Events

Birdsong Resort & Marina Tennessee River Fresh Water Pearl Farm Museum Tour & Jewelry Showroom Date: 01/01/2021 – 12/31/2021 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Birdsong Resort Marina & Campground, 255 Marina Rd., Camden, TN 38320 Join us for a Free world-class tour of our pearl museum ~ uniquely its own. www.tennesseeriverpearls.com It is open 7 days/week but please call ahead to schedule an appointment with our reservation hostess so she can book your tour guide! 731-584-7880. We are proud to be the only fresh-water pearl cultivating farm left in North America. You don’t want to miss this opportunity! www.birdsong.com

Smoky Mountain H-D Cars, Coffee and Cycles Date: 05/01/2021 Time: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Smoky Mountain H-D, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 1st Saturday of the month from March through September, cruise in for free coffee and donuts, stay for lunch at The Shed or the nightly concert series!

Waypoint Vets Motorcycle Ride Date: 05/01/2021 Time: 8:00 AM Location: VFW Post 8422, 10157 Old Nashville Hwy, Smyrna, TN 37167 Please join us for our Waypoint Vets Fundraiser Ride & Launch Party, in celebration of Waypoint Vets’ Official Launch, and in support of our upcoming Veteran Adventures! Live Music, Food & Drink, Silent Auction, and More! $30 per Bike, Includes Free Hot Breakfast for Riders!! Registration: 8-9:30am. Ride start: VFW Post 8422 in Smyrna. KSU: 10am. End & Party: Yazoo Brewing Company, 900 River Bluff Dr., Madison, TN.

Coffee & Curves on US 129 Date: 05/01/2021, 05/08/2021, 05/15/2021, 05/22/2021, 05/29/2021 Time: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Location: 129 Hub, 4371 Calderwood Hwy, Maryville, TN 37801 It’s time again for our Coffee & Curves at the 129 Hub. Yes, The Dragon 129! Every Saturday at 8:30am, weather permitting, we’ll have breakfast (eggs, pancakes & bacon) up and ready. Ride on in, look at the bikes, cars and enjoy being down on US 129, The Dragon! Check last minute updates for weather on our FB page, 129 Hub. Smoky Mountain H-D International Female Ride Day Date: 05/01/2021 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Smoky Mountain H-D, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 Meet at 10am - 15% Discount on Women’s Riding Gear - Quick run through Parts - Roll Out at 11am - Open to all Women Riders... all bikes!

11th Annual Bike Blessing Date: 05/01/2021 Time: 11:00 AM Location: OAA Worship Center, 876 Englewood Rd., Madisonville, TN 37354 Along with the Blessing of the Bikes there will be Music, Food and a Nice Ride.

The Shed Concert: The Wildflowers Date: 05/01/2021 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 The Wildflowers return to The Shed in 2021 to bring the sounds of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers to life in East Tennessee! Don’t miss The Wildflowers annual stop at The Shed! Gates open at 6pm.

Chopper’s Grill Crystal Karaoke Night Date: 05/01/2021, 05/08/2021, 05/15/2021, 05/22/2021, 05/29/2021 Time: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Saturday Night just got better in Old Hickory with Karaoke 8-12! Come sing your favorite songs and have some awesome drinks and food at The Lil Shack On The Corner! Always a great time with Crystal Karaoke!

Nirvana Roadhouse Sunday Funday Date: 05/02/2021, 05/09/2021, 05/16/2021, 05/23/2021, 05/30/2021 Time: 11:00 AM Location: Nirvana Roadhouse, 704 Britton Hollow Rd., Pulaski, TN 38478 Join us every Sunday for a Funday of live music, full lunch buffet off the grill, our usual craziness with games, good times, and $1 beer ($1 beer, 1-2pm only). Make sure you plan to ride here on Sundays! Chopper’s Grill Funtastic Sunday Date: 05/02/2021, 05/09/2021, 05/16/2021, 05/23/2021, 05/30/2021 Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Funtastic Sunday’s at Chopper’s are awesome with Free Cookout (while it lasts) and Live Music. This is the place for all your sports and drink specials and a great way to end your weekend!

