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HEN YOU’RE HOT, You’re HOT! Summer is heating up and riding your motorcycle in the open air may sound like a good way to beat the summer heat, but it’s important to take safety precautions before you hit the road. Although you may be inclined to let your skin breathe on a hot day, you’ll likely feel cooler if you keep on at least one layer. That’s because the material helps you retain moisture, making you less likely to dehydrate. And, wearing full-length pants and a jacket, along with gloves, may offer some protection in the event of an accident, as well as help protect your skin from sunburn. Choosing protective apparel that has large mesh panels will help air flow through the material. Try to avoid riding during the hottest hours of the day. Instead, consider riding during the morning, when it’s typically cooler outside, then take the afternoon off to enjoy lunch and other activities before getting back on the road around 5 p.m. And, if riding for extended periods, it’s a good idea to take frequent water breaks. While on the road, a wet bandana tied around your neck or an evaporative cooling neck wrap may help keep you cooler while also blocking the sun from your neck. If you still find yourself too hot, let common sense prevail. Park your bike, remove your helmet and cool down by seeking air conditioning, drinking cold water or going for a swim. We have been busy as Grand Central Station this last month with so many events to attend, but we had a blast at all of them! The Smoky Mountain Thunder Memorial Ride was incredible, even though there was a threat of rain that day, almost 3,000 bikes showed up to honor all of our Fallen military and to bring awareness of what Memorial Day is all about. If you have the chance to attend this event next year, it’s a site to see! They have already started getting the ball rolling for next year, so stay tuned to their website and Facebook page for details. The Great Smoky Mountains HOG Rally was a huge success and we had a blast even though it was blazin’ hot, we survived and maybe lost a couple of pounds. It was so much fun, we met so many amazing people and made some new friends too. We are proud the magazine played a part in making each of these events successful and you can read all about these events in this issue. We attended so many other great events, too many to list, but just know we always love to come cover our advertisers’ events if our schedule allows us to. You can definitely tell that summer is in full swing by looking at the Events page and we hope to see you at some of them. We’ll be rolling into East TN on the river for Bobarosa Saloon’s Bike Night on July 28th with Live Music, Vendors, Burnout Contest, Drink & Food Specials, Giveaways and Much More. We hope you will join us for a fun filled night and be sure to come by our trailer and get your Free Rolling Bike Night Card. You’ll need to get your card punched at each Bike Night that you attend to get your name in the drawing for the Grand Prizes. As always, please support to our amazing advertisers that support us by shopping at their businesses when you’re in need of a product or service they provide. HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, be safe and enjoy your freedom! Ride Hard Live Free, Denise & Scott

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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER Pastor Ron Baptiste Founder of Covenant Confirmers Ministries, Inc. www.covenantconfirmers.org Founder of the Tennessee Biker Medical Clinic www.tennesseebikermedicalclinic.org Pastor Ron’s messages can now be heard and downloaded off of the website: just click on the “Broadcast” tab

“LAY ASIDE YOUR GARMENTS” Today we live in a “selfish society” and the modern day church is no exception. Everybody wants to be healed, delivered, prosper, sing, shout and fallout. All these things are available in the Word of God, but if you don’t work the Word, then the Word won’t work for you. We blame and get mad at God, the Church, and the Pastor. In John 13:1-14 we read where Jesus, the Holy Son of God, the King of Kings, humbles Himself to lowest form of mankind, not just a servant, but the lowest form of a servant by washing the feet of all His disciples including the one He knew would betray Him. In biblical times everybody wore sandals on their feet and they walked everywhere they went. When they came to someone’s house, there was always a servant to wash their feet as they entered the home. This was a job for the lowest servant who couldn’t do anything else. John 13:1 “…when Jesus knew His hour was come that He should depart out of this world.” Jesus had worked with His disciples for the last three years healing the sick, raising the dead, casting out devils, and now it all comes down to a few hours. Jesus knew that every hour that went by was crucial and every word He would speak must count. Instead of teaching them more miracles, more theology and more doctrine, He chose to teach them the most important thing of all, HOW TO SERVE! Vs.2 “And supper being ended.” It is very important to recognize when “supper being ended.” We get fed the Word of God every time we are in Church, but what do we do with it? I understand why the world thinks Christianity is a bunch of fruit flakes. All of us just want to go to Church, sing, shout, run and fall out, but we do nothing with what we have learned from God. Spiritual food in like the natural food, it is meant to give us fuel to burn, but if all we do is eat, all we are doing is getting spiritually fat and we are no good to anybody. Well, the “supper is being ended,” ITS TIME TO SERVE! Vs.4 “He riseth from supper, and laid His garments aside.” It’s time the Church took off its garment of self-righteousness and went to serving the July 2018

people instead of the people serving the Church. One thing I couldn’t help but notice; “He rises from supper.” This is telling me that all the disciples were eating with dirty feet! They were too good to even wash their own feet! Now I see the importance of the last lesson Jesus would teach His disciples was the most important lesson of all, TO SERVE! Here again, I couldn’t help but notice, that Jesus did all the serving, He didn’t ask for anybody’s help. “He rises from supper, He laid aside His garments, He took a towel, He girded Himself, He got down on the floor, He poured the water, He washed the disciple’s feet, and He wiped their feet.” Until next time, keep your face in the wind and your kickstand up. To be found faithful, Pastor Ron

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Moochy – 8 Year Old, Female Spayed, Pit Bull Terrier, HW Neg. I’m an older girl who loves to lounge and cuddle. I don’t have that spring in my step, but that just means that we don’t have to move from the couch. I am your antimotivation, encouraging you to snuggle just 5 more minutes-regardless of how long that really turns out to be. Wanna hit the snooze with me?

Bronwen - 5 Year Old, Male Neutered, Domestic Short Hair, FIV/FeLV Neg. I’m a big boy that just wants a lap and quiet. I love attention.

Chili – 3 Year Old, Male Neutered, Domestic Short Hair, FIV/FeLV Neg. I’m a lover, an explorer, a nurturer. I love kittens, but it takes me a while to warm up to adults. I cuddle and give love nips, but it’s all in love. Take me home? Denver – 4 Year Old, Male Neutered, Coonhound, HW Pos. I’m a player, a true hound. I love to bay and smell. I like other dogs and children, but I can’t tell a cat from a raccoon. If you like me, you should check out my brother, Dover. We could be a pair, but we don’t have to be. One or both, we’ll love you forever.

Roadie – 10 Year Old, Male Neutered, Pit Bull Terrier, HW Neg. I’m a sweet boy that loves to meet people. I don’t like other dogs, but I love kids. I want to meet all the world. I will be your walking buddy because my old man body isn’t a runner anymore. I’ve been at the shelter a while. Will you be my sunny spot?

Ruby – 2 Year Old, Female Spayed, Coonhound Mix, HW Neg. I’m a hound girl with a voice. I love to bay at the moon, other dogs, travelling leaf. I love to run and explore. I do like other dogs, but like any southern belle, I need introduction.

Dover – 4 Year Old, Male Neutered, Coonhound, HW Neg. I’m a hugger. I am a true hound. I love to bay and chase. I like other dogs and children, but I can’t tell a cat from a raccoon. If you like me, you should check out my brother, Denver. We could be a pair, but we don’t have to be. One or both, we’ll love you forever.

Lugnut – 5 Year Old, Male Neutered, American Bulldog, HW Neg. When you see me, don’t you just want to sing Jim Croce’s Leroy Brown? I do. I’m a sweet boy that needs to be the only dog. I like the calm and the water. I’m not deaf, but totally select who I listen to. I’m such a ham. Wanna sing together?

Luna – 2 Year Old, Female Spayed, Labrador Retriever, HW Neg. Like the moon, I shine. I love people, love animals, and love life. I had a torn tendon in my leg, but have recovered wonderfully. I love to give kisses and cuddle. Can I light your way home?

Mr. Smith – 7 Year Old, Male Neutered, German Shepherd, HW Neg. I’m a man of dignity and grace. I prance when I walk and I love to give gentle hugs. I don’t like sharing my space with the ruffians, so I need to be the only dog. I do like older kids, especially girls. However, I am also a gentleman of esteemed years who likes the clam and quiet, so small children are not for me. Won’t you grant me an audience?

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RIDER SAFETY

WHEN I WAS YOUNGER

HEN I WAS 4, I got my first motorcycle. My dad began explaining to me at that early age that I was accountable for my choices. To ride, I needed my helmet, gloves, boots (or “good shoes” as mom called them), jeans and long sleeves. If I chose to ride without these items and he or mom caught me, I would not be riding the motorcycle. So, since dad was with me or very close by for many years when I road my dirt bike on our farm, I wore the required gear. Because for me, there was NOTHING better than riding my motorcycle, NOTHING. When I was a teenager, I was invincible. Or, at least thought I was. I would jump rocks and over fences, climb steep hills, speed down into gullies and my motorcycle only had one speed - wide open. It was my desire to be faster and braver than any boy on the neighboring farms. My mom may argue here that instead of “braver”, “more stupid” might be the best description. I’m going with “braver”. One warm summer day, I made the choice to ride with moccasins, shorts and a t-shirt. Dad was gone and mom was busy in the house. I decided I wasn’t going far and would never get caught. That was the day that my neighbors (AKA “the boys”) had put the finishing touches on a new jump and was looking for a volunteer to give it a go. Since I was the fastest and bravest of our small tribe of riders, I was excited to try it out. I would like to say I made a stunning jump showing grace and talent with a smooth, uneventful landing. What actually happened resulted in something like 37 stitches starting at the base of my big toe making a line back to my heel and finishing up under the ankle of my left foot - remember, I was wearing moccasins. The shorts did nothing to help either and I had rash covering the majority of my left leg that required a nurse with a steady hand and some tweezers to remove various rocks, briars and pieces of wood. I did wear my helmet and still had it on as I picked-up my bike along with my ego and made my way back home. I left my helmet on as I walked in the kitchen announcing to my mom I thought I might need medical attention. My foot was still bleeding through the packed dirt that covered most of me and mom took one look at me and matter-of-factly stated, “You’re a sight”. If your mom has ever said that to you, then you know it’s not

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a good comment. Fortunately, my helmet was helping to hide my tears. One might think these were tears of pain. Nope, these were tears of shame. I knew what my dad was going to say. I thought I knew anyway. After he had examined my injuries and I saw the pain in his face, my heart was so sad. My choice to ride without my gear and my resulting crash directly caused the pain my parents were feeling. Dad was good to his word and I didn’t ride again for six weeks. I would like to say that for the next 30 or so years, I was the poster child for safety on a motorcycle. For the most part I was and sometimes I chose to ride fast or daring. But, I always had my gear on. In May’s article, “Knights in Shining Armor” I talked about ATTGATT (All The Gear All The Time) and focused on the importance of the helmet. It’s your choice as a rider to wear all of your gear all the time. Most riders have some idea of the repercussions of his or her choices where a motorcycle is involved. Each of us recognizes that just getting on the motorcycle increases our risk of injuries or worse. And, to decrease that risk we can wear our gear. According the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a motorcyclist is about 34 times more likely to die in a crash than a person in a vehicle. So, what else can you do to decrease your risk? • Take a safety class • Don’t ride if you’ve been drinking alcohol • Make yourself visible to others • Practice your skills like swerving and stopping • Check your bike using T-CLOCS (tires and wheels, controls, lights and electrical, oil and fluids, chassis and side stand) Before heading out for a ride, assess your risk and make adjustments to decrease your risk if possible. My lesson from when I was young is always with me. You may have a few lessons of your own. Just a reminder, safe riding starts with you. Donna, along with being an avid riding enthusiast, is a MSF motorcycle safety coach for the state of Tennessee and a Harley-Davidson Riding Academy Coach. She is a member of the Motor Maids, H.O.G. and Ladies of Harley.

