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rare buildings could help others since some areas have covenants requiring replacement with old wood dated back to those times.
Each spring, the park hosts the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage, a week-long festival of programs and guided walks and hikes that explore the wondrous diversity of life in the park.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a world-renowned preserve of wildflower diversity—over 1,500 kinds of flowering plants are found in the park, more than in any other North American national park. In fact, the park is sometimes referred to as the “Wildflower National Park.” From the earliest hepaticas and spring-beauties in the late winter to the last asters in the late fall, blooming flowers can be found yearround in the park. A group of flowers known as spring ephemerals begins the yearly show. Ephemerals are so named because they appear above ground only in late winter and early spring, then flower, fruit and die back within a short two month period. They emerge from February thru April, and are gone (dormant) by May or June. This remarkable group of plants is adapted to the rhythm of the overstory trees. Ephemerals appear before deciduous trees leaf out, when full sunlight is streaming to the forest floor. This is also a time when soil moisture is high and soil nutrients are plentiful due to the decomposition of tree leaves that fell the previous autumn. The ephemerals exploit these conditions—they flower, fruit and their above-ground parts decay before summer gets into full swing. The peak of spring wildflower blooming usually occurs in mid- to late-April at lower elevations in the park, and a few weeks later on the highest peaks. Spring ephemerals include flowers such as trillium (the park has 10 different species), lady slipper orchids, showy orchis, crested dwarf iris, fire pink, columbine, bleeding heart, phacelia, jack-in-the-pulpit, little brown jugs, and
In summer the display continues with brilliant red cardinal flowers, pink turtleheads, Turk’s cap lily, small purplefringed orchids, bee-balm, butterflyweed, black-eyed susans, jewel weed and many others. By late summer and through the fall, goldenrod, wide-leaved sunflowers, tall ironweed, mountain gentian, monk’s hood, coneflowers, and numerous varieties of asters begin to bloom. Purple umbels of sweet Joe-Pye-weed stretch towards the sky and can reach heights of ten feet. Trees and shrubs bloom throughout the year too. From February through April the flowers of red maples paint the mountains with a wash of brilliant red. Showy trees such as serviceberry, silverbell, flowering dogwood, redbud, Fraser magnolia and tuliptree soon follow. Later in summer sourwood, a tree prized for the honey that bees produce from its small bell-shaped, white flowers, begins to bloom. The year ends with the yellow flowers of witch-hazel, which blooms from October through January.
Artist Paul Murray and his wife, Kati-Jane are displaying old log cabins on their property at Glades Road which date back to the 1800's. Being fans of historic preservation they have disassembled these cabins and relocated them rather than allowing them to be destroyed or neglected.
They have now erected some of the frames on their property so that others can see what they have to offer. Because of the cost of purchasing, disassembling and moving these old structures they can’t give them away or donate them but they would like to recover their cost. Paul remarked “If I got them for free I would just give them away”. If anyone is interested please contact them at 865-436-8445 or stop by at 1003 Glades Road in the Arts & Crafts Community.
Because of the firestorm that raged out of control in late November some local residents lost their old cabins and dated materials. The Murray’s realized that their collection of these
Closer to the ground on shrubs, the small, bight yellow blossoms of spicebush begin to bloom in February and are soon joined by sweetshrub, dog-hobble and flame azalea. The park is famous for its displays mountain laurel, rhododendron and flame azaleas. The lovely pink and white flowers of mountain laurel bloom in early May through June. Catawba rhododendron, which live primarily at elevations above 3,500’, reaches its peak of bloom in June. Rosebay rhododendron is in bloom at the lower elevations in June and at mid-elevations during July. Flame azaleas bloom at the low and midelevations in April and May. On Gregory Bald the colorful display peaks in late June or early July. On Andrews Bald the peak is usually in early July.
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Dr. Michael Holt Opens Practice in Gatlinburg Kountry Antics Gatlinburg Fire Department. Dr. Holt graduated from Life University in 2007. He practiced in Georgia, Florida and has just recently opened his office here in Gatlinburg. He completed his undergraduate degree at Austin Peay University in Clarksville, TN and also attended UT Chattanooga and Ole Miss.
He is an avid cyclist and competed on the rowing and trathalon teams during his time at UT Chattanooga. Dr. Holt is passionate about chiropractic health for the entire family and believes the key to a healthy life is a healthy spine. One of his favorite remarks is “It's not the yeas in your life but the life in your years”.
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government, as they are taught in the high schools, but is planned so that young men may put into actual practices the theories of government through actual participation in city, county and state governments organized as a “Mythical 51st State”.
Terri & Robert at Americn Legion meeting The Tennessee Boys State is number one in the nation. It is not a school activity, but a practical experience for young men in the actual problems of government as it operates in Tennessee. Boys State is not meant to take the place of civics or
Approximately six hundred young men representing every county in Tennessee will attend American Legion Boys State this year. They will be assigned mythical cities. The assemblage will function under the basic laws of the State of Tennessee using the existing constitution and laws as their guide. Each delegate (student) will be assigned to a mythical political party, the “Johnsons” or the “Jacksons”. The entire program is non-partisan and will not reference any existing political party. The Gatlinburg American Legion will sponsor 5 delegates from Gatlinburg and 2 from Pigeon Forge this year as they do every year. This year however, they will receive additional financial support from the Gatlinburg Elks Club for one of the delegates. The seventy-eighth American Legion Boys State will be held on the campus of Tennessee Tech at Cookeville from Sunday, May 21 to Saturday, May 27, 2017.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced the following schedule update for the Ekmont Historic District demolition project: The Little River Trail will be closed from the trailhead to the junction with Cucumber Gap Trail to all use Monday through Friday until May 5, 2017. All campsites and shelters in the backcountry will remain open and can be accessed using routes that do not include the closed section of the Little River Trail. The Jakes Creek Trail will be closed from the Trailhead to the junction with the Cucumber Gap Trail to all use Monday through Friday from May 8, 2017 through May 26, 2017. All campsites/shelters in the backcountry will remain open and can be accessed using routes that do not include the closed section of the Jakes Creek Trail. Please note that both trails will be fully open on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the work project. -NPS-
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Breaking Ground To Rebuild Alamo Steakhouse After Gatlinburg Fires And Opened Two Other New Restaurants In Gatlinburg On April 10th
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J.O.E. & Pops’s Sub Shoppe and Mama’s Chicken Kitchen The Johnson Family of Restaurants broke ground on rebuilding the Alamo Steakhouse Monday, April 10, 2017. The Alamo Steakhouse in Gatlinburg was consumed by the wildfires of last November. However, the Johnson family believes it is time to rebuild the Alamo and are excited to bring this much beloved restaurant back to their loyal guests. It has been a long winter, with Gatlinburg business not yet returned to its normal pre-fire levels, but nonetheless they feel it is time to get started. As Kelly Johnson remarked, “Rebuilding the Alamo is the final step for us for closure on the tragedy our city endured.” But breaking ground for The Alamo is not all that the Johnson family had in store. After that ceremony, they headed about a mile east where they cut the ribbon on two new restaurants, which they began building only one week before November’s fires. The two restaurants are located at 1244 E. Parkway in Gatlinburg. Mama’s Chicken Kitchen and J.O.E. & Pops’s Sub Shoppe are located in one building, share a common dining room and a screen porch; and customers will be able to order from either restaurant at the same counter. The restaurant group will again honor founder, Bruce Johnson’s great grandmother, “Mama” (a.k.a. Missouri Isabell Holder), by
putting her name on a second restaurant, Mama’s Chicken Kitchen. Mama’s Chicken Kitchen will feature the fried chicken (and sides) that locals and guests have been enjoying at Mama’s Farmhouse in Pigeon Forge since 2009. J.O.E. & Pop’s Sub Shoppe is named for Johnson’s three grandchildren (James, Oscar and Eloise or “J.O.E.”) and Johnson himself (“Pop” as the kids like to call him). J.O.E. & Pop’s is the result of endless tasting and re-tasting to arrive at the best sandwich in Sevier County.
