Thunder Roads Magazine Tennessee August 2017 by Thunder Roads Tennessee

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2 Thunder Roads® Tennessee Staff 3 From the Editors 5 Chaplain’s Corner – By Pastor Ron Baptiste 7 Thunder Paws 9 Bullet Points – By Mike Noirot 11 For Your Safety – By Donna Farrell 14 America the Beautiful – By Cooper Chilton 17 Will Ride To Eat – By Bob “Bulldog” Ousley 19 Fight Night at The Shed – By Scott High 21 Centerfold Calendar Events 22 Who Reads Thunder Roads® Tennessee 24 Kiss in the Kitchen – By Toni McCoy Shearon 25 Bike of the Month 26 News Bytes 28 Jokers Wild 30 Biker Friendly Directory 31 From the Corner of Veteran’s Drive and Patriot’s Way – By Bob “Bulldog” Ousley 32 Events 36 Thunder Cam 37 Word Search 38 Clubs-Organizations-Associations 39 Thunder Roads® National Network

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With the heat index well over 90 for most of the foreseeable future and the high humidity, saying “It’s hot around here” is like saying “you’re a little sick of hearing about the Kardashians.” That means it’s time to drag out The Top Ten “It’s So Hot Jokes” of all time, or so it says on the internet so it must be true :)

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1. It’s so hot your clothes iron themselves. 2. It’s so hot that the catfish are already fried when you catch them. 3. It’s so hot that all the sand on the beach has turned into glass. 4. It’s so hot that Jehovah Witnesses are now telemarketing

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10. It’s so hot that now hot water comes out of both taps I have to say that this is not my favorite time of riding season that’s why this time of year we usually head to the relative coolness of the mountains of east Tennessee which we will be doing as soon as we put this issue to bed. In these high-heat conditions it’s important to keep cool properly while riding. Riding in really hot weather is not too bad when you’re prepared for it. Remember to hydrate, keep your skin covered, and avoid hazards. Don’t let the heat weaken you to the point where you’re not fully attentive to traffic conditions and the road. Basically, you must consider how your body will deal with the heat. Reducing the effects of convection, through covering up and wetting down, will reduce the amount of heat that your body must deal with through evaporation. Covering up in the heat will keep you cool. Hot weather usually means lots of sun exposure, so get some good sunglasses or a darkened visor to prevent headaches caused by sun glare. And don’t forget to put sunblock on the back of your neck where your riding gear leaves the skin exposed. Despite the heat, there are a lot of great events happening this month so be sure and check out the events page and our advertisers ads. Here’s some GREAT news from one of our long time advertisers… if you’re a fan of the Bent Wrench Roadhouse but not a fan of crossing the gravel to get to the concrete motorcycle parking, your worries are over. They have paved ALL of the gravel portion of the parking lot! Go check it out, it’s nice. Be sure and check out the Thunder Roads® Word Search on page 37 of this issue for a chance to win some cool Thunder Roads® Tennessee prizes, like bottle and can koozies, shot glasses, patches, and more! Just mail your completed puzzle to us each month and we will draw one winner each month from all the correctly completed puzzles. Good luck and congrats to last month’s winner Robert Levesque and this month’s winner Penny Orange! Stay cool and safe and as always, please patronize our advertisers because they are what keep this magazine going and free to you every month. Ride Hard Live Free, Denise, Scott & Thunder Dawg

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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER Pastor Ron Baptiste Founder of Covenant Confirmers Ministries Inc. www.covenantconfirmers.org Founder of Tennessee Biker Medical Clinic Inc. www.tennesseebikermedicalclinic.org Pastor Ron’s messages can now be downloaded off the website Leadership Skills can now be downloaded off the website

“THE CROWD” Ever hear the expression “they fell into the wrong crowd.” A crowd can influence your decisions and cause you to do some things you wouldn’t normally do. Prisons are full of people that were in the wrong crowd at the wrong time. These mistakes can haunt you for the rest of your life. I have found out that there are three different groups in each crowd: the ones that are for you, the ones that are against you and the ones that don’t care. Don’t allow yourself to be defined by a crowd. Don’t allow a crowd to determine your value. If you don’t find out “who you are,” apart from the crowd, then wherever the crowd goes, it’ll take you with it. Luke 22:54-62 we see that Peter was influenced by “The Crowd.” Peter who promised Jesus, “I am ready to go with thee, both to prison and to death.” This was Peter who walked on the water with Jesus, witnessed Jesus heal the sick, raise the dead and cast out demons from people. “The Crowd” had enough influence on Peter to cause him to deny Jesus three times. “The Crowd” had made a fire to warm themselves and “Peter sat down among them.” Be careful what crowd you seek comfort with. Matt. 21: 1-10 we see Jesus making His final entrance to Jerusalem on the back of an ass. “A very great multitude (The Crowd) spread their garments in the way; others cut down psalm branches and spread them in the way. The multitude (The Crowd) cried Hosanna in the highest, blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord.” What I found interesting was in vs. 10 “…all the city was moved, saying, WHO IS THIS?” Everybody was moved by “The Crowd.” Some were for Him, some were against Him and some didn’t care, but “all the city was moved.” Matt.27:20 “The chief priest & elders (religion) persuaded the multitude (The Crowd) that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.” This is the same crowd that was praising Jesus earlier, now crying “crucify Him!” But one of the most overlook points of this entire message, is “THE ASS.” Jesus said “ye shall find an ass tied up,” Like August 2017

this Ass, we were all “tied up” in sin, iniquity, and addictions. Jesus said “loose him and bring him to me…The Lord has need of him.” We must realize that it was Christ that set us free and not that of ourselves. Christ has a need for us to fulfill His work here on earth. Jesus didn’t save you for you to run wild, He saved you for Himself. He didn’t heal you for you, but for Himself. He didn’t deliver you for you but for Himself. He didn’t prosper you for you but for Himself. Too many times people run to the church when their lives fall apart and as soon as God delivers them, they stop coming until the next tragedy in their life. Remember the “Ass” was a beast of burden carrying “Christ the blessing,” If your family and friends are not getting blessed by you, maybe you’re carrying the wrong load. Don’t forget the first time Jesus rode an “Ass.” Next time He comes back to the earth, He will be riding “A white Horse!” Until next time, keep your face in the wind and your kickstand up. To be found faithful, Pastor Ron

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I like Ike, and you will too! Ike is a 3 -4 Year Old Male English Bulldog/American Staffordshire Terrier Mix. This adoptable, adorable blue brindle “meatball” loves people. Recently Ike went thru a 4 week training program and he’s happy to show off his skills! His foster mom reports that Ike enjoys going for walks and hanging out at her feet while she drinks her morning coffee. He greets everyone that comes to his foster home with open paws. Ike will run and play on his own, or play fetch with you if you like. Whatever your desire, Ike is happy to be sitting on the porch or in the yard, just being a dog. He is a master at taking naps and rolling in the grass. Looking for a big, strong and devoted companion? Ike wants to please and desires companionship. He is loving, funny, playful and always entertaining. Ike’s trainers at Thunderhawk Canine has been gracious enough to provide any additional training needed for his adoptive family. If you have room in your heart and your home, please ask us about meeting Ike! He is neutered, up to date on his vaccines and current on his heartworm and flea and tick preventatives. Bashi is a very friendly and loving dog! He is a 1-2 Years Old, 50 Pound, Labrador/ Weimaraner Mix. He is a great walking partner and loves to play. He is surrounded by many furry friends and seems to be trying to play with whoever will play with him. He is already neutered, up to date with shots, good with kids, and good with dogs.