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Bullet Points

ONGOING TRAINING By Scott High

If you own a firearm, you owe it to yourself and the ones you love to practice, and practice a lot. But eventually punching holes in paper targets can get stale, boring, and expensive. If that’s happened to you, there are some things you can do to make it fun again. First you can take classes, there are many classes offered all over the state that not only make you a better shooter, but they are also fun. If you have an HCP, you have had the basic class required by the state, so where do you go from there? Defensive pistol classes are a good start if you carry or even if you own a handgun. Most firearm instructors break these classes into different levels. Level 1 usually starts by going over gun safety, and covers basic marksmanship and gun handling making you both more proficient, and more comfortable shooting and handling your firearm. You will learn to how to shoot faster and more accurately, reload faster, and better understand when to reload, shoot one handed and with your weak hand only. Defensive pistol stage 2 will usually bring in more real world scenarios like recognizing and engaging multiple threats, shooting from barricades or from behind cover, turning and shooting on the move, or from awkward positions and injured. Stage 3 will sometimes bring in the element of stress, loud noises, distracting lights and people yelling or beating on things while you engage targets from different distances and positions. The same type classes are also offered for rifles and shotguns, how many times have you ever fired your weapon from your weak hand or shoulder? Usually classes like this are offered where you took your handgun carry class or at shops with ranges such as Tennessee Gun Country. It would probably be a good idea for all of us to take classes often, but you may also want to try competition. There are lots of different types of competitions from straight marksmanship competitions, to tactical, and practical competitions. There are many different organizations in each category with slightly different styles and rules. Some practical shooting competitions can be

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done with carry guns and holsters and most will mimic real world situations and are designed to both make you a better shooter and help you better handle a situation where you may have to protect yourself or your loved ones. Some tactical competitions are similar but may use highly modified or “race guns” as they tend to place more emphasis on speed and accuracy. The best route is to check them all out, go watch a few matches and maybe even try a few to see which ones suits you and your equipment. Tactical 3 gun competitions are becoming very popular, in 3 gun, one shooter uses a handgun, a rifle, and a shotgun at different times and often they use all 3 on the same stage. There are cowboy shooting competitions using single action revolvers, and some even dress in period costumes. There are cowboy contests from horseback and others are like 3 gun but use single action revolvers, lever action rifles, and double barrel or early pump action shotguns. There are also long range and sniper type competitions, these use highly specialized rifles and go out to extreme ranges some well beyond 1000 yards. Long range shooting requires hours and hours of very expensive practice but to me looks incredibly fun, but some of the rifles are easily over $5,000, with optics that are almost as much, and depending on the caliber you shoot, ammunition can be close to or in some cases over $5 per round. Reloading classes are also a good idea for some. Reloading your own ammunition can make shooting a lot less expensive if you shoot enough, the equipment can be a little expensive but in the long run will easily save more than the startup cost. Reloading can be as easy or as difficult as you make it. You can buy basic equipment and reload 1 at a time using known loads, or get elaborate semi-automated reloading equipment capable of loading multiple calibers at a very high rate. Because reloading can be dangerous, taking classes is a good starting point. It can be relaxing too. There are lots of things you can do to spice up your training, but the main point is to always train. When you stop training you are going backwards.

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INDY 500

ONTRASTED WITH other auto races, the “bucket list” Indy 500 is a 12 day event, ending on the Sunday before Memorial Day--a celebration of the open wheel race car. There are concerts, a parade, an Indy Lights Race, practice, qualifying, the famous Carb Day, antique racer display, must see IMS museum and track parade, all capped off by the Indy 500 itself. The dedication to the military and veterans is always present with all branches represented in track ride-ons during the opening ceremony, a swearing in ceremony and a flyover by a B-2 Stealth Bomber. Thankfully for us, there is a two day rest in the middle, when we were able to enjoy the River Walk and Canal Walk in downtown Indy. Our favorite local restaurants are Working Man’s Friend (lunch only), Mugs and Buns (best root beer), and Steer Inn (try the local favorite (pork tenderloin). Another must do is a tour of Dallara, on Main Street in Speedway, IN, where all of the rolling chassis for the IndyCars are built. Although we have good seats, we ignored them and spent our time where the action is, Turn 2. Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) embraces motorcycles, with free parking. Practice and qualifying are times to see the drivers averaging speeds of 230 mph. During practice James Davison demolished his car, but the crews had it ready for qualifying the next day. Pippa Mann, a perennial female contestant, as well as one of the favorites, James Hinchcliffe, who missed the qualifying window, were among those who failed to make the 33 qualifiers. After qualifying, the top 9 qualifiers compete in the Race For the Pole. Ed Carpenter, as pole winner, picked up a check for $100,000 and a trophy. The Indy Lights drivers are competing to be picked up as an IndyCar driver. These guys can get a little scary as they average 190 mph in their

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Mazda powered race cars. Colton Herta picked up the win for Andretti Steinbrenner Racing, with a top average speed of 194 mph. The annual Champion of the series will receive a $1,000,000 scholarship toward the IndyCar series and is guaranteed 3 races in the IndyCar series, including the Indy 500. Easy to see why these races get a little hairy! The Indy Festival Parade is held downtown on the Saturday before the race. It includes marching bands, floats, balloons, Corvettes carrying all of the drivers in qualifying positions, horses, and the Indianapolis Motorcycle Drill Team. Will Power, of Australia, won the feature race in his #12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet, beating out pole sitter, Ed Carpenter’s Fuzzy’s Vodka Chevrolet by 3.1 seconds, after 500 miles and 30 lead changes. Power is the first Australian to win the race and the first to win both the Indy 500 and the IMS Road Course in the same year. For his victory, Power picked up checks for a cool $2.5 Million and got his name on the coveted Borg-Warner Trophy. Dancing with the Stars ladies’ heartthrob and 3 time winner, Helio Castroneves crashed his Pennzoil Chevy on lap 147, as did another ladies’ favorite, Danica Patrick, in her final racing event on lap 68. James Davison crashed his hastily rebuilt Chevy, with last year’s winner, Takuma Sato, on lap 49. Ed Jones, Sebastian Bourdais, and 2013 winner, Tony Kanaan, also left the race in crashes. Ya need to participate in this spectacular event! For info on the events and parking, go to inianapolismotorspeedway.com. 2019 tickets are on sale now. Ride Safe and Have Fun!! Cooper and Judy.

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DODGING THE ROADKILL

RAIN OR SHINE

By: Hank Bonecutter

ith the Memorial Day weekend behind us, I guess we can focus on summer and all that it brings with it. Specifically, good weather. The kind of weather that allows us plenty of “seat” time on our bikes. Up to now, it’s been a crapshoot. Here in my neck of the woods, it seemed as though we went from winter straight to summer, without a hint of spring. If you wanted to enjoy some time on your motorcycle, the best time of the day was in the morning, before the heat wave moved in. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE early morning bike rides. I’ve always been a morning person and it’s no problem for me to saddle up and grab a cup of coffee and hit the road. When I travel, I love to take off about 4am, when it’s cooler, then watch the sun come up on the back of my Harley. Here in middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky, where I ride most often, we have weather that’s as close to dyslexic as anything could be. Cool mornings, steamy hot afternoons, and the daily routine of “pop up” showers. Some of those showers can be brutal. If I find myself many miles from home, this can be a real problem. When I first started this journey, I avoided the rain like the plague. I would plan my trips around good weather, without much of a chance for rain. I was a sissy about it. I just wasn’t ready to deal with it. Last year, I spent a weekend in the Smokies and on our return trip home, we encountered some serious storms. As we approached the darkening clouds, I kept wondering when my partner was going to pull over so we could put on our rainsuits. I had to pull up beside him and motion to him to pull over so I could at least get mine on. It’s not that I’m intimidated by the rain, (ok, just a little), I just can’t see very well in it. I don’t have a full face helmet, and my glasses fog up real bad and it’s dangerous. I borrowed a pair of glasses from my partner, put on the rain gear, and off we went. It was a glorious experience. I had done it, and it gave me confidence to face the rain and all that comes with it. Lately it’s been a hit or miss on getting my daily wind therapy, because of the crazy weather. I like to think I can get out for a couple of hours and rev up the engine, (both mine and the Harley), and get home without too much trouble. I don’t think

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any of us plan on a day of riding when the weather sucks, but I’ve finally reached the point in my journey where it doesn’t matter. It’s one thing to be on a trip and encounter bad weather, but I don’t think any of us “voluntarily” get out to get wet, but it happens. Each step of this journey has been a learning experience. Things I’ve learned from my brothers I ride with and things I’ve learned from some of you who follow my blog. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. So I feel as though I’m gaining the type of confidence I need to be a serious biker and not just someone learning his way around the neighborhood. Rain or shine, I ride. I’m better prepared for the bad weather and my skills have improved to the point that I don’t think I would put myself in harm’s way. I love this experience and as I’ve said before, if I could live forever, I would ride forever. Thanks for coming along!

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Memorial Ride XVIII May 27th, 2018

here was a threat of rain on the day of the event but it didn’t stop folks from turning out for the 18th Smoky Mountain Thunder Memorial Ride. As always, the opening ceremony started with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the National Anthem, song by Kalib Wright, local performer who also sang “American Soldier”. There was also an appearance of a special guest, “Mr. Lincoln” and Spencer from the American Eagle Foundation. I believe the reason this is a favorite part of the opening ceremony is the American Bald Eagle is a powerful and majestic symbol of our great country. Guest speaker Barry Rice did an excellent talk on the subject of P.T.S.D. Suicide. Barry is on the Board of Directors of Hillenglade, a charitable organization that helps with military P.T.S.D. Besides helping us to bring awareness of what Memorial Weekend is about, we’re sure he helped raise attention that P.T.S.D. is real. Tc Barnett, (local performer) sang “Still a Soldier”. Sevierville P.D. Officers Nicole and Layman placed the wreath at the Veteran’s Military Monument while Hugh Warren and Liz Loar played Taps with echo.