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Specialty subs such as the Philly Cheesesteak, Chicken Cheesesteak, Scrambled Burger, Tuna Salad Sub and Italian Sub will make customers want to come back for more. The Reuben will make customers weep for joy. One other interesting note. Customers will delight in the decorations inside the building. The owners have decorated the walls with vibrant pictures of America’s national parks. Kelly Johnson says that “all branches of our family have visited the parks for generations and will continue to do so. We believe that our national parks are treasures to be protected now and for future generations and that is why we feature them in our restaurant”. Questions: Please call Kelly Johnson at (865) 368-5302.
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By Teri Pizza Are they a super-food? Here's what we found: COCONUT WATER is what some are calling, Mother Nature's sports drink. Ads tout it as a super-hydrating drink with megaelectrolytes but the science doesn't support the extravagant claims. However, it does contain easily digested carbohydrates and electrolytes, is low in sodium and adds potassium to the body. If you're an athlete, it may be better at replacing lost fluids than other drinks but the consensus of opinion is, most adults don't exercise strenuously enough to need it and, if potassium is a problem for you, you should avoid it. Coconut water is found only in young, green coconuts. COCONUT MILK is a white liquid that forms as a coconut matures. This process makes the milk high in healthy saturated fatty acids and calories. Specifically, it contains lauric acid which is easily absorbed in the body, producing energy. Coconut milk is perfect for those with dairy, nut, or grain-based allergies. Dr. Axe from Food Medicine lists 9 benefits of coconut milk: improves heart health, extends physical performance, prevents fatigue, aids in weight loss, improves digestion, helps to control diabetes, prevents anemia, reduces joint inflammation, and prevents ulcers. None of his claims can be disproved since it
COCONUT MEAT, aka COPRA, is the “white meat” produced as the coconut matures. The copra contains fiber and three medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA) that enhance metabolism. In the body, these MCFAs are said to destroy candida and other pathogenic microorganisms. This extra fiber can lower the glycemic index of foods high in starch or sugar. It is usually dried and can be eaten plain or shredded onto salads, pies (my favorite), frosting or blended into puddings. COCONUT OIL is processed from the copra and is a favorite everywhere: In cooking, it's a good substitute for vegetable oils and works great even at high temperatures. Cosmetically it is used in lipsticks, balms, shampoos and moisturizers. And, some research suggests it may help control food cravings. The best coconut oil is unrefined, virgin oil that has not been heated or processed. It appears that coconuts are a food source we can go nutty over. See for yourself: drink some, eat some, and slather some all over! Teri Pizza's books, including her newest, COPD: The Eat to Breathe Plan to Feeling Better are available at Amazon.com and at some stores in the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts community.
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Park Foundation Helps Raise $25,000 for Fire Relief Fund Humana Donation Will Help Those Who Lost Their Homes In The November 2016 Wildfires
The National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, today announced it is making a $25,000 donation to a fire relief fund managed by the National Park Service Employees and Alumni Trust Fund. The National Park Foundation’s donation to the relief fund was made possible thanks to a gift from Humana, a partner of Find Your Park/Encuentra Tu Parque. Humana has a community location in nearby Knoxville and several hundred associates in Tennessee. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and its surrounding communities are still recovering from the November 2016 wildfires that burned a total of 17,140 acres in Sevier County, TN. The wildfires originated from multiple locations including an arson fire set at Chimney Tops inside the park and from downed power line ignitions throughout the county. Fueled by extreme winds and dry weather, the fire storm resulted in 14 fatalities, 190 injured individuals, damage to approximately 2,500 structures, and a total of an estimated $500 million in damage. “In moments of joy and in tragedy, we are here for our park partners, both at the National Park Service and within the broader park
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community,” said Will Shafroth, president of the National Park Foundation. “We are saddened to know that so many lost so much, and we hope that our contribution can help make a very tragic situation more manageable as they rebuild their lives.” About The National Park Foundation The National Park Foundation is the official charity of America’s national parks and nonprofit partner to the National Park Service. Chartered by Congress in 1967, the National Park Foundation raises private funds to help PROTECT more than 84 million acres of national parks through critical conservation and preservation efforts, CONNECT all Americans with their incomparable natural landscapes, vibrant culture and rich history, and INSPIRE the next generation of park stewards. In 2016, commemorating the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary, the Foundation launched The Centennial Campaign for America’s National Parks, a comprehensive fundraising campaign to strengthen and enhance the future of these national treasures for the next hundred years. Find out more and become a part of the national park community at www.nationalparks.org.
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Gatlinburg celebrates it’s Appalachian culinary past with the Gatlinburg Beans ‘n Cornbread Festival! presented by Bush Brothers & Company. Gatlinburg Beans and Cornbread Festival presented by Bush Brothers & Company is Thursday, May 11 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the Parkway between traffic lights 6 and 8. While the festival is free, attendees can purchase a spoon for $10 and sample recipes from all booths while supplies last and children ages 7 and under
can sample for free. Of course, visitors will be able to taste plenty of beans and cornbread. Area restaurants, businesses and caterers will be preparing traditional and original beans and cornbread recipes for tasting while vying for top honors in the cook-off. Bush’s Best will be featured in all the recipes served at the festival.
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Where The Locals Go
Howard's Steakhouse has been in Gatlinburg since 1946 offering the traditional Howard’s menu. Seating is also available outside next to a running stream. The bar is a long time locals favorite with a hometown atmosphere.
Catering Available The Wild Boar Saloon located upstairs offers a lighter fare with tavern style appetizers and specialty bar drinks. Offering a great night life atmosphere with Karaoke.
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by Danny Lewis Want to see something rare? Here it is...the earliest Dowry Chest I’ve ever seen. This chest dates back to the 1800’s. Can you imagine the young bride to be packing away everything she may need to bring for her husband and new home? Granny’s hand made baskets, bed warmers, silk and some family history pieces to bring forward. Also included in the chest would be gloves, pots and pans and cook books of old family recipes. She would also need her wedding gown, baby clothes and shoes and whatever silver and gold she may have. This piece and many other rare and early chest and boxes are featured here at American Sideshow, 373 Parkway in Gatlinburg. There is plenty of parking across the street. If we don’t have what you’re looking for here it’s probably in our new store at the Glades. We purchased the old Santas Clauset at 608 Glades Rd. We are the largest auction dealer in Gatlinburg. Mention this article and receive a 35% discount on anything in the store. It’s our way of saying thanks for the read and hopefully a visit.
