" that is really their own reflection. Cardinals are fairly social and join in flocks that may include birds of other species. During mating season, however, groups dissolve into pairs. Male birds feed their monogamous partners as they incubate clutches of eggs—typically three per season.
Zoe’s
• 100% Cotton Fabric • Fat Quarters & Yard Cuts • Moda Fabric - Jelly Rolls - Pre Cuts • Quilt Books - Patterns - Notions
865-654-8502 Located in the Arts & Crafts Community 600 Glades Road • Gatlinburg (Shop 9 next to The Cabin Cafe)
Steaks Burgers Seafood and much more
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.
976 E Parkway, Downtown Gatlinburg
www.HowardsRestaurantGatlinburg.com (865) 436-3600
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Gatlinburg Pickers by Danny Lewis Hi...Danny here. Great to be alive here in the mountains of Tennessee. Sometimes when we decide to “hit the road” we’ll try to end up at a beach destination. So we take the back roads through Tennessee and Alabama and find ourselves in old town Panama City.
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We try to slant our picks towards the nautical theme. Unfortunately there are so few of them but they are fun to find. Things like ship wheels, glass ball floats, parrot cages, etc.
Sevier County’s Finest Collection of Restored Collectibles!
865-428-2080 2723 Newport Highway • Sevierville, Tennessee
This month I picked up this fantastic early ship anchor. Guess it to be well over 100 years old. I always think and sometimes day dream about how this old anchor was used. God only knows where it has been and what it has seen. You can shut your eyes and let your imagination run with it....give it a try. Our name American Sideshow comes from doing lots of road shows at the Fairgrounds in Nashville and Atlanta. Doing shows keeps us current with the market, decorators, artists and what the folks are really buying.
Picking with you next month! - Danny Lewis
For more information on unique antique pieces contact: American Sideshow Antiques 373 Parkway, Gatlinburg www.americansideshowantiques.com (865) 325-1411
Local Fishing Chapter Supports National Park's Brook Trout volunteers, the park has restored over 14 miles of streams to brook trout habitat. “Trout Unlimited continues to be a champion of brook trout restoration in the Smokies,” said Acting Superintendent Clay Jordan. “We are grateful not only for this generous donation, but also for the countless hours of hands-on volunteer labor served in the park.”
www.ajannpeitso.com Smoky Mountains Arts & Crafts Village
170 Glades Road, Gatlinburg • 865.436.2363
Front Row: Acting Superintendent Clay Jordan, TU President Mike Bryant, Sheila Bolinger, & Fisheries Biologist Matt Kulp Back Row: Chuck James, Gary Verholek, Bill Bolinger, Davy Ezell, and retired Fisheries Biologist Steve Moore
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Acting Superintendent Clay Jordan was presented with a $20,000 gift from the Little River Chapter of Trout Unlimited as part of their continuing efforts to support the park's fisheries program. The donation includes $10,000 raised by the Little River Chapter at the 2014 Troutfest Banquet and $10,000 given by the Tennessee Council of Trout Unlimited through the conservation license plate fund. The donated funds will support brook trout restoration efforts and brook trout genetic studies. Since 1987, the park has actively worked to restore native brook trout populations to their native range. Brook trout, the only trout species native to the Smokies, lost up to 75 percent of their historic range in the early 1900s due to destructive logging practices and competition from non-native rainbow and brown trout. Working with cooperators and
by Teri Pizza What color do you think of in December? I bet it isn't orange and yet, most children a few decades ago would have been thrilled to have found something that color in their stocking or perhaps even a shoe! This month's produce is the … ORANGE. Every mountain child wanted to find an orange in their stocking and Italian children couldn't wait until the night before St. Nicholas Day so “he” would come and put candy, nuts, and perhaps a delicious orange into it. I remember finding a large clean sock of my dad's to hang up. On Christmas morning it looked like it held a whole bunch of loot but it was mostly a ripe round orange in its toe that made it hang almost to the floor! If sunshine could fit in a fruit it would taste like an orange. Ripened in warmer climes and transported across our nation in the month most of us are shoveling snow and worshiping the baby Jesus' birth.
Park Plans Controlled Burns
Great Smoky Mountains National Park fire management officials are planning a series of controlled burns in Cades Cove.
Controlled burns are used to reduce woody encroachment into the fields, perpetuate native herbaceous species, reduce exotic plant species, and maintain the historic, open character of the cove. These seasonal controlled burns help support native species that provide high quality cover and foraging opportunities for a diversity of wildlife including deer, turkeys, and ground nesting birds. “The controlled burns provide a great opportunity for the public to witness first hand our resource management efforts and to learn about the role of fire in our National Parks,” said Fire Management Officer Dave Loveland. The loop road and historic structures will remain open to visitor use, but brief delays and temporary closures of side roads and trails may occur to ensure public safety during burn operations. Park staff will be present to answer questions during operations at overlooks and parking areas. Visitors should park at these designated areas for information. No stopping in roadways unless directed by park staff. For more information you can visit our website www.nps.gov/grsm/naturescience/fire-regime.htm.