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Sevier County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dept. led the 65 mile Police escorted ride to Grainger County Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Overlook, for the closing ceremony. The route that we had taken was lined with people showing their Patriotism and support to be a part of Smoky Mountain Thunder. Fire trucks from Sevierville, Morristown and Bean Station brought out their ladder trucks and hung American Flags from them to allow the motorcycles to pass underneath. As we July 2018

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passed from county to county, law enforcement from Sevier, Jefferson, Cocke, Hamblen and Grainger were on hand keeping us safe. At the closing ceremony, another wreath was placed with Taps being played by Hugh Warren and Echo Taps by Liz Loar, with a flag folding ceremony followed by a 21 gun salute by Knox County Sheriff’s Dept. Honor Guard. Tc Barnett performed “Arlington” remembering what Memorial weekend is truly about. We would like to thank our entire group of sponsors, who without them we would not be able to make the event what it is today. Knoxville’s Handlebar Highway which includes Harley-Davidson, Indian, Triumph, Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki, Bootlegger HarleyDavidson, Ambient Heating and Cooling Inc., Deal’s Gap Motorcycle Resort, Twin Dragon Hibachi Express, Coast Guard Rider’s, Extreme Elite Tattoo, Rocky Top Harley-Davidson, LeConte Orthopedics, China 1, Colboch HarleyDavidson, Steelhorse Law, Bunch Customs, Bunch Distillery, Weigh To Go Weight Loss Centers, Five Oaks Tire, Latham Family, Eggers Family, SSG Christopher W. Swanson Support Charity for Veteran’s, Thunder Roads Magazine of Tennessee, The Diner, WIMZ 103.5, Thunder Country 104.7 and ET Motorgear. Plans for next year are already in the making, so stay tuned and we’ll see you all there. Ron & Sandy Giddis Coordinators 22

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TENNESSEE MOTORCYCLES & MUSIC REVIVAL TICKETS & CAMPING ON SALE NOW!

ORETTA LYNN’S October event will bring together Motorcyclists, Musicians and Overnight FestivalGoers for Four Days at Tennessee’s Preeminent Rally Hurricane Mills, TN – Tickets and camping for the 2018 edition of the 4-day Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival are on sale exclusively at www.MotorcyclesAndMusic. com. The Revival is all about motorcycles, music, comradery and the outdoors. It is held at the sprawling Loretta Lynn Ranch owned by one of the most legendary country artists ever to play the world stage, Loretta Lynn. Bridging the worlds of motorcycles and music, the Revival features custom builders and musicians you may already know and some on the edge that You Need to Know. “A perfect blend of artistry… motorcycles and music!” shared Thunder Press after attending the event last year. Whiskey Myers, Yelawolf, Tim Montana, Blackfoot Gypsies, The Steel Woods, Tayla Lynn & Shelly Fairchild’s Honky Tonk Circus, True Villains, Stone Senate, Heathen Sons, The Steel Union and many more will hit Loretta’s stage in Hurricane Mills Oct 4-7. The bands cover the gamut of southern rock, country, red dirt, outlaw country, and no-nonsense rock’n’roll bringing to the airwaves Tennessee’s state motto “Soundtrack of America”. Recognized by industry insiders as “the event to watch,” the Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival features the BC Moto Invitational – a unique custom bike show, hillbilly flat track racing, rodeos and motorcycle games, Rhett Rotten’s Wall of Death, stunt riders, vendors and exhibitors including demo trucks from HarleyDavidson and Indian Motorcycles, hot air balloon rides, Royal Range shooting range, Loretta’s Ride for USO and loads of music. Along with the band line-up at Loretta’s Roadhouse each night, live music is around the clock with afternoon singer-songwriter rounds and acoustic performances while bluegrass, outlaw country and blues are played at midnight next to nightly bonfires alongside Hurricane Creek. Full liquor bars and Nashville specialty food trucks give event-goers plenty of options to get their drink-on and high quality, exciting cuisines to dine. The 2017 TMMR received accolades from participants and media across the country including Loretta Lynn herself, “I love having y’all here at the Ranch and hope you enjoy this place as much as I do. We enjoy having motorcycles here and I love you all!” Rolling Stone along with the entire country music scene shared the event and Loretta Lynn’s return to the stage after suffering from a stroke last spring. The beloved Loretta Lynn performed to a patriotic audience of motorcycle riders at the Military Tribute Day where she put on an incredibly touching and often humorous performance. This year, Loretta’s Ride will benefit the USO, an organization which she has worked with over her entire career. TMMR Sponsor, Jeff Crotty of Lucas Oil and a veteran event promoter shared, “While no one can predict the future success of any event of this nature, we believe the potential is present for

TMMR to become the premier event in the motorcycle and music arena and thus, provide a conduit to promote the Lucas Oil Products message.” Nashville Scene, the go-to entertainment guide in the Music City, chose the event as it’s Critics’ Pick amidst a sea of events and active promoter, Scott High, Thunder Roads Tennessee, shared that he believes this event has more growth possibilities than any other event in the entire state of Tennessee. People from all over the world travel to Tennessee to ride and for good reason. “Known for its music, the state of Tennessee also offers some of the best riding roads and scenery in America specializing in lush forests, abundant bodies of water, and breathtaking mountains resulting in some truly great motorcycle rides,” shares MotorcycleRoads.com. Not far from Loretta’s Ranch are the music cities of Nashville and Memphis as well popular rides such as the Natchez Trace Parkway and America’s #1 motorcycle and sports car road with 11-mile and 318 turns, the “Tail of the Dragon.” For those seeking to really “experience” the Revival, multiple choices are available to stay overnight at Loretta’s Ranch. Options range from setting up one’s own tent, renting one of a variety of deluxe canvas tents complete with bedding or cot options, cabin rentals, or bringing or renting a camper, RV or motor coach. The Ranch offers hundreds of RV hook-ups and three campgrounds to choose. Hotels are also nearby. Lodging options fit everyone’s budget and pricing can be found on the event website. More detailed information can be found at www.MotorcyclesAndMusic. com or follow TnMotorcycleRevival on Social Media. Connect to media@motorcyclesandmusic.com or Carrie Repp at Carrie@ MotorcyclesAndMusic.com. Sponsors Appleton Harley-Davidson, Lucas Oil, Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys, Deep Eddy Vodka, Budweiser, Full Throttle Saloon, Royal Range, USO and more being announced soon. About Loretta Lynn Ranch The Loretta Lynn Ranch is located in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee just 60 miles west of Nashville. It is owned by the Queen of Country, legendary Loretta Lynn, and is one of Tennessee’s most popular tourist locations. Open most of the year, the Ranch is a camper’s dream with acres of primitive camping and hundreds of premiere hook-up RV campsites, swimming pool, horseback riding, trails for riding and walking, Western Town offering tours of Loretta Lynn’s Plantation Home, the Coal Miners Daughter Museum, a replica of her Butcher Holler childhood home, gift shops, country stores, a picturesque waterfall and Grist Mill. The Ranch has been featured on multiple television shows and movies over the years. Since 1982, Loretta Lynn’s Ranch has hosted the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, the world’s largest amateur motocross race. Assets: Loretta Lynn photo, photo of touring rider, moto camping photo, ranch elements

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GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS

HOG RALLY By: Scott High

HEN THE Harley-Davidson Motor Company decided to stop holding state HOG rallies in favor of fewer but larger regional rallies, it was only natural for them to hold one in Tennessee. We have a long history of very successful state HOG rallies, one of the first regional HOG rallies was in Cookeville last year and was a huge success. When it was announced that the 2018 Great Smoky Mountains HOG Rally would be held in Maryville TN we knew it would be big. The riding in East Tennessee is world famous, as are the concerts put on at The Shed Smokehouse and Juke Joint at Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson. Rally Coordinator Tim Hartley and the entire rally committee put together a great rally. It was nonstop and loaded with things to do. To be honest there was a little rain, but it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem dampen anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spirits at all. There were lots of organized rides on some the great roads around the area, some were large group rides like the 100 Million Mile Skyway ride on the Cherohala Skyway, some were limited number rides with smaller groups including the ride to Bald River Falls, there were poker runs, and rides to area attractions like the Travel Back In Time Motorcycle History Ride to Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, and the Manhattan Project Ride to the American Museum of Science and Energy at Oak Ridge. One of the crowd favorites at Tennessee HOG Rallies over the years, and now the Regional Rallies, has always been the Motorcycle Skills Competitions. Exhibitions by local Motor Patrols are always fun to watch but the real fun is the HOGs vs PIGs competition. For the past few years the HOGs have held the upper hand, but this year the PIGs were ready and wanted the title back, they got it too! It was a spectacular display of motorcycle riding from both sides and lots of fun to watch. Motor Officers have become a huge part of HOG rallies around here, they escort the rides all over the area. After watching them work to make sure everyone is safe and arrives at the same time, we have to give a special shout out 28

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to all the departments and officers involved from Maryville PD, Alcoa PD, Blount County Sheriff, Cookeville PD, Putnam County Sheriff, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The Blount County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Maryville welcomed the HOG rally with a street party at the Downtown Maryville Bash, with food trucks, live music from 70s Classics rockers Vinyl Radio, Motor Officer Exhibitions, and slow races. Concerts at The Shed Smokehouse and Juke Joint at Smoky Mountain H-D featured 4 nights of tribute bands with Allman Brothers tribute

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band Mama Louise, Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction, CCR/John Fogerty tribute band Green River, and Tom Petty tribute band The Wildflowers. The icing on the cake Saturday afternoon was The Harley Hooligan Flat Track Races at Smoky Mountain Speedway. The Â˝ mile banked red clay dirt track was fast, so were the bikes and riders. There were several classes and even a little rain delay didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t slow down the action. At the closing ceremonies they announced that it was one of if not the biggest HOG rallies ever.

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GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS HOG RALLY

HOOLIGAN FLAT TRACK RACES Photos By: Jerry King

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ON OR NEAR THE WATER DIP

1 Large Red Pepper; medium chop 1 Can of Sweet Corn; drained 1 Medium Sweet Onion; medium chop 1/2 Cup of Sliced Black Olives 1 Large Jalapeno, medium chopped (remove seeds) 1 Packet of dry Ranch Dressing Mix 2 Large Tubs of Whipped Philly Cream Cheese Just chop everything and put in in a really bright but plastic serving bowl, add the Whipped Philly, stir till well combined and serve up with Scoops or any fave chip. I always add several dashes of Sriracha hot sauce (in condiment aisle w/ other hot sauces) and I squeeze half a lime over all when done. This has the best burst of fresh flavor and a perfect dip for poolside or out on the water. So good and makes you thirsty for ice cold refreshment. *see last recipe. Oh, Yeah!

E-Zest LOBSTER TAILS

Preheat oven broiler. Lay your lobster tail flat on counter. Take a pair of kitchen serrated scissors and just cut straight down the front of tail all the way to the back of the fan-tail. Gently pull it open slightly and reach in and loosen lobster tail flesh while being sure not to pull fan-tail flesh loose. Sit the flesh right on top of where you just made the center cut and it now has the perfect position for broiling. Mix garlic powder in melted butter to taste, salt & pepper tails, then squeeze lemon or lime juice all over tails and let soak in and then brush the melted butter w/ garlic powder thoroughly over each tail. Broil no longer than 8 mins. each. Remove from broiler and brush w/ butter sauce again. Serve very hot w/ each person getting a small bowl of real butter; melted and a wedge of lemon or lime. I always do a timed 7 mins. for a medium tail as don’t like chewy at all. There’s literally 100’s of spices you can melt in your butter before brushing on and broiling. Get Creative!