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41st Hilarious Season at Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre
Could you use a good laugh? How about a few giggles, a titter or two, or a large guffaw? Well, you are in luck! Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre, Gatlinburg’s top evening entertainment attraction, opened for its 41st season of outrageous humor and hilarious fun. The area’s oldest professional theatre opened in 1977 and since then, has entertained and delighted its patrons with over 40 original musical comedies and musical comedy revues. The charming theatre harkens back to the golden age of music halls of the 1890’s. The theatre has won over 43 audience awards and has been named a historical treasure by the city of Gatlinburg. Sweet Fanny Adams has also been recognized by the Tennessee State Senate as one of the most innovative and creative theatres in the country. But, most importantly, you can forget your troubles and just laugh for a couple of hours! As is the tradition at Sweet Fanny Adams, two new and original shows are presented each
season. The season kicks off with “Frolic! Something Amusing This Way Comes”. It is a Vaudeville-style revue show with songs, dances, clowning, comedy routines, and even a wee bit of Shakespeare. We are quite sure that even the Bard would be impressed. And, back by popular demand, the one and only “Dancing Trench Coats”. In May, the theatre will open “Perfect Nonsense featuring Captain Malinger Flies Again”, a high-energy Vaudeville revue featuring a brand new chapter of our on-going Steam series, Captain Malinger Flies Again. Musical numbers, comedy routines, dances, crazy characters and a short snippet of a story (set in Victorian London), long on action, with evil villians, unlikely heros and musicalcomedy at its best. Of course, both shows contain an old time sing-a-long filled with unrehearsed surprises and star the Great Victorian Amusement Company - Chris MacPherson, Christopher L. Sullivan, Stephanie Butters, Scott Johnson, and Jennifer MacPherson-Evans. Fans have been coming yearly and are now bringing their children and grandchildren to see the new shows. For many people, a trip to Gatlinburg would not be complete without at least one night at Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre.
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By Ben Fuchs www.criticalhealthnews.com Flaxseeds are also a good way to get your Vitamin E, in both the tocopherol and tocotrienol forms which are the two major versions of this key essential nutrient. In fact, to some degree, all 8 forms of Vitamin E are found in flaxseeds.
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If you’re looking for a vegan protein powder, you might want to think about ground up flaxseeds. They contain up to 30 proteins, which works out to around 10 grams per 1 ounce scoop. Although they don’t have all the essential amino acids – they're missing lysine which is important for connective tissue – they have a good amount of both arginine and glutamine, which are youth promoting and build amino acids. At $2.00 or so a pound (and that’s for the organic type), the price is certainly right. Flaxseeds are chock full of other nutrients, including Omega 3 fatty acids, thiamine, manganese, magnesium and potassium. They’re also good sources of selenium and zinc, important for prostate health and the health of the male reproductive system. Selenium and zinc also make flaxseeds the perfect anti-diabetic food. In my opinion, using flaxseed fiber after meals or even just once a day as a supplement can be a powerful way to keep blood sugar stable. The flax is not just biochemically powerful, it also has a more mechanical value. It acts like a broom that can sweep out excess estrogen, and estrogen metabolites as well as other toxins, out of the intestine and the body. The fiber can further enhance detoxification by helping support bile and the health of the microbiome, all of which can support estrogen clearances.
But there’s more! Flaxseeds also contain lignans, a plant chemical which can very helpful for balancing out estrogen levels. Lignans are found in pretty much all plants, it’s what gives them their hardness and crunchiness. The crunchier and harder a plant material (think seeds) the more lignans they contain. If you’re eating fiber, you’re going to get lignans. However, while you can get lignans in various seeds and plant foods, the champion source is flaxseeds. Flaxseeds contain 7 times as many lignans as sesame seeds which is the next highest source, over 300 times as many as sunflower seeds, nearly 500 times as many as cashews, and over 3000 times as many as peanuts, which are all considered high lignan foods. According to the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database (NMCD), flaxseed can be effective for digestive ailments including constipation, diarrhea, diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome , gastritis, enteritis, ulcerative colitis, and laxative-induced colon damage. The NMCD also cites that flax has also been utilized for the treatment of acne, atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, endometrial cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, obesity and weight loss, osteoporosis, attention deficith y p e r a c t i v i t y d i s o r d e r, H I V / A I D S , hemodialysis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and nephritis as other health challenges that may improve with a daily dose of flaxseed. Finally, flaxseed has also been used for depression, cystitis, malaria, upper respiratory tract infections as a cough suppressant and expectorant, and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Greenbrier Derby 5K Greenbrier Derby will be May 20 @ 9 a.m. It’s a scenic run through historical Emerts Cove. Race course runs along the Pigeon River, over a covered bridge, past a historical cemetery and ends at a beautiful barn. The course is flat, with one small hill near the river. If you have questions please call Sheryl Sharp at 865-436-4515.
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Hello Friend (Osiyo Oginali) Huckleberry (Ka-wa-ya): Fruit of the Mountains On the face of the sun kissed slopes of the Cocke County Mountains grows a member of the heath family we call huckleberry. This hardy knee high shrub is one of the first plants to reappear in a fire scald after fire has burned away the leaves and mulch of the forest floor. Sometimes the bushes will grow so thick you cannot walk through a huckleberry patch without stepping on the bushes. In late spring clusters of white, bell shaped, pencil rubber size blooms appear under the oval shaped leaves to be visited and pollinated by honeybees (wa-du-li-si), yellow jackets (di-s-ka-i) and a hoard of other nectar gathering insects. Even the hummingbird (wa-le-lu) has been known to visit the lowly huckleberry. In med to late summer clusters of sky pea size berries ripe under the leave canopy of the huckleberry bushes sending forth a pleasing odor inviting all God's children to come and partake of this bountiful repast given by the hand of Nature. And come they do, including the pesky chigger. The turkey, grouse, bob white, crow, raven woodpecker and song bird vie with the raccoon, opossum, squirrel, boomer, chipmunk, rabbit, vole and mouse for the succulent huckleberry. Even the terrapin stretches his neck for the tasty fruit. Then there are those creatures of nature who come to the huckleberry patch not only to eat of the huckleberry but also to eat those who do eat the huckleberry. The omnivorous hand of God produced all kinds of plants and creatures. To some he gave omnivorous appetites, allowing them to eat flesh, vegetable and fruit, and they, including the bear, fox, hawk, coyote, snake, wolf and MAN come to the huckleberry patch to partake of this late summer repast. Growing along with the huckleberry can usually be found a few head high bushes of blue berries which produce clusters of marble size deep blue delicious berries. Also a cousin of the cranberry, known locally as “gooseberry” can sometimes be found nearby the huckleberry patch. These waist high bushes produce a greenish orange tangy tasting berry good to jell grandma's jelly or flavor grandpa's wine.
