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irst of all, Merry Christmas! We recognize that this is a time when many people, events and things are demanding your time, and you chose to open this issue in the midst of it all. We want you to know we appreciate that. Not just today, because it’s the holidays, but every day. With just 5 weeks or so left of 2020, we’re quickly rounding the corner to 2021. What are your wishes for 2021? I wish for more peace, harmony and compassion for everyone. Our world needs kindness and respect for all beings, no matter what our differences may be. I wish people were more respectful and considerate of what other people are going through. I wish that I would be a light to others. I wish for people to be grateful for their families, friends, relationships, challenges and victories and celebrate those for others. I wish that we can understand each other’s point of view and perspective without the divisiveness we have been experiencing this year in particular. I wish for more love and understanding, more acceptance and kindness in the world. Christmas is one of my favorite holidays. It’s not just about the presents or the cookies and desserts—although they are delicious and I love the once-a-year time to pig out on chess squares. For me, it’s about the time I get to spend with family, and I love encountering the holiday cheer of those who don’t have the bah-humbug state of mind. Oh, and I have to mention how much I absolutely love watching Christmas movies and seeing Christmas lights. I could watch “Christmas with the Kranks”, “The Santa Clause”, “Bad Santa”, and “Four Christmases” over and over the month of December. Luckily for me, several channels play Christmas movies all month long and we have Netflix, so I’m all set. As Christmas is the season of giving, take the opportunity to give to those around you. Step out of your comfort zone and do something for someone who could use a hand. Help a coworker with something that isn’t your responsibility; offer help to someone struggling with an oversized package; pay someone’s bill at a restaurant; speak kindly to someone who’s being abrasive, etc. Merry Christmas and thank you for supporting us and our wonderful advertisers that also support us. We can’t do this without you. From all of us at Thunder Roads Magazine of Tennessee… We hope that each and every one of you have a blessed and joyful Christmas, and a safe and Happy New Year! Ride Hard Live Free, Denise & Scott
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CHIHULY AT CHEEKWOOD D ale Chihuly is an American artist known for his colorful and often massive, hand blown glass sculptures. His art is displayed worldwide with retail stores in the Bellagio and MGM Grand casinos in Las Vegas, and is even seen in a ceiling at the Makers Mark Distillery. For the first time since 2010, you can see his exhibit at Nashville’s Cheekwood through January 10th. Ironically, Chihuly gained his fame in giant sculptures, literally by accident. He was in an auto accident which left him blind in his left eye and then a body surfing accident dislocated his shoulder. He was no longer able to hold the heavy glass blowing pipe and had to rely on others to create his designs. Today he has a large staff and directs their work, enabling massive structures which he would never be able to accomplish on his own. Cheekwood Estate and Gardens, next to Percy Warner Park in Nashville was the 30,000 sq. ft. home of Leslie and Mable Cheek. Leslie and his father, C.T., bought stock in the Cheek-Neal Coffee Company, creator and brewer of Maxwell House Coffee and Tea. He made his fortune in 1928 when the company sold to Postum, later renamed General Foods for $45 Million. In 1929, construction began on the mansion and gardens. In 1957 his daughter Huldah and her husband, Walter Sharp offered the estate and 55 acres as a public garden and arts center. After a massive fundraising effort in 1960, the new organization opened to the public. For the Chihuly exhibition there are 17 exhibits throughout the gardens and mansion. If you go, buy your tickets online at cheekwood. org for the desired arrival time, and be sure to include the mansion tour. Masks are required indoors. I also advise comfortable shoes and a small flashlight as the tour map is in fine print and the gardens are very dimly lit. If you feel froggy, Chihuly works are on sale in the gift shop (least expensive when we were there was $5,500). With Covid limiting what we can do and see, this is a mostly outdoor event that families can enjoy. Holiday Lights at Cheekwood also started on November 20th. Ride Safe and Have Fun!! Cooper
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The Bike Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Year Built: 2010 Model: CVO Street Glide/FLHXSE Time Took to Build: 2 Days Engine Model: V2, Four Stroke/Twin Cam Displacement: 1800cc/ 110 Cubic Inches Paint: Candy Concord with Pale Gold Leaf Graphics Frame: Mild steel; tubular frame, two-piece stamped and welded back bone; cast and forged junctions; twin down tubes; bolt on rear frame Rake: 26.0 Special Features: Has Diamond Ms Pro Audio and Amp, Painted Razor tour pak to match bike, engine completely chromed out, over $10k invested in chrome alone, full Bassani Exhaust system. This is my 1st Harley-Davidson. I’ve always owned Yamaha’s and finally decided to upgrade to the best which is Harley-Davidson. My wife and I wanted something more comfortable and something a little bit different from what everyone else has but still sporty looking. This is why we chose the CVO end of HarleyDavidson. It’s Harleys Custom Vehicle Operations which is different from everyone else’s standard normal bikes and stands out and also has a bigger motor which is all performance and everyone that knows me, knows I like speed. If you have a cool custom bike you would like to have featured in our magazine, enter it in our monthly Facebook contest by submitting a pic of your bike to ThunderRoadsTn@gmail.com 6