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SMOKEY CARIBBEAN COLESLAW

1 Medium Bag of Shredded Coleslaw Mix 1 Cup of Real Mayo 1/2 Cup of /12 & 1/2 Cream 1 Tbl. of Smoked Paprika Salt & Pepper to Taste 1/2 Cup of Sweet Relish 1 Medium Sweet Vidalia Onion; medium chop 1 Level Tbl. of Apple Cider Vinegar 1 Heaping Tbl. of Sugar Put your coleslaw mix in a bright serving bowl. Salt & Pepper cabbage mix thoroughly and add the relish and onion. In any glass jar you have add the other ingredients and shake it up, baby. When all smooth pour generously all over cabbage mix. Make sure all coated and cover w/ Press N’ Seal wrap and put in fridge until super cold. Serve with anything grilled, but great w/ lobster also. If needs more smoked paprika then add a couple dashes more. You want that smoky flavor.

BANGIN’ BLUEBERRY LEMONADE

1 Bottle of Lemon Vodka Mix up a pitcher full of Country Time Lemonade Mix 1 Small crate of Fresh Blueberries for garnish; wet them and sprinkle granulated sugar all over 1 6-Pack of Frostie (brand) Blue Cream Soda (get at larger WallyWorld) Use a glass or Lucite pitcher to show off the gorgeous color of this cocktail. Do a 1/2 lemonade, 1/2 Lemon Vodka & 1/2 Blue Cream Soda mixture. Pour over crushed ice and garnish w/ sugared blueberries. SO good! Go ahead and get 2 bottles of Lemon Vodka and tell everyone you’re just being efficient. :) SO refreshing!

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NEWS BYTES

NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)

NEW ‘A BIKER’S GUIDE TO MAKING LAW’ BROCHURE AVAILABLE FROM NCOM The latest in a line of “BIKER’S GUIDE” brochures was recently unveiled during the Mock Legislative Session at this year’s NCOM Convention in Mobile, Alabama. Conducted by the National Coalition Of Motorcyclists’ Legislative Task Force (NCOM-LTF), the seminar was a hands-on demonstration of passing legislation, providing a perfect opportunity to unveil the new “A BIKER’S GUIDE TO MAKING LAW” educational brochure of similar topic. The new tri-fold brochure was produced by the NCOM-LTF to explain how to get a bill introduced and lobby for pro-motorcycle legislation, and is being provided free of charge to any Motorcycle Rights Organization (MRO), Confederation of Clubs (COC), NCOM Member Group, club or organization, through Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. “The Biker’s Guide was well received,” said Frank Ernst, Chairman of the NCOM-LTF following the mock session on May 12th. “After we passed them out, many attendees came up and asked if they could have additional copies, and most agreed it is a valuable tool and will give people help on how to get started in the process.” A BIKER’S GUIDE TO MAKING LAW joins previous titles in the educational series which includes; RUNNING FOR PUBLIC OFFICE, COMMUNICATING WITH GOVERNMENT, and NEWS MEDIA RELATIONS, and for free copies for you and your motorcycle group, call A.I.M./NCOM at (800) ON-A-BIKE (800662-2453). MOTORCYCLIST FATALITIES TREND DOWNWARD Nationwide motorcycle traffic fatalities dropped by 5.6% from 2016 to 2017, a new report shows. The Governors Highway Safety Association released a report in May showcasing preliminary data on last year’s motorcycle fatalities by state. Per the report, U.S. motorcycle fatalities dropped by 296 deaths -- from 5,286 in 2016 to a projected 4,990 last year. That’s coming off a 5.1% increase in such road fatalities from 2015 to 2016, the report states. The figures reported are projections based on preliminary data provided for 2017 from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Compared with 2016, motorcyclist fatalities are estimated to have decreased in 30 states, remained the same in two states, and increased in 18 states. E15 ETHANOL PROTECTION PROPOSED IN CONGRESS U.S. Representatives Austin Scott (R-GA) and Lois Frankel (DFL) have introduced the bipartisan “Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act of 2018” to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to expand consumer awareness on how to safely use fuel containing more than 10% ethanol. 34

Since motorcycle and ATV engines are prohibited from using fuel with more than 10% ethanol content, namely E15 (fuel containing 15% ethanol), improved labeling, fuel pump safeguards, and education outreach are key to protecting consumers. E15 fuel is sold at many retail gas stations, and currently 63% of consumers assume all products sold at these stations are safe for their engines despite the fact that high ethanol fuel blends can damage smaller engines and void manufacturer warranties. RETALIATORY TARIFFS WOULD ‘SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT’ HARLEY-DAVIDSON With the full support of all 28 member states, the European Union will impose “rebalancing” tariffs on U.S. imports ranging from Harley-Davidson motorcycles to Levi’s jeans beginning in July in retaliation over President Donald Trump’s decision to put duties on European aluminum and steel. After failing to win trade concessions, on June 1 the Trump administration withdrew exemptions given to imported metals from the EU, Canada and Mexico from global tariffs imposed in March, citing “national security” interests. Harley-Davidson has warned of a “significant impact” on its sales from reprisal duties, saying in a statement; “We believe a punitive, retaliatory tariff on Harley-Davidson motorcycles in any of our major markets would have a significant impact on our sales, our dealers, our suppliers and our customers in those markets.” The Milwaukee-based Motor Company claims such tariffs on raw materials would inflate its costs by an additional $15-20 million this year. Likewise, India is countering the Trump tariffs by proposing an increase on import duty on 30 American products, including “specific motorcycles imported from the U.S.”, by up to 100%. MIC, CONGRESSIONAL MOTORCYCLE CAUCUS CONFER ON AUTOMATED TECH The Motorcycle Industry Council, in coordination with the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus, hosted a briefing on “Intelligent Transportation Systems and Automated Vehicle Applications Impacts on Motorcycle Safety” on May 22. Caucus co-chairs, U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Michael Burgess (R-TX) addressed the Caucus’s mission to support riders through education and awareness, the potential for technologies to improve the riding experience and bring in new riders, and why the discussion on how motorcycles will factor into a connected and autonomous world is so important. The briefing, moderated by Callie Hoyt, MIC’s manager of federal affairs, featured a panel of industry and research experts: Sam Campbell, BMW Group; Gary Higgins, American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Shane McLaughlin, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute; and Eric Teoh, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. “Visibility on the road can equate to life or death for motorcyclists, and human error is a major factor in that equation. If emerging connected and automated technologies are developed to correctly detect and respond to motorcycles, their deployment holds the potential to considerably decrease

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NEWS BYTES motorcyclist injury and fatality rates,” Hoyt said. Panelists discussed how connected and autonomous applications relate to motorcycles, how the applications can supplement one another, and the overall effect that widespread connected and automated technology can have on motorcycling. Both the House and Senate have been developing legislation that would establish the first federal regulatory framework for autonomous vehicle (AV) technologies. The briefing recognized the importance of ensuring that the needs of everyone on the road -- particularly motorcyclists -- are addressed in AV legislative and regulatory landscapes, as well as in real-life applications. Advanced technology will also affect motorcycle rider training programs, and the panel talked about the need to train riders on how to interact with connected and automated vehicles. AUTOMATED VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY SHOWING UP ON MOTORCYCLES TOO It’s not only cars and trucks: automated tech is starting to show up wherever there are wheels, and companies are starting to focus on making motorcycles safer with automateddriving technology. Exposed to the elements and operating on two wheels instead of four, motorcyclists are particularly defenseless in the event of a crash. Yet there’s been little innovation in the motorcycle safety industry until recently. Earlier this year, major auto parts supplier Bosch announced it was working on driver-assistance systems for motorcycles, like adaptive cruise control, which accelerates and decelerates to avoid potential collisions. Before that, a Canadian startup called Damon X Labs also launched with the intention of creating a similar system for motorcycles. Now, Israel-based startup Ride Vision is also working on rider safety features for motorcycles, creating an alert system that uses relatively inexpensive front- and rearview cameras to give a 360-degree view of the motorcycle’s immediate surroundings. The system uses lights attached to the motorcycle’s rearview mirrors to alert the motorcyclist when there is a chance of collision -- whether there’s a car passing or if the rider is leaning too hard. Skully Technologies, an Atlanta-based wearable tech company, is introducing a DOT certified motorcycle helmet that has augmented July 2018

reality and artificial intelligence features including a heads-up display, rearview camera, Smart Phone and Bluetooth integration, with hands-free control and other smart technology. While some of the self-driving sensors and systems are the same between cars and motorcycles, it’s a notably different product says recode.net; “While the mechanics are different, the automated motorcycle industry will likely move in a similar direction as the autonomous car industry. Startups and suppliers alike will rush to partner with major motorcycle manufacturers to begin testing and then eventually producing vehicles with this technology.” NEW HAMPSHIRE BANS MOTORCYCLE-ONLY ROADSIDE CHECKPOINTS Motorcycle-only roadside checkpoints first appeared in New York in 2009; functioning like sobriety checkpoints, motorcycleonly checkpoints (MOC) allow law enforcement to pull over motorcyclists without cause, for an on-the-spot safety, license, and helmet inspection. Since then, these so-called safety checkpoints have popped up across the country and have spiked controversy as opponents claim invasion of privacy and discrimination against motorcyclists over the operators of other motor vehicles. Nineteen states now bar such roadblocks either through legislation or judicial proceedings (AK CA IL ID IA LA MD MO MI MN NC NH OR RI TX VA WA WI & WY), and in 2015 Congress banned the use of federal funds for MOCs as part of the FAST Act highway bill. Yet they continue to be a problem for bikers in some states. Although in 2011 New Hampshire became the first state to prohibit the use of federal funds to conduct discriminatory motorcycle-only stops by police, the “Live Free Or Die” state recently enacted Senate Bill 516 to prohibit motorcycle-only checkpoints outright. Signed by Governor Chris Sununu on May 30, 2018, effective immediately; “No law enforcement officer or agency shall establish or conduct motorcycle-only checkpoints.” QUOTABLE QUOTE: “Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty.” ~Henry David Thoreau (1817-62), American Essayist, Philosopher