On the same slope can usual be found what some country folks call “he huckleberry”. This blue-black bean sized seed laden berry growing in slightly larger and sturdier bushes then the huckleberry, is shunned by most human huckleberry pickers for
the mass of hard seed impart a gritty sand like quality to a bowl of cooked huckleberries as well as lodging between the teeth and building up painful deposits under dentures. Many country housewives have shouted at the departing back of her brood of huckleberry pickers, “Don't bring me no he huckleberries fer I will just feed'em to the hogs.” Communities have been named in honor of the lowly huckleberry and nearly every mountain community has a huckleberry ridge or huckleberry patch. When canned, the huckleberry can be stored in a cool place and kept for years. Some housewives claim for best results a little apple fruit should be mixed with the huckleberry to make jelly or jam. No matter the method of making, in the school lunch boxes of country children could many times be found biscuits with butter and huckleberry jelly or jam. Huckleberries impart a blue stain to the mouth and tongue which is noticeable long after eating them. No matter if they are cooked, canned, jellied or eaten raw the stain of “bluemouth” marks those who have partaken of the delicious fruit of the mountains.
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The story is told of a young teacher who was not knowledgeable about the aftereffects of eating huckleberries and became concerned about the blue tinged mouth of some of her students. The active students seemed healthy enough but the “bluemouth” indicated some horrible malady was in the offering. She began writing reports and quietly investigating this strange mouth coloration. She visited the home of the mother of one of the victims of “bluemouth” and found this country housewife had “bluemouth” too. The housewife placed a wedge of huckleberry pie before the young lady. After she consumed every morsel of pie the country woman placed a mirror before her and said, “See you have caught the “bluemouth” too.”
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The young teacher looked in the mirror and screamed in panic. The housewife calmed the panic stricken teacher and informed her that “bluemouth” was caused by the huckleberries.
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Some people contend that huckleberries are not as plentiful as they were thirty to fifty years ago. Fire was once considered a forest management tool to clear the underbrush and dispose of snakes. Fire is no longer used in such a manner thereby decreasing the acreage on which the huckleberry seems to thrive. “As told to me by my uncle”. “Wado” Designs by Matoka Shaconage Stone Art and Jewelry 170 Glades Road, Suite 15, Gatlinburg • 865-719-3999 www.ShaconageStoneArtandJewelry.net
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Two Bears at Appalachian Bear Rescue!
During the past month Appalachian Bear Rescue has admitted two bears, our first since November 2016. As you may recall, we had a record number of cubs and yearlings in 201516, resulting in the care of 53 little bears! Since the last of these bears were released in November, we have been very busy getting the facility ready for the arrival of our first bears of 2017.
On March 27th, an officer with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) brought us a yearling bear that was underweight, lethargic and dehydrated. Bear #258 weighed only 22 pounds. A normal weight for a yearling would be from 30 to 50 pounds. When Curator Coy took the small bear to the University Of Tennessee College Of Veterinary Medicine, he was found to be severely anemic. Because of the anemia, #258, nicknamed Summitt Bear in honor of the late women's basketball coach, Pat Summitt, returned to the UTCVM the next day for a blood transfusion. It was the first time a transfusion had been done on a bear at UT.
The transfusion made the news and was reported in local newspapers and on TV. The blood donor was a bear at Zoo Knoxville, named Finn. The blood gave our Summitt Bear a “new lease on life” and within a few days he was showing the curators by his behavior that he wanted out of the small pen in The Cub Nursery. A trip back to the UTCVM revealed that his anemia had been greatly improved and he was ready for the next step in his recovery – a move to The Cub House and attached Acclimation Pen. This move decreased the interaction with humans (curators) and it wasn't long before he was released into one of the Wild Enclosures.
The Wild Enclosures, of which there are 4, are the final stage in the care of orphaned yearlings and cubs at ABR. The bears spend the majority of their time with us in a Wild Enclosure where they learn to climb, hide, and forage for their food without human contact. Curators throw food (fruits, nuts, and nutritional bear pellets) over the fencing, so the bears must forage to find it. Summitt Bear is likely to stay at ABR until sometime in the summer, after he has gained sufficient weight and shown his wild behavior.
The second bear this year is a spring cub. The term “spring cub” comes from the fact that
spring is when new cubs emerge with their mothers from the dens in which they were born in January or February. Our spring cub, ABR #259 was admitted on April 11th. The next day an attempt was made to foster the little cub to a wild mother bear; however it was found that the wild mother had already emerged from her den with her own cubs, so fostering was not possible. Therefore, #259 (nicknamed Otto Bear) will be spending the next few months being cared for at ABR. If all goes according to plan, he will be ready for release in the fall. The attached photos show Summitt Bear in the Wild Enclosure and Otto Bear in the pen in the Cub Nursery. He will stay there a bit longer, until he is able to eat soft solid foods. At present he is lapping bear milk replacement formula mixed with applesauce. His bear behavior is excellent – he puts on a show of dislike for the curator when being tended to. Although the policy is “minimal human contact,” with a tiny cub there is a certain amount of interaction that must take place when it is feeding time. As soon as possible, Otto Bear will be relocated to The Cub House, where there is less contact. Because of the season, we must remind everyone that this is the time of year when bears, including mothers with cubs, are out and about, actively searching for natural foods as they become available. They may be tearing up logs and moving rocks as they search for insects. As berries appear and ripen, bears will be attracted to the bushes. We are hopeful that 2017 will be kind to bears and all wildlife by providing bountiful crops of these important natural foods. We are also very hopeful that visitors and residents will do their part to coexist with our wildlife by disposing of garbage properly and not feeding bears, whether intentionally or inadvertently. To learn more about Appalachian Bear Rescue and the yearling bear and cub we are caring for, please visit our Facebook page: facebook.com/AppalachianBearRescue. Visit our website at www.appalachianbearrescue.org and blog: abrblog.wordpress.com. Stop by our Visitor/Education Center in the Trillium Cove Shopping Village on East Lamar Alexander Parkway in Townsend. Open Tuesday thru Saturday from 10 to 4; closed Sunday and Monday. We’d love to see you there!