Nashville (Nash) is a great pup! He is an 8-12 Month Old, 40 Pound, Bulldog Mix. He loves going for walks and is very playful. He loves the water hose and enjoys splashing about. He seems eager to make new furry friends. He is up to date with shots. Orville Reddinbarker is a handsome boy! He is a 1-2 Years Old, 60 Pound, Lab/Terrier Mix. He is a little shy at first but once he knows you have pets for him in his in your lap. He walks great on a leash and is well behaved. He is already neutered, purebred, and up to date with shots. Perry is a handsome boy! He is a 1-2 Years Old, 60 Pound, American Staffordshire Terrier Mix. He is a little shy at first meeting and unsure what to do on the leash but is catching on quickly. Once he knows you he takes over your lap for pets and love. He is already neutered and up to date with shots. Reuben is a fun loving character! He is a 1-2 Years Old, 55 Pound, All American Classic. He does great on a leash, loves people and playing. Although he needs a bath (which he will get) he does not stop him from asking you for pets and love. He is up to date with shots.

Birdie is a beautiful girl that loves people and pets! She is a 1-2 Years Old, 45 Pound, Labrador/Cur Mix. She seems to get along with other dogs. She is great on a leash and loves to play. She is already spayed and up to date with shots.

Tallihassi (Talli) is a sweet young girl! She is a 6-9 Month Old, 35 Pound, All American Classic. She does pretty well on a leash and she loves to play. She enjoys pets and kisses and seems to do well the dogs in neighboring pens. She is up to date with shots.

Galla is a beautiful girl that loves to play! She is a 1-2 Years Old, 60 Pound, Labrador/Terrier Mix. Her excitement leads to a bit of pulling on the leash. She loves people and pets. We have not yet tested her with other dogs. We will update when we do. She is already spayed and up to date with shots. Jasper is a great dog! He is a 1-2 Years Old, 45 Pound, Lab/Husky Mix. He walks wonderfully on a leash and enjoys his time in the off leash play area. He seems to be friendly with his neighboring furry buddies. He is already neutered, purebred, and up to date with shots.

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Bullet Points

IT’S VACATION TIME – ARE YOU CARRYING OUT OF STATE?

ood afternoon, fellow bikers. The summer heat is here, the grass is now turning brown and the central air is running nearly continuously. By the time you are reading this month’s Bullets column, Tracy and I will be well on our way north – traversing many states. And yes, I will be packing at least one pistol for the trip. If you’re planning on traveling, like we are, getting your bike serviced, bags packed and routes planned are not the only things you may need to do. If you are taking a concealed handgun with you, it is your responsibility to know each state’s laws which you will be passing through. The most important thing to understand is which states you are traveling through provide reciprocity for the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit (HCP). Additionally, and maybe most important, you need to understand how states you will be visiting handle “Duty to Inform” and in a worst-case scenario – “duty to retreat.” The following tables will help you better understand general rules regarding concealed carry outside your state. The first table lists states which provide reciprocity to Tennesseans. The second table provides the same information for states which do not have a reciprocal agreement with Tennessee. Please remember, you MUST follow the laws of the state you are in when you are carrying your handgun. I would suggest you read up on specific state laws, for those states you will be visiting, at http://www. usacarry.com/. Another option is to download the Legal Heat app for use on your smart phone. There is a small fee for the app. First things first. Over the past several monthly columns, I have written about self-defense claims in-depth. There was plenty of information about Duty to Retreat laws, and we will take a much deeper dive into that in a future article – or series. Simply put, if your state requires you to retreat (TN doesn’t), you will have to retreat, if safely possible, before you can protect yourself with your firearm. Duty to Inform requires a legally armed permit holder to inform a law enforcement officer, and in some cases, all first responders, that you are carrying a handgun - whether you are pulled over, or are simply interacting with them. In some states, you only have to inform if you are asked by the officer, others if they ask for your driver’s license and some always require it. Most states fall into one of these categories. A few states do not require you to notify at all. It is my plan, even when I am in a state with no requirement, to let the officer know I am a permit holder, and that I have a handgun on me. This serves to put the officer at ease and you may well end up with nothing but a warning – instead of a speeding ticket. There are a lot of schools of thought on this, so this will be a decision you will have to make for yourself. Be forewarned: If you inform, the officer may well hold your handgun while he does his business. Now to the tables. The following states recognize and provide reciprocal concealed carry privileges to TN HCP permit holders: State

Duty to Inform

Duty to Retreat

Alabama

Yes – if asked

Alaska

Yes

Arizona

Yes – if asked

Arkansas

Yes – if asked for ID

Yes

Colorado

Yes – if asked

Delaware

Yes – if asked

Yes

Florida

Yes – if asked

Georgia

Idaho

Yes – if asked

Indiana

Yes – if asked

Iowa

Yes – if asked

Kansas

Yes – if asked

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Kentucky

Yes – if asked

Louisiana

Yes

Maine

Yes

Michigan

Yes

Mississippi

Yes – if asked

Missouri

Yes – if asked

Montana

Yes – if asked

Nebraska

Yes

Nevada

Yes – if asked

New Hampshire

Yes – if asked

New Mexico

Yes – if asked

North Carolina

Yes

North Dakota

Yes – if asked

Yes

Ohio

Yes

Oklahoma

Yes

Pennsylvania

Yes – if asked

South Carolina

Yes

Tennessee

Yes – if asked

Texas

Yes – if asked for ID

Utah

Yes – if asked

Vermont

Yes

Virginia

Yes – if asked

Yes

West Virginia

Yes – if asked

Wisconsin

Yes – if asked

Yes

Wyoming

Yes – if asked

Yes

The following states do not have reciprocal arrangements with Tennessee and as such, you cannot conceal carry your firearm there. Some of them may allow you to have your firearm in your car, but you cannot carry it outside your car. Others may require you to have your gun unloaded, and locked in a box – with the ammunition locked in its own box. I recommend not bringing your firearm into one of these states unless you have spoken with their state police beforehand – so you know their rules. State

Duty to Inform

Duty to Retreat

California

Yes

Connecticut

Yes – if asked

Yes

District of Columbia

Yes – if asked

Yes

Hawaii

Unknown

Illinois

Yes – if asked

Maybe

Maryland

Yes – if asked

Yes

Massachusetts

Yes – if asked

Maybe

Minnesota

Yes – if asked

Yes

New Jersey

Yes – if asked

Yes

New York

Yes – if asked

Yes

Oregon

Yes – if asked

Rhode Island

Yes

Washington

Yes – if asked

When you travel with your concealed weapon, make sure you understand which states honor your state’s HCP. Read the concealed carry regulations/ laws for each state you are visiting. Ignorance of the law can land you in jail and give you the not so savory honor of being a felon – which will remove all rights for you to own firearms. Until next month, ride often, with the tires firmly planted on the road! 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 selfdefense.

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RIDER SAFETY

Now Entering Stormville

“Vehicles being able to see me in the storm as they approached.” “… the effectiveness of breaking in the excessive rain.”

I receive many texts and emails from friends and students on all sorts of motorcycle related topics. Some are fun, like a recent text with a photo showing a small group of my students in front of the DMV with their brand new driver’s licenses including motorcycle endorsements. Others are on what to pack, celebrating personal achievements and discussing challenging events. Riding in the rain has been the main topic of conversation lately as we’ve really had a lot of storms in East Tennessee over the past few weeks!