SMH-D Project Ridemore: Forbus General Store Date: 05/04/2021 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 Join us as we head to The Forbus General Store! We’ll be meeting at the dealership at 9am so be ready to ride. All bikes and riders are welcome! Text “Ridemore” to 313131 for updates on all Project Ridemore rides.

Hillbilly’s Wing Shack Free Bingo Date: 05/05/2021, 05/12/2021, 05/19/2021, 05/26/2021 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Hillbilly’s Wing Shack, 26280 Hwy 69, Adamsville, TN 38310 Every Wednesday from 5-7pm. Win drinks, appetizers, burgers...and Wings!

Full Throttle Bar & Grill Bike Night Date: 05/05/2021, 05/12/2021, 05/19/2021, 05/26/2021 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Full Throttle Bar & Grill, 333 Swinging Bridge Road, Nashville, TN 37138 Join us every Wednesday for Bike Night and enjoy a cold one, good food, and some great music!

Leatherwood Distillery Bike Night Date: 05/05/2021, 05/12/2021, 05/19/2021, 05/26/2021 Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: Leatherwood Distillery, 6381 US 41A Pleasant View, TN 37146 Join us for Bike Night every Wednesday all summer. Bike competitions, food, giveaways, live music.

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Chopper’s Grill Bike Night & Crystal Karaoke Date: 05/05/2021, 05/12/2021, 05/19/2021, 05/26/2021 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Every Wednesday all year it’s Bike Night with Crystal Karaoke and free beer dogs and fixings at Chopper’s Grill. Come on down and get a Shackwacker or an Ice Cold Beer! Best and cheapest in town! The Lil Shack on the Corner… The Place to Be!

Smoky Mountain H-D Food Truck Thursday Date: 05/06/2021 & 05/20/2021 Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Smoky Mountain H-D, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 Experience some of the best food trucks our area has to offer as well as food and drink specials from The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint!

The H.U.T Bike Night Date: 05/06/2021, 05/13/2021, 05/20/2021, 05/27/2021 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: The H.U.T, 815 Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862 Join us at The H.U.T every Thursday for Bike Night! Free entry, free parking, live music, raffles, door prizes, $10 32oz beer with select shot and half price appetizers!

Riverside Saloon Bike Night Date: 05/07/2021, 05/14/2021, 05/21/2021, 05/28/2021 Time: 5:00 PM Location: Riverside Saloon, 1945 US-25/70 E, Del Rio, TN 37727 Join us at Riverside Saloon every Friday nightall year round! Looking for a good place to ride out for a Bike Night in the Newport area, then Riverside Saloon is it. $2 beer all day every day, Jell-O shots, pool, bonfire, lots of paved parking, free camping (ride in on your bike), scenic river access, fishing, music and good hospitality.

Chopper’s Grill Karaoke Night Date: 05/07/2021, 05/14/2021, 05/21/2021, 05/28/2021 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 AM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Friday Nights are Rockin’ at The Lil Shack on the Corner! Come sing your favorite songs with us and enjoy our Famous Chopper Burgers and ShackWacker’s!

Hillbilly’s Wing Shack Karaoke Night Date: 05/07/2021, 05/14/2021, 05/21/2021, 05/28/2021 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: Hillbilly’s Wing Shack, 26280 Hwy 69, Adamsville, TN 38310 Friday night karaoke is a lot of fun. We start at 7pm so you can come in early and eat so you have plenty of energy to get up and sing, ha ha, or just come in and watch as you eat and have a good time with friends and family. Come see why we are the #1 karaoke place around. We love to get out and talk to the crowd. Large groups, please call ahead and we will have you a table ready!

Knox County Sheriff’s Office Car and Motorcycle Show Date: 05/08/2021 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway, Knoxville, TN 37912 All proceeds to benefit the KCSO Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program. Pre-registration- $20, Day of show- $25, Vendor space- $40, Spectators- $5. Door Prizes, Event T-shirts, Goody bags, Food Trucks. Old and new welcome. Awards for Top 75. FMI: Officer Sheila Palmer at (865) 215-5619.

