Thunder Roads Magazine Tennessee March 2016 by Thunder Roads Tennessee

We are GRATEFUL and THANKFUL for all the ANGELS that lend us a wing, on a daily basis.

National Photojournalist Cooper Chilton

Ronny Mangrum aka “Rebel Ron” SCOTT & DENISE HIGH &“Taz aka Thunder Dawg” Publishers/Owners – Thunder Roads Tennessee 615-389-1149 ThunderRoadsTn@gmail.com LAYOUT & DESIGN Merry Hancock Graphic Design

Ron Baptiste aka Pastor Ron

CONTRIBUTORS

Chaplain’s Corner

FROM THE CORNER OF VETERAN’S DRIVE AND PATRIOT’S WAY Bill Davis

Travis Hall

Mechele MacDaniel

Scan to LIKE our Facebook page!

BECOME A THUNDER ROADS CONTRIBUTOR – Call Us With A Solid Lead, We’ll Close It Out And You Get 10% Immediately Upon Customer Payment. No Fuss, No Upkeep, We Handle It All! You Close It Out And You Get 20%! Big Supplemental Revenue $$$$ Potential! NATIONAL FOUNDERS Toni McCoy Shearon & Brian Shearon 1528 Matlock Drive Chapmansboro, TN 37035 Founders Office: 615-792-0040 Fax: 615-792-7580 e-mail: thunderroads@charter.net

Bob “Bulldog” Ousley

ON THE COVER Photographer: Allen Manus Model: Megan Casebier Hair Stylist: Kimmie Barnett 615-631-0125 Make-up Artist: Lizzy Huspen 615-626-9075 Bike Owner: Timothy Buchanan Bike: 2005 Electra Glide Paint by Lemon

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

March 2016

CALENDAR OF EVENTS LISTINGS Contact: Denise High, Events Calendar Administrator for TRM 615-389-1016 or, e-mail them to: events@thunderroadstennessee.com What’s on the site goes in the mag!

DISTRIBUTED IN TENNESSEE ONLY!

(We Have State Owners/Publishers, Not Regional Sales Areas)

Just How Many Mags From The Wannabe’s Actually Stay In Tennessee When They Sell To So Many Regional Areas?

Spring is just around the corner and you’re probably getting a little Spring Fever about now and are ready to get out and ride! We sure are, so we took a short break today from getting the magazine ready to go to print since it was a beautiful sunny day and a balmy 67 degrees. We took a nice ride with great friends on some awesome curvy backroads and ended up in downtown Nashville where we had a nice lunch outside at a rooftop bar overlooking the river. Gotta take advantage of days like this when you get the chance, especially in February! Can you believe that 17 years ago this month the first issue of Thunder Roads Magazine of Tennessee was born!? In March of 1999 Thunder Roads Magazine started as a 36 page black and white newsprint magazine in Tennessee. Now, Thunder Roads is a network of 18 individual state wide free magazines, distributed in all or parts of 22 & 1/2 states. We could not be more proud to be a part of such an amazing network of publishers and are so glad that we decided 20 months ago to purchase and become the publishers of the Tennessee edition. Are you as excited as we are to kick off the 1st Annual Tennessee Thunder Run Ride n’ Win contest!? Well, it’s almost that time! You will be able to pick up your ride card and register for a chance to win prizes beginning April 1st. We know we talked about it last year but in the end we decided we just weren’t ready to tackle something this big after just a few months publishing the magazine, we’ve learned a lot over the last year and now we’re ready. Check out this issue for all the details and the April issue for a list of Registration and Ride Stops. Each issue throughout the season will be updated with new stops and winners in the contest so make sure to pick up a copy at one of our wonderful ADVERTSIERS establishment and “LIKE” our Facebook page to keep up with all that’s happening.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NO PART OF ITS CONTENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION. PUBLISHER ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY AND IS NOT TO BE HELD LIABLE FOR ERRORS BEYOND THE COST OF THE SPACE OCCUPIED BY THE ERROR, SLANDER OF ANY GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL, FAILURE TO PRODUCE ANY ISSUE AS SCHEDULED DUE TO REASONS BEYOND OUR CONTROL, ANY AND ALL SUITS FOR LIABLE, PLAGIARISM, COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AND UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A PERSON’S NAME OR PHOTOGRAPH. OPINIONS AND CLAIMS MADE BY ADVERTISERS AND AUTHORS ARE THEIR OWN, AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE POLICY OF THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE OR THUNDER PUBLISHING. PUBLISHER DOES NOT PROMOTE THE ABUSE OF ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS.