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Bullet Points PRINCIPLES OF A SELF-DEFENSE CLAIM – REASONABLENESS
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appy December bikers! I hope you had an awesome Thanksgiving. As I write this in mid-November, I am getting ready for my last ride to the mountains of 2020. I hope you have had some opportunities to get some riding in this fall. This month’s Bullet Points column is the last in the five-part series, Principles of a Self-Defense Claim and deals with Reasonableness. In review, the five critical components to a successful self-defense claim are: 1. Innocence 2. Imminence 3. Proportionality 4. Avoidance 5. Reasonableness If you find yourself in the unfortunate position where you have to defend yourself with lethal force, your continued freedom will depend on if the police and courts believe all five of these components were properly met. If there is any doubt in their minds that each one was met, your legal team will have to convince a jury that you did in fact meet them. Reasonableness of your actions is judged both objectively and subjectively. In the event that the police turn your case over to the prosecuting attorney, objective reasonableness will primarily be determined by interviews with witnesses, physical evidence – and if the case goes to court – testimony by expert witnesses. Subjective reasonableness is primarily going to be determined by your actions and any statements you make (Hint: a subject of an upcoming article). Let’s examine both of these. Objective Objective reasonableness is an imaginary litmus test. Essentially, it implores someone to consider if a reasonable person would make the same decisions and take the same actions you did if in exactly the same situation. This imaginary person is a law-abiding citizen, goes to the intersection to cross the street, does not have anger issues, does not do drugs and never drinks to excess. He/she would be cautious by nature. Average in every way, he/she would not have above average intelligence or super human strength. When considering objective reasonableness, the police and district attorney may well transfer your physical characteristics to the imaginary person. If you are old, frail, small or handicapped you would likely fear for your life more quickly than a healthy man in his mid-20s. As such, a lower threshold would have to be exceeded before you began to become fearful and the fight-orflight instinct kicked in – when you believed the threat was imminent. In a self-defense case, the court may also allow Mr. Reasonable to have specialized knowledge which you have. A good example would be if you knew the person was extremely violent, unstable and had a reputation as a vicious fighter. If you were to find yourself in a position where he was coming quickly at you with
clenched fists and in an obvious rage, you may believe the threat to be imminent more quickly than if you did not have this specialized knowledge. Having this knowledge transferred to Mr. Reasonable is only fair because a reasonable person with such knowledge would be more likely to react quickly. Other specialized knowledge, such as your previous understanding of the Tueller Drill (for more information see the Bullet Points article on Imminence) can be passed to Mr. Reasonable – and he, like you – will know that a knife wielding man is an imminent threat at 21 feet, which may not seem reasonable to everyone. But if you were to find yourself in court, you will most likely need to prove that you knew this before you used the force. Owning a book which cites the Tueller Drill, with a receipt, would be proof. Attending a self-defense class prior to the incident which provided information on the Tueller Drill may well suffice as proof. If Mr. Reasonable would have taken the same actions you did, you have passed the litmus test for objective reasonableness. But that does not mean you are out of the “proverbial woods” yet. Subjective Reasonableness Subjective reasonableness takes into consideration all of the things you did and said. Just because Mr. Reasonable would have acted like you did, if you truly did not believe you were innocent, there was not an imminent threat or your actions were not proportional, you are at risk of not passing the subjective reasonableness test. You may be wondering, “How would the police or prosecutor know I did not believe this if I did not tell them?” This is where your statement to the police can come in. If you were to say, “I was not afraid for my life,” or “I could have taken him with my fists,” you are in jeopardy of losing your self-defense case because there was not imminence and your actions were not proportional. Other things which can cause police and prosecutors to fail your self-defense claim due to subjective reasonableness would be running from the scene, hiding from police or tampering with evidence. These actions will immediately cause them to believe you were not the innocent party. In closing, remember that you must be able to prove the following to claim self-defense: you are INNOCENT, you believed there was an IMMINENT threat of death or serious injury, your use of force was PROPORTIONAL, there was no reasonable avenue of AVOIDANCE and a REASONABLE person would have taken the same actions. Until next month, keep the shiny side up! Molon Labe, Mike Noirot Note: I am not a lawyer and nothing in this column represents legal advice. My article is based on common sense and many years of studying self-defense.