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Here's a bit of trivia concerning this fruit that represents all things warm and sunny: • India and China were the first to cultivate the ORANGE, circa 2500 BC. • North Africa began growing the ORANGE sometime in the 1st century AD. • It seems to be the Portuguese who developed the sweet varieties we know today. In Portugal ORANGES are called Portukal. • Christopher Columbus brought ORANGE seeds to Haiti in 1493, and in 1518 both Panama and Mexico began planting orange trees. • Ponce de Leon is credited with growing the first ORANGE trees in Florida in 1513. • ORANGES are now the largest citrus crop in the world! • Navel ORANGES got their name because the end opposite the stem resembles a belly-button. • Delicious Valencias are simply ORANGES that have "regreened" or reabsorbed chlorophyll. Then there's all that good stuff that an orange does for the human body, such as being ... • High in antioxidants, and packed with numerous health benefitting vitamins, minerals, and essential oils. • Care2HealthLiving cites multiple benefits from oranges. They aid in cancer and kidney disease prevention, lower cholesterol, lower risk of heart
The Little River Chapter is also supporting an additional brook trout genetic study through a $5,000 'Embrace-a-Stream' Trout' program grant and a $5,000 youth education program through the Steve Moore Youth Education Fund. This education fund was established in 2014 to recognize retired National Park Service Fisheries Biologist Steve Moore for his efforts in creating future conservation leaders. Funds are being used to establish Trout-in-the-Classroom program in three east Tennessee schools. “The Little River Chapter of Trout Unlimited is pleased to make these donations in our continual efforts to support our national treasure, the Great Smoky Mountain National Park,” said Mike Bryant, President of the Little River Chapter of Trout Unlimited. “We believe these donations will make a difference protecting and preserving the park for generations to come. The Little River Chapter has had a special relationship with the Park Service for over twenty years. Our mission is to protect and restore cold water resources and watersheds in the GSMNP. We continue to do this through our monetary donations and with our volunteer efforts.”
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Orange disease, fight viral infections, relieve constipation, help create good vision, regulate blood pressure, protect skin from damage, alkalize the body, and provide smart carbs! • They are high in vitamins C, B6, A, potassium, and calcium. • One orange provides 53.2mg per 100g of vitamin C (90% of DRI). • A kumquat has the calorific value of grapes or about 71 calories per 100g of fruit; a regular orange has 37 calories per 100g and about 12g sugar.
Oranges come in different types; you might want to try these: Kumquat - A tiny orange/yellow, ball shape fruit native to Asia whose sweet skin and tart pulp are edible (unlike the other citrus fruits). Kumquats can be eaten whole, candied, pickled, or used to make marmalade and preserves. Tangerine (Mandarin) - A variety of the orange with a loose, easily peeled skin and sweet fruit. Usually served in salads. Orange - Varieties include Valencia, navel, Persian, and blood oranges. Selection and storage tips: • Select fruit that is brightly colored and firm and when pressed, rebounds quickly. They should be free of wrinkles and aromatic. Avoid over soft fruit and any with mold. • Keep fruit at room temperature for about a week and then store in the crisper drawer of refrigerator-do not keep in a bag but allow each fruit to have a small amount of space apart from each other and other produce. • Before use, it is important to wash surface dirt and pesticide residue. • Whole kumquats taste best eaten whole after they are gently rolled between the palms of the hands to release the skin's sweetness into the fruit. Lastly, try this tip: If your dishwasher produces cloudy glasses, place them along with a handful of orange peels (or other citrus fruit peels) in warm water and allow them to soak off the soap sum and mineral deposits. Wash as usual to get clear glass once again! 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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Ober Gatlinburg Addition of Mountain Coaster
New Slope will be called "Yeti's Run" Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area's New Slope will be called "Yeti's Run." Ober took over 200 suggestions via Facebook and Email. From these suggestions the executive committee chose 4 favorites and created a survey for our fans to vote. Of 472 votes, here are the results: Yeti’s Run 32.84% White Tail Run 29.03% Rattlesnake Ridge 23.31% Park Line 14.83% For the upcoming 2014-2015 winter season the advanced rated slope will split off to the east from the top of the Black Lift, taking skiers and snowboarders down a 635 foot run that is 45 feet wide. The new run adds more options as it reconnects skiers and riders with their choice of Mogul Ridge, Grizzly or Upper Bear Run. This slope has 100% snowmaking capabilities and will be equipped with lights for night skiing and snowboarding. “We are excited to offer a new slope to our guests. This will be the first new slope Ober Gatlinburg has added since Mogul Ridge in 1987,” says Bruce Anders, Ober Gatlinburg’s President. “This expansion of skiable acreage for advanced skiers will also allow more space for events.”
We are proud to announce the addition of an exciting, year round adventure attraction, the ADG Mountain Coaster, opening in the spring of 2015. Ober Gatlinburg 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. The ride will last approximately 5 ½ minutes and cover nearly 4000 feet. The 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 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.
Tales from the Titanic the company representative of the White Star Line, but not before taking a one-year cruise around the world. Bruce Ismay
Bruce Ismay was 44 years old in the summer of 1907 when he and Lord Pierre, principal owner of Harland & Wolf shipyard, outlined their plans to build a trio of huge, luxury liners unlike anything the world had ever seen. Their vision was to set new standards of luxury at sea to woo the wealthy and the prosperous middle class, while at the same time maximize and upgrade third class capacity to accommodate, what they projected to be, the profit center of their grand enterprise - the flood of immigrant passengers seeking new lives in the United States and Canada. This fabulous fleet would be exclusive “floating palaces” for the high and mighty, with up-graded, below-the-water-line places for others. Bruce Ismay – Life Before Titanic! Bruce Ismay was born into a prominent family of shipbuilders near Liverpool, England on December 12, 1862. As the first son of Thomas and Margaret Ismay, he was destined to follow in his father's footsteps, the enterprising, shipping magnet who owned the White Star Line. After finishing school in England, young Bruce tutored in France for a year, followed by a four year apprenticeship in his father's London office. His next move would be to the United States as
On December 4, 1888 Bruce married Julia Florence Schieffelin, a lovely, New York society belle. Together they had five children, the first two boys were citizens of the United States, the next three were British subjects, born after the family returned to England in 1891.