March 2016

Happy St. Patrick’s! May your blessings outnumber the Shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go. Go mbeannai Dia duit Ride Hard Live Free Denise, Scott & Thunder Dawg

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

March 2016

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 TN.COC State Chaplain www.tenncoc.homestead.com Member of NCOM Christian Unity Council www.facebook.com/NCOM.Christian.Unity Pastor Ron’s messages can now be downloaded off the website Leadership Skills can now be downloaded off the website

Hearing from God I believe that in these “Last Days” it is more important now more than ever that we “Hear from God.” With all these different denominations and religions, everybody has their own definition of the Holy Spirit, what the Holy Spirit is and what the Holy Spirit does. Instead of believing man made theology, why don’t we just believe the Word of God? When my children were young and Christmas came around, I would stay up all night assembling their toys. I, a former race car driver & engine builder, didn’t think I needed the “Instructions,” so if it looked right to me then that’s where the part would fit. Finally after all night and plenty of parts left over, I would pick up the “Instructions” and start all over. If your faith isn’t working, pick up the “Instructions” and start all over, it doesn’t matter if it seems right to you. If healing is not working, read the “Instructions,” if prosperity is not working, read the “Instructions,” if deliverance is not working, read the “Instructions, if you have no peace and joy, read the “Instructions.”

waiting on you to hear from the Holy Spirit to direct you to “the Things which God has prepared for you.”

2 Cor.2:10 “But God has Revealed them unto us by His Spirit,” God is not hiding these “Things” from you, God wants to “Reveal these things” to you. When God speaks Rev. 2: 7/11/17/29 “He that has an ear, let him hear to you it will always be by His Holy Spirit to your spiritman. what the Spirit is saying to the Churches.” You have the spiritual ability to hear from God, you just don’t God is speaking to the Churches today, but we must have ears use it and it’s underdeveloped. to hear what God is saying. It is imperative that we hear from Heb.5: 14 “But strong meat belongs to those that are God correctly. If we don’t know who the Holy Spirit is, then of full age, even those who by reason of use have their we can’t hear the Holy Spirit and won’t respect the Holy Spirit. senses EXERCISED to discern both good and evil.” The Holy Spirit is not an “it.” The Holy Spirit is a person. The Staying in physical shape is a lot like staying in spiritual shape, Holy Spirit is not fairy dust and it’s not magic. The Holy Spirit “if you don’t use it, you lose it!” To “Exercise” spiritually is to is similar to your cell phone, transferring information between be in God’s house, study the Word, spend time in prayer, and you and your Heavenly Father. know the difference between “good & evil.” 2 Cor.2:9 “It is written, Eye has not seen, Ear has not Gal.4:1-2 “The heir, as long as he is a child, differs heard, neither has entered into the Heart of man, the nothing from a servant though he be lord of all; But is Things which God has prepared for them that love under tutors and governors until the time appointed Him.” When you hear from God it will never come through by the father.” It is time that some Christians grow up and your natural senses or emotions (ears, eyes, heart). These stop wearing those spiritual diapers. Things are your healing, prosperity, deliverance, directions, peace and joy. The Holy Spirit knows “The beginning from the Until next time, keep your face in the wind and your kickstand up. end,” your natural man only knows your “past & present,” God has already prepared these things for you, it is a done To be found faithful, deal for you. You may think that your waiting on God, but God is Pastor Ron March 2016

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

ACE Ace is quite the special man! He’s a big, fluffy boy with lots of love to give. Ace is an adult brown tabby. He’s neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. Adoption fee: $75

Clara Good-natured Clara is a 5 yr old Puggle (Beagle/ pug blend). She’s a gentle companion and loyal friend. Clara gets along with other dogs and people of all ages. She’s spayed, microchipped and current on vaccines. Adoption fee: $125

Cora Cora is a gentle soul. She was surrendered with Dorie, our 7 yr old Boston mix. She will make an excellent companion for someone looking for a special canine companion. Cora is spayed, microchipped and vaccinated. Adoption fee: $125

Harley Harley is a fun-loving super smart pup. He seems to have had some training – he knows sit and plays a great game of fetch! Harley appears to be a boxer/lab/beagle blend. He’s neutered, microchipped and current on vaccinations. His adoption fee is $150.