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by Bob “Bulldog” Ousley

by Bob “Bulldog” Ousley Dear Fellow Veterans and Patriots of Tennessee: ast month I wrote about preparing to go to Vietnam in June of 1968. I was asked to continue the story and agreed to do so. As July of 1968 approached I began a pre-deployment leave just before the 4th of July. I went back to my 1956 Chevy Belair with a 265 cubic inch V-8 and three speed transmission. This was the car that got me a book of tickets in ’66 and ’67 and a 20-day county jail sentence. I negotiated joining the Army at 17 with my mom and Judge Earl Jones and he waived the jail. I went to basic training in August of ’67. Judge Jones holds a dear place in my heart for giving me a chance and setting me on the path my life has taken. More wild kids could benefit from a second chance to join the military, contribute to our nation, take on responsibility, learn self-discipline and grow up!! Six months in service might make more patriots out of young wandering liberal kids. Thank you Judge!!! While on leave I spent time hanging with my old buddies, talking cars, drinking a few beers and seeing my family. For all they knew this was the last time they would see me. After all I was headed where 100 to 400 young Americans were dying a week. In the evenings I rotated dates among four girls I was sweet on from high school. Call it pity or charity but I gave my 18-year-old best to get a proper send off as my trip to Vietnam approached. After tearful hugs and goodbyes, it was back to Fort Benning. Everyone came back and stories of home filled the barracks. Finally, we trucked to the C-141 cargo jets and off we went. After a long flight we landed at Bien Hoa airbase at night. Amid distant aerial flares, artillery booms and periodic tracers lazing through the sky we loaded on trucks and went to tents for a few hours of sleep. My 325th Aviation Support Detachment was assigned to the 11th Armored Cavalry under the command of General George Patton Jr. at Blackhorse Base Camp about half way between Xuan Loc and Vung Tao. After my first C-7 Caribou flight we were home!! We were put in canvas covered hootches surrounded by sandbags. Blackhorse was about a mile

square with a runway made out of heavy gauge interlocking metal panels, armored Cav Troop areas, helicopter parking and a refueling area. The perimeter was a high dirt berm with bunkers and wooden towers with heavy machine guns. Beyond was a large open area with rows of concertina wire, claymore mines, trip flares and then some pretty dense jungle and rubber tree plantations. At random times 175mm howitzers and/or 8” self-propelled artillery would fire support missions and when it wasn’t raining the wind blew clouds of red dust that penetrated everything. Our little aviation detachment took over air traffic control of the airfield. I controlled aircraft from a mobile self-contained ATC box set on top of a 15’ wood pole tower. Our hootches were next to the Air Force Forward Air Controllers, Air Cav helicopter parking area, airfield fire station and the Cav’s Aero Rifle Platoon (ARP). This was where I got bit by the ground pounder bug. I enjoyed the mental exercise of air traffic control but started volunteering to fly door gunner on Cav admin missions and went outside the wire to set trip flares with the ARPs a few times. There was something about being outside the wire that agreed with me and made me feel alive!!! During my year at Blackhorse I filled sandbags, drove trucks to Long Bien a few times for supplies and stood rocket watch at night from our air traffic control tower. We got occasional rocket and mortar attacks and probes by the VC. After a few months we had a major operation just outside the camp against an NVA R&R center. They were resting right under our noses. Things got real hairy really quick. I ended up helping armorers screw warheads on rockets to keep the helicopters armed. We had shot up helicopters sliding down the runway, body bags being unloaded and occasionally the troops would bring in an NVA officer for interrogation. Yep, this is a war…… Keep the faith. Thank a vet for the freedoms we still enjoy and support politicians who will bring back the ones we’ve lost. Fly the flag of the people and be proud you’re an American. Hug the families of those still missing because their quest for closure has not ended. Live the good life and ride for those who can’t. Bulldog * My monthly column reflects my personal point of view and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Publishers of this magazine, but they, like me, acknowledge the sacrifices made for the privilege of Freedom of Speech, therefore, they gratefully let me rant. Thank you for reading my rants. Hope my opinions don’t offend anyone, but, we all should be grateful for the right to have free opinions.

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Lil’ Johnny was kicked out of Math class and when he sat down in the Principal’s office she asked him what happened. Lil’ Johnny said “The teacher asked the class what comes after 69? Well, apparently “Mouthwash” was the wrong answer”. -------------------------------------------------------------“Pervo” was recently at the Fair and he just stood next to one of the displays and this gal comes up says “So what are you selling or able to do?” Pervo thinks quick and says “I have the ability to guess how old you are just by feeling breasts.” The girl is kinda’ intrigued. “Really. Well then, go on.” After about 20 seconds of Pervo fondling she gets impatient and says, “Come on, how old am I, when was I born?” Pervo says “I reckon you to be in your mid 20’s, but you was born yesterday.” -------------------------------------------------------------A wife thinking she’s being very modern thinking treats her hubby to a birthday night at the local expensive strip club. At The Club, the Doorman says, “Hey, Jimbo, how ya’ been buddy?” The wife says “how does he know you?” and Jimbo replies, “I play football w/ him.” Once inside the Bartender says “Hey, Jimbo, you want the usual?” Jimbo turns to his wife and says “before you say anything he’s on the Darts Team.” Next a hot stripper yells down from the stage Hey, Jimbo, you craving the Special tonight?” The wife storms out the door dragging Jimbo by the collar and hails a taxi. Jumping in the taxi the Taxi Driver says, “Hey, Jimbo, you sure picked up a fugly one this time....”. Jimbo should be fine after his testicles return to their individual sacks. -------------------------------------------------------------Three bulls heard the Rancher was bringing in another bull onto the ranch. First bull: “Ive been here 5 years. I’m not giving this new bull any of my 100 cows.” Second bull: I’ve been here for 3 years and have earned my right to 50 cows. I’m keeping all my cows.” Third bull: I’ve only been here a year and so far you guys have only let me have 10 cows. I may not be as big as you two but I’m keeping all 10 of my cows.” Just then a shiny cattle hauler pulls up in the pasture carrying the biggest bull the 3 bulls had ever seen. At 4,700 pounds, each step this massive animal takes strains the steel ramp. (cont’d. ) 38

First Bull: “Well, I think I can spare a few cows for our new friend.” Second Bull: “I actually have too many cows to take care of properly. I can spare a few. Not looking for any trouble.” They both look over at the third bull and see him hoofing up the dirt, shaking his horns back and forth and snorting as loud as he can. First Bull: “Son, don’t be foolish --- let him have some of your cows and live to tell about it.” Third Bull: “Hell, he can have all 10 of my cows. I’m just making sure he knows I’m a damn bull.” --------------------------------------------------------------A woman goes to the Doctor worried about her husband’s temper. The woman says, “Doc, I don’t know what to do. Every day my husband seems to lose his temper for no reason. It kinda’ scares me.” The Doc says “I have a cure for that. When it seems that your husband is getting angry, just take a glass of water, take a big gulp and swish and swish but don’t swallow it until he either leaves the room or calms down.” Two weeks later the woman comes back to the Doc looking fresh and relaxed. “Doc, that was a brilliant idea! Every time my hubby started losing it I just swished and swished my mouthful of water but never swallowed and he just calmed right down. How does a glass of water do that?” The Doctor says, “The water itself does nothing. It’s keeping your mouth shut that does the trick.” --------------------------------------------------------------Please pray for my wife. A bee stung her on the forehead and she is in I.C.U. She almost died. Luckily, I was close enough to her and was able to hit the bee as hard as I could with a shovel at the very second that the bee stung her. --------------------------------------------------------------Leroy slides off his trunks at the beach and places his hat over his privates. A woman walks by and says “if you were a gentleman you’d life your hat.” Leroy says, “if you didn’t look like somebody hit you in the face with a shovel it would lift itself.” --------------------------------------------------------------“Grumpy” is at his girlfriend’s Baby Shower and sees all these women patting and rubbing his gal’s tummy saying “Congratulations!”. He pops another beer and grumbles to himself, “How come nobody is over here rubbing my balls and saying “Good Job!?.”

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Bootlegger Harley-Davidson® 605 Lovell Rd Knoxville, TN 37932 865-671-2454 Boswell’s H-D Country Roads 1424 Interstate Dr Cookeville, TN 38501 931-526-3139 Boswell’s of Nashville 401 Fesslers Ln Nashville, TN 37210 615-242-6067 Boswell’s Ring of Fire H-D 2200 Gallatin Pike N Madison, TN 37115 615-855-1001 Bumpus Harley-Davidson® of Murfreesboro 2250 NW Broad St Murfreesboro, TN 37129 615-849-8025 Bumpus Harley-Davidson® of Memphis 2160 Whitten Rd Memphis, TN 38133 901-372-1121 Bumpus Harley-Davidson® of Jackson 326 Carriage House Dr Jackson, TN 38305 731-422-5508 Bumpus Harley-Davidson® Of Collierville 325 S Byhalia Rd Collierville, TN 38017 901-316-1121 Colboch Harley-Davidson® 1830 N Davy Crockett Pkwy Morristown, TN 37814 (423) 586-5343 Crockett Powersports 4113 S Access Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37406 423-760-3670 H-D of Columbia 1616 Harley Davidson Blvd Columbia, TN 38401 931-540-0099 H-D of Cool Springs 7128 S. Springs Drive Franklin, TN 37067 866-667-8836 hdcoolsprings.com Indian Triumph Of Knoxville 5820 Clinton Hwy Knoxville, TN 37912 865-689-4321

Knoxville Harley-Davidson® 5800 Clinton Highway Knoxville, TN 37912 865-689-2454 Music City Indian Motorcycle 1003 8th Ave S Nashville, TN 37203 615-401-9341 Panhead Phil's Music City Motorcycle 208 17th Ave North Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 963-9508 www.musiccitymotorcycle.com Rocky Top Harley-Davidson® 105 Waldens Main St Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 865-774-3445 S&G Custom Cycles 1114 Galloway St Columbia, TN 38401 931-381-7282 www.sgcustomcyles.com Sloan’s Motorcycle & ATV 2233 Northwest Broad Street Murfreesboro, TN 37129 www.sloansmotorcycle.com (615) 893-0150 Smith Brothers Harley-Davidson® 3518 Bristol Hwy Johnson City, TN 37601 (423) 283-0422 Smoky Mountain Harley -Davidson 1820 Lamar Alexander Pkwy Maryville, TN 37801 865-977-1669 White Lightning Harley-Davidson® 7720 Lee Hwy Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 892-4888

BARS & RESTAURANTS Bobarosa Saloon 2299 Highway 25/70 E Del Rio, TN 37727 (423) 613-9726 www.bobarosasaloon.com Bent Wrench Roadhouse 4724 Ashland City Road Fredonia, TN 37146 931-362-4774 www. thebentwrenchroadhouse.com Bull & Thistle Pub 102 S Main Street Gainesboro, TN 38562 (931) 268-7170 www.bullandthistle.com Chopper’s Grill & Bar 1200 Donelson Ave Old Hickory, TN 37138 615-894-7020 www.choppertn.com Double E Bar/Grill 4957 Lebanon Pike Old Hickory, TN 37138 615-885-3400 The Shed 1820 Lamar Alexander Pkwy Maryville, TN 37801 865-977-1669

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Bobarosa Saloon & Campground 2299 Highway 25/70 E Del Rio, TN 37727 (423) 613-9726 www.bobarosasaloon.com

Covenant Confirmers Ministries, Inc. Pastor Ron Baptiste A “Biker Church” for All Bikers & Their Families. (615) 384-9010 www.covenantconfirmers.org

Cacklebery Campground “Home of the Big Rooster” 560 Tomoka Farms Rd CR 415 New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 386-428-5459

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FINANCIAL Legacy Payroll Solutions 201 Molly Walton Dr., Suite B Hendersonville, TN 37075 (615) 826-1583 http://hrguys.net

GROCERIES Lewis Country Store 5106 Old Hickory Blvd. Nashville, TN (615) 255-7755 Gas-Up, Unique Shop, Fresh Food

GUN SHOPS Tennessee Gun Country 1435 Fort Campbell Blvd Clarksville, TN 37042 www.tnguncountry.com (931) 552-2118

LEGAL AIM/NCOM Richard M. Lester 800-531-2424/1-800-on-a-bike www.onabike.com Garza Law Firm PLLC 550 West Main Street 550 #340 Knoxville, TN 37902 Phone: 865-329-6982 Toll Free: 866-893-8413 www.garzalaw.com Steelhorse Law 3715 Northside Pkwy NW Building 300, Suite 650 Atlanta, GA 30327 888-382-6878 www.steelhorselaw.com