Classic Hike Of The Smokies The Greenbrier Barn Party is one of Friends of the Smokies’ oldest fundraisers and celebrates the long history of Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s support and preservation by the generous people of this region. So come on out and join us for some food, music, and a good time at the Greenbrier Barn Party! 517 Emerts Cove Rd Pittman Center, TN 800-845-5665 - www.friendsofthesmokies.org
Caldwell Fork - May 9 Lace up your boots for the May Classic Hike on Caldwell Fork! Caldwell Fork will take hikers on a moderate 9.4-mile journey through Cataloochee Valley, which was once the largest settlement within the boundaries of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Traveling on Big Fork Ridge, Caldwell Fork, and Rough Fork trails, hikers will stop at the historic Woody House. This hike is $20 which benefits the Trails Forever endowment. www.friendsofthesmokies.org
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Gran Fondo Asheville cycling event benefit Friends of the Smokies. Gran Fondo Asheville begins in the heart of Asheville’s River Arts District, then winds its way into the back roads of the Blue Ridge Mountains on a well-marked course suitable for cyclists of all ages and ability-levels. The ride will begin and end at New Belgium Brewery, where cyclists and their families can enjoy a festive atmosphere and experience Asheville’s craft beer culture. Take on a summer challenge and cycle through scenic countryside and vibrant cityscapes at the fourth annual Gran Fondo Asheville hosted by New Belgium on July 23, 2017. The cycling event offers 30-, 60-, and 100-mile routes and includes optional competitive timed sections. Proceeds from the
Event Features: • Four timed sections • Mechanic support • Fully-stocked aid stations along the route • Catered lunch • Beer from New Belgium • Cash purse • Raffle • Prizes for overall and age-group winners
Leave No Trace •Abide by all regulations. Regulations are designed to protect the resources of this park for you and for future generations. •Choose not to cook over a fire, it is difficult to avoid getting food in the fire ring. Never burn trash and food scraps. Doing so disseminates the food smell and attracts bears. Residues from food and trash will not burn completely and linger long after you are gone creating problems for other campers. •Camp in areas that have already been impacted by use. •Keep your group small to maintain an atmosphere that is appropriate for the backcountry. Large groups tend to attain a level of social interaction and noise that is not congruent with backcountry ethics or values. •Never cut switchbacks. This is a destructive practice that creates erosion and worsens trail conditions. •Pack out whatever you pack in. Never leave
any food, trash, personal items or equipment. •Do not bury trash, including organic items. •Dispose of human waste properly. •Dig a "cathole" at least six inches deep. •Deposit human waste in the hole, throw in a small handful of leaves or duff, cover the hole. •Keep at least 100 feet away from camp, trails or any water source. •Never go behind a shelter or near a spring, as this creates unhealthful conditions and may results in closures of campsites or shelters. •Sanitary pads and tampons must be packed out of the backcountry. •Never deposit any trash including wipes, sanitary pads or tampons in backcountry privies. These items interfere with the composting process which makes the privy smell very bad. Ultimately these items must be dug out of the privy by hand. So do the right thing and pack these items out! For more information visit www.lnt.org.
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for 10 to 15 years before the actual diagnosis at age 62. Being stubborn, I decided to "make do.” When I was 65 years old, I could barely blow out a candle held in front of my mouth. That's when I got serious and visited a pulmonologist. My FEV1 test came back at 30% (stage 4)! Q. What things are you able to do now that you had stopped doing before changing your lifestyle and diet?
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A: I'm a COPD patient and from what I've read and seen, I'm doing extremely well considering I was diagnosed in 2012 as having stage 4 COPD. My doctors and I attribute my current well-being to my good diet, medication and exercise. Since that diagnosis, incredibly, I have improved enough to move back to stage 3. My book is the result of changes I've made. It just seems right to share with others so they can also breathe and feel better.
A. Get tested. A General Practitioner can order simple, noninvasive tests to determine diagnosis. Next, if the diagnosis is COPD, get referred to a lung doctor -- a pulmonologist. This disease is not medically the same for everyone and should not be treated the same. A specialist will customize a specific treatment. "The sooner, the better," are words to take seriously.
Q. I hear the letters, COPD a lot but what exactly do they mean? A. COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder which is an umbrella term for people who have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It can include emphysema, chronic bronchitis, refractory asthma and bronchiectasis disorders. Mine was primarily caused by smoking and exacerbated by chronic bronchitis. Q. When did you start to see major problems? A. COPD is a slow, progressive disease which I probably had
A Tufted Titmouse has just about everything you could ask for in a backyard bird. Petite and strikingly elegant, it’s as perky as a chickadee. In fact, it’s a cousin to the chickadee. And as it comes boldly to your seed or suet feeders, the Tufted Titmouse will even hang upside down like an acrobat.
So what’s in that peculiar name, “titmouse”? The name descends from two ancient Anglo-Saxon root words — “tit,” from a word meaning something small. And “mouse,” from a word applied to any small bird, as well as that little rodent. With an echoing voice, the Tufted Titmouse is common in eastern
Q. Beyond that, what lifestyle changes have helped you? A. Learning what and when to eat! That is what my book is all about. The "Eat to Breathe Plan" can provide a better lifestyle to COPD sufferers. This book will help patients, at any stage, live with their illness in the best possible way.
A. There's no known cure for COPD but there are things that can be done to live and breathe better. I'm proud to say that my book, COPD: The Eat to Breathe Plan to Feeling Better has been recognized by the medical community as being one tool that can help sufferers improve their lives for the better.
Besides gleaning trees and shrubs for arthropods, it spends more time on the ground searching leaf litter than do chickadees and most other titmouse species. The tufted titmouse does not usually associate with mixed-species flocks; after the breeding season it spends a lot of time in small foraging parties that typically consist of parents and their offspring. The tufted titmouse frequents well-vegetated urban and suburban areas, willingly uses nest boxes. They forage actively on branches, sometimes on the ground, mainly eating insects, especially caterpillars, but also seeds, nuts and berries and favor black oil sunflower seeds and peanuts. They will store food for later use. They tend to be curious about their human neighbors and can sometimes be spotted on window ledges peering into the windows to watch what's going on inside. They are more shy when seen at bird feeders; their normal pattern there is to scout the feeder from the cover of trees or bushes,
Tufted titmice nest in a hole in a tree, either a natural cavity, a man-made nest box, or sometimes an old woodpecker nest. They line the nest with soft materials, sometimes plucking hair from a live animal such as a dog. If they find shed snake skin, they will try to incorporate pieces of it in their nest. Their eggs are under an inch long and are white or cream-colored with brownish or purplish spots. Sometimes, a bird born the year before remains to help its parents raise the next year's young. The pair may remain together and defend their territory year-round. These birds are permanent residents and often join small mixed flocks in winter.
To listen to a Tufted Tifmouse visit listeninginnature.blogspot.com/2013/0 4/thats-titmouse.html
stations was completed with minimal costs thanks to Sevier County Propane for the station at the North District Maintenance Area in Tennessee and Blossmon Gas for the station at the South District Maintenance Area in North Carolina. “Propane work trucks are becoming a hot item with National Park Service units across the country. The combination of the emissions reductions and cost savings help the Smokies and other parks build out there Climate Friendly Parks program while saving money,” said East Tennessee Clean Fuels Director Jonathan Overly.
Funding for the improvements was made possible through joint U.S. Departments of Interior (DOI) and Energy (DOE) initiative called the “Clean Cities National Park Initiative” enabling the park to implement a new facet of the park's Climate Friendly Parks program. In partnership with its two neighboring DOE “Clean Cities” coalitions, the East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition and the Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition, the park purchased six Ford F250 crew cab trucks that were converted to run on propane autogas. The installation of the propane fueling
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fly to the feeder, take a seed, and fly back to cover to eat it.