Millie Millie is about 8 -10 years old. She’s lovable, snuggly and LOVES to be with people. She’s good with other dogs and people. Millie is a senior, so she’s a bit slow to get up and down. She seems to have some arthritis in her hips/right leg. When she was turned into animal control much of her hair was missing. She was diagnosed with a thyroid disorder and is now being treated. Her foster mom says she’s the best foster they’ve had yet. Millie is Boxer/Bulldog mix. She’s spayed, microchipped and current on vaccinations. Her adoption fee is $100

Dorie Dorie is one of those special dogs that you can’t forget. She’s charming and playful. Dorie is about 7 yrs old and we think she’s a Boston terrier mix. She’s spayed, microchipped and current on vaccines. Adoption fee: $100

CROSSROADS PETS

Rocco Rocco is a 4 yr old American Bulldog/Boxer mix. He’s an energetic boy with a soft cuddly side, too. He just completed treatment for heartworm and is ready for a HOME to call his own. Rocco is neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. His adoption fee is $125 Taffy Taffy is a delightful companion! She’s playful and affectionate. Enjoys being with people of all ages. Taffy is an adult Tortoiseshell. She’s spayed, microchipped and vaccinated. Adoption fee: $75

707 Monroe St, Nashville, TN 37208 | (615) 712-9758 | https://crossroadscampus.org

History of Motorcycles Part 13

At the close of the 90’s we had reached a point in our journey where Harley Davidson was still coming on strong, Japanese bikes were twisting the throttle and climbing the ranks, and Indian was creeping back onto the scene with some solid bikes. The 2000’s wouldn’t slow manufacturers down either. Harley Davidson brings the fuel injected V-Rod to the table in 2002. The V-Rod also combined overhead cams and liquid cooling and delivered an ass kicking 115 horsepower. The Sportster line of bikes received updates to its seating positions, frames, and engine mountings, as well as the addition of the XL Forty-Eight in 2010. The touring editions at Harley also had some work done; improving transmissions and creating a new frame that provided a longer wheelbase to improve seating position and maneuverability. 2006 brought us the all-new FLHX/I Street Glide to the touring family as well. The biggest change for Harley this decade was quite possibly the addition of the 2009 FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic. Harley’s first three-wheeler for public purchase. Harley Davidson wasn’t the only company hard at it during this time. After purchasing Indian Motorcycle Company

from a London based private equity firm (Stellican), Polaris Industries Inc. took over production and relocated from Kings Mountain, N.C. to our very own Spirit Lake, Iowa. While a modest number of Indian Chiefs had been produced in North Carolina, the resources of Polaris and the move to Iowa proved to be stellar for Indian. Indian not only began production again, but they introduced the powerful new Thunder Stroke 111 V –Twin in 2013 at Daytona Bike Week. In 2014 Indian unveiled the Indian Chief Classic, Indian Chief Vintage, and Indian Chieftain all equipped with the powerful Thunder Stroke engine as well. The Indian Roadmaster would soon follow, and then the Indian Scout, and the Chief Dark Horse. Indian came back with a vengeance…and with the mindblowing power behind these new bikes that has even the most expeditious riders shaking their heads. So the industry just keeps chugging along, perfecting the objects of our affection at every turn…and we all thank you for that, but what do these guys have up their sleeves for us in the future? Over the years concept bikes have emerged that look to the consumer to be straight out of the mind of H.G. Wells. But what ever happened to these bikes? Well,

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

March 2016

just as in the early years, development stages didn’t always progress past the prototype stage. Many of these concepts proved to be nothing more than cool ideas… ideas that appear feasible on paper, but lack the ability to actually function on the road. Despite this fact, some of them are still worth a look.

availability…electric bikes can go from 0-100 mph in one gear if you want to. The choice will soon be yours to make.