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER Pastor Ron Baptiste Founder of Covenant Confirmers Ministries Inc. www.covenantconfirmers.org Covenant Confirmers Ministries; a “Certified Recovery Congregation” Founder of TN. Biker Medical Clinic Inc. www.Tennesseebikermedicalclinic.org Messages Available on Podbean https://covenantconfirmers.podbean.com Live You Tube https://www.youtube.com/user/ covenantconfirmers1/live
“THE OVERCOMER” Rev.2:7 “He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; to him that overcomes will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the mist of the paradise of God.” There are ten verses in the book of Revelations that speak The Blessing (empowered to prosper) over “The Overcomers.” 1. “Let him hear” this is a calling, a duty, an order from the Holy Spirit 2. “To him that overcomes” implying some in heaven are not Overcomers. 1 Cor.3:15 “…but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire” 3. “Will I give” Jesus makes the presentation Himself 4. “The tree of life” This is the same tree that God forbid Adam & Eve to eat from 5. “In the Paradise of God” This is in heaven as a special reward to Overcomers. The pandemic, the economy crises, and the street violence, many believers have stopped assembling their selves together at Church, stopped tithing, offerings, praying, and reading their bibles. John 16:1 “These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.” Jesus had warned the disciples fourteen times that He would be going away. God has always warned his people of impending disasters in order to prepare His people for it. For many years now we have had Pastors, Teachers, and Prophets warning us that this season we are now in was coming and for us to prepare for it, some listened and some did not. 2 Thess.2:2 “That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us.” Vs. 3 “Let no man deceive you by any means… there shall come a falling away first.” Many believers have been “offended-shaken in mindtroubled in spirit (human spirit) and have Fallen away.” Vs. 10 “And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.” The truth 8
is Jesus, and Jesus is the Word (Jo.1:1 & 14). With all that is going on in these last days, we must be in love with the Word of God! It’s still the same battle between Religion & Relationship. If we don’t have the love and the passion for “The Word of God,” we could find ourselves susceptible to being “deceived.” If we are closer to unrighteousness than we are the truth, we could very well be part of that “falling away group.” But with the “love for the truth,” we will be Overcomers. Rev.12:11 “And they overcame him by the blood of the lamb, and the word of their testimony and they loved not their lives unto the death.” It’s easy to love God when everything is going our way, but when something doesn’t go our way, we turn from God, we get “offended, troubled, and soon shaken.” In these last days. When trials & tribulation comes out, so will the Overcomers. Until next time, keep your face in the wind and your kickstand up. To be found faithful, Pastor Ron
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by Bob “Bulldog” Ousley Dear Fellow Veterans and Patriots: As I write this article it’s shortly after the national election. Many game changing reports of election fraud and corruption are being reported. Law suits are being filed, the news media is suppressing reports of fraud and declaring Joe Biden the next President of the United States. It won’t be surprising if the election is still undecided when this edition of our magazine is distributed and you read it. My sincere hope is that all of the fraud and illegal activity will be discovered and those responsible will be indicted, tried and confined. It is hard for me to understand how President Trump could have massive election rallies before the election, the Republicans could pick up seats in the house and, as of today, do so well in the Senate and President Trump could lose the election. I don’t believe there has ever been an election when the president’s party does so well and the president doesn’t win. Where is our justice department?? I’ve been predicting what will happen if the Marxist Democrat Party wins and as of today they are openly talking about tribunals and retribution against those who supported President Trump. The news media, including FOX, is openly censoring those who attempt to inform the public about election fraud in any way. The number of media outlets that are being open and honest are dwindling. I’m sure when I have talked about re-education camps, imprisonment and executions of the opposition many thought I’m from an alternate universe but all of this is becoming more possible by the day. Several weeks ago, someone put a Black Lives Matter sign on the door of the football coach for Illinois State University. He took the sign down and put one up that said “All Lives Matter to Christ.” The school fired the football coach for that. That’s political oppression of religious freedom and freedom of speech. The social media outlets have taken over compiling information on you from the NSA. The NSA is still doing it but social media is now the primary source for the Marxists. Over the coming years anyone who has been vocal in supporting the constitution as written, is for the first and second amendment, supports our system of government as founded or is vocal in opposing Marxist domination of our country will suffer in some way. Major corporations will deny jobs, promotions and opportunity to patriotic Americans. Many good Americans will be fired and restricted from various stores, services and programs. Mortgage loans, health care, child care and insurance will be manipulated to punish those who don’t go along with
permanent Marxist domination. Speech will be restricted to what is allowed by the government. Your neighbors will be rewarded for spying on you, schools will be rewarded for spying on you through your children. The government will convince your children to spy on you. America will likely become the nightmare that the people of China, the Soviet Union, Cambodia, Laos, Venezuela, the Middle East and many African countries have lived through or are living with after Marxist and dictator coups. The only answer to this outcome is resistance, self-reliance and truth. If the government comes after you in contradiction to the constitution you must fight it. If you have children is school you need to consider home schooling to stop them from being brain washed by teacher’s union Marxists. If you don’t have a garden or some way of making your own food you may want to start one. Marxists will ensure food goes to Marxists and not to patriots. Decide if you are willing to go to jail for supporting the constitution of the United States. As the Marxists suppress religions and churches you should consider holding services for your family at home and keep religion alive. Not sure what to tell you about money because the Marxists will do away with hard currency and convert to controllable electronic means of transferring funds and purchases. That gives them the power to turn off your money and bring you to your knees. The black market and barter will naturally become more important but will carry harsh penalties. Make no mistake, this Marxist movement is getting massive support from China and we may well become a substate of the Chinese government. The light of the world may well be extinguished beginning in January of 2021 if the Marxists win the presidency. I am not advocating armed rebellion against what is coming but our founding fathers knew this day would come and gave us the first and second amendments to the constitution. These two amendments stand against the oppression of a free people but they are just words on paper if not supported and exercised. Every American must choose – Domination or Freedom!!! What will your legacy be to America and your descendants? Will you give them over to enslavement and oppression?? 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. You can comment at bousle19@comcast.net - 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.