These are challenges every motorcyclist will encounter the first and most likely every time he or she is riding in the rain. Luckily, Juan was wearing a full-face helmet with anti-fog glasses. The anti-fog glasses took away one of the issues we can encounter when riding in the rain; your glasses can fog up on you - really fast. In order to be seen by other vehicles, Juan used his hazard lights. And, for breaking, he applied both brakes with caution. Good job Juan! Just a note on hazard light use: I spoke to a retired Tennessee State Trooper friend and asked him about hazard light use in the rain and he replied that the use of what’s commonly called emergency flashers, or using auxiliary lighting under low light conditions, is a good idea.

The consensus seems to be the same for first-time rainy weather riders, it’s a big surprise that you simply can’t see with the raindrops pounding down. Your glasses and shield can fog up, the streams of rain covering the shield lower your visibility, water from other vehicles is blowing around you and no one ever seems to think about how much rain hurts until you have experienced it. And, if you happen to have a bit of mascara on your eyelashes it burns! Making visibility even worse! You want to be most cautious when the rain first starts. This is because the road has oil from vehicles in all the small crevices. The rain will cause the oil to come to the road surface making it slippery. The oily residue will be washed to the side of the road after a while. But remember, a wet surface will have a detrimental effect on your traction. The rain also makes it more difficult for you to be seen by people in their vehicles. The safest course of action is often to just find a place and pull over. Make it a coffee break if you can. Let’s hear from my friend, Juan, regarding his first experience riding in the rain. Juan told me he felt he had three challenges: “My vision and being able to see …” August 2017

AAA has a detailed list of hazard light use by state and identifies for the state of Tennessee that “Hazard light use is not permitted while driving except in emergency situations.” While we are discussing using hazard lights, I do want to point out the moth effect. Summarized, the moth effect is the tendency that people will unconsciously drive toward flashings light, especially at night, like a moth to a flame. Hopefully, it’s just a short shower and you can be back on your way. If not, and you have to get out the rain gear, test your gear ahead of time. Improperly fitting gloves and boots and can make it difficult to shift and brake. Remember to slow down, increase your following distance from the vehicle in front of you and slow down the entry speed when going into curves. Rain increases your risk and safe driving in the rain starts with you being aware of the conditions around you. By the way, if you’re ever in upstate New York, you can stop by Stormville and visit. Hopefully, it will not be raining as hard as the day I was there! Donna, along with being an avid riding enthusiast, is a MSF motorcycle safety coach for the state of Tennessee and a HarleyDavidson Riding Academy Coach. She is a member of the Motor Maids, H.O.G. and Ladies of Harley.

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GILLETTE CASTLE STATE PARK

I, like most married men, have seen a lot of old houses in my travels. However, a few are really worth the stop. One of these is in East Haddam, Connecticut, the 24 room Gillette Castle, originally named the Seventh Sister, built to resemble a medieval castle. William Hooker Gillette, a noted actor, director, and playwright, built this fieldstone house with a steel frame. Gillette was most known for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes on stage (over 1,300 times) and in a silent movie. The castle required 20 men from 1914-1919 to complete, at a cost of $1 million. The estate covers 184 acres, on the Seventh Sister, of the Seven Sisters chain of hills. In 1943, the house and grounds were purchased by the State of Connecticut, as a state park.

dramatically appear at the top of the stairs to greet guests, or, alternately, to enter or exit the house, while avoiding guests in the Great Hall. In addition, the grounds have a goldfish pond, trails, and his 3 mile long railway line, with its own trestles, tunnels, and station, is now a walking trail. The railroad engines have been returned to the park and are on display.

In 1986, Gillette Castle was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Some of the home’s features include hand-hewn southern oak woodwork, 47 wood doors-each different-with wooden latches, carved wooden light switches, a movable table on tracks, hidden mirrors, and built in couches. The hidden mirror system allowed a view of the public rooms from the master bedroom. Tiffany-style light fixtures add color to the rooms. An easily missed door to a “secret passage” allowed Gillette to

While you can’t spend the night in the castle, one night limit camping is available for a $5 fee. The Chester-Hadlyme ferry across the Connecticut River, from Chester, gives you a full view of the castle on its cliffs. On your next ride to the Northeast, this is an interesting stop along the way. Ride safe and Have Fun!! Cooper

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WILL RIDE TO EAT

COMMODORE HOTEL & CAFE by Bob “Bulldog” Ousley

Perry County was formed in 1819 from parts of Humphreys and Hickman counties. It is named in honor of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (1785– 1819). Commodore Perry became an American icon during the war of 1812. After his flagship was severely damaged he continued to fight from another ship and forced the surrender of the British fleet at the Battle of Lake Erie. He flew a flag that said, “Don’t Give Up the Ship.” That saying is still used to express perseverance and is a naval battle cry. The historic Commodore Hotel was built at 114 East Main Street (Rte. 412/100) in Linden, Tennessee, 37096 in 1939 and operated as the Staley hotel for several decades. It sat vacant from the 1970’s until the current owners, Michael and Kathy Dumont bought and restored it in 2007. The hotel has 20 rooms with a very comfortable historic feel and modern conveniences. Linden sits in Perry County between the Tennessee River and the Buffalo River with beautiful rural highways to ride, camping, canoeing, fishing and hunting. The hotel café is much more than a café. It is a high ceiling dining room that specializes in southern country style cooking. Everything is made from scratch and almost everything served is grown locally on area farms that use organic farming methods. The result is the most flavorful and wonderful offerings you’ll find anywhere and the prices are very reasonable. Appetizers include Bloomin’ Onion Wedges, Honey-Sriracha Cauliflower Wings and Nashville Hot Chicken Bites for Starters. The lunch menu includes salads, hand patted burgers and sandwiches like the “Ring-My-Bella” and “Mediterranean Chicken.” The dinner menu includes Southern Fried Buttermilk Chicken, NY Strip Steak, Vegetable Pasta, Catfish, Pork Chops and the Commodore’s famous Linden Chicken Strips that are tossed in their special Linden sauce. The hotel also has the Speakeasy Lounge with craft beer, wine and a full liquor bar. There is live music on Friday nights and a variety of special events through the year with plenty of motorcycle parking right in front of the hotel. It’s a great place to stop when you’re riding in this pretty part of Tennessee. The hotel has a motorcyclist tour map with several great rides. You can learn more at www.commodorehotellinden.com, or call (931) 589-3224 or look up the Commodore Hotel on Facebook. If you are out riding to eat and see me, please tell me your favorite places to go when you’re hungry and thirsty. “Will Ride to Eat” is an ongoing article in Thunder Roads Magazine of Tennessee and we want to put the spotlight on the great history of and variety of Tennessee’s biker friendly establishments. August 2017

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FIGHT NIGHT AT THE SHED by Scott High Photos by Jerry King

The Shed Smoke House and Juke Joint at Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson is a popular music venue, in fact it’s been voted the best music venue in Blount County for the last 2 year in a row. But it’s more than a music venue. Recently they hosted Fight Night at The Shed Presented by Valor Fights sponsored by Thunder Roads of Tennessee, Main Stay Suites, and Baldwin Cremation and Mortuary Services. It was a full night with lots of great fights starting with 2 Muay Thai fights, with 5 fights on the undercard and 6 fights on the main card which finished off with dual title fights for both the men’s and women’s Flyweight belts. The Titles were won by Jakob Clemons, and Alannah Arnett. Other winners were DeAndre Mays, Brandon Quindry, Joseph Long, Yenissy Alcat, Caleb Miller, Casey Peel, AJ Bowden, and Jrammel Strong. It was a great night of fights, not a lot of fights have Harley Burnouts beside the cage, but Josh Formont tells us it may become an annual event!