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Upon his return, Bruce became head of the family business, and the White Star Line flourished under his leadership. After his father's death in 1899, Bruce succeeded him as the chairman of the White Star Line. In 1902, he negotiated a partial sale of the White Star Line to J.P. Morgan & Co., a giant United States banking conglomerate. Flush with new money and the backing of J.P. Morgan himself, Ismay began laying the groundwork for a fleet of super cruise ships designed to usher in a bold new era of ocean travel. The Olympic and the RMS Titanic were first off the line. On April 10, 1912, Ismay, along with his valet Richard Fry and his secretary William Harrison, boarded Titanic for her maiden cruise. On the fourth night at sea Ismay's charmed life would be changed forever when an iceberg came between him and his ambition. After years of planning, designing and construction, Titanic was gone in just five days. Ismay survived the sinking, his valet and secretary did not. He died October 17, 1937. 800-381-7670 • www.titanicpigeonforge.com
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When people think of Appalachian Bear Rescue, they think of rescuing and caring for orphaned black bear cubs. Indeed, this was the reason that the organization was founded in the mid-90s. However, what many folks don't know is that our work with cubs is only one part of our mission. Another important part of our mission is education. We educate the public about black bears and share information learned from observation of cub development. We provide education at a variety of venues. For example, we present programs each year at Wilderness Wildlife Week, the award winning, 10-day event held each January in Pigeon Forge. In January 2015, ABR presenters will give 7 different programs during the week (you can check the schedule for the week's programs at mypigeonforge.com/events/wilderness-wildlifeweek). One of our “Kids Track” children's sessions will be an active lesson in “How to be a Jr. Bear Curator for ABR.” Another facet of our education program is provided by a group of volunteers who present at area schools.During the past few months, programs have been given for several Maryville city schools as well as Blount, Knox and Sevier County schools. A program was also presented to a group of 5th grade students from a Kentucky school, who were spending the week at Tremont Institute in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Still another educational offering is our education tables, where
we showcase various bear items (skull, track casts, claw, fur, and the always popular scat samples) and answer visitors' questions at various events, including the Gatlinburg Welcome Center, Robert Tino Homecoming, Cosby festivals and the Heritage Center's Old-Time Country Fair. Recently we partnered with resorts in Gatlinburg to provide bear education/training for their staff and offer ideas that they can implement in giving bear programs for guests. We are excited about the possibilities for further expansion of this project. Last month we reported on the exciting news that we have acquired a building in Trillium Cove (Townsend) where interested parties will be able to actually visit us to learn more about bears and our work caring for orphaned bear cubs. Volunteers have been hard at work to get our new building ready for visitors. They installed new flooring and stained the outside of the building and installed 3 ABR logo signs on the exterior to let people know where we are. A planning committee has met and decided what furnishings we need. These items are on order. All will be in readiness for our grand opening early in 2015. Watch for the announcement, and plan to visit. In the meantime, we hope to see you at Wilderness Wildlife Week, January 24-31, 2015. You can visit us through our Facebook page and website: facebook.com/appalachianbearrescue • abrTN.org
10 Uses for Organic Oregano Oil The quality of oregano oil does matter, Organic is much different than the traditional
There has been a large degree of study on the unique harmful organism fighting properties of oregano oil – even by major pharmaceutical companies; made possible by the activity of carvacol and thymol within the healing oil.
1. Fight Infection - The ability of oregano oil to conquer infections is very clear, showing a very powerful effectiveness against candida albicans, aspergillus mold, vaginal infections, staff infections and more. A study from the United States Department of Agriculture reported that oregano oil presented such a strong action against germs that it could easily fight Salmonella and E. coli. 2. Protection Against Harmful Organisms - A number of unwanted and harmful organisms are likely to be currently residing inside of your body. Oregano oil has been shown to be highly useful when removing these organisms. In a 6 week study those taking 600 mg of oregano oil daily were recorded to have a complete disappearance of parasites within the body. Oregano oil can be an essential tool in the fight against a variety of parasites within and outside the body. These include tape worms, bed bugs, lice, fleas, mosquitoes, and round worms. 3. Source of Essential Nutrients - Oregano oil is loaded with vital minerals like magnesium and zinc as well as a host of vitamins such as C and E. The oil can actually function as a source of essential nutrients when used on a routine basis. Oregano oil is sufficiently high in zinc, magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium copper, manganese, and niacin. 4. Digestive Aid - Your overall health will
revolve around the health of your gut and colon. Without proper digestion, food will begin to compact and actually rot within the lengthy 25 to 30 feet of the digestive tract. While I highly recommend using an oxygen-based colon cleanser to clean out the pounds of compacted fecal matter from the digestive tract, another key factor to consider here is stopping the build up in the first place. Oregano oil is known to specifically stimulate the flow of bile into the digestive organs, enhancing the digestive process and helping to sustain your biological systems that help determine your overall state of health. 5. Menstrual Aid - Irregular, painful periods along with negative menopause effects are among one of the most commonly reported issues facing women today. One of the best responses to this is oregano oil, which can actually help aid in supporting irregular menstruation and protect against negative menopause attributes. 6. Fight Aging - Oregano oil can help to slow down the process of cellular deterioration, and as a result can impact the rate at which negative aging effects occur. The large number of antioxidants found in oregano oil can also aid in the protection against age-related issues like eye disease, muscle degeneration and numerous nervous-system disorders. 7. Allergy Support - Those suffering from allergies will find the soothing and therapeutic properties of oregano oil. Oregano oil can produce sedating effect on the hyper-sensitivty of allergies, which ultimately leads to a real relief. Instead of harsh medications oregano oil offers a serious natural alternative.