Xtreme Hooligan Races – Shelbyville TN On Saturday, October 17, Patrick Bedford and Celebration of Speed produced the Xtreme Hooligan races, including the Tennessee Hooligan Final State Championship at the Celebration Arena in Shelbyville. Classes included all racers from Youth and Beginners to Mad Dog Pro, Open Expert and Xtreme Hooligan. As usual, there was lots of good racing, crashes and lots of fun for racers and spectators alike. Rich Heaverly took home the title and prizes as the Hooligan State Champion. The flat gravel track is normally used for Tennessee Walking Horse Shows and can prove to be a challenge for motorcycle racing. The following is a list of all of the day’s winners: 50cc Beginner
Lincoln Maszrangelo 250cc
Carson King
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Braxton Ragan Light Vintage
Jarret Naas
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Cameron Shanks 450cc Am
Chase Saathoff
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Walker Porter Heavy Vintage
Denne Williams
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Maston Snider 50+ Age Group
Robert Lewis
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David Kilkenny Hooligan
Tyler Abney
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Scott Oldfield Xtreme Hooligan
Ben Ludlow
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Chase Saathoff Street Hooligan
Richard Brodock
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Braxton Ragan Hooligan Champ
Rich Heaverly
Thanks to the Celebration of Speed, Wolf Pack Lawyers (Phillip S Georges), Boswell’s HarleyDavidson, other sponsors, participants and spectators for making these events possible. Also, thanks to all of the Celebration of Speed All Star Speedway participants and event sponsors who put on the previous day’s racing at the Celebration Grounds. Tennessee is becoming a hub of flat-track racing. There is no need to drive miles out of state to watch first class events. Let’s get behind these events to help them grow while having a great time. Relive your days watching dirt track auto racing, except with bikes. Maybe you want to find yourself a 1200 Harley and give it a go as a Hooligan!! Ride Safe and Have Fun!! Cooper
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NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) DESPITE PANDEMIC, MOTORCYCLISTS MEASURE SUCCESSES
“Even in the middle of a global pandemic, we’ve succeeded in getting pro-motorcycle legislation passed and advanced our political agenda,” said National Coalition of Motorcyclists’ Legislative Task Force Chairman Frank Ernst to open the LTF Meeting during the recent NCOM Convention in Indianapolis, Oct. 16-18, 2020. In reviewing a legion of legislative victories over the past year, Ernst highlighted the fact that determined and resourceful bikers successfully lobbied to repeal a mandatory helmet law in Missouri and passed anti-profiling in Idaho, all the while dealing with the worldwide spread of Coronavirus and subsequent lockdowns, social distancing, travel restrictions, and related complications. On March 18, Idaho became the fourth state since 2011, behind Washington, Maryland and Louisiana, to pass a law (S.B. 1292) restricting law enforcement from discriminatorily profiling bikers for traffic stops and investigative measures. A few months later, on July 14, the “Show-Me” state showed the biker world how persistence and perseverance pays off by passing H.B. 1963 to repeal their helmet requirement for most adult riders 26 and older, on their fifth attempt since 1999. Additionally, the biker lobby worked with Congress to include several motorcycle-friendly provisions in the massive $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill, H.R.2 “Moving Forward Act,” including further prohibitions against motorcycle-only checkpoints, expanding profiling restrictions based on mode of transportation or style of dress, and furthering riders’ future advisory role with Congress. While this legislation will need a reboot with the new Congressional Session, bikers also succeeded in getting many key legislators re-elected to make the mission easier to accomplish with the new Senate and House. Riders’ rights activists from across the country went on to present the gathering with their own examples of legal and legislative accomplishments despite the odds and obstacles. “If we can rise above a deadly plague to effectively promote our issues, imagine what we can accomplish when life gets back to normal,” summed up Ernst to conclude the productive Convention forum. Stay tuned to www.ON-A-BIKE.com for details on next year’s 36th annual NCOM Convention. 14 14
MOTORCYCLE SALES CONTINUE TO ROLL
The good times keep rolling, as the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) reports a new-model sales increase for the third quarter this year. Yearto-date sales of new motorcycles and scooters through September increased 10.2% compared to the same period last year. Erik Pritchard, MIC President and CEO, directed a message specifically to the thousands of people who work in powersports across the nation: "Many of us have faced tremendous challenges and genuine hardship," he said. "Think back on all the ways you've adapted your business to meet this crisis and get through the pandemic. Think back to how quickly you adapted to online commerce. Think back on your first home delivery. Recall all of your hard work. Recall the relief when the MIC's government relations team persuaded the federal government to declare dealership employees essential. Our industry is enjoying the results of those efforts and you should enjoy the moment." RIDER FATALITIES CONTINUE DECLINE
Preliminary estimates of 2019 highway crash data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in October indicate that motorcyclist deaths continue to decline even as vehicle miles traveled or VMT increases. Motorcyclist fatalities fell 0.5% to 5,014 last year, a third consecutive year of declines in rider road deaths, amid an overall 2% decline in vehicle fatalities in 2019 (from 36,835 in 2018 to 36,096 in 2019). So far for 2020, data indicates a 3.3% decrease in motor vehicle fatalities through the second quarter, though notably total traffic volume decreased by more than 16% in the first half of the year during the Coronavirus pandemic. RIDING OFF-ROAD BIKES ON ROAD
While some jurisdictions across the U.S. are developing new laws to allow the use of off-road vehicles on city streets, police in New Haven, Connecticut have launched a new task force specifically to identify people illegally riding dirt bikes, ATVs, or other “motorized recreational vehicles” on any public property within city limits. That includes streets, sidewalks, parks, and playgrounds. The new ordinance increases fines for illegal riding to $1,000 for a first offense, $1,500 for a second violation, and $2,000 for a third conviction. In addition, the new law includes a $100 fine for service stations that sell fuel to anyone who arrives riding an off-road vehicle.