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“We continue to work towards meeting our goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from 2006 levels by 20% by 2020,” said Park Superintendent Cassius Cash. “These improvements along with the recent addition of propane-powered mowers, electric vehicles, and DC fast-charge stations enable us to be better stewards of this special place.”
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deciduous forests. The large black eyes, small, round bill, and brushy crest gives these birds a quiet but eager expression that matches the way they flit through canopies, hang from twig-ends, and drop in to bird feeders. When a titmouse finds a large seed, you’ll see it carry the prize to a perch and crack it with sharp whacks of its stout bill.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park hosted a celebration to unveil two new propane fueling stations and six new propanefueled trucks. By incorporating these new pieces of alternative fuel equipment into daily operations, the park continues on the path to reduce carbon emissions.
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The on-site propane fueling stations allow the park to maximize cost savings of time and money. The trucks can travel approximately 250 miles on propane and an additional 400 miles using unleaded fuel if necessary. In addition to the new trucks, the park also has six propane, zero-turn mowers that previously had to have their propane tanks refueled offsite, resulting in extra time spent related to refueling. “We are saving about $0.30 to 0.50 per gallon using propane,” said Smokies Deputy Chief of Facility Management Brian Bergsma. “In addition to saving money, we have also doubled the driving range of the trucks and saved time by being able to refuel equipment onsite.” The joint DOI/DOE funding is helping multiple national parks across the country advance their goals towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions from park operations and improving air quality overall in and around the parks. Visit:www1.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/national_parks.html.
May 19 – Wildfire Ecology with Charles Kwit June 16 – Fungus Among Us with Rachel and Brian July 21- Dragonflies & Damselflies in GSMNP with Will Kuhn August 18 – Snakes of the Smokies with John Byrd September 15 – Bats with Kitty McCracken October 20 – Mosses of the Park with Ken McFarland
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These Events Are Free And Open To The Public DLIA will host a series of talks at the Sugarlands Visitor Center this year on the third Friday of each month May through October. Each month will bring a new topic and local scientist to share their work. Charles Kwit will be with us to discuss Wildfire Ecology for our first installment of 'Science at Sugarlands'. We will be at Sugarlands Visitor Center the 3rd Friday of each month May through October with regional scientists. Don't miss out on these interesting talks covering a variety of topics! Dr. Kwit is an Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee in the Department of Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries and the Department of Ecology and Environmental Biology. His areas of interest include climate change, conservation biology, introductory botany, and plant-animal interactions. Join us for presentations ranging from Wildfire Ecology to Snakes of the Smokies! Keep an eye on our Facebook events page www.facebook.com/DLIAorg/ to see what each month's topic will be and learn more about our speakers, or visit our website for a full list of topics. For more info: www.dlia.org/upcoming-2017-events
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The East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition is a local nonprofit organization that serves the eastern half of Tennessee and works proactively with regional fleets and partners to reduce dependence on petroleum and improve air quality and sustainability. The coalition is one of the Department of Energy's designated Clean Cities programs. Visit www.etcleanfuels.org.
If you love the Smoky Mountains in early summer and bright beautiful colors then make your way to Pigeon Forge Tennessee for this first May weekend and take in the Annual Yellow Mustang Registry. This annual event located at The Christmas Place Inn on the parkway at 119 Christmas Tree Lane in Pigeon Forge is a celebration of Fords “pony” car.
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View over 70 mustangs dating back to the 60’s to current models all the while taking a stroll down memory lane. Enjoy meeting new friends and getting reacquainted with old friends.
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Paul Murray's Mountain Memories Preserving the Last Flicker of Light of the Past –
One of Many Short Stories - A Kindred Charm not a Shallow Arrogance – Spring 1988 Excerpt from his book “Mirrored Souls A Study of Paul Murray's Art” written with Jay Diemer Louise The native pride, which is not a shallow arrogance, but is a kindred charm of the mountain people I have met. Never was this pride expressed more eloquently nor more gracefully than when I met Fannie Johnson. Townsend, TN, is no different from the rest of Appalachia, with its dead end roads, and countless paths branching off in every direction. Some are choked with foliage while others are squeezed between rocky ridges. This dirt path was one of these obscure lead-ins, well back from the main roads. Midway along a narrow, puddled and rutted laneway, we stopped the truck. It has become a ritual to stop in this particular spot where a pipe juts out of the ground. The pipe taps into a clear, underground water source and brings to the surface a fountain of pure, icy water. To me there is nothing more satisfying. Drinking out of this spring always makes me think of the mountaineers. This mountain spring is cherished by all locals, even John Oliver drank from here and collected pales of water for his daily needs. John Oliver who in 1936 was one of many who left Cades Cove after the National Park took over. He lived just up the hollow until his death in the 1960's. After filling up our jars with this clear liquid, we commenced driving up the forgotten path that eventually opened to a tiny vale, with steep
Exalted Ruler Jim Yonan Gatlinburg Elks Lodge 1925
ridges demanding on both sides. There in this bucolic valley sits this small cabin with real blue smoke chugging from the chimney. As we near the cabin we heard a peculiar thumping noised coming from the inside of the cabin, a sound of wood hitting against the planked floors. There are muffled voices from within, but they are aware I was at the door. I don't have to knock, but am greeted with the customary, “C'mon in!” Fannie is sitting near the door, rocking her infant granddaughter to sleep in the kitchen chair, rocking back and forth, so that the chair legs thump in a haunting rhythm. Her son Ernest and another grandson, Vernon, are with her. It is a glorious spring day, but the potbelly stove is red hot to ward off the chill mountain air. The room is warm, cozy and dark, save for the muted light passing through the windows and Fannie's endless, winning smile. Her long black hair is tucked neatly behind her ears, exposing the earthy pigment of her skin, the unmistakable angular face reminiscent of Indian bloodlines. Her deep brown eyes are small but there is a light in them as though eternal flames burn there. Fannie's soft voice is halting and musical to listen to. Her speech is typically clipped, almost child-like in its purity. Always her words are flavored with unabashed pride in her family and home, and with a tender, undying devotion to her husband, Till, who died a few years ago. “We was married 48 yars,” she tells us, “Bin with 'im e'er since I wuz 15 yars old. Stead of