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8. Weight Loss - Oregano oil also packs a punch against unwanted body fat. The fat active ingredient in oregano oil known as carvacrol can actually modulate genes and reduce irritation in white adipose tissue. When fed a fattening diet, mice not given carvacrol quickly became obese. Mice given as low as 0.1 percent carvacrol gained significantly less weight and had lower levels of cholesterol and trigylcerides in their blood. 9. Eases Discomfort - Painful conditions such as arthritis, backaches, or carpal tunnel can wreak havoc on your daily lifestyle. Oil of oregano can
be used topically to go deep inside the skin and help to assist in relieving the discomfort that stems from many of these issues. Create a 50/50 mixture of organic oregano oil and organic olive oil and apply the mixture topically to the affected area. Those suffering from sore muscles, sports injuries and backaches may also reap these benefits. 10. Combat the Cold - If you feel a cold coming on place 3-6 drops into an empty capsule, take 2-3 times daily before meals. Continue this for 5-10 days. Dr.Edward F. Group III
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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, 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 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!
Wide open country. No roads, no visitor centers - just you and the great outdoors. Not surprisingly, this park rewards the selfreliant. Backpacking and camping are popular activities, but the lack of established trails and amenities means that hikers will have to bring everything into the park that they need, and be able to plot their route using a map and compass or GPS. Because of the prevalence of dense vegetation and swampy land, the easiest hiking is above the tree line or along rocky stream beds. Generally, you should manage your expectations about how far you can make it in a day while in the arctic.
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Hunting is allowed in the preserve, but not within the national park. Hunters must abide by Alaska state game laws. Birding is popular in the summer, when many migratory species take advantage of the endless sunlight. The park is open all year round, and there are no facilities, reservations or entrance fees. Most people that come arrive by bush plane. If they wish, visitors may file a voluntary trip registration with the Alaska state troopers. It’s recommended — as long as you’re out in the wilderness, it’s not a bad idea to let someone know where you plan to be. Getting to the park is an adventure in and of itself, and preplanning is of the essence. Think of yourself as an explorer striking out on an expedition. So be prepared as the park receives
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America’s National Parks Gates of the Arctic National Park Land of the Midnight Sun. Located entirely north of the Arctic Circle, Gates of the Arctic National Park is the northernmost park administered by the National Park Service. At more than 7.5 million acres, it is a vast, mountainous region roughly the size of Switzerland, and almost 95 percent of the park is wilderness.
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30 days of continuous sunlight during the summer. During the long, harsh winter, the temperature plummets and darkness abounds. Grizzly bears inhabit the Brooks Range, so it’s of great importance to store your food properly and to try and avoid bear encounters. Unfortunately, some bears in the park have developed a taste for human food. Petroleum products like fuel and even bug spray in aerosol cans can tip bears off to where food potentially might be, and pose a hazard to backpackers in the wilderness. Defensive firearms may be carried in the park, but must be used only as a last resort when being attacked by a bear. The park’s website notes: “It is legal to shoot a bear in defense of life or property in Alaska only if you have made efforts to avoid problems in the first place. In the event a bear is killed for selfprotection, you are responsible for ending your planned itinerary and transporting the skull and properly skinned hide with claws attached to the proper authorities.” Archeological evidence in the park suggests that nomadic huntergatherers were the first humans to roam the Brooks Range, the mountains which cover most of the park. These people — the Inupiaq and Athabascans – crossed over the Bering land bridge from Asia during the last ice age, about 10,000 years ago, and forged a way of life out of the harsh landscape: hunting sheep and caribou, fishing, and trapping small game. Their descendants still inhabit small subsistence communities in and around the park. American exploration of the Brooks Range came in the 1880s, when “military explorers, gold prospectors, government scientists helped to fill in what had been a large blank space on American maps.” Established as a national park in 1980.
Explore the AQUARIUM Surrounded by Mountains, Explore the Depths of the Sea For an up-close-and-personal glimpse of fascinating marine life, follow your curiosity through Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. Rated as the “Number One Aquarium in the U.S.” by TripAdvisor.com, the facility boasts more than 100,000 animals thriving in 1.4 million gallons of aquariums including 12-foot sharks, thrilling interactive exhibits, and the world’s largest underwater tunnel measuring in at 345 feet.
The new five-million dollar addition of Penguin Playhouse provides a unique indoor/outdoor setting for the curious clustering of African Black-footed Penguins that now call the Smokies home.