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WILL RIDE TO EAT
SOUTHERN COMFORT RESTAURANT WESTGATE SMOKY MOUNTAIN RESORT By Ron Giddis
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e’re always on the lookout for new and unusual places to grab a meal. So when I saw there was a new restaurant in the area called Southern Comfort, I just had to give it a try. I was not disappointed. Being there early, my wife and I ordered off the breakfast menu. So many choices, it was hard to choose. We both chose the Two Egg Platter with two eggs any style with your choice of country sausage, turkey sausage, Applewood smoked bacon or Benton’s country ham and served with your choice of toast or a freshly baked biscuit. Southern specialties breakfasts are served with country cinnamon apples and your choice of southern grits or home fries. There are also omelets, pancakes and French toast. On my next breakfast visit I will try a Breakfast Cocktail. The one that caught my eye was Southern Sunrise; Tequila, orange juice and grenadine and for breakfast, Savannah Praline Pancakes. They also have a great dinner menu. Of course being in the south, they have barbeque. The Smokehouse Platter comes with pulled pork, ribs and Andouille sausage. Barbeque orders come with a signature order of their sweet potato fritters and a side of your choice. For starters you might try the fried okra followed by Creole Jambalaya or Carolina Shrimp and Grits, or maybe the Texas Chicken Fried Steak with your choice of red-
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eyed or southern pepper cream gravy. Whichever you choose for your entree’, rest assured you’re in for a true taste of Southern Comfort food. Top it off with a peach cobbler with house-made vanilla icecream, pecan pie, banana cream pudding, Southern Comfort Beignets with house-made vanilla ice-cream. Wash it all down with a selection of their huge drink menu. After eating breakfast there and having a chance to look over their dinner menu, I know I’ll be going back. Southern Comfort is located at 915 Westgate Resorts Road in Gatlinburg TN. If you would like to know more you can look them up at resort.to/soco If you are out riding to eat and see us, please come up and tell us your favorite places to go when you’re hungry and thirsty. “Will Ride to Eat” will be an ongoing article in Thunder Roads® Magazine of Tennessee and we want to put the spotlight on the great history and variety of Tennessee’s biker friendly establishments.
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‘Knuckle’, an avid Harley man, finally proposed to his long-time girlfriend, even though she wasn’t so much into bikes. One evening after their honeymoon, he was working on his bike when his bride walked into his bike garage, stood there watching Knuckle as he worked in his happy place. His bride said, “Sweetie, I was thinking now that we’re married you could sell your bike and we could open up some small business together.” Knuckle almost fell over his bike. His wife said, “Oh honey, what’s wrong? Are you alright?” Knuckle said, “Wow, for a split second there you sounded just like my ex-wife!” She replied, “What? I didn’t know you were married before.” Knuckle gave her his coldest stare, “I wasn’t.” -------------------------------------------------------------A young woman gets on a bus with her baby. The bus driver says “Oh gosh, that’s probably the strangest looking baby I’ve ever seen!”. The woman walks to the rear of the bus and sits down, fuming. The ole’ biker across the aisle from her sees that she’s obviously upset and says, “What’s wrong little Momma?” The young woman replies, “The driver just insulted me!”. The ole’ biker quickly says, “Well you just march up there and tell him off. Go on, I’ll hold your monkey for you.” -------------------------------------------------------------Lil’ Joey is talking to his older brother, who he overheard talking to his friends, so he asked, “What’s the difference between a Callgirl, a Girlfriend and a Wife?” His older brother laughs and replies, “Prepaid, Postpaid and Unlimited.” Not really satisfied with his brother’s answer, he goes and asks his Dad, “What’s the difference between a Callgirl, a Girlfriend and a Wife?”. His Dad sadly replies, “Prepaid, Postpaid and Service Not Available.” -------------------------------------------------------------Earl and Vern were long time buddies and often went to the local watering hole. They’re kicked back enjoying a cold brew and playing pool when this young gun asks Vern if Earl is really as bad as everyone at the bar says? Vern leans back, asks for another beer, and says, “Let me just tell you this for sure. Vern is willing to play nice with you in the sandbox. However, if you throw sand at him, he will definitely bury your ass like a cat turd, real quick!” 16 16