LEATHER & REPAIR Brotherhood Leathers @ Bobarosa Saloon 2299 Highway 25/70 E Del Rio, TN 37727 116 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 (423) 293-3777 https://brotherhoodleathers.com Buckle and Hide Leather 197 Enon Spring Road West Smyrna, TN 37167 www.bucklehideleather.com 615-768-5041 Classic Leathers 2704 E Andrew Johnson Hwy Morristown, TN 37814 (423) 586-8944 www.facebook.com/classic.leathers

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PARTS & ACCESSORIES Amsoil info@myguy4oil.com 615-389-1149 www.myguy4oil.com Reference #1569065 Biker Rags 10609 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37922 (865) 693-5808 bikerrags.com Catalyst Cycles 1074 Courier Place, Ste 402 Smyrna, TN 37167 (615) 984-7969 www.catalystcycles.com Floyd's Antiques 5711 Western Avenue Knoxville, TN 37921 (865) 850-5752 floydsantiques.net Stereo City 5721 Ringgold Road Chattanooga, TN 37412 423-504-9874

POWDER COATING A & A Powder Coating Inc 1207 Louisville Hwy Goodlettsville, TN 37072 (615) 859-9479

SERVICES Avon the company for women & now men too! For Easy On-Line Ordering Visit: www.youravon.com/denisehigh Tennessee Biker Medical Clinic 300 10th Ave E Springfield, TN 37172 www.covenantconfirmers.org Wash-Zilla 271 New Shackle Island Rd. Hendersonville, TN 37073 3855 Dickerson Pike Nashville, TN 37207

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Bumpus H-D Tour of Duty 7 Passport Ride Date: 05/26/2018 – 07/14/2018 Location: All 5 Bumpus H-D Dealerships Help us help our Soldiers, Military Personnel and Veterans. Please see ad for details. Music City Motorcycle Rally Date: 06/28/2018 – 07/01/2018 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Fontanel, 4125 Whites Creek Pike, Whites Creek, TN 37189 The 2nd annual Music City Motorcycle Rally kick starts June 28th at Fontanel Nashville. Awesome Bands, Stunts, Demos, Displays, Vendors, Bike Shows, Sound Off Competition, Hooligan Races and much more. Don’t miss it! For Full Event Schedule and Ticket Info, Visit musiccitymotorcyclerally.com H-D of Cool Springs Red, White and Vroom Party Date: 06/29/2018 – 07/01/2018 Location: H-D of Cool Springs, 7128 S. Springs Drive, Franklin, TN 37067 Friday, June 29th Happy Hour & Bike Night 5-8pm. Sat., June 30th Band: Double Shot. Sunday, July 1st Band: Lawless & Mae.

Biker Rags Swap Meet Date: 07/01/2018 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Biker Rags, 10609 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922 Sunday, July 1st in the Biker Rags parking lot at 10am until all the vendors are gone. Bring your new, used and vintageparts, leathers and accessories- and even that ‘for sale’ motorcycle you have sitting in your driveway. Set up a table, throw out a blanket, or use the tailgate of your truck and you’re in business. Everyone is welcome and admission and set up are Free. Join us! Nirvana Roadhouse Bikini Bike Wash Date: 07/01/2018, 07/08/2018, 07/15/2018, 07/22/2018, 07/29/2018 Time: 12:00 PM Location: Nirvana Roadhouse, 704 Britton Hollow Road, Pulaski, TN 38478 Take a beautiful ride to the country to our backwoods bar and have lunch and some cold beer while ya watch our cuties make that ride shine! We play crazy

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people games, live music on occasion, but always something fun and different, might even jump ya with our mini bike!! Nicest people anywhere, come hang. Chopper’s Grill Funtastic Sunday’s Date: 07/01/2018, 07/08/2018, 07/15/2018, 07/22/2018, 07/29/2018 Time: 3:00 PM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Funtastic Sunday’s at Chopper’s are awesome with Free Cookout from 3-7pm. This is the place for Nascar Racing and a great way to end your weekend! Live Music July 8th with Rebel Rulez, July 15th with Skipper Grace, July 22nd and July 29th TBA. Southern Rambler RC Weekly Dinner Night Date: 07/02/2018, 07/09/2018, 07/16/2018, 07/23/2018, 07/30/2018 Time: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM Location: Ole Stockyard Inn, 813 S Glade Street, Columbia, TN 38401 Come out and have dinner with the family for $5/person. Menu changes each week. Largest dance floor in Columbia! Cold Beer, great times! Cheeseburger, Fries and a Cold Beer Special for only $7. Come on out and make some new friends!! Chopper’s Grill Bike Night & Crystal Karaoke Date: 07/04/2018, 07/11/2018, 07/18/2018, 07/25/2018 Time: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Come sing with Crystal every Wednesday night at Bike Night! Always a great time with Crystal Karaoke at Chopper’s Grill. Nirvana Roadhouse Pool Tournament Date: 07/05/2018, 07/12/2018, 07/19/2018, 07/26/2018 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Nirvana Roadhouse, 704 Britton Hollow Road, Pulaski, TN 38478 Ride out to the country and play some pool with the nicest people anywhere. Home cooked meal every week just 6$, bonfires, good times!

Chopper’s Grill Open Mic Night & Industry Night Date: 07/05/2018, 07/12/2018, 07/19/2018, 07/26/2018 Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Industry Night Every Thursday Night with Bailey Lane – Open Mic 7-10pm. Bring Your Server Card or Paystub for Drink Specials. Giving Back to the Ones that Give So Much! Smoky Mountain H-D Bike Night & Free Concert @ The Shed Date: 07/05/2018 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 The fresh sound of Boone & Crockett returns to the Smokin’ Monkey Lounge at The Shed! Craig Sellers leads a stellar group of musicians doing an amazing show! Absolutely Free! Bike Night starts at 6pm, music kicks off at 7pm! Bobarosa Saloon July 4th Weekend Celebration Date: 07/06/2018 – 07/08/2018 Location: Bobarosa Saloon, 2299 Highway 25 70 E, Del Rio, TN 37727 All Weekend Long Biker Bash!! Live Music All 3 Days, Drink Specials, Food Specials, Bike Games, Bonfires, Bikes, Babes, Split the Pot Cash Raffles, Giveaways, and Don’t Miss Our 18th Annual Huge Free Fireworks Show Saturday, July 7th @ 10pm! No Cover Charge! Catalyst Cycles Bike Night Date: 07/07/2018 & 07/21/2018 Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: Garage Bar, 405 N Front St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Enjoy cold beer, live music (select nights), and of course motorcycles! The Shed Concert: Big Head Todd & The Monsters with Monet Maddux Date: 07/07/2018 Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 When The Shed was just getting its footing, one band helped legitimize us as a real venue. Big Head Todd & The Monsters! Don’t miss their epic return! Doors open at 6pm! Tickets $30 Advance / $35 Day of Show.

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Smoky Mountain H-D Bike Night / Brothers & Sisters Reunion @ The Shed Date: 07/12/2018 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 The Brothers and Sisters are all welcome to come hangout and meet and greet with each other before the two big Blackberry Smoke shows! Don’t miss out on the reunion. The Shed Concert: Blackberry Smoke with The Steel Woods Date: 07/13/2018 Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 The Brothers and Sisters Reunion return to The Shed this July! Blackberry Smoke will perform an epic two night stand at The Shed! This is the kickoff to the phenomenal weekend! $35 tickets. If tickets are not sold out on show day, $40 tickets will be available at the gate. *This Is A Platinum Show. VIP Bike Passes Will Not Gain Entry. Bobarosa Saloon Bob’s Birthday Bash Weekend Date: 07/13/2018 – 07/15/2018 Location: Bobarosa Saloon, 2299 Highway 25 70 E, Del Rio, TN 37727 Come on down to the river cause it’s Big Bad Bob’s All Weekend Long Birthday Bash!!! Live Music All 3 Days with “Forever Abbey Road” the Award Winning Beatles Tribute Band In Concert On Pavilion Stage Saturday, July 14th @ 8pm. Drink Specials, Food Specials, Mojo’s, Bikes, Babes, Bikini Bike Wash all Weekend, Bonfires, Giveaways, Bike Games, Biker Bingo, Split the Pot Cash Raffles, Great Service, Ice Cold Beer, Great Times, Miles of Memories, and Much More!!! $10 Tickets for Concert Saturday Night are On Sale Now. Nightly Rentals are Available but both are going very fast and space is limited for this event. Call and reserve yours today at (423) 613-972 or (423) 613-9139.

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3rd Annual Apple Tyree Memorial Ride Date: 07/14/2018 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Smith Brothers Harley-Davidson, 3518 Bristol Hwy, Johnson City, TN 37601 Fountain of Life Bible Church will host our 3rd Annual Apple Memorial Ride. The 1st 50 riders to sign in will receive an Apple Tyree Plaque. We will have a $5.00 pancake breakfast starting at 9am till 10am. The sign up for The Apple Poker Chip Ride starts at 10am- kick stands up at 10:30am. There will be a $10.00 donation per bike. We will make a stop at Shady Country Store to pick up a chip. We will then ride to Billy Jacks Tattoo in Bristol to pick up next chip. You can ride with the group or on your own! The last stop will be at FLBC, must be there by 3pm for hotdogs & chips and auction. You will turn the chips in at last stop FLBC. All proceeds go to benefit The Special Olympics. Nirvana Roadhouse Girlie Games & Concert Date: 07/14/2018 Time: 12:00 PM Location: Nirvana Roadhouse, 704 Britton Hollow Road, Pulaski, TN 38478 All day event of the craziest, wettest games for chicks in bikinis! Slip and slide, adult contests and drinking games galore!! Grill Master keeping us fed with the best food around, guys, serious cornhole and horseshoe tournaments as well as ax throwing. Then the Soul Shakerz start the music at 6pm followed by recording artists Fingertrick to rock the night. Naughty contests like booty shaking, school girl outfit and wet t-shirt going all night, huge bonfire, plenty of primitive camping with a few RV hook ups so no need to leave! The Shed Concert: Blackberry Smoke with The Steel Woods Date: 07/14/2018 Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 The Brothers and Sisters Reunion will end in high fashion! Don’t miss the epic conclusion of Blackberry Smoke’s Two

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Night Stand at The Shed! Tickets $35. If the show is not sold out, $40 tickets will be available at the gate on the day of show. *This Is A Platinum Show. VIP Bike Passes From Smoky Mountain H-D Will Not Gain You Entry. Smoky Mountain H-D Bike Night / Tattoo Night @ The Shed Date: 07/19/2018 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 We’re looking to get a couple of tattoo artists out here for Bike Night! They’ll have a few pre-drawn up Harley-Davidson designs to choose from for an amazing cost. This is something we’ve never done, so come on out and have some food, drinks, and get tatted up! It all happens from 6-9pm!