SMH-D Project Ridemore: Bald River Falls Date: 05/08/2021 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 Join us as we head to Bald River Falls! We’ll be meeting at the dealership at 10am so have a lunch packed and be ready to ride. All bikes and riders are welcome! Text “Ridemore” to 313131 to receive updates on all Project Ridemore rides.

SMH-D Project Ridemore: Panther Creek Date: 05/11/2021 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 Join us as we head to Panther Creek! We’ll be meeting at the dealership at 9am so have a lunch packed and be ready to ride. All bikes and riders are welcome! Text “Ridemore” to 313131 for updates on all Project Ridemore rides.

Cumberland Mountain General Store Fish Fry Friday Date: 05/14/2021 & 05/21/2021 Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Cumberland Mountain General Store, 6807 S York Hwy, Clarkrange, TN 38553 Cumberland Mountain General Store welcomes all riders and cruisers to our Fish Fry on May 14 & 21. Come see our vintage and rustic products as you walk through our original 1923 Ol Timey store and enjoy our home made fish fry with all the country fixings. Easy access for bikes and shaded parking.

The Shed Concert: Blackberry Smoke (Night 3) Date: 05/14/2021 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 The Brothers and Sisters 2021 Reunion continues with a second weekend at The Shed with Blackberry Smoke! Don’t miss out on the third show of four epic nights spread over two weekends with Blackberry Smoke. Gates open at 6pm.

Nirvana Roadhouse “Shoot to Thrill” Blowout Date: 05/15/2021 – 05/16/2021 Location: Nirvana Roadhouse, 704 Britton Hollow Rd., Pulaski, TN 38478 Come to our lil backwoods bar and outdoor music venue in beautiful Southern TN Saturday, May 15th, “Shoot to Thrill”, all-girl AC/DC band will be rockin the holler. Come in Friday and enjoy our backwoods bar on site, karaoke, and bonfire. Ride will go out at noon Saturday then back for our 100 ft. slip ‘n slide, cornhole tournaments, chicken drop, raffles, adult contests, awesome food and the amazing “Shoot to Thrill” all-girl AC/DC band!!! Plenty of primitive camping and some hookups, hot showers, awesome laid back place with no drama and the nicest people around on a gorgeous 100 acre farm. I didn’t name it Nirvana for nothing! Come party with us!!

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Ride and Roast Poker Run Date: 05/15/2021 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Tosh Farms, 1586 Atlantic Ave., Henry, TN 38231 Benefitting Unforgotten MC Adopt-A-Vet Program. Registration begins at 10am, Kickstands up at 12 noon, Rain or Shine. Ride ends at Unforgotten MC located at 3030 Mays Bridge Rd. in Paris TN. Poker hands will be drawn at Unforgotten MC to keep the riders together, with live entertainment, meal, silent auction, and bonfire to follow. Cars and trucks are encourage to participate too! $25 for driver, $10 for passenger, and $5 for additional poker hands. Entry includes tshirt and meal. $500, $300, and $200 cash prizes awarded to the two best hands and the worst hand.

Dream Rides of Tennessee Grand Opening Party Date: 05/15/2021 Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Dream Rides of Tennessee, 2725 US-411 S, Maryville, TN 37801 Dream Rides of Tennessee is now open for business so come on out and join us with our grand opening party! We’re minutes from The Dragon! Take a tour of our bike bays, accessory shop, parts department and apparel section. Food trucks, live music, door prizes, free Dyno runs and free beer!

Cumberland Mountain General Store Craft Beer Festival Date: 05/15/2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Cumberland Mountain General Store, 6807 S York Hwy, Clarkrange, TN 38553 Our Spring Craft Beer Festival, co-hosted by Good Times Wine & Spirits, is a great way to spend an afternoon! Stroll through the store and walk the historic grounds all the while enjoying the areas local brew. Food, music and plenty of old fashion easy livin.