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MEXICAN “STREET CART” CORN ON THE COB aka ELOTES 4 Ears of Fresh & Sweet Corn on the Cob;

Husked (serves 2) Use as many as you need for you guests. Have (4) long wooden skewers ready as these are your “handles” Have a plate full of quality mayonnaise or Miracle Whip laid out and ready, as well as a full shaker of grated Parmesan Cheese. Boil in rolling water that is salted well and add a good pinch of sugar as well. Remove from boiling water after (7) minutes of hard boiling for a truly crunchy corn and not an overcooked, soft cob. Using potholders, stick your skewer directly in the bottom of each ear of corn; halfway up as this is now your “handle”. Roll it around the plate of mayo or Miracle Whip, then place over a paper plate and sprinkle like crazy with the Parmesan Cheese. Next, take your Chili Powder and add as much as you’d enjoy and last but definitely not last, just before eating, squirt fresh lime juice from up high over entire cob as you quickly roll your “handle” so that it doesn’t wash off the Chili powder. Now bite in and taste the best corn on the cob imaginable. You’ll never eat it any other way. Crispy, a kick of spice, and the mayo and lime mixed w/ Parmesan takes on a flavor that isn’t even mayo, just creamy. Olay!

NO CHURN ICE CREAM..... YOU PICK THE FLAVOR! 1 Bottle of Internatioal Delight Cold Stone Sweet Cream Creamer (in dairy section) Pour entire bottle into your blender. Now add a pakg. of your fave frozen fruit (I use strawberry) but you can use peaches, blueberries, mango....Get creative! Blend until chunky and thick but Peach is pheomenal also.

Pour into a ceramic or glass bowl and add slices of fresh fruit into your blender mixture. Pour your thick mixtue into a freezer type container and after only 1 hour it is ready to be scooped out with a dab of whipped cream on top. You seriously have to make this. SO simple!

BANANA BREAD BOTTOM CHEESECAKE 1 Box of “Quick-Make” Banana Bread but pull a little trick and add some slices of real bananas and mix in gently. Pour mix into a springform pan and bake as directed. Be sure and spray your pan with butter spray and dust lightly w/ flour even if it is a non-stick pan. Let cool thoroughly. Cheesecake Topping: 32 ounces of softened Cream Cheese (4 bars) 1/2 Cup of Sugar 1 Tbls. of Quality Vanilla Extract 1 Cup of Whole Milk 1 Tbls of Gelatin Powder (in Jell-O aisle) 1 Bottle of Caramel for drizzling (typically in endcap of icecream aisle) In large bowl add the softened cream cheese, sugar & vanilla. Whisk until combined. Microwave the milk for 2 minutes and add in the gelatin powder. Quickly stir until gelatin is totally dissolved; apprx. 5 minutes. Pour the gelatin mix over the cream cheese and whisk again until smooth. Pour the thickened cheese cake mixture over the baked banana bread and cool for 3 hours minimum. When you eat this, just nuke it for a short 20 seconds as that creamcheese will melt fast but that’s not a bad thing either; kinda’ all blends together. But you can just slice and eat and it truly is a unique, delicious blend of flavors.

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BIKE OF THE MONTH

2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX STREET GLIDE

Congratulations to Chad Stovall on winning our monthly Bike Contest on Facebook!

I would like to start out by saying that motorcycles have been part of my life since I was able to twist the throttle! Thinking back I’ve been into customizing motorcycles for that long as well. There has always been that desire to make them look better or to be faster than my buddies! Harley Davidson has always had a soft spot in heart though, to me there isn’t a prettier bike on the road. In October of 2016 while just taking a ride in the truck to get out of the house, we ended up at Bumpus Harley-Davidson in Murfreesboro, TN and fell in love with the Amber Whiskey color and ended up purchasing this 2016 FLHX Street Glide from them. This was the first bike I was able to purchase off of the showroom floor, we were so excited to bring it home. I had no intentions of ever customizing this bike when I loaded it on the trailer! Very shortly after getting it home though I couldn’t take it, it was missing something! It started with the purchase of a cup holder and a couple of t-shirts and then turned into another $10k worth of parts and accessories from extended bags, razor tour pack, air ride, stereo system, and custom wheels, the list goes on and on. I would like to take a moment and recognize the two people that have helped me make this bike what it is, my beautiful and talented girlfriend Jana and my best friend Adam for helping me get all the parts I needed and spending those long hours in the garage scrambling to get the bike assembled! It has since won several trophies and been on many benefit rides to raise money for the less fortunate. We try to ride every chance we get when work doesn’t get in the way. We are humbled that we have won this contest and get the chance to show it off in a magazine. This makes all of my hard work worth it!

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NEWS BYTES

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

MILLENNIALS ARE NEGATIVELY IMPACTING MOTORCYCLING U.S. motorcycle sales for Harley-Davidson, which represents about half of America’s big-bike market, were down 3.9% last year, and investment management firm Alliance Bernstein recently downgraded the Motor Company’s rating while citing the millennial generation as a key contributor in the brand’s downturn. “Our data suggests the younger Gen Y population is adopting motorcycling at a far lower rate than prior generations,” AB analyst David Beckel told AOL’s Business Insider. “Gen Y’s are aging into the important ‘pre-family’ cohort of riders and Boomers are increasingly handing over their keys to the smaller Gen X population.” Millennials have surpassed Baby Boomers in numbers to become the largest generation pool in the United States, and these 18 to 35-year-olds grew up during a recession, which has impacted their spending habits. “I think we have got a very significant psychological scar from this great recession,” according to Morgan Stanley analyst Kimberly Greenberger. “One in every five households at the time were severely negatively impacted by that event. And, if you think about the children in that house and how the length and depth of that recession really impacted people, I think you have an entire generation with permanently changed spending habits.” BIKE-TO-VEHICLE (B2V) TECHNOLOGY TO PREVENT MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS Drivers involved in an accident with a motorcycle often claim they didn’t see the bike. Their smaller size, quickness and maneuverability makes motorcycles more difficult to identify in traffic. Autotalks, the world leader in V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communication solutions, is launching its bike-to-vehicle (B2V) solution, a technology for the prevention of motorcycle accidents. The solution is based on the B2X (Bike-to-Everything) chipset developed by the Israeli company. Research conducted by Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, finds that motorcycle-to-car communication could prevent almost one third of motorcycle related accidents, which has encouraged the German company to develop what they call a “digital protective shield” for riders. Digital visibility would warn the driver of a car about a motorcycle’s close presence, even when it’s not visible to the human eye. The goal of the new technology is to prevent accidents from occurring, by providing warning notices on dashboards. The data would be exchanged by vehicle transmitters through public WLAN and ITS-G5. Potential hazards and nearby motorcycles would then show up on satellite navigation, including direction of travel, position, speed, acceleration, and vehicle type. Advantages of the Autotalks’ B2V solution include simple integration, low power consumption, the smallest form factor, highest range of operating temperature and smallest physical 26