Sturgis Kentucky Bike Rally Date: 07/19/2018 – 07/22/2018 Location: Union County Fairgrounds, 125 Pryor Blvd., Sturgis, KY 42459 Come out and enjoy the Best Adult Bike Rally in Kentucky!!! The Sturgis Kentucky Bike Rally is one of the best rallies you will ever attend! Located in the small town of Sturgis, it has all of the fun you can handle! Live Music All Weekend, Bike Show, Poker Run, Field Events, Wet T-Shirt Contest, Dirt Drag Racing, Vendors, Camping (Tent & RV) and A Whole Lot More!!!! Adults only - Absolutely no one under the age of 21. FMI: www.kentuckybikerally.com The Shed Concert: Bucky Covington with Blake Hall Date: 07/21/2018 Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 Country star of American Idol and member of the NC Music Hall of Fame, Bucky Covington is making his debut at The Shed! Don’t miss this breakout show! Tickets only $15 in advance! $20 at the gate on the day of the show.

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Chopper’s Grill 3 Year Anniversary Party Date: 07/22/2018 Time: 3:00 PM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Join us as we celebrate 3 years! Tim’s Grilling and the Band will be Rocking! Thank you all for your support these past 3 years! Smoky Mountain H-D Bike Night - FXR/ Dyna Ride In Bike Show @ The Shed Date: 07/26/2018 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 Do you have a cool, custom, or unique FXR/Dyna? Bring them out and show them off during Bike Night! The Shed United Way Benefit Concert: Chris Blue Date: 07/27/2018 Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 United Way Presents Chris Blue Live at The Shed featuring the Aaron Tracy Band! Bent Wrench Roadhouse Shriner Children’s Hospital Auction & Fundraiser Party Date: 07/28/2018 Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Location: Bent Wrench Roadhouse, 4724 Ashland City Rd (HWY 12), Fredonia, TN 37043 We are having a fundraiser for the Shriners Children Hospitals to include a Live Auction with over $10,000 worth of items, BBQ plates and much much more! Come out and support an amazing cause!

Thunder Roads® TN & Steelhorse Law 3rd Rolling Bike Night @ Bobarosa Saloon Date: 07/28/2018 Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Bobarosa Saloon, 2299 Highway 25/70 E, Del Rio, TN 37727 Join us for our 3rd Rolling Bike Night of the Season! Thunder Roads® Tennessee along with Steelhorse Law are hosting a Rolling Bike Night from May to September. We will have 5 bike night parties, 1

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a month all across the state with great fun and prizes and grand prizes for the persons that attend the most Bike Nights. We will be rolling into East TN on the River for Bobarosa Saloon’s Bike Night on July 28th from 4-8pm with Live Music, Vendors, Burnout Contest, Drink & Food Specials, Giveaways and Much More. We hope you will join us for a fun filled night and be sure to come by our trailer and get your Free Rolling Bike Night Card. You’ll need to get your card punched at each Bike Night that you attend to get your name in the drawing for the Grand Prizes. Appleton H-D Buddy & Glen Memorial Poker Run Date: 07/28/2018 Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Appleton Harley-Davidson, 2501 Hwy 41A Bypass, Clarksville, TN 37043 You don’t want to miss this one. Our biggest event of the year. See full page ad in this issue! KSU @ 4:00 be here early to register! The Shed Concert: Whiskey Myers with Grant Gilbert Date: 07/28/2018 Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 Whiskey Myers has become a staple at The Shed! They return for the 4th time to rock the house! This show is a can’t miss for music fans! Chopper’s Grill Saturday Crystal Karaoke Date: 07/28/2018 Time: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Saturday Nights at Chopper’s Grill! Come sing your favorite songs and enjoy an awesome atmosphere or just relax and have a drink....always a good time at Chopper’s Grill!

Iron Riders Annual Field Party Date: 08/17/2018 – 08/19/2018 Time: 1:00 PM – 12:00 PM Location: 347 Hammit Road, Bulls Gap, TN 37711 Hot Food Cold Drinks, DJ Friday Night, Live Music Saturday by Acoustifried, Venders Welcome, $10.00 Gate Fee. 8th Annual Memorial Fun Run Date: 08/25/2018 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: 5700 Old Rutledge Highway, Knoxville, TN 37924 Join American Legion Post 2 for our 8th Annual Memorial Fun Run. An escorted 100 mile ride, stopping at Veterans Overlook and ending at Wild Wing Cafe in Powell. Registration from 9-10:30am. Leaves 5700 Old Rutledge Highway at 11am. Door prizes, 50/50 and more! $20 per vehicle (bike/car). IMRG - Middle Tennessee Garden of the Gods Ride Date: 08/26/2018 Time: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Location: Garden Of The Gods, Herod, IL 62946 Garden of the God (Illinois) Motorcycle Ride. Backroads ride out of Nashville to the Cave-In-Rock Ferry then onto the Garden of the Gods. KSU Fontanel Nashville at 7:30am. **All Makes Welcome** 37th Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run & Benefit Party Date: 09/14/2018 – 09/16/2018 Location: Clarksville Speedway & Fairgrounds, 1600 Needmore Rd, Clarksville, TN 37040 Live Music, Motorcycle Drag Races, Burlesque Show, Bike Show, Bikini Contests, Tattoo Contest, Free Beer. Friday Bands: Stacy Mitchart, Hillbilly Casino, Chuck Emery, Ballistic Pintos, Jeremy Holt. Saturday Bands: Moonshine Bandits, Shallow Side, Brusharbor Revival, Fever, King Bees, Tina Brown Band. Toy Run is Saturday, September 15th. Brought to you by the Bikers Who Care. Proceeds Benefit BWC Children’s Charities. Get Advanced Tickets @ bikerswhocare. ticketleap.com/bwctoyrun18

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Cookeville Fall Classic Triple Header AMA Racing Weekend Date: 09/14/2018 – 09/16/2018 Location: 155 Fairgrounds St, Cookeville, TN 38501 or 680 Rock Springs Rd, Buffalo Valley, TN 38548 Join us for 3 Exciting Days of Racing at its Best! Starting with the Fall Classic Flat Track Race Fri., Sept 14th at the Putman County Fairgrounds. Then we’re off to Buffalo Valley for 2 days of Racing with the AMA Pro Hillclimb on Sat., Sept 15th and the Buffalo Valley AMA Amateur State Championship & NE Amateur Signature Series on Sun., Sept 16th. For More Info on this 3 Day Weekend, call 615-948-0992 or 931-260-9509, or see Full Page Ad in this issue. Veterans Festival and Vets 4 Vets Bike Rally Date: 09/20/2018 – 09/23/2018 Time: 6:00 PM – 12:00 PM Location: Happy Holiday Campground, 1553 Wolfetown Rd., Cherokee, NC 28719 Join us for our 2nd Annual Veterans Rally. V.V.A. will be having a Car and Bike Show Saturday September 22nd. There will be Live Music, Vendors, Raffles, a 50/50 drawing and a BBQ Dinner. Cost is $15 Daily or $25 for a 3 Day Pass. We have camping available for 20% off with a 3 day festival pass. Call Happy Holidays at 828-497-9204 to Reserve your spot and get your 3 day pass and BBQ dinner tickets. All profits will go to Veterans Organizations. Bad Dog Rockin’ H-D of Cool Springs Date: 09/22/2018 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Harley-Davidson of Cool Springs, 7128 S Springs Dr, Franklin, TN 37067 Bad Dog brings you great Classic Rock music. Enjoy the day at this great local Harley Dealership. Motorcycles, Music, Food, & Drink, what else could you want on a sunny day before or after a ride. See you there.

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American Rebel’s Hogwild Date: 09/26/2018 – 09/30/2018 Location: American Rebel Bike Park, 3301 Natural Bridge Road, Waynesboro, TN 38485 Let loose, leave your inhibitions at the gate, and live the biker life on our 357 acre Tennessee park. Ride our incredible roads, gather around the nightly bonfires, enjoy entertainment to your biker heart’s delight! FMI: (931) 722-5058 Stan or (636) 248-8498 Tom, www. americanrebelshogwild.com – Facebook: American Rebel Bike Week West TN Valley Rally Date: 09/27/2018 – 09/30/2018 Location: 26280 Hwy 69, Adamsville, TN 38310 That’s Right, It’s Back!!!! West TN Valley Rally Returns Sept. 27th - 30th at a New Location behind Hillbillys Wing Shack on Hwy 69 in Adamsville, TN. Featuring Live Music, Contests, Bike Show, Bike Games, Poker Run, Great Vendors, Onsite Camping and Much More! Just $20 for 4 Day Pass! Additional $15 for Tent Camping and $25 for RV & Campers. FMI Call (731) 412-8452 and Follow Us on Facebook for Event Updates. Bumpus H-D of Murfreesboro Women Rock Weekend Date: 10/04/2018 – 10/07/2018 Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Location: Bumpus H-D of Murfreesboro, 2250 NW Broad St, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Are you a Woman Rider looking for your next adventure? Join us for Bumpus Harley-Davidson’s Women Rock Rally Weekend. 3 1/2 days full of motorcycles, fellowship, food, beautiful Tennessee scenery...OH and did I mention-Riding! All makes and models of motorcycles welcome to join us. Cost for the entire weekend is $60/person. Tickets will be available on Eventbrite as soon as we sign the contract with the Host Hotel.

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Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival Date: 10/04/2018 – 10/07/2018 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, 8000 Highway 13 S, Hurricane Mills, TN 37078 The Tennessee Motorcycle and Music Revival is a 4-Day event held at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, one of Tennessee’s most popular tourist attractions. The Motorcycle and Music Revival will showcase the area’s depth and devotion to Music, Motorcycles, Food, Art, Entertainment, and Southern Hospitality. FMI and Tickets Visits motorcyclesandmusic.com

Vette City Motorcycle Music Fest Date: 10/12/2018 – 10/13/2018 Location: National Corvette Museum, 350 Corvette Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42101 2 Days of Bikes, Vettes, and Music...you don’t want to miss this one. Dyno Drags, Globe of Death, Burn Out Contest, Fire Show, Custom Car & Truck Show, Custom Bike & Soundoff Show and 14 Bands over Two Days. We even have a kid’s zone and you get to tour the National Corvette Museum with your ticket! FMI: vettecitymotorcyclemusicfest.com

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State Chairman: Tommy 1% AOA State Vice Chairman: Tanker 1% AOA State Secretary: Fixer New Attitudes MC State Treas.: Jodie Confedrate Drifters MC State Chaplin: Rick Sons of God MC State COC Website: tenncoc.com Email tenncoc@gmail.com

TENNESSEE COC TENNESSE ICOB Members Members 2017 2017 4-Way In MC

Secret City MC

Crossroad Riders MM

A.R.M.