One blonde telling another a joke. 1st blonde - “there’s two blondes, like us, and they walk into a building.” The other blonde quickly says; “Wow! really? You’d think one of us would have seen it!” --------------------------------------------------------------My boss came into work and was raging about the cashier at WallyWorld and how she “didn’t have a clue and was a royal bitch”. I’m now on a 3 day unpaid leave because I asked, “Oh, did you use the self-checkout again?” --------------------------------------------------------------My 4 Moods: 1. I Need Coffee 2. I Need A Snack 3. I Need A Beach Vacation 4. I Need Duct Tape, Rope & A Shovel I see a pattern here if my first 3 Needs are not met. --------------------------------------------------------------Bubba went to the local Junior College cause’ his wife said he needed help with putting everything off all the time. He got to the right room and a sign was posted. Procrastination Workshop 101 6 pm Today He got pissed off and went back home and grabbed a beer. His wife asked what was up? Bubba told her “on the sign for Workshop it said, 6pm Today but it had a line drawn thru it and underneath it read.... Postponed --------------------------------------------------------------A young woman was in a bar and a good looking guy two barstools down said, “It’s almost closing time but if you come home with me I’ll give you the most powerful orgasm of your life.” Now she’s majorly buzzed but very intrigued as well so she says, “what the hell, let’s do this.” Afterwards, lying in bed she asks him “What happened to that powerful orgasm you were going to give me” He calmly replied, “I did!!, it’s not my fault you spit it out!” ------------------------------------------------------------Ma and Pa calling it a night and shuffle on back to the bedroom. Ma is feeling frisky and lets Pa know this. Ma walks up and sits on the bed and sees Pa on his knees praying, and asks in a soft voice, “Pa, what are you praying for?” Pa replies, “Just praying for some Guidance” Ma doesn’t miss a beat, “Pray for Stiffness dear, I’ll guide it myself.”
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Birdsong Resort & Marina Tennessee River Fresh Water Pearl Farm Museum Tour & Jewelry Showroom Date: 06/01/2020 – 12/31/2020 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Birdsong Resort Marina & Campground, 255 Marina Rd., Camden, TN 38320 Join us for a Free world-class tour of our pearl museum ~ uniquely its own. www. tennesseeriverpearls.com It is open 7 days/ week but please call ahead to schedule an appointment with our reservation hostess so she can book your tour guide! 731-5847880. We are proud to be the only freshwater pearl cultivating farm left in North America. You don’t want to miss this opportunity! www.birdsong.com Chopper’s Grill Ladies Night Date: 12/01/2020, 12/08/2020, 12/15/2020, 12/22/2020, 12/29/2020 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Tuesday night is Ladies Night with Drink, Beer, Shot Specials, and Karaoke 7-11pm. Come on down Ladies, this night is just for you. Hillbilly’s Wing Shack Free Bingo Date: 12/02/2020, 12/09/2020, 12/16/2020, 12/23/2020, 12/30/2020 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Hillbilly’s Wing Shack, 26280 Hwy 69, Adamsville, TN 38310 Every Wednesday from 5-7pm. Win drinks, appetizers, burgers...and Wings! Full Throttle Bar & Grill Bike Night Date: 12/02/2020, 12/09/2020, 12/16/2020, 12/23/2020, 12/30/2020 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Full Throttle Bar & Grill, 333 Swinging Bridge Road, Nashville, TN 37138 Join us every Wednesday for Bike Night and enjoy a cold one, good food, and some great music! Chopper’s Grill Bike Night & Crystal Karaoke Date: 12/02/2020, 12/09/2020, 12/16/2020, 12/23/2020, 12/30/2020 Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Every Wednesday all year it’s Bike Night with Crystal Karaoke at Chopper’s Grill. Come on down and get a Shackwacker or an Ice Cold Beer! Best and cheapest in town! The Lil Shack on the Corner… The Place to Be!
The H.U.T Bike Night Date: 12/03/2020, 12/10/2020, 12/17/2020, 12/24/2020, 12/31/2020 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: The H.U.T, 815 Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862 Join us at The H.U.T every Thursday for Bike Night! Free entry, free parking, live music, raffles, door prizes, $10 32oz beer with select shot and half price appetizers! Hillbilly’s Wing Shack Karaoke Night Date: 12/04/2020, 12/11/2020, 12/18/2020, 12/25/2020 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: Hillbilly’s Wing Shack, 26280 Hwy 69, Adamsville, TN 38310 Friday night karaoke is a lot of fun. We start at 7pm so you can come in early and eat so you have plenty of energy to get up and sing, ha ha, or just come in and watch as you eat and have a good time with friends and family. Come see why we are the #1 karaoke place around. We love to get out and talk to the crowd. Large groups, please call ahead and we will have you a table ready! Chopper’s Grill Karaoke Night Date: 12/04/2020, 12/11/2020, 12/18/2020, 12/24/2020 Time: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Friday Nights are Rockin’ at The Lil Shack on the Corner! Come sing your favorite songs with us and enjoy our Famous Chopper Burgers and ShackWacker’s! Middle Tennessee Motorcycle Set Toy Run Date: 12/05/2020 Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: America’s Motor Sports, 629 Myatt Dr., Madison, TN 37115 Please bring a new toy and/or cash donation to help those less fortunate. Breakfast will be served. Registration: 8am to 10:30am - Kick stands up 11am. Appleton H-D Christmas Open House Date: 12/05/2020 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Appleton Harley-Davidson, 2501 Hwy 41A Bypass, Clarksville, TN 37043 Join us at our Christmas Open House on December 5, 2020 from 9am-5pm! Free Pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus on their Sleigh! Enjoy Giveaways, Holiday Specials, and More!!