size, which results in its resistance to the strong vibration and challenging environmental conditions of motorcycles. OREGON ENACTS R-O-W LAW TO PROTECT MOTORCYCLISTS A “Right-of-Way” or R-O-W law has been enacted in Oregon, as House Bill 2598 was signed by Governor Kate Brown on June 20, 2017. The bill also known as the “Milkman Mike Act” or the “Driver Responsibility Bill” will become law on January 1, 2018 and expands the offense of vehicular assault to include contact with motorcycle, motorcycle operator or motorcycle passenger that causes physical injury. “This means that if a reckless driver injures a motorcycle rider or their passenger, the driver can be charged with vehicular assault and will be a Class A Misdemeanor,” reports the Oregon Confederation of Clubs. The punishment can be doing time up to one year in prison and a maximum fine up to a $6,250. “This is a great win for Oregon riders!!,” states the Oregon COC on their website (www.oregoncoc.org). “Now we have something that has some teeth in it to punish drivers who are determined to be ‘reckless’. We have had too many brothers and sisters run down by car drivers getting a ticket for nominal money or no ticket at all. At best they get a slight bump in their insurance rates. And in the case of no ticket, their insurance company never really has a clue they have a high risk client on their hands. “All it took was a sharp attorney (Oregon A.I.M. Attorney Christopher Slater) to do a very simple thing. He had the great idea to look to see if there is existing legislation. He found legislation that covered bicyclists and pedestrians (ORS 811.060). From there it was easy to add a few words…’motorcycle rider and passenger.’ It was so simple it was brilliant. Much thanks to Christopher and his efforts. Many thanks to BikePac of Oregon and ABATE of Oregon who also worked hard to make this bill a reality. “And may Milkman Mike rest in peace forever. This legislation is something he worked hard to achieve for many years. He was unable to see it done due to a health issue and we lost him several years ago. Mike was constantly working within the motorcycle rights community. He also worked as the coordinator for the Coalition of Independent Riders (COIR). He spent a great amount of time adding non affiliated and independent riders to his communication roster.” NORTH CAROLINA TO PROVIDE DRIVER INSTRUCTION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT STOPS Similar to a measure recently adopted in Louisiana to teach new licensees how to interact with police during traffic stops, House Bill 21 “Driver Instruction/Law Enforcement Stops” has been approved unanimously by the North Carolina legislature and signed into law by Governor Roy Cooper on July 12, 2017. HB 21 provides that “The Division, in consultation with the State Highway Patrol, the North Carolina Sheriff’s Association, and the North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police, shall include in the driver license handbook a description of law enforcement procedures during traffic stops and the actions that a motorist should take during a traffic stop, including appropriate interactions with law enforcement officers.”

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OHIO ‘DEAD RED’ LAW AMENDED FOR BICYCLES ONLY During a lame-duck legislative session ending last December, the Ohio General Assembly passed House Bill 154, commonly referred to as a “Dead Red” law, allowing all vehicles and bicycles to treat a malfunctioning traffic signal as a stop sign and to proceed through a red light after a reasonable time has elapsed, as long as the intersection is clear and you must yield to oncoming traffic with the right of way. Signed by the governor, the new law was to take effect in March, but an amendment was introduced and fast-tracked as an emergency measure to remove all motor vehicles (cars, trucks and motorcycles) from the law, and House Bill 9 amended the red light section to apply to bicycles only. Under the language of HB 154, if drivers think they have waited long enough at a red light, they can go through it, explained Representative Kyle Koehler (R-Springfield), primary sponsor of the amendment bill HB 9 “To amend section 4511.132 of the Revised Code to specify that the alternative protocol for proceeding into an intersection with malfunctioning traffic lights due to a failure of a vehicle detector applies only to bicycles, and to declare an emergency.” Unlike when a stoplight is out or blinking because of a mechanical failure, there is no way for a driver to know for sure if an otherwise functioning light has been signaled to change, so legislators worried that the law would allow motor vehicle drivers to treat intersections like stop signs. Lawmakers rushed to fix the law, and HB 154 passed both chambers unanimously and was signed into law as an emergency measure by Gov. John Kasich, taking effect right away. While ABATE of Ohio maintains that all Traffic Control Devices should be in good working order at all times and is working with the Ohio Department of Transportation to report/repair malfunctioning devices (Red Light Hotline (614) 387-0722 or biker.report@dot. state.oh.us), the organization reports that “Legislation granting motorcycles the ability to treat a malfunctioning traffic signal as a stop sign is planned for the future.” Basically, “Dead Red” laws allow a motorcyclist stopped at an intersection who has not been detected by a traffic signal sensor to run the light legally, when done so safely. Currently, 20 states have enacted such laws, varying in specificity from 45 seconds August 2017

to 3 minutes, or 1-2 cycles of the light, or “when safe”: AR, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MN, MO, NV, NC, OK, OR, NJ, PA, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WY. NEW JERSEY RECOGNIZES VETERAN RIDERS On Thursday, June 22, 2017 the New Jersey Senate and the Assembly voted unanimously to pass Senate Bill No. 1750, and Assembly Bill No. 2729, to create a Veteran license plate for motorcycles. This establishes “U.S. VET” plates for any honorably discharged Veteran. There will be an annual $10 charge for these plates and all monies collected will be deposited in a fund to be used by the Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs for the support of programs benefiting New Jersey military veterans. “When the Governor signs this legislation, it will end an over eight year campaign by ABATE for these plates,” announced Frank C. Maimone of ABATE of the Garden State. WHAT IF 10% OF DRIVERS SWITCHED TO MOTORCYCLES? In recognition of Ride to Work Day in June, the Motorcycle Industry Association in the U.K. released figures highlighting the benefits for everyone if just 10% of car drivers made the switch to two wheels -- including a 20% increase in parking spaces, a 40% reduction in road congestion and financial savings from less cars on the road. The figures come from a Belgian study, which modeled traffic for one of Europe’s congested roads and found that if 10% of car drivers swapped four wheels for two, congestion for all road users went down by 40%. If 25% of drivers rode, congestion was completely eliminated. The INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard calculated the cost of congestion to the economy at around £30 billion a year ($39 billion USD) – a figure that would reduce if more people switched to two wheels. Drivers could gain up to the equivalent of four days (32 hours) annually stuck in traffic. QUOTABLE QUOTE: “The most difficult thing is the decision to act. The rest is merely tenacity.” ~ Amelia Earhart (1897 - ?), American aviation heroine

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A delightful angelic looking little boy was waiting for his mother outside the ladies room of the gas station. As he stood there, he was approached by a man who asked, “Sonny, can you tell me where the Post Office is?” Little Johnny replied, “Sure! Just go straight down this street two blocks and turn to your right. It’s on the left.” The man thanked the boy kindly, complimented him on how bright he was and said, “I’m the new Pastor in town. If you and your mommy come to church on Sunday, I’ll show you how to get to Heaven.” Little Johnny replied with a chuckle; “You’re shitting me, right? You can’t even find the Post Office.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dearest Dad, I am coming home to get married soon, so get your check book out. I’m in love with a boy who is far away from me. As you know, I am in Australia ... and he lives in Scotland. We met on a dating website, became friends on Facebook , had long chats on Whatsapp. He proposed to me on Skype, and now we’ve had two months of a relationship through Viber. My beloved and favorite Dad, I need your blessing, good wishes, and a really big, expensive wedding to commemorate this memorable day. Lots of love and thanks. Your favorite daughter, Lilly The Reply: My Dearest Lilly, Like Wow! Really? Cool! Whatever ... I suggest you two get married on Twitter, have fun on Tango, buy your kids on Amazon, and pay for it all through PayPal. And when you get fed up with this new husband, sell him on eBay. Love, your only Dad -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you had to choose marriage over fishing……. would you choose saltwater or freshwater? Ironic that the colors red, white, and blue stand for Freedom…..until they’re flashing behind you. Today a man knocked on my door and asked for a small donation towards the local swimming pool. I gave him a to-go cup of water. Next time you’re looking in the mirror and thinking negative thoughts; remember this: You’ are not fat! You’re just easier to see. 28