Soldiers For Jesus MC

Bikers Against Child Abuse

American Steel MC

Sons of God MC

Knights of Thunder

Bikers for Christ M/M

Southern Iron MC

Knuckleheads

Black Pistons MC

Southern Sons MC

Lost Legion

Bond Slaves MC

Southern Souls MC

His Laboring Few MM

Boozefighters MC

Styker MC

United Warriors

Brothers of the Wheel MC Tri-Cities MC

Jesus & Friends

Cohorts MC

Justified

True Sons MC

Confederate Drifters MC Twisted Sicles MC

Forbidden Shields

Confederates MC

U.S. Military Vets MC

Hardcore Discisples

Copperhead MC

Unforgotten MC

Rising Saints

Covenant Confirmers MC Vendettas MC

Good Fellas RC

E.B.G.B MC

Veterans of Vietman MC

Silent Order MC

Fire and Iron MC

Vietnam Vets/Legacy Vet MC Land of Brothers RC

Freedom Riders MC

Wind and Fire MC

Iron Eagle Disciples

Grim Reapers MC

Widowmakers MC

Keepers of the Gate

Highlanders MC

Zombie Machine Cult MC

Southern Breed

Iron Riders MC

Southern Ramblers

Keltics MC

Riders for Others Leathernecks

Confederation MC

Reboot Riders

Leathernecks MC

Spirit Hill RC

Lost Cause MC

Silent Creed RC

Marines MC

Cappy's Regulators

Misfilts MC

Confederate Warriors

Mountain Rebels MC

Blue & Gray Brotherhood

My Brother's Keeper MC

O.H. Choppers Brotherhood

New Attitudes MC

American Patriot Vanguard

Nightriders MC

Eternal Riders MM

Outlaws MC

Kindred Crusaders RC

Peaceful Few MC

Sons of Liberty Riders RC

Peacemakers MC

Brotherhood of Belivers

Road Warriors MC

Dixie Iron

Saints MC

Midnight Sin

The Priesthood MM

ORGANIZATIONS BACA www.bacausa.com Volunteer State Chapter-Lebanon, TN (865-951-4224) E Volunteer State Chapter-Vonore, TN (615-715-5039) BIKERS WHO CARE www.bikerewhocane.org Bikers Who Care is a organization of motorcycle enthusiasts dedicated to supporting The Dream Factory of Clarksville, TN by sponsoring Camp Rainbow, a summer camp for seriously ill children BLUE KNIGHTS The BLUE KNIGHTS® is a non-profit fraternal organization consisting of active and retired law enforcement men & women who enjoy riding motorcycles. www.blueknightstnv.bizland.com CMT/ABATE CMT/ABATE, Inc. is not a •Biker Club”, but a nonprofit, political organization that was formed to preserve feedom and safety for all Tennesseans who enjoy motorcycling. Our major goals are to modify existing laws that are detrimental to motorcycle safety and enjoyment, and to enact new legislation in support of motorcyclists who ride in Tennessee. If you are concerned about preserving personal freedom and motorcycle safety, we urge you to join. Local charters play a major rote in making CMT/ABATE, Inc. an effective organization by contacting their area legislators to inform them of how the local membership feels about issues affecting motorcyclists. PO BOX 1991 MADISON, TN 37116 615-860-1991 Email: lnfo@cmtabate.com MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS FOUNDATION OF TENNESSEE WWW.MAFT.US MAFT is a non-profit 501-C-3 tax-exempt organization. We believe that educating the public to have the proper respect for motorcyclists as well other highway users will reduce accidents and deaths on our highways. We hope to reduce motorcycle accidents caused by inattentive drivers resulting in avoidable right of way collisions. Our Campaign Save A Life program is teaching new drivers in our High Schools awareness and defensive techniques to avoid these accidents. MAFT honors the survivors, the lost and the families of these accident victims at a Vigil each autumn. = Awareness, Respect and Education MAFTINFO@AOL.COM 615-799-8600

MOTOR MAIDS, INC. A diverse group of women motorcyclists united through a passion for riding while fostering a positive image and promoting safe riding skills. www.motormaids.org PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS www.PatriotGuard.org If you have any questions, please feel free to contact PGR State Captain Annette (Dreamcatcher)  615-974-3046 ROAD WARRIORS RIDING CLUB, TICB Contact@theroadwarriorsrc.com ROLLING THUNDER TENNESSEE www.rollingthundertn1.com Rolling Thunder®, Inc.’s major function is to publicize the POW-MlA issue. To educate the public of the fact that many American prisoners of war were left behind after all past wars. To help correct the past and to protect the future veterans from being left behind should they become prisoners of war-missing in action. We are committed to helping American veterans from all wars! ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 1 TN Pres. Jay Barnes, Murfreesboro 615-364-1029, www.rollingthundertn1.com ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 2 TN Pres. Gerri Tramel , Soddy-Daisy 423-843-1061 www.rollingthundertn2.org ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 3 TN Pres. Clay Tumlin, Knoxville 865-457-4507 rttn3@comcast.net

Revelators Motorcycle Ministries Bristol TN Meeting and ride 1st Sat each month @ Burger king on west state st @ 830 am more info frank@ 423-963-5850 chaplin john @423-323-8812 www.revelatorsmm.com   Road Riders for Jesus Ministries Road Riders For Jesus is an independent, Christian faith based, motorcycle ministry that began in 1999 near St. Louis, MO. We now have over 4,000 members world-wide. To find a local chapter, call Mike at 615-828-6446 or go to the national website at www.roadridersforjesus.org. Also check us out on Facebook! Confederate Sons Association Cookeville, Tennessee see our web site for more info www.ConfederateSonsAssociation.com or e-mail larrybarnes@ConfederateSonsAssociation.com Mercy Hands Street Ministries P.O. Box 1515 Dickson, TN 37056 931-670-2351 Hog Heaven Ministries Harley Riders for Jesus Vic Richardson 931-729-1091 hogheavennmislries@yahoo.com GOLD WING TOURING ASSN. CHAPTER HARPETH VALLEY RIDERS Contact Damy & Joyce Emter, Chapter Directors Phone: 615-244-1456 e: DannyEmter@msn.com

ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 4 TN Pres. Alan Sipe, Johnson City 423-329-3152, www.rollingthundertn4.com

American Legion Riders (Post 95, Eastridge,TN) Open to American Legion Members and Associates. We participate in parades, ceremonies, and promote motorcycle safety. We also provide a social atmosphere for Legion members who share the same interests. Join us for Fun, friendship and interesting motorcycle rides. ezriderintn@aol.com

ROLLING THUNDER®, INC. Rolling Thunder Chapter 6 Pres. Jim Phelps, Gleason 731-514-0733, jimphelps@charter.net Sons of Liberty Riders RC, TCIB Pres. Randy Elser Madisonville 423-536-8035 tnsolrrc@gmail.com

Black Sheep Black Sheep Harley-Davidsons for Christ is more than just a motorcycle club. It’s a motorcycle ministry of men and women that ride for Jesus: helping and serving H.O.G. members and chapters across the country. For more information contact Jeff Pierce 615.653.5065 or visit our web site: wwwblacksheephdfc.org

T.H.R.C.A. The Tennessee Honda Riders Club www.mthrc.org Kerbela Motor Corps Donnie Anderson 865-806-2097 www.shrinershq.org

Road Riders for Jesus Motorcycle Ministries Chattanooga, TN. Meeting and ride 3rd Sat each month @ City Cafe on corner Lee Hwy and Bonny Oaks @ 11:00 AM more info Johnny @ 423 605 5026 ,www.roadridersforjesus.org

TN VALLEY RIDERS Fayettevilte,TN Web page: tennesseevalleyriders.org Doesn’t matter what you ride or who you are everyone welcome. No dues, Fun Riding Group helping those in need. For more info triplef@cafes.net   GWRRA We are the world’s largest single-marque social organization for owners and riders of Honda Gold Wing & Valkyrie motorcycles and, some would say, the world’s largest family. Dedicated to our motto, Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge, GWRRA members enjoy the freedom of belonging to a not-for-profit, non-reigious and non-political organization. http://www.gwrra.org MID SOUTH RIDERS Meetings held the 2nd Sunday of the month @ Shady Rest Biker Bar,Timbte,TN www.midsouthriders.com MUSIC CITY AMCA Music City Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America http://www.musiccitychapteramca.com/ ASSOCIATIONS VFW Post 5266 Morristown, TN Riders Association Open to all active duty, reservists, guards, and retired military members who are eligible to join the VFW. We meet at 11AM the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Morristown VFW Post 5266. We are a Veteran driven Association, that supports the surrounding areas Veterans. We also support locally “The Daily Bread and Food On Foot.” Contact Michael Jacobs, President VFW Riders Association @ 423312-6220 or on FaceBook @ VFW Riders Morristown, TN Christian Motorcyclists Association Organized in 1975 for the purpose of reaching the motorcycle world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The only requirement for becoming a member of CMA is that you be a Christian. For more info contact the TN State Coordinator, JW Allgood, 615-830-3183 or jwa400@comcast.net. TENNESSEE CHAPTERS Athens/Trinity Warriors #994 Kingsport/Rays of the Son #199 Chattanooga/Choo-Choo Wheels Knoxville/Inspiration Riders #64 of Worship #204 McMinnville/Holy Spirit Clarksville/Prayerborne Reigns #887 Eagles #467 Memphis/Wheels of Grace #710 Cleveland/Gatekeeper #615 Morristown/Lakeway Warriors #999 Columbia/Knights for Christ #448 Murfreesboro/Cornerstone Cookeville/Blood Bought Riders #940 Bikers #614 Mt. Juliet/Steel Witness #1205 Covington/Ransomed Riders #898 Nashville/Lions of Judah #405 Crossville/Cumberland Cruisers Paris/West TN Cruisers for Christ #802 for Christ #1002 Cumberland Gap/Clinton Pulaski/Redemption Riders #1100 Forming Chapter #2508 Springfield/ Bikers of Grace Dover/Iron Horse Revelators #1210 Forming Chapter #2738 Dyersburg/Dyersburg Tullahoma/Outriders for Christ #616 Disciples #978 Union City/Reelfoot Light Jackson/Steelhorse Prophets #709 Riders #897 Jonesborough/Fellowship of the Unashamed #1208

The Biker Church Covenant Confirmers Ministries Inc. www.covenantconfirmers.org Three Degrees Masonic Motorcycle Club Contact: Grang Chapter Secretary @ e-mail: ironmason@hotmail.com or Past President: Free Bird @ freebird3d@yahoo.com Southern Cruisers www.southerncruisers.net #435 Beech River #273 Bristol #034 Chatanooga #058 Clarksville #410 Copperhill #323 Covington #285 Crossroads #320 Cumberland Gap #423 Eagle Bluff

#211 Golden Circle #250 Greenville #282 Highland Rim #000 Memphis #006 Middle #059 Montgomery Bell #077 Northeast #483 Northwest #153 Shiloh

Wheels Of Faith Ministry A nondenominational organization with the purpose and goal of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through word & work, and to provide a Christian atmosphere where we gather and ride our motorcycles. www. wheelsoffaith.com W.O.W. Women on Wheels Cool Lady Cruisers Chattanooga, TN joandcharlie@bellsouth.net HOG CHAPTERS The Dragon Chapter, Maryville 865-977-1669 Eastern TNChapter 865-457-7893 Ghost River Chapter Collierville, TN www.ghostriverhogchapter.com

Mule Town Chapter 931--540-0099 www.muletownrider.com Nashville Music City Chapter 615-242-6067 Northwestern 731-885-1792

Golden Circle Jackson Chapter 731-627-2288 www.qchoq.com

Thunder Creek Chattanooga Chapter 423-892-4888

Middle Tennessee 615-771-7775

Tri City Chapter 423-283-0422

Murfreesboro Chapter 615-849-8025 615-242-6067

Tuckessee Clarksville Chapter (931)648-1607

The Dragon Chapter, Maryville 865-977-1669

Twin Lakes Morristown Chapter 423-586-5343

Memphis Chapter THUNDER 28 webguru@memphishog.com THUNDER ROADS ROADS MAGAZ MAGAZ 28

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