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Chopper’s Grill Karaoke Night Date: 12/05/2020, 12/12/2020, 12/19/2020, 12/26/2020 Time: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Saturday Night just got better in Old Hickory with Karaoke 8-12! Come sing your favorite songs and have some awesome drinks and food at The Lil Shack On The Corner! Always a great time with Karaoke! Chopper’s Grill Funtastic Sunday Date: 12/06/2020, 12/13/2020, 12/20/2020, 12/27/2020 Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Funtastic Sunday’s at Chopper’s are awesome! This is the place for all your sports and drink specials and a great way to end your weekend! Appleton H-D Ladies’ Night Expo Date: 12/10/2020 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Appleton Harley-Davidson, 2501 Hwy 41A Bypass, Clarksville, TN 37043 Ladies grab your girlfriends and come on out! Free wine and cheese will be served and there will be numerous vendors on-site to shop from. Some of our vendors will include Helms Design, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, LipSense and more. Appleton H-D Drive Thru Prayer Date: 12/12/2020 – 12/14/2020 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Appleton Harley-Davidson, 2501 Hwy 41A Bypass, Clarksville, TN 37043 Biker Church will be set up to do drive thru prayers. Ride up or drive up to their tent outside our dealership and receive a prayer, free coffee and donuts. Appleton H-D Men’s Pancake Breakfast Date: 12/12/2020 Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Location: Appleton Harley-Davidson, 2501 Hwy 41A Bypass, Clarksville, TN 37043 Calling all men! Come on out to our Men’s Pancake Breakfast on December 12th starting at 9am. Fuel your inner Hog. Appleton H-D Twelve Days of Christmas Date: 12/13/2020 – 12/24/2020 Time: 9:00 AM – Close Location: Appleton Harley-Davidson, 2501 Hwy 41A Bypass, Clarksville, TN 37043 Check our Facebook page for our gift ideas of the day. Free gift wrapping.
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Bikers Who Care Christmas Turkey Shoot Date: 12/19/2020 & 12/20/2020 Time: 11:00 AM Location: 1302 Hwy 48/13, Clarksville, TN 37040 (Near Central Services South) Get your shotguns out ‘n cleaned up... It’s that time of year again! Win Turkeys, Hams, Cash and Prizes! Saturday from 11am-? and Sunday from 1pm-3pm. Always a good time with great Folks! All Proceeds Benefit B.W.C. Special Needs Children Charities. FMI: bikerswhocare.org
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Old Hickory Chopper’s Brotherhood & Sisterhood Wrapping Party Date: 12/20/2020 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Wrapping party for the kids adopted for Christmas by the Old Hickory Chopper’s Brotherhood and Sisterhood… please join us! Chopper’s Grill Christmas Party & Ugly Sweater Contest Date: 12/23/2020 Time: 8:00 PM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Merry Christmas to you and your family from all of us at Chopper’s Grill! Join us for our 5th Annual Christmas Party and Ugly Sweater Contest. Y’all come on out and share some Christmas Spirit with us! Appleton H-D Christmas Eve Feast & Red Cross Blood Drive Date: 12/24/2020 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Appleton Harley-Davidson, 2501 Hwy 41A Bypass, Clarksville, TN 37043 Can’t go home for Christmas? Join us for our free annual Christmas Eve Feast. Everyone is invited. The Red Cross will be doing its last blood drive of the year from 8am-2pm. He shed His blood for thee! Chopper’s Grill New Year’s Eve Party Date: 12/31/2020 Time: 8:00 PM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Ring in the New Year with us at Chopper’s Grill! Crystal is hosting Karaoke for us bringing in a New Year! We will have Food, Photo Props, Party Favors, Toast at Midnight and the Best Karaoke in Town… join us to say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021! Happy New Year to Everyone! EVENT LISTINGS ARE FREE Increase your attendance by posting your event in Thunder Roads® Magazine of Tennessee! All Advertised Events in our Magazine will have their event posted on the Centerfold Calendar (when admissible) and your Event will be Highlighted on the Thunder Roads® Events page of the Magazine. Thunder Roads® Magazine of Tennessee, Your TN Biker Connection (Call about our Special Discounts for Charity Events). To get your event listed in Thunder Roads® Magazine and on our website, submit the information on the Event Form on our website. Event information must be submitted prior to the 10th of the month preceding the event month to be posted in the magazine. Remember to call ahead before planning to attend any event as the information/ dates may change. Thunder Roads® is NOT responsible for errors or omissions.