We always hear “The Rules” from the female side. Now, here are the rules from the Male side. MAN RULES. NO Exceptions. Men are not mind readers. Learn to work the toilet seat. You’re a big girl. if it’s up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don’t hear us complaining about you leaving it down. Sunday sports it’s like the full moon or the changing of the tides. Let it be. If I ask for what you want……. Let’s be clear on this one: subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say what it is you want! Yes and no are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it, that’s what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 days. If you think you’re fat, you probably are. Don’t ask us. You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself. Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during commercials.. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that. If we ask what is wrong and you say “nothing,” we will act like nothing’s wrong. We know you are lying, but it’s just not worth the hassle and additional talking. If you ask a question you don’t want an answer to, expect an answer you don’t want to hear. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine... really! Don’t ask us what we’re thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as football, hunting, fishing, home projects, that weird sound coming from my motorcycle. I am in shape; round is a shape! Thank you for reading this. Yes, i know, i have to sleep on the couch tonight; but did you know men really don’t mind that? It’s like camping out to us, and we typically just watch porn till early into the morning. * Have this made into a sign and post proudly in your Man Cave. If you don’t have a Man Cave, come on dude, grow a pair.

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by Bob “Bulldog” Ousley

Dear Fellow Veterans and Patriots of Tennessee: Okay, I know I look like I’m just 23 but I have to tell on myself – August of 2017 marks 50 years since I joined the United States Army. I’m giving fair warning that I’ll raise this again in 2042 when I hit my 75th anniversary. When I look back on my military career it is hard to believe I’ve been out of service longer than I was in. During my first 3-year term I did 20 months in Vietnam, came home before I turned 21and got discharged. I had some things to work out, most I didn’t know I had and bounced around for five years then went back into the Army. Going back in actually helped me put Vietnam in perspective. The military is a unique experience for the few who serve. All have similar experiences but all have some experiences and perspectives that are theirs alone. Growing up my father had a shop and was always tinkering or building something. As a result, I was raised in an environment where taking things apart, building things and figuring out how things work was a way of life. My father wasn’t around much so I spent much of my time figuring things out on my own. After I took something apart, I’d try to put it back together and make it work again. Many times, I’d end up with left over parts or what I put back together wouldn’t work. I learned early that the remedy was taking it apart again and trying to do it better on the next attempt. These experiences taught me about process, mechanical relationships and function. Nobody rewarded me for picking up a wrench. I was rewarded when I persevered and did a correct assembly. I don’t remember ever looking at an experiment with a dismal result as a personal failure or a reflection of my value to the world or what my future held for me. I looked at these events as learning experiences and when they didn’t work out I just kept at it until it did or until I broke the crap out of it and then moved on to a new project. My point is that the approach of my generation to something not working seems very different from those now in their mid-thirties or younger. I may be oversimplifying but it seems that we were actually pursuing success and only rewarded for true excellence. August 2017

Today it appears our younger generations are learning from a screen that is devoid of real touch/relationship to the real world or any relationship to real life success and failure and are being rewarded no matter the outcome. I believe this is disabling. Steel is tempered by fire. You can’t temper steel by shielding it. It takes fire. Life’s hardships and an honest assessment of our abilities and skills are what temper us and drive us to be better. We all need to learn to work through hardship and put hard experiences in the past with perspective. Today political correctness and helicopter moms insulate our youth from failure. Our society instills the mindset that being weak, unmotivated and acting on impulse still gets a trophy. We make little kings and queens convinced they have great value to the world no matter what they actually accomplish or what their behavior is. Think about the hard slap in the face they get when they go out into the big world or, let’s say, into a combat zone where reality comes in 6 to 9 round bursts. Is it any wonder we have 22 suicides a day? A wise man once said, “The truth will set you free.” Our youth need to grow up with a foundation of truth and reality. Graham Nash co-wrote “Shadowland” for the Iconic band Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Shadowland is used as a term for the dark experiences of war. The words; “The world would just as soon forget, and watch the wreckage drift ashore, ten years reduced to one regret, the baggage of a war from Shadowland, don’t ask us how our names were lost, our nation did it, sleight of hand, we never saw the line we crossed, that took us into Shadowland.” Combine the impact of reality, confronting the myth instilled by the world that you are the ultimate with the cold reality of common performance and lack of recognition for just being on the field and what do you get? Add the effects of a war experience, the loss of brothers, the guilt of survival or acts common in war but foreign at home and what do you get? You get youth lacking survival perspective/perseverance skills and 22 suicides a day. 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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Chopper’s Grill Bike Night & Crystal Karaoke Date: 08/02/2017, 08/09/2017, 08/16/2017, 08/23/2017, 08/30/2017 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM 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. Elkton, KY Bike Night Date: 08/03/2017 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: 1 Public Square Elkton, KY 42220 Benny Pryor Band, Great food with bikers & visitors from all around!! Confederate Flag Benefit Date: 08/04/20017 – 08/06/2017 Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Nirvana Roadhouse, 704 Britton Hollow Rd., Pulaski, TN 38478 The Confederate Flag Benefit is back this year with live music, food vendors, stunt ladies, auction, Baxter Tennessee Artillery Cannon & more! Come see the new location at Nirvana Roadhouse in Pulaski and lets raise some money to restore an authentic Confederate flag- real cannon on site to shootbands Fri. night and Sat. - primitive camping - RVs welcome no hookups - hot showers - $25 entry on Fri. - $20 entry on Sat. - should be a great crowd as this is an annual event - first time at this venue - call 931-309-2581 for more info. Bumpus H-D of Murfreesboro 20th Anniversary Celebration Date: 08/04/2017 – 08/05/2017 Time: 6:00 PM – 3:00 PM Location: Bumpus H-D of Murfreesboro, 2250 NW Broad Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Join Bumpus H-D of Murfreesboro as they celebrate 20 Years of Service and Commitment August 4th & 5th! Live Music, Vendors, Food Truck, Bike Show, Raffles, Give-aways & More. See full page flyer or visit bumpusharleymurfreesboro.com for full info. Chopper’s Grill Karaoke Friday Night Date: 08/04/2017, 08/11/2017, 08/18/2017, 08/25/2017 Time: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 It’s gonna be a great time every Friday Night at Chopper’s Grill Karaoke with Ben! Come on down for a great time! IMRG Fallen Heroes Family Camp Ride Date: 08/05/2017 Time: 9:00 AM Location: The Factory At Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd, Franklin, TN 37064 The IMRG will be joining The Fallen Heroes Camp Ride leaving the Factory in Franklin at 9:00 am. FMI: www.facebook.com/IMRG.MiddleTennessee