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“Cl a ss of 2016” Vi s i t s Carl Sandburg Home Na onal Hi s tori c Si t e Park Records Highest October
Visitation in Twenty-Seven Years The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. Great Smoky Mountains National Park recorded the highest October visitation in 27 years with 1,261,104 people visiting the park. October is traditionally the second busiest month of the year for the national park, driven by visitors coming to see the park's fall foliage. This year, visitors continued to come to the park despite record rainfall at the beginning of the month, a strong wind event, and a major snow storm on the last day of the month. Although visitation through the park's major entrances at Gatlinburg, Townsend, and Cherokee was up, outlying areas led the
way in making this month the fourth highest October on record. Visitation at the outlying areas of the park in October was 73% above the 20-year average. Outlying areas include places like Foothills Parkway, Cosby, Big Creek, Greenbrier, Deep Creek, Cataloochee, and Abrams Creek. Visitation has been up nearly every month this year with over eight million people visiting the park so far. The highest annual visitation on record was set in 1999 when 10,283,598 people visited Great Smoky Mountains National Park. For more information about visitation, please go to the National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics web page at https://irma.nps.gov/Stats/.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park adopted the 7th grade class at Pi Beta Phi Elementary School in Gatlinburg, TN to participate in a series of experiences through 2016 in honor of the National Park Service Centennial. Students recently visited Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site to learn about the life of Carl Sandburg, providing students a hands-on learning opportunity to meet state curriculum standards.
Students participated in a variety of activities at the historical home of the Pulitzer prize-winning writer and poet, including a visit to the living farm that still houses descendants of Mrs. Sandburg's dairy goat herd. Students saw a live dramatization and learned about goat genetics. "These students are experiencing the power of place-based learning, and through their many visits to several area national parks, they are forging connections and fostering stewardship for these treasured landscapes and stories,” said Ginger Cox, Education Coordinator at the Carl Sandburg Home NHS. Great Smoky Mountains National Park adopted the Pi Beta Phi Elementary School class when the students were fifth graders as part of the “Class of
2016.” The program was designed to help students develop a deep understanding of park resources and the relevance of parks in their lives through a series of special programs and field trips. Students have also visited Andrew Johnson National Historical Site and Cumberland Gap National Historic Site. Additionally, students experienced a virtual field trip to Grand Canyon National Park. Technology allowed students to fly over the Grand Canyon and interact with park rangers on the canyon rim in real time.
Pi Beta Phi Elementary School in Gatlinburg, Tennessee has partnered with Great Smoky Mountains National Park for over 20 years. Their curriculum includes both teacher-directed and ranger-directed field trips which promote cooperative learning by students and authentic assessment by teachers. The program is comprehensive in scope, providing three to five units taught in the park for each grade level enabling students to experience Great Smoky Mountains National Park on over 40 different occasions if they complete Kindergarten through 8th grade at Pi Beta Phi. See picture on Page 6. www.nps.gov/grsm/forteachers/index.htm.
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East Tennessee has a new choice for commercial artistic sculptured signage that so far has been lacking in this market. Most sign companies can provide basic signs made with vinyl letters or painting. Few can offer truly artistic signs made from many different mediums. Gatlinburg Signs, located in Sevierville can do exactly this. And they can do it like no one else. The two partners, Kevin Reaume and Mike Snetsinger joined up together to provide beautiful and effective signage to the local b u s i n e s s e s l o c a t e d i n th e S m o k e y Mountains.
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By Cyndy Montgomery Reeves It is Christmas time, which brings to mind the unique harmonies of The Pea Pickin Hearts. The name "Pea Pickin' Hearts" is a reference to none other than Tennessee Ernie Ford's famous line "Bless your pea pickin' heart", a Southern euphemism for 'simple & country'. The Pea Pickin' Hearts lead singer Rachel Gibson & guitarist Jon Ives are an Americana duo influenced by the sounds of the 40s & 50s. The name is a tribute to their history together & their Tennessee home. They are working on a second winter-inspired Holiday CD slated for release in early December. This Duo has one of the greatest Christmas shows around the Smokies. You will definitely want to catch one these. 12/3 (WED) The Inn at Christmas Place - 7 to 8:30pm -Pigeon Forge 12/4 (THURS) Hard Rock Cafe - 9 to 11pm -Pigeon Forge, TN 12/7 (SUN) The Christmas Place Store - 2 to 3:30pm -Pigeon Forge 12/10 (WED) The Inn at Christmas Place 7 to 8:30pm -Pigeon Forge 12/12 (FRI) Vienna Coffeehouse - 7 to 9pm -Maryville,TN 12/13 (SAT) Dandridge Pizza N More - 6:30 to 10pm -Dandridge, TN 12/17 (WED) The Inn at Christmas Place 7 to 8:30pm -Pigeon Forge 12/18 (THURS) WDVX Blue Plate Special-live noon -1pm Knoxville 12/19 (FRI) Hale Springs Inn - 7 to 10pm -Rogersville, TN 12/20 (SAT) The Acoustic Coffeehouse - 8 to 10pm -Johnson City 12/31 (WED) The Inn at Christmas Place - 7 to 8:30pm -Pigeon Forge The Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival is starting another evening of live music in a new Listening Room environment in the back room at Three Jimmy's Eatery Wed. Dec. 10th called the SMSWF SPOTLIGHT. The first SMSWF SPOTLIGHT will be on Marc Alan Barnette. Nita Graves will be the opening act. A $10 donation at the door to help support this new live music venue will buy you a free drink or desert during the show. Doors open at 6:30pm. Show 6–8 pm. Birmingham, Alabama born Marc Alan Barnette has been bringing his
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unique brand of BLUE- EYED COUNTRY SOUL to Nashville and the world since 1988. With cuts like “THAT'S WHERE IT HURTS” for Grammy Winning artist SHELBY LYNNE, “RESCUED ME” for CMA and Horizon Award winner JOHN BERRY and “TOO MUCH BLOOD IN MY ALCOHOL LEVEL” for country legend, DAVID BALL. Barnette is well known throughout the music industry as an up-tempo no holds barred performer. Marc Alan shows what can be done with a voice and guitar. Barnette also hosts MUSICAL SONGWRITER TOURS OF NASHVILLE for aspiring newcomers. Any area songwriters wanting to meet Marc Alan Barnette after the show are welcome. If you bring your guitars we could have a late night jam.