The Shed Concert: Blackberry Smoke (Night 4) Date: 05/15/2021 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 The Brothers and Sisters 2021 Reunion continues with a second weekend at The Shed with Blackberry Smoke! Don’t miss out on the final show of four epic nights spread over two weekends with Blackberry Smoke. Gates open at 6pm. Monet Maddux takes the stage tentatively at 7:30pm. No outside food and drinks are permitted. All tickets purchases are final. Refunds and exchanges are not available. This is a platinum show. VIP passes will not gain entry. All attendees must have a ticket.

Rustic Rumblers Car Cruise In & Swap Meet Date: 05/16/2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Rustic Rumblers Garage, 4734 US Hwy 411 South, Maryville, TN 37801 Our monthly car and motorcycle cruise in and swap meet will take place every 3rd Sunday of the month (weather permitting). There will be food vendors and live music, great fun time for all! A trophy will be awarded to the car club with the most cars attended. We are currently working on other events including Tractor shows, Jeep shows and other special events. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram @rusticrumblersgarage Hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm. FMI: (865) 591-3481 or (865) 591-5058

SMH-D Project Ridemore: Gray Fossil Site Date: 05/18/2021 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 Join us as we head to The Gray Fossil Site! We’ll be meeting at the dealership at 9am so be ready to ride. All bikes and riders are welcome! Text “Ridemore” to 313131 for updates on all Project Ridemore rides.

Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival Presented by Harley-Davidson® & Surrounding Area Dealers Date: 05/20/2021 – 05/23/2021 Location: Loretta Lynn’s Ranch & Campground, 8000 TN-13 S, Hurricane Mills, TN 37078 Tennessee’s Ultimate Motorcycle and Music Event! All about motorcycles, music, comradely and the outdoors. Held at Loretta Lynn’s 3,500 acre Ranch, the Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival is a kick-ass four-day event with something for everyone. Hang out with musicians, custom builders & industry leaders at the event. Camp under the stars in your own tent or bring your RV - Glamping tent or RV rentals available. Centrally located off of Tennessee’s Music Highway (I-40) known as the most musically influenced road on the planet connecting Memphis & Nashville. FMI, visit motorcyclesandmusic.com

SMH-D Project Ridemore: Fontana Dam Date: 05/22/2021 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 Join us as we head to The Fontana Dam! We’ll be meeting at the dealership at 10am so have a lunch packed and be ready to ride. All bikes and riders are welcome! Text “Ridemore” to 313131 for updates on all Project Ridemore rides.

The Shed Concert: Ray Wylie Hubbard Date: 05/22/2021 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 Not many acts define cool and fit in with The Shed as well as Ray Wylie Hubbard. This is one show you do not want to miss! Tickets on sale now!

SMH-D Project Ridemore: Sasquatch Museum Date: 05/25/2021 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 Join us as we head to The Sasquatch Museum! We’ll be meeting at the dealership at 9am so have a lunch packed and be ready to ride. All bikes and riders are welcome! Text “Ridemore” to 313131 for updates on all Project Ridemore rides.

The Shed Concert: Black Stone Cherry Date: 05/29/2021 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 Tickets on sale now! Black Stone Cherry are looking ahead to Memorial Day Weekend at The Shed!

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Smoky Mountain Thunder Memorial Ride XXI Date: 05/30/2021 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Sevier County Courthouse, 125 Court Ave, Sevierville, TN 37862 May 30th motorcyclists will once again gather in downtown Sevierville at the Sevier County Courthouse for the 21st Annual Smoky Mountain Thunder Memorial Ride. The reason is to pay Tribute to all Fallen Military. This year’s theme is “Remembering All Those Whose Gave”. Opening ceremonies begin at 10am at the Courthouse with the National Anthem, TAPS, Patriotic Music, Guest Speaker, and Placing of the Wreath. The police escorted ride leaves at 11am on the 65 mile ride to Veteran’s Overlook on Clinch Mountain. Closing Ceremony begins around 12:30pm (as soon as we can get everyone safely parked) with Patriotic Music, TAPS, 21 Gun Salute, Placing of the Wreath. There are No Fees on this ride! No Side by Sides or ATV’S!! FMI: Ron Giddis (865) 654-1851, (865) 453-6532, or rongiddis@smokymountainthunder.net