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Sloan’s Continental Breakfast Date: 08/05/2017 Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Location: Sloan’s Motorcycle & ATV, 2233 NW Broad St. Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Join us for our monthly Continental Breakfast at 9:00am. Tennessee Bike Fest Pre-Party Date: 08/05/2017 Time: 5:00 PM Location: The Back Porch, 102 2nd Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398 On Saturday, August 5th, The Back Porch will be hosting a preparty for the awesome upcoming TN Bike Fest event coming up in late September. America’s Ultimate Biker Band, Geneva, will be headlining the event and 4 Miles Gone will be opening that night. Also, fire performer Katie Buonaura will be on hand for a demonstration of the great things coming at this year’s Tennessee Bike Fest this September. Hope to see everyone out for a special night of entertainment in Winchester on August 5th. Check out the TN Bike Fest Facebook and website for more TN Bike Fest details. Catalyst Cycles Bike Night Date: 08/05/2017, 08/12/2017, 08/19/2017, 08/26/2017 Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: Garage Bar, 405 N Front St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Join us at the Garage Bar for Live Music, Cold Beer, and Corn Hole every Saturday 6-9pm! Chopper’s Grill Karaoke Saturday Night Date: 08/05/2017, 08/12/2017, 08/19/2017, 08/26/2017 Time: 9:00 PM – 1:00 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! Biker Rags Swap Meet Date: 08/06/207 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Biker Rags, 10609 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922 Sunday, August 6th 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!

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Chopper’s Grill Funtastic Sunday Date: 08/06/2017, 08/13/2017, 08/20/2017, 08/27/2017 Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Funtastic Sunday’s at Chopper’s are awesome with Free Food till it’s gone, Shot and Beer Special’s, Live Music, and a great way to end your weekend! Totally 80s Totally Murder Date: 08/11/2017 Time: 7:00 PM Location: The Old Spaghetti Factory, 160 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201 The Experts in Mystery Entertainment are now performing live public and private interactive murder mystery dinner shows in areas throughout the United States. Join us for a night of intrigue, deception, and delicious food in this comedic thriller! Learn More: https://www.grimprov.com/public-shows/tennessee/nashville-the_old_spaghetti_factory.php Catalyst Cycles Bikes & Breakfast Date: 08/12/2017, 08/26/2017 Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Location: Catalyst Cycles, 1074 Courier Place, Ste. 402, Smyrna, TN 37167 Come hang out, enjoy free coffee and donuts, and meet other riders from the area. Bumpus H-D of Collierville Ride More Miles Workshop Part III: Service Date: 08/12/2017 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Bumpus H-D of Collierville, 325 South Byhalia Rd., Collierville, TN 38017 Service Workshop - Ride More Miles. IMRG Monthly Meeting Date: 08/12/2017 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Sloan’s Motorcycle & ATV, 2233 NW Broad St. Murfreesboro, TN 37129 IMRG Monthly Meeting at Sloan’s Indian Motorcycle in Murfreesboro. Ride following, KSU 10:30am. FMI: www.facebook.com/IMRG.MiddleTennessee Elkton, KY Bike Night Date: 08/17/2017 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: 1 Public Square Elkton, KY 42220 Music with Clay Bilyeu, Great food & fun with bikers & visitors from all around!! Sloan’s Mystery Dinner Ride Date: 08/17/2017 Time: 6:15 PM – 7:45 PM Location: Sloan’s Motorcycle & ATV, 2233 NW Broad St. Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Join us for our Mystery Dinner Ride! Kickstands up at 6:15 pm. You’ll know where we are going when we get there, but we promise good food and great fellowship!

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Iron Riders M/C Anniversary Party Date: 08/18/2017 – 08/20/2017 Time: 2:00 PM 12:00 PM Location: 347 Hammitt Road, Bulls Gap, TN 37711 Come join us at our yearly field party. DJ Friday night and multiple bands Saturday night. Gate fee $10.00 ea. or $15.00 couple. Plenty food and cold beverages, camping available, no kids, no pets, no BOB. Contact (423) 823-0145 for more info. Sloan’s Super Saturday Date: 08/19/2017 Time: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Location: Sloan’s Motorcycle & ATV, 2233 NW Broad St. Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Join us for our Monthly Super Saturday. We’ll have lunch ready for you! Highway 12 Motorsports Tent Sale Date: 08/19/2017 Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Highway 12 Motorsports, 5110 Ashland City Highway, Nashville, TN 37218 Motorcycles drastically reduced! Multiple finance lenders onsite for same-day deals (regardless of credit). One-stop shop insurance agent on-site. Heads BBQ concessions. Great deals on Auto, Cycle, ATV and more. 4th Annual Bubba Langford Memorial Poker Run & Animal House Kick-Off Party Date: 08/19/2017 Time: 1:00 PM Location: Poor Man’s Country Club, 1786 Madison St, Clarksville, TN 37043 Join us to celebrate the life of a brother and friend. Registration begins at 1:00pm @ Poor Man’s Country Club. Drawing for the motorcycle will be held at the B.W.C. Clubhouse. The Animal House Kick-Off Party starts @7pm with Live Music & Silent Auction. All proceeds go to B.W.C. Children Charities. $10 Cover if you do not have a Poker Hand.

Hillsview Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry Date: 08/19/2017 Time: 5:00 PM Location: Hillsview Volunteer Fire Dept., 1388 County Road 50, Riceville, TN 37370 Please come out and support your local Hillsview VFD and enjoy their Fish Fry. Trinity Trio Gospel will be playing. All proceeds to benefit VFD and to support the community. All bikers welcome, everyone welcome, come Rain or Shine! Elkton, KY Bike Night Date: 08/24/2017 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: 1 Public Square Elkton, KY 42220 70’s/80’s Classic Rock Radio, Great food and fun with bikers and visitors from all around!!

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Southern Thunder Rally Date: 08/25/2017 – 08/26/2017 Time: 12:00 PM Location: Hickman County Fairground, 979 Grinders Switch Rd., Centerville, TN 37033 Rain or Shine - Another CMT/ABATE Old School Southern Thunder Rally. $20.00 pre-sale, contact Roland 615-533-6368 or Deadeye 615.838.1940 /$30.00 at gate / Live Music / Miss Southern Thunder Contest / Biker Games / Vendors / Primitive camping & elect, water hooks up avail. More Info Deadeye 615.838.1940. Vendor’s Row contact Hattie 615.574.8073 / Sponsor opportunities contact Joel 615.574.8073. Bumpus H-D of Collierville 2018 Roll Out Party Date: 08/26/2017 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Bumpus H-D of Collierville, 325 South Byhalia Rd., Collierville, TN 38017 2018 Model Rollout ***Date subject to change- please check our Facebook page closer to event date*** Appleton H-D Hot Rods & Harleys Date: 08/26/2017 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Appleton H-D, 2501 Hwy 41A Bypass, Clarksville, TN 37043 Ride In - Roll In Bike & Car Show. Free Entry w/ Trophies. Tattoo Contest. Live Music from ‘The Howard Decker Band’. Ice Cold Brew. Smoky Mountain H-D Bike Night @ The Shed w/ Live Music Date: 08/31/2017 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 Come celebrate our 13th Birthday with a hell of a Bike Night to kick off Labor Day Weekend! Knoxville’s most awesome and veteran local band, Mic Harrison and The High Score, are returning to The Smokin’ Monkey Lounge to play a free show so good it will make you feel like paying! They will be kicking of Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson’s 13th Annual Birthday Bash with a Bike Night unlike any other! Event starts at 6pm with live music from 7-9pm! Three great concerts over three nights with Mic Harrison and The High Score on Thursday, School of Rock on Friday, and The Kentucky Headhunters on Saturday night! The Shed Concert: School of Rock Date: 09/01/2017 Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 Knoxville’s School of Rock returns to The Shed as a part of SMH-D’s 13th Annual Birthday Bash with a huge “Stadium Rock Anthems” show. Featuring Rock 101 opening with “the Sounds of Summer’ show featuring the hits of the Beach Boys, Alice Cooper, Weezer, Kid Rock and many more!!