letin' me lay 'round like mose people, he put me to gittin' wood an' makin' four meals a day. Ain't nobody heard nuthin' like that.” She laughs, then adds, 'Hit got me some exercise, gittin' up ter cut wood, fixin' all those meals, washin' 'n scrubbin' fur all the children. We use ter make a garden every yar..lucky I got hit all don, but ya git used ter hit.” Now 66 , Fannie still tends a garden for exercise, goes “barefootin' through the mountains, carrying a stick in case she happens upon “a wild hog with li'l ones” and needs protection. She lives in total seclusion, without electricity, telephone, or running water. Her husband, Til saw no need for conveniences, he preferred the bygone ways and refused to surrender to progress. “He wuz one of a kind,” Fannie says, “ I shore ain't gonna fine no one like'im, so I ain't gonna git married no more Nobody likes hit up hare but me 'n I don't want ter live anywhere else, so hits a perfect situation as far as I can tell.” The spelling is just to let the reader feel the way the words were said, the isolation in the Appalachian mountains sometimes leaves language centuries old, mixed in with each areas mountain style of English. Each of these people are wise and tenacious. Most of us wouldn't have survived living in these areas, nor through their trials. They seem to have a life engulfed in family, nature and God. I experience a true joy and peace whenever I visit the Southern Appalachian mountain folk. I am truly home. – Paul Murray with Jay Diemer Louise -
Cyndy Montgomery & Nita Graves at Crystelle Creek Songwriters Night
Megan and Jimbo at Pittman Center School
Judy & Cecil Sherk at American Legion Post 202 meeting
Cherokee Nation Artisans - Walking Bear, Jack Lynn & Stonewolf at Shaconage Stone Art & Jewelry grand reopening
Parker Pressley & John Condrone at tribute to Cyndee Gray Harrison
Jann giving lessons for Hands On Gatlinburg at A. Jann Peitso, arts
Amy Overbeck giving lessons to Nora Roth & Whitney Jett at Zuke’s Woodworkz
Mike Fowler teaching Kerie Rowe and mother “Boots” at Fowler’s Clay Works
Beth Hewitt and Sparky at Sparky’s Glassblowing training
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Good Eats Opens Downtown
Ardell, Jessica, Kristyn, David and Carol Aaron's fries - curry seasoned waffle fries After selling his internet business, owner w/homemade cilantro chili dipping sauce. David has just opened Gatlinburg's newest Sandwiches such as the Cuban, Reuben and café at traffic light number three. At age Monte Cristo are served with choice of side. eighteen he arrived here from Myrtle Beach, They also have a unique choice of burgers South Carolina. He emphasizes that they are an including the Lamb Burger and Jennifer's eco friendly company serving grass fed beef, Veggie Burger - a grilled black bean burger chicken and lamb and all food is fresh and topped with avocado, lettuce, tomato, purple never frozen. Seafood and other items are onion, sweet peppers and cheese option. Also, bought in small quantities to ensure freshness breakfast is served all day. Eat in, take out or and minimal waste. delivery is available at 865-412-1177. Appetizers include wings, gator bites and Check out their reviews on Facebook!
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Celebrate an Experience the Craft of Songwriting By Cyndy Montgomery Reeves
There is a song in all of us. Just some of us have not written it down yet. Songwriting began in the Appalachian Mountain Range when the black minstrels traveled thru pickin' their banjos and putting music to ballads families had been handing down for generations. You will have an opportunity at the 6th Annual Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival Aug. 16-20, 2017 to learn about the craft of songwriting and hear the stories behind songs you hear on the radio from the #1 Hit Writers that created these songs. The SMSWF is a great festival with lots of free live entertainment throughout Gatlinburg for 5 days in August.
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Whether you are a songwriter or not the workshop series during the SMSWF is a great opportunity for you to learn about and hone the craft of songwriting. This year's workshops will include “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Songwriting” with Max D. Barnes; a Gospel/Christian Contemporary workshop presented by Jeff Silvey and Jerry Salley; “Writing & Demoing for the Pop/Rock and Film/TV Markets presented to you by Gary Earl Productions; “The 3 Ps – Pitch, Publishing, & Production” presented by Frank Green with Skytone Entertainment; and “Tune your Hits for the Pitch” presented by The Songtuner, Sandy Ramos. Plus if you are a songwriter, you will have an opportunity to get a song evaluation, have a mentoring session and even pitch your song or your self as an artist to Publishers, Producers, and Record Label music industry pros. For more details go to www.smswf.com. Another unique opportunity being offered is a chance to be part of a Co-write with Hit Writers Project designed to give you a hands on experience writing with songwriters who have had #1 hits. Being a part of this process will open your eyes to how great songs are written. “Even if you have never written a song, you are more than welcome to come experience a song being written,” says Cyndy Montgomery Reeves, Founder and CEO of the SMSWF.
Hit Writers performing at the Aug. 16-20, 2017 Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival have written songs such as “Thunder Rolls”, “The Dance”, “People Loving People”, “Ain't Going Down Till the Sun Comes Up” and “Fit for a King” Garth Brooks hits; “She's Everything” Brad Paisley hit; “Three Wooden Crosses” Randy Travis hit; “I Cross My Heart” George Strait hit, “Woman, Woman” (Do You Got Cheatin on Your Mind) Gary Puckett and the Union Gap; “One More Day” Diamond Rio hit,” and “Love Me if You Can” Toby Keith hit and many more hits cut by Barbra Striesand, Reba McIntire, Ricky Skaggs, Trisha Yearwood, Alison Krauss, Trace Adkins, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Kenny Rogers and Jason Aldean to name a few.
The Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival's mission is to bring together songwriters, music professionals and music lovers together to enjoy the experience of learning, sharing and preserving the craft of songwriting.
Venues with live music in Gatlinburg include Sugarlands Distilling Company's Back Porch, Crystelle Creek Restaurant, The Smoky Mountain Brewery, Three Jimmy's, Ole Smoky Moonshine Holler, The Ship, Hogg’s Tavern Downtown, Tom and Earl's Back Alley Grill and Loco Burros.
Make plans today for a getaway to Gatlinburg, Aug. 16- 20, 2017. When calling for room reservations tell them that you are attending the Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival and would appreciate the best rate possible.
Every 2nd Monday of the month there is a SMSWF Songwriters Showcase at Crystelle Creek Restaurant 6-9 pm. If you are a songwriter who would like to share your songs, please contact John Condrone in this regard 865-898-7301.
Wilderness Wildlife Week Nature lovers, hikers and outdoors enthusiasts unite for Wilderness Wildlife Week™ in Pigeon Forge!
May 09 - May 13
From educational programs designed specifically for the youngsters to guided hikes into the Great Smoky Mountains for the more adventurous folks, Wilderness Wildlife Week offers a variety of programs for all ages and interests. This spring celebration of the great outdoors is free and open to the public. Seminars and workshops are daily at the LeConte Center. What better place to celebrate the features, creatures and cultures of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park than in the Center of Fun in The Smokies? Please visit out website at www.mypigeonforge.com
Why Are Huge Rock Stacks Located Throughout Appalachian Mountains? perfectly squared, whereas at other times, they seem as though they are merely a mound of stones gathered from across the hillside and collected into one location. Paul Hopkins of Pike County, Kentucky, has one such rock structure in his area (pictured above), measuring approximately 20′ long, 8′ wide and 6′ high in the front. Perfectly square and plumb.
Photo: Paul Hopkins
Hopkins says his great-grandfather died in 1981 at age 101 and had told him that the rocks had been there since at least he was a boy. But where did they come from?