Nita Graves
Nita Graves signed with Sims Records out of Nashville in November, 2012 and since then has had 12 cuts by 7 different artists. Nita's first National Single Release with Sims Records was as an artist and a songwriter with her song "I Got What It Takes To Take What He's Got”. Nita's father, J. R. Miller, was a head writer for the TV show “Hee Haw”, allowing Nita to grow up "behind the scenes" at the Grand Ole Opry. The 2nd Monday SMSWF Songwriters Showcase at Crystetlle Creek Restaurant and Grill scheduled for Monday, Dec. 8th 6-9 PM has a fantastic line-up with Scott Southworth and Heino Moeller from the WSM Music Row Show, Rachel Buttons and Ashley Robertson, John Condrone, Craig Allen, Fish Fisher and possibly Jeff Lane and Marc Alan Barnette. Venues with live music in Gatlinburg: Crystelle Creek Restaurant, Sugarlands Distilling Company, The Smoky Mountain Brewery, Ole Smoky Moonshine Holler, Senor Hoggs in the Glades, Hoggs Tavern Downtown, Three Jimmy's Restaurant, Tom & Earl's Back Alley Grill and Loco Burros.
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Gatlinburg will welcome the arrival of 2015 in unique style with its 27th Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks Show around the intersection of Parkway and Historic Nature Trail at the base of the Space Needle late Wednesday night, December 31. At the stroke of midnight on January 1, 2015, fireworks will blast off the rooftop of the 400-foot tall Space Needle with special music choreographed for the fireworks show produced by Pyro-Shows of LaFollette, Tennessee. The Space Needle has added rhythmic LED lights to the tower, making a spectacular display. The entire city of Gatlinburg celebrates New Year’s Eve in a big way with many restaurants and businesses offering celebration specials. For more information on New Year’s Eve in Gatlinburg, call the Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-588-1817.
• In 1856 Franklin Pierce, the 14th President of the United States, was the first President to place a Christmas tree in the White House. • President Coolidge started the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the White House lawn in 1923. • Teddy Roosevelt banned the Christmas tree from the White House for environmental reasons. • From 1948 to 1951, President Truman spent Christmas at his home in Independence, Missouri, and lit the National Community Christmas Tree by remote control. Truman agreed to stay at the White House for Christmas 1952, and personally lit the tree. • In 1963, the National Christmas Tree was not lit until December 22nd, because of a national 30-day period of mourning following the assassination of President Kennedy. • Since 1966, the National Christmas Tree Association has given a Christmas tree to the President and first family for display in the Blue Room. • In 1979, the National Christmas Tree was not lit except for the top ornament. This was done to honor the American hostages in Iran. • In 1984, the National Christmas tree was lit on December 13th with temperatures in the 70's, making it one of the warmest tree lightings in history.
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Dr. Jenny, Cindy, Ryan & Sharah at the Animal Clinic in Pigeon Forge
Michael & Dawn at Deep South Smokehouse
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Frank Waddell & Joe Vagott at Doc’s Magic Shop
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Heaven on Earth by Chef JD Happy Holidays everyone!!! The weather has changed, the fireplaces are roaring and everyone (but a few), is enjoying the wonderful smells that are filling the air from the kitchen. So with that in mind, I am going to start you off with an easy recipe for bread. My Grand Mama taught me this and I am in hopes that you will like it as much as I. Moms Easy Loaf of Bread Ingredients • 5 – 6 cups Flour • 1/3 cup Sugar • 1 tablespoon Salt • 1 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla • 2 Gourmet packages of Yeast (Red) • 2 cup Hot Water, from the tap •1/3 cup Olive Oil Directions: Preheat oven 350° Combine, in a mixer, 5 cups of the flour, sugar, salt, yeast and sugar. Slowly add water, olive oil and vanilla. Mix until all ingredients are completely combined well. If needed, add a little more flour so that the dough forms a soft ball. Remove from mixer, place on floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes.(Or if you have a kneader for your mixer, use that) Grease the inside if the bowl, place the dough in the bowl and cover it with plastic wrap or towel, and let it be for 15 minutes. Shape into a loaf (on the floured surface) place in loaf pan, let rise for 1 hour. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden. Remove from pan on to a rack, brush with garlic butter. *You may exclude the vanilla and sugar from the recipe if you wish
Now that the bread is done and cooled, you may wrap it up for later or the next day, to be served with the Pot Roast! Yes, a Pot Roast. The next recipe is a perfect recipe for the days when the boys are out hunting and you need to do the Holiday shopping. Speaking of which... since we are in the hunting season and you may have people in your life that love to hunt and fish, as I do,
Did You Know? John and Lucretia Oliver were the first to come to Cades Cove, and they almost didn't survive the first winter. They ate dried pumpkin given to them by the Cherokee and ground their corn into meal with a mortar and pestle. And they SURVIVED. John Oliver's Cabin still stands where they built it, held together without pegs or nails. It remains erect by gravity!