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The Shed Concert: The Kentucky Headhunters Date: 09/02/2017 Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 The Kentucky Headhunters are Shed staples! This year, they headline Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson’s 13th Annual Birthday Bash on Labor Day Weekend! This could be the best show of the year! Heathen Sons will kick off the night! Biker Rags Swap Meet Date: 09/03/207 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Biker Rags, 10609 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922 Sunday, Sept. 3rd 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! Elkton, KY Bike Night Date: 09/07/2017 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: 1 Public Square Elkton, KY 42220 Mason Dixon Band, Great food with bikers & visitors from all around!! Second Annual Dave Day Date: 09/09/2017 Time: 10:00 AM Location: VFW Post 4641, 215 Marshall Stuart Dr., Dickson, TN 37055 Honoring and Celebrating the Life of Dave Towne (All proceeds entrusted to VFW Post 4641 to help veterans in need). Poker Run 10-11 AM Cruise Out, Back at 3 PM, Silent Auction/Chinese Auction, Trophies for Best Bike and Car, Hamburgers and Barbecue will be served. 9-11 Remembrance Ride Date: 09/10/2017 Time: 8:00 AM Location: World’s Fair Park, 963 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37916 Show your patriotism and ride with us on September 10th to Remember 9-11. Rain or shine all are invited to join us. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., Events start at 10:00 a.m. This year the ride ends at Bootlegger Harley-Davidson® (Lovell Road). Donation is $20.00 per bike (includes passenger) and T-shirts can be purchased for $10.00 each. All proceeds benefit Blue Knights COPSRUN (Concerns of Police Survivors), Seymour Volunteer Fire Department, Blount County Rescue Squad and Knox County Public Safety Foundation. Event details and sponsor package information at www.9-11remembranceride. com. See you there, and..... Enjoy The Ride.

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EVENTS Elkton, KY Bike Night Date: 09/14/2017 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: 1 Public Square Elkton, KY 42220 80’s/90’s Country Hits Radio, Great food & fun with bikers & visitors from all around!! Bikers Who Care - Toy Run and Benefit Party Date: 09/15/2017 – 09/17/2017 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Clarksville Speedway, 1600 Needmore Rd., Clarksville, TN 37040 36th Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run & Benefit Party benefits Camp Rainbow and BWC Children’s Charities. $35 Arm Band Required for Admission to Party, Good All Weekend and Includes - Beer - Live Music - Motorcycle Drags on the Strip - Bikini Contests - Bike Show - Tattoo Contest - Free Camping for Motorcycles - Free Day Parking if Not Camping - Price goes up to $40 at the Gate - Extra Charge for Overnight Camping - All Gravel - No Mud - $25 for RV’s and Camper Trailers - $10 for Cars or Trucks not pulling Camper Trailers - Camping fee charged Every entry into Camping Area - Tennessee’s Largest Toy Run on Saturday leaves from the Speedway - Admission Toy or Cash Donation – FMI: www.BikersWhoCare.org Tennessee Bike Fest Date: 09/20/2017 – 09/23/2017 Location: On the top of the Scenic Monteagle Mountain, 518 Brawley Road Tracy City, TN 37387 4 Day Bike Rally & Music Fest; Camping, RV Hook Ups, Bike Show, Vendors, National & Regional Bands, Bike Games, Mountain Riding, Beer Babes, Fire Performers, Stunt Shows & More! 18 & Up. It’s going be Amazing!! Make your plans now to be there! FMI and tickets visit tnbikefest.com Elkton, KY Bike Night Date: 09/21/2017 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: 1 Public Square Elkton, KY 42220 Music with Clay Bilyeu, Great food & fun with bikers & visitors from all around!! CVMA 5th Annual Fallen Brothers Memorial Ride Date: 09/23/2017 Time: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Coach’s Eastgate Grille, 6750 Eastgate Blvd, Lebanon, TN 37090 This ride is dedicated to the Memory of All Who Served and Protected their Country. Hosted by Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association TN 18-1. For CVMA members this is a sanctioned event. Ride starts at Coach’s Eastgate Grill. Registration 9:3011:00am, KSU 11:15am. Cost $10 or Nonperishable food August 2017

donation. Ride ends at Kellers Restaurant, 325 Hwy 25, Hartsville, TN 37074. Food and drinks available at finish. Auction: Liquor Filled Pelican Cooler for raffle. All proceeds go to local Veterans Organizations. POC: Andrea “Squeaky” Forte 615752-8221 or tssweetpea@hotmail.com Elkton, KY Bike Night Date: 09/28/2017 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: 1 Public Square Elkton, KY 42220 Todd County 4-H (Local Talent), Great food & fun with bikers & visitors from all around!!

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CLUBS Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs of the The Great State of Tennessee www.tenncoc.com

Board of Directors State Chairman Tommy 1%er AOA State Vice Chairman Reagon 1%er AOA State Secretary Kato American Steel MC State Treasurer Doc 4 Way In MC State COC Chaplain Pastor Ron Baptiste Covenant Confirmers MC Tennessee Member Listing 2014-2015 4-Way In MC American Steel MC ARM MC Bikers For Christ MM Black Pistons MC Bond Slaves MC Boozefighters MC Brothers of Believers MM Brothers of the Wheel MC Cohorts MC Confederate Drifters MC Confederates MC Copperheads MC Covenant Confirmers MC Currahee MC Double Knuckle MC E.B.G.B MC Fire and Iron MC Grim Reapers MC Highlanders MC His Laboring Few MM Iron Horsemen MC Iron Riders MC Keltics MC Leathernecks Confederation MC Leathernecks International MC Marines MC Misfits MC Mountain Rebels MC My Brothers Keepers MC New Attitudes MC Nightriders MC Outlaws MC Peaceful Few MC Peacemakers MC Soliders for Jesus MC Sons of God MC Sons of Pennyrile MC Southern Journeymen MC Southern Sons MC Southern Souls MC Tri-Cities MC True Sons MC U.S. Military Vets MC Unforgotten MC Vendettas MC Veterans of Vietnam MC Vietnam Vets MC/ Legacy Vets MC Wind and Fire MC Widowmakers MC Zombies MC

ORGANIZATIONS BACA www.bacausa.com Volunteer State Chapter-Lebanon, TN (865-9514224) E Volunteer State Chapter-Vonore, TN (615-7155039) 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 ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 4 TN Pres. Alan Sipe, Johnson City 423-329-3152, www.rollingthundertn4.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 T.H.R.C.A. The Tennessee Honda Riders Club www.mthrc.org Kerbela Motor Corps Donnie Anderson 865-806-2097 www.shrinershq.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

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 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 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 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 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

#246 South Central #001 Tennessee Valley #130 Upper Cumberland #193 West Tennessee

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

Twin Lakes Morristown Chapter 423-586-5343

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Upper Cumberland Chapter 931-526-3139

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