The mountains of Appalachia are filled with mystery and intrigue. Having been occupied by a countless number of differing cultures for thousands of years, the land often yields questions but seldom offers any hint as to the vast underworld hidden beneath her leaves and ancient soil. One question that is asked with surprising frequency has to do with the origins of mysterious rock piles located in overgrown forests — occasionally these rock piles are
Were these stones laid by America’s first human inhabitants, ancient aliens or something less exotic? Like so many others, the answer to this question all depends on whom you ask! For most rock piles found throughout the mountains of Appalachia, there seems to be a general consensus that as early settlers would begin clearing a hillside in order to farm, they would stack all rocks gathered along the mountainside into one giant pile – this would
allow opportunities to plant corn on what had previously been ground too rocky to farm.
mountain,” this begs the question, what else could have done this?
One Internet commenter said that there “were numerous stacks in the hollow I grew up in. I have even helped remove a few in my greatgrandmothers gardens.”
Numerous large rock mounds throughout Kentucky-West Virginia have been discovered as being grave sites of an ancient native nation known simply as “the Mound Builders.”
Regarding this particular photo, another person stated, “It’s a rock fence. When they plowed their fields they would stack the rocks that way. The woods in this picture is a growed up farm.”
Other rock formations, though most often much smaller than the one in this photo, are known as cairns – a human-made pile (or stack) of stones that have been used by a variety of cultures for a countless number of purposes, including being erected as landmarks, burial monuments, defense and hunting structures, ceremonial purposes, and sometimes relating to astronomy.
If this is true, it’s both heartbreaking and reassuring to realize just how temporary man’s mark upon a hillside can be: only a few tons of displaced rocks stand as a silent witness to the lives of the individuals who once worked the land. However, not all rock walls or rock mounds found in the Appalachian Mountains were laid by the hands of early settlers. Hopkins says that the location in which this particular rock formation was found has no evidence of any roads or previous farming having taken place — which is on a “very steep
Massive rock piles have also been used to help individuals locate buried items, such as caches of food or objects; and to mark trails, among other purposes. Unfortunately, the rocks on this eastern Kentucky mountainside are keeping their silence, unwilling to share a secret which only they know. By AppalachianMagazine.com
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First of all let me start by thanking everyone for your concerns and sorry that you have been given the wrong impressions about Gatlinburg. I know if I had seen an ad about this area I would also think the worse. Because if you are anything like I am, you turn down or mute the commercials. Therefore, you are left with images and the first one is fire and fire is what is implanted when you think of Gatlinburg, not the following images. The following images you may think is the past, prior to the fires. However, as you may have seen... the fires are no longer, rebuilding everywhere is occurring and we are just trying to get back to the norm. This will be all possible of course with your help. Shopping once again in your favorite little stores in the Arts & Crafts Community or downtown, will help us all. That would be one of the best ways to show your support and your love for this beautiful community. Speaking of a beautiful community and let us not forget our National Park... the season is beckoning you to open a can of happiness. The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the weather is turning quite warm. So what season could that be? We are now coming into Summer fast. The grills are fired up, the pools are almost ready, if not already ready for the heated days and nights, everything is even being cleaned up around the yard. Now all you have to do is have a gathering! Yup... gather some people for some outdoor fun. Fire up that grill, chill some brew and wine, crack one open and get cookin'! The following three recipes are made with my award winning Smoky Maple Sauce & Marinade, that I won first place in the 2015 Bush Beans & Cornbread competition for All Around Peoples Choice. You may purchase the sauce at my store, Chef JDs or at Zi Olive.
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Okay first things first... RELAX... ready? Marinating with the Smoky Maple Sauce & Marinade: Take any meat, ribs, chicken or steak. Pat dry, brush marinade on both sides, let set for 30 minutes and grill. You may wish to brush on more marinade while the meat is cooking. Corn on the Cob A friend of mine made this suggestion; I tried it and loved it! Peel back the husk, brush on the sauce, cover it back up and grill like you normally would do. You may never wish to have corn any other way. Baked Beans 2 – 14.5 oz. cans Beans, (I use Black & Light Red), drained well 3/4 cup Smoky Maple Sauce & Marinade Now either you can combine in a 10x10 baking dish, cover and bake for 45 minutes in a 350° oven, or put in pot and simmer on stove or grill for 20 minutes. This is simple appetizer or munchies for you and your friends hanging out or maybe just yourself. Baked Popcorn Chicken Oven 400° Ingredients ·1 pound Chick Breast, skinless & boneless, cut up into 1” chunks ·1/2 cup Crushed Corn Flakes ·1/2 cup Bisquick ·1 teaspoon Paprika ·Salt & Pepper for taste Line a sheet pan with parchment paper Combine dry ingredients Coat chicken chunks; shake off excess, place on sheet pan Lightly spray on cooking oil Bake 25 minutes Dipping Sauces: Honey Mustard, Ranch, Hot Sauce, or maybe...
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849 Glades Road, 2B6 • Gatlinburg • 865-430-4029 The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Celebrates Its 80th Year!
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By A. Jann Peitso In 1937, the weavers, the wood turners & wood carvers, the potters, the basket makers, the furniture makers and the broom makers of the Glades community organized themselves into a real group of craftsmen and started selling their wares and sending visitors to their partner shops. Hence, the Glades Craft Tour began. Eighty years later, that organization can boast many accolades, awards and achievements. They are an incorporated 501(C)(6) non-profit, meaning they operate from their dues-paying members. Members are juried by the quality of their work and maintaining 51% of their handcrafted work within their shop.
During this eightieth year, there are presently 115 members. In addition to the handcrafting and teaching members, there are supportive businesses who gain membership through their contribution to the community with their restaurants, beauty salons, lodgings and even a medical clinic on Glades Rd. GSACC has its own logo and even its font registered with the state of Tennessee. Known simply as “Gatlinburg's Arts & Crafts Community”, this group lays claim to “the largest group of working artists & craftsmen in the US”. In 1995, they were named by Gov. Don Sunquist as “Tennessee's Arts & Crafts Heritage Trail” and one member has even had a piece of his work exhibited at the Louvre in Paris, France. During the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville, craftsmen from “the community” worked and showed their skill to visitors from around the world who converged on Knoxville for six months.
This group of hand-craftsmen and women, continues to evolve and move forward with traditional crafts, newer more contemporary innovations and younger artisans, many from those first families. Since 1982, GSACC has presented three shows a year in the Gatlinburg Convention Center at no charge to the public. This is a gift to the visitors of Gatlinburg for the tradition of handcrafting to reach the next generation. For the past two years, “Hands On G a t l i n b u rg ” h a s b r o u g h t f u t u r e craftsmen into the community itself as visitors actually put their hands in that clay and “turn”, or weave or make “something” to take home and to their families. These will truly be the “handcrafts of today and the collectibles of tomorrow”, for another eighty plus years. Happy Birthday, GSACC, you never looked better!
Synchronous Firefly Event June 2-4
This annual fundraising event offers attendees the opportunity to observe the spectacular synchronous firefly phenomenon in an intimate picnic setting. As you enjoy the show, a firefly expert will be on site to give a presentation and explain the amazing display of light, which is unique to the Southern Appalachian region. This event will be offered June 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Food and drink will be provided. Tickets are $150, and space is limited! Keep an eye on our Facebook for location details and for tickets to go on sale. www.dlia.org
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