may I suggest one of my favorite places to shop, Bass Pro Shop – Outdoor World on the other side of I40. They have got literally everything that a person needs for the outdoor life. And even if you are not into that type of thing, you will love some of the clothes and the surroundings.They even have a restaurant “Uncle Bucks”, that has a 13,000 gallon salt water tank, which is taken care of by Ripley's, in addition to an affordable menu. So while you are out doing the Holiday shopping, your dinner will be slowly cooking in your Slow Cooker (Crockpot) from one of my simplest recipes. Enjoy and may your holidays be blessed. Easiest Slow Cooker Pot Roast Ingredients • 1-3/4 to 2 pounds Boneless Chuck Roast • 1 large bag (2 cups) Baby Carrots • 1 small bag Small Red Potatoes (about 6) • 6 ounces (2 cans) Tomato Sauce • 1 envelope Dry Onion Soup Mix • 1 – 12 ounce jar Brown Gravy • Non-stick Spray • Veggie Oil Directions: In skillet, 1 tablespoon oil on med-high heat, place roast in hot skillet. Spray slow cooker with the non-stick spray. Turn roast. Place carrots in cooker, wash and quarter potatoes, place them on top of carrots. Remove Roast from heat. Pour gravy and tomato sauce over veggies, sprinkle mix on top of tomato sauce. Place roast on top of ingredients and cover. Cook on LOW for 9 to 10 hours. Remove roast to cutting board Remove veggies to serving dish, with a slotted spoon Pour sauce in a gravy boat or bowl Slice Roast and place with veggies and serve.
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1219 E. Parkway, Gatlinburg In the early 1800's, a water-powered gristmill on the banks of the Little Pigeon River became one of the main hubs of activity in the small mountain community of Pigeon Forge. In those days, the mill faithfully produced the meals and flours that were crucial for the day-to-day existence of the Smokies' early settlers. In fact, The Old Mill even furnished electricity for the town until 1935. One of The Old Mill's most distinctive features is the giant water wheel that harnesses the flow of the Little Pigeon River. Inside the structure, an antiquated yet reliable system of shafts, belts, and pulleys still gets the job done, working to turn the 4600-pound stones and grain elevators. Weighing one ton each, the massive flint granite stones, called French Buhrs, are only the second set ever used in The Old Mill's 178-year history. When they're in action, the stones convert grain into about 1000 pounds of product each day, six days a week. Resident millers then hand-fill, weigh and tie each bag of stone ground grain. Products ground at The Old Mill are used in many of the dishes at The Old Mill Restaurant including biscuits, corn bread, pancakes, hush puppies, muffins and grits. We also use our own grains for the homemade artisan style breads. The area's heritage is also being preserved through a variety of crafts that are practiced at the nearby shops of The Old Mill Square. Our Pigeon River Pottery has been home to pottery making for over 50 years, and the best of time-tested recipes are prepared by our confectioners in The Old Mill Candy Kitchen. The entire Square is a working tribute to the Smokies' pioneer days. Today, The Old Mill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and just as in the 19th century, it's still one of the most popular places in the Smokies and one of the most photographed mills in the country.
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Fox. .Mans First Best Friend? Foxes live on every continent except Antarctica and thrive in cities, towns, and rural settings. But despite being all around us, they’re a bit of a mystery. Part of the Canidae family, which means they’re related to wolves, jackals, and dogs. They’re medium-sized, between 7 and 15 pounds, with pointy faces, lithe frames and bushy tails. Foxes are not pack animals. When raising their young, they live in small families called a “leash of foxes” or a “skulk of foxes”—in underground burrows. Otherwise, they hunt and sleep alone. Like the cat, the fox is most active after the sun goes down. In fact, it has vertically oriented pupils that allow it to see in dim light. It even hunts in a similar manner to a cat, by stalking and pouncing. That’s just the beginning of the cat similarities. The fox has sensitive whiskers and spines on its tongue. It walks on its toes, which accounts for its elegant, cat-like tread. And—get this—many foxes have retractable claws that allow them to climb rooftops or trees. Some foxes even sleep in trees—just like cats. The red fox has the widest geographical range of any animal in the order Carnivora. While its natural habitat is a mixed landscape of scrub and woodland, its flexible diet allows it to adapt to many environments. As a result, its range is the entire Northern Hemisphere, from the Arctic Circle to North Africa to Central America to the Asiatic steppes.
Like a guided missile, the fox harnesses the earth’s magnetic field to hunt. Other animals, like birds, sharks, and turtles, have this “magnetic sense,” but the fox is the first one we’ve discovered that uses it to catch prey. The fox can see the earth’s magnetic field as a “ring of shadow” on its eyes that darkens as it heads towards magnetic north. When the shadow and the sound the prey makes line up, it’s time to pounce.
Foxes reproduce once a year. Litters range from one to 11 pups (the average is six), which are born blind and don’t open their eyes until nine days after birth. During that time, they stay with the vixen (female) in the den while the dog (male) brings them food. They live with their parents until they're seven months old. The vixen protects her pups with surprising loyalty. Recently, a fox pup was caught in a trap in England for two weeks, but survived because its mother brought it food every day. Foxes are known to be friendly and curious. They play among themselves as well as with other animals like cats and dogs. They love balls, which they frequently steal from golf courses. Wild animals and their relationship with humans goes way back. In 2011 researchers opened a grave in a 16,500-year-old cemetery in Jordan to find the remains of a man and his pet fox. This was 4000 years before the first known human and dog were buried together.