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BIKER FRIENDLY DIRECTORY
If You Are A BIKER FRIENDLY BUSINESS And Would Like To See Your BUSINESS LISTED And Receive Thunder Roads® TN Magazines Each Month, Call (615) 389-1149 **(BFD LISTING ONLY $240 PER YEAR)** READERS Pick Up Your Copy Of Thunder Roads® Magazine of TN Each Month At Any Of These Fine Locations DEALERS & SHOPS Abernathy’s Harley-Davidson® 1703 West Main Street Union City, TN 38261 (866) 452-2775 Appleton Harley-Davidson® 2501 Hwy 41A Bypass Clarksville, TN 37043 (931) 648-1607 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 Collierville 325 S Byhalia Rd. Collierville, TN 38017 (901) 316-1121 Bumpus Harley-Davidson® of Jackson 326 Carriage House Dr. Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 422-5508 Bumpus Harley-Davidson® of Memphis 2160 Whitten Rd. Memphis, TN 38133 (901) 372-1121 Bumpus Harley-Davidson® of Murfreesboro 2250 NW Broad St. Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (615) 849-8025 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 Harley-Davidson® of Columbia 1616 Harley Davidson Blvd. Columbia, TN 38401 (931) 540-0099
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Indian Triumph Of Knoxville 5820 Clinton Hwy Knoxville, TN 37912 (865) 689-4321
Miss Kay’s Country Store & The Nutcracker Shed 960 Brownfield Rd. Dover, TN 37058 (931) 305-6064
Knoxville Harley-Davidson® 5800 Clinton Highway Knoxville, TN 37912 (865) 689-2454
The H.U.T 815 Parkway Sevierville, TN 37862 (865) 365-4979
Moonshine Harley-Davidson® 7128 S. Springs Drive Franklin, TN 37067 (866) 667-8836
The Warden's Table 9182 Hwy 116 Petros, TN 37845 (423) 324-8687
Music City Indian Motorcycle 1003 8th Ave S Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 401-9341
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Rocky Top Harley-Davidson® 105 Waldens Main St. Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 (865) 774-3445
Birdsong Resort, Marina & Campground 255 Marina Rd. Camden, TN 38320 (731) 584-7880 www.birdsong.com
Sloan’s Motorcycle & ATV 2233 Northwest Broad Street Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (615) 893-0150
Punkin Center Motorcycle Resort 7304 Old Railroad Bed Rd. Maryville, TN 37801 (865) 856-5455
Smith Brothers Harley-Davidson® 3518 Bristol Hwy Johnson City, TN 37601 (423) 283-0422
GUN SHOPS/SHOOTING RANGE
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 A & R Texas BBQ 4407 Calderwood Hwy Maryville, TN 37801 (903) 744-2613 Birdsong Resort, Marina & Campground 255 Marina Rd. Camden, TN 38320 (731) 584-7880 www.birdsong.com Chopper’s Grill & Bar 1200 Donelson Ave. Old Hickory, TN 37138 (615) 894-7020 Full Throttle Bar & Grill 333 Swinging Bridge Rd. Old Hickory, TN 37138 (615) 300-0645 Hillbilly’s Wing Shack 26280 Hwy 69 Adamsville, TN 38310 (731) 632-2222
Chilhowee Sportsman's Club 7601 Old Railroad Bed Rd. Maryville, TN 37801 (865) 856-0565 Tennessee Gun Country 1435 Fort Campbell Blvd. Clarksville, TN 37042 (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 #340 Knoxville, TN 37902 (865) 329-6982 Toll Free: (866) 893-8413 www.onabike.com Law Tigers Motorcycle Lawyers 1-844-533-2913 1-800-LawTigers www.lawtigers.com
LEATHER & REPAIR Buckle and Hide Leather 197 Enon Spring Road West Smyrna, TN 37167 (615) 768-5041
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MINISTRIES Covenant Confirmers Ministries, Inc. Pastor Ron Baptiste A “Biker Church” for All Bikers & Their Families (615) 384-9010
MUSEUMS Birdsong Resort, Marina & Campground 255 Marina Rd. Camden, TN 38320 (731) 584-7880 www.birdsong.com Brushy Mtn. State Pen 9182 Hwy 116 Petros, TN 37845 (423) 324-8687
PARTS & ACCESSORIES Amsoil info@myguy4oil.com (615) 389-1149 www.myguy4oil.com Reference #1569065 Catalyst Cycles 1074 Courier Place, Ste 402 Smyrna, TN 37167 (615) 984-7969
SERVICES Bettencourt Originals Tracy Bettencourt Artist (931) 257-6938 Reliant Realty Keri Gilles Realtor 124 Dunbar Cave Rd. Clarksville, TN 37043 M: (931) 320-8028 O: (931) 245-8800 Tennessee Biker Medical Clinic 300 10th Ave E Springfield, TN 37172 www.covenantconfirmers.org
TRAVEL/ACCOMMODATIONS Birdsong Resort, Marina & Campground 255 Marina Rd. Camden, TN 38320 (731) 584-7880 www.birdsong.com Mechele MacDaniel AAA Travel 1701 Mallory Ln., Ste 200 Brentwood TN 37027 mmacdaniel@aaasouth.com (615) 376-1601 ext 265 Call for all your travel needs
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