Knoxville’s Caribbean Jerk Festival Date: 05/30/2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: World’s Fair Park, 963 World’s Fair Park Dr. SW Knoxville, TN 37916 Come and join us in shaking the COVID-19 blues! Enjoy an epic day of wonderful culinary experiences, all day music that will keep you rocking with local and national artists, fun for the entire family. Need a little something extra? No worries we’ve got you, enter the spades tourney, and if you’re the ultimate bone collector we dare you to enter the dominoes tourney. We promise you that we will leave you wanting more! You don’t want to miss this day so mark your calendar and we will see you there! To sign up for vendor booths, volunteer shifts, contests and tournaments or purchase tickets go to knoxjerkfest. org Vendors and Sponsors contact us at 865-407-6615 or knoxjerkfest@gmail.com. There are only 50 spots available for volunteers and you must get your free ticket here along with entry tickets to all contests and tourneys! See you there Knoxville! One light, one love and peace to all! Brushy Mountain / Kip Moore Live Date: 05/30/2021 Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: Brushy Mtn. State Pen, 9182 Hwy 116, Petros, TN 37845 Who’s ready to party with Kip Moore? Good news, tickets are on sale Now. Don’t worry, there’s plenty of room for everyone to spread out, and there’s not a bad seat in this place. Gates will open at 6pm and show will kick off at 8pm. Also enjoy Free parking and Free camping for those of you who wish to ride out the evening on the prison property. FMI visit, tourbrushy.com/events-at-brushy

Tellico Biker Rally Date: 06/03/2021 – 06/06/2021 Location: 801 Steer Creek Rd., Tellico Plains, TN 37385 A biker rally like no other! Set in the stunning Tellico Mountains a rally where friends become family takes place every year! Grab a campsite by the creek and we will provide you a weekend of relaxation and fun you will never forget! Live music, bike contest, cold beer, biker games, wet t-shirt contest, food vendors are just a sample of the fun in store. Advance tickets are $30 for the whole weekend and are available at eventbrite.com! Tickets are $40 at the gate. No one under 21 allowed.

4th Annual Car, Bike & Truck Show Date: 06/05/2021 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Lakeshore Park, 5930 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville TN 37919 Knoxville’s biggest combined car, bike and truck show to support Roadrunners Varsity Football Team. Twelve different “Best of Show” categories! Door prizes, silent auction, food, vendors, music and more! $20 per entry. Vendors $25. FMI: darrowdavenport@gmail.com

7th Annual Spring Redneck Rumble Date: 06/11/2021 – 06/12/2021 Time: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Location: Wilson Co. Fairgrounds, 945 E. Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, TN 37087 Hot rods, rat rods, customs, motorcycles and more! Huge swap meet, vintage and memorabilia. Flat Track Motorcycle and Cyclecart Races. The South’s greatest gathering of gear heads! Entry $15 - Show Entry $25. Camping $50 per Person - includes Fri & Sat entry. FMI: Call Tommy at (615) 364-1828 or go to www.bothbarrels.us Smoky Mountain Small Bore Rally Date: 06/11/2021 Time: 9:00 AM Location: 7321 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882 Come and enjoy the biggest small bore rally in East Tennessee! Super riding-Tail of The Dragon, Foothills Parkway, Cades Cove, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Bike games, lots of giveaways, bike competition and more as it develops. Great hotels, camping nearby, river rafting and more.

June Bug Boogie Date: 06/17/2021 – 06/20/2021 Location: 115 Waterloo Rd., Cookeville, TN 38506 The Famous JuneBug Boogie Spring Rally is the Wildest Biker Party in Tennessee! Bike games & field events, wild contests every day, live bands all weekend long & a whole lot more!!! Located on private property with free camping, free hot showers, vendors, ice sold on location. Biker Bar on location. Adults Only, 21 or older to enter! Check the June Bug Boogie website (www.junebugboogie. com) often for updates on the schedule and entertainment!

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