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Owls (Strigiformes) are medium to large birds with strong talons, a downward-curved bill, acute hearing and keen eyesight. Most owls are nocturnal hunters that locate their prey using a combination of sight and sound. Their eyes are large, enabling them to gather ample light under dim conditions. Owls' eyes face forward, giving them binocular vision, a characteristic that helps them sight their prey with great accuracy. Owls have cylindricalshaped eyes and because of this shape, owls cannot rotate their eyes within their sockets to change their point of focus. An owl must rotate its head to redirect their gaze. To compensate, an owl can rotate its head about 270 degrees, offering it a wide range of sight. Owls also have sharp hearing. Their ear openings are located asymmetrically on either side of their head, a configuration that gives them three-dimensional sound perception and enables them to pinpoint the slightest scuffle or rustle made by potential prey. Owls have a distinct profile—their posture is upright and they have a large, round head. They have a short tail and broad wings. Their plumage is soft and dense and their flight feathers are specialized for silent flight. The elf owl is the world's smallest owl (about 5 inches long and 1.4 ounces). Other small owls include long-whiskered owlets, Tamaulipas pygmy owls and least pygmy owls. The Eurasian eagle owl is the world's largest owl (measuring as much as 30 inches long, 79 inches wingspan and 10 pounds). Other large owls include Blakiston's fish-owls and Verreaux's eagle-owls.
Owls hunt prey that includes mammals, other birds, reptiles, and insects. They do not have teeth to chew their food and consequently swallow their prey whole. About 6 hours after feeding, owls regurgitate the indigestible parts of their meal as a pellet of bones, feathers or fur. Owl pellets often accumulate in the debris beneath their nesting and roosting sites. Owls live on every continent except Antarctica. They inhabit a variety of terrestrial habitats around the world from the thick forest to the wide-open grasslands. Snowy owls inhabit tundra habitat throughout a circumpolar range in the Arctic. Common barn owls, the most widespread of all owl species, live on every continent around the globe and inhabit temperate forests, tropical forests, coniferous forests and various types of grasslands and savannas. The great horned owl occupies a wide range that stretches throughout most parts of North, Central and South America. Owls undergo sexual reproduction. Females lay hard-shelled amniotic eggs. Owls, unlike many birds, do not build nests. Instead, they use nests built by other species in previous seasons or make their homes in the hollows of trees, in crevices or in depressions on the ground. Owl eggs are nearly spherical in shape. Most owls lay between 2 and 7 eggs that hatch at 2-day intervals. This means that the young are of various sizes and if food is scarce, the older, larger chicks commandeer the bulk of the food causing the smaller, younger chicks to starve. Fossil owls have been discovered in deposits dating as far back as the Paleocene. There are 41 species of extinct owls. It appears that the oldest know owls belonged to the barn owls group while true owls appear to be more recently differentiated. It’s unclear whether early owls first appeared in the eastern or western hemisphere. Owls are a group of birds that includes 205 species. Owls are divided into two groups, true owls and barn owls. There are close to 190 species of true owls and about 16 species of barn owls. Some better-known owl species include common barn owls, spectacled owls, great horned owls, spotted owls, snowy owls, tawny owls and short-eared owls.
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Feathers are unique to birds. They are a defining characteristic of the group, meaning simply that if an animal has feathers, then it is a bird. Feathers serve many functions in birds but most notable is the critical role feathers play in enabling birds to fly. Unlike feathers, flight is not a characteristic restricted to birds—bats fly with great agility and insects fluttered through the air several million years before birds joined them. Feathers have enabled birds to refine flight to an art form matched by no other organism. In addition to helping to enable flight, feathers also provide protection from the elements. Feathers provide birds with waterproofing and insulation and even block harmful UV rays. Feathers are made up of keratin, an insoluble protein that is also found in mammalian hair and reptilian scales. Birds have several different types of feathers and each type is specialized to serve a different function. Feather types include: • primary - long feathers located at the tip of the wing • secondary - shorter feathers located along the trailing edge of the inner wing • tail - feathers attached to the bird's pygostyle • contour (body) - feathers that line the bird's body and provide streamlining, insulation, and waterproofing • down - fluffy feathers located under the contour feathers that serve as insulation • semiplume - feathers located under the contour feathers that serve as insulation (slightly larger than down feathers) • bristle - long, stiff feathers around the bird's mouth or eyes (the function of bristle feathers is not known) Feathers suffer wear and tear, the quality of each feather deteriorates and compromises its ability to serve the bird in flight or to provide insulation quality. To prevent deterioration, birds shed and replace their feathers in a process called molting.
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President Theodore Roosevelt was a bit of a scrooge when it came to Christmas trees. As a conservationist he banned Christmas trees in the White House. Some say his kids would sneak Christmas trees into their rooms, against his wishes • Germany made the first artificial Christmas tree out of goose feathers dyed green • Electric lights for Christmas trees were first used in 1895 • "It's a Wonderful Life" appears on TV more often than any other holiday movie • Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer was actually created by department store Montgomery Ward in the late 1930s for a holiday promotion • The poinsettia plant was brought into the United States from Mexico by Joel Poinsett in the early 1800s • In Greek, X means Christ, which is how the word "X-mas" came to be • In Mexico, wearing red underwear on New Year's Eve is said to bring new love in the upcoming year • And the saying really wasn't "Bah Humbug." It was "Bah Christmas."
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