The Nuclear Fusion Motorbike 2050 is a concept designed by Romain Herment. This concept bike uses nuclear energy as a power source. Herment calls it the Motorbike 2050 Version 2…..makes me wonder what kind of explosion Version 1 ended in. This futuristic bike uses two inexhaustible natural elements (deuterium and tritium) to allow for a sustainable ride should dark days come to the fuel industries. The Lamborbiker is a tribute to Nicolas Tesla and Ferrucio Lamborghini. This bike takes its name from invention and design…and with good reason. The Lamborbiker has hubless wheels and smooth clean lines, but is far from the prototype stage, as all design has been done via computer, and even the engine design has only gone as far as 3-D imaging thanks to specialized software.

From the infancy of the motorcycle to the possibilities of what the future may hold for our two-wheeled friends; the motorcycle has come a long way. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they were designed, such as long distance travel, navigating urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off road conditions. No longer must riders endure back breaking rides that can heat the nether regions upwards of 300 degrees. Not to mention, we can travel hundreds of miles before succumbing to the magnetism of a gas station. Today motorcycles are the most common type of motor vehicle in the world…200 million motorcycles (33 bikes per 1,000 people) to be exact. Not bad for the idea that stemmed from Roper’s twisted imagination and a shitty bicycle so many years ago. Bikes today are affordable, trustworthy, comfortable, and above all still the coolest thing since sliced bread. Melanie J Schwarte, Thunder Roads Magazine® Iowa

The Fallout is a concept bike that was conceived as a tribute to the classic chopper. The Fallout, sports a single sided swing arm that meshes with the Bimota sourced frame in order to create a completely unique “Hub-Centered” steering motorcycle. It has short bobber style handle bars, chopped exhaust, and a long tank to bring out chopper aesthetics that bikers know and love. Combined with a bit of futuristic body styling, this becomes old school biker meets hover craft. With all of these potential avenues for the motorcycle industry to take, how do we even know what is feasible, and what is imagination running rampant onto paper? Well we know this for sure…times are definitely changing, and those changes affect us all in one way or another. The most likely adaptation the motorcycle community will see in the near future is hybrid bikes. The concept of an electric bike may not be your cup of tea (or bottle of beer as it may be), but it is none the less, part of our future. As we look at hybrids today, many of the electric cars actually get better gas mileage than your two-wheeler. Pretty crazy to imagine, but true. There are positives and negatives to the idea of hybridization of motorcycles. The internal combustion engine has been around for more than 100 years, and we have done pretty much everything to perfect its original design. Bringing up the old adage, “If it ain’t broke…” Also, oil companies really don’t want everyone plugging in versus filling up…big oil doesn’t know how to be poor, nor do they want to be! Also, your bike makes noise….good noise…noise that makes the cage drivers pay attention when you’re out on the road. Hybrids are clean, therefore good for our planet that we are slowly destroying. Electric engines have total linear power March 2016

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

Nashville bike week’s

10 most asked questions • Is Nashville Bike Week actually going to happen? Yes, our lease is signed, we have booked bands, we have sold a massive amount of tickets, and at this rate will sell out in early 2017 with over 100,000 in attendance. We also have a 4 year renewal option with Loretta Lynn Ranch. Nashville Bike Week is here to stay!

• Why are you charging for tickets? It has been proven in Nashville that you can’t have a free event (Steel Horse Stampede). Nashville is too small of a town to pull the sponsorship needed to put on an event of this size at no charge to those who attend. NBW is a privately funded event, no tax dollars or tourism dollars are being used to put it on.

• How can you call it “Nashville Bike Week”? We call it Nashville Bike Week because Loretta Lynn Ranch is only 70 miles from downtown Nashville, the closest city. This has been done time and time again, some examples:

Nashville Super Speedway 50 miles away in Lebanon, TN Music City Raceway 20 miles away in Ridge Top, TN Cincinnati Airport which is in Hebron, KY

• Why are you having it at Loretta Lynn Ranch? First off, why not? LLR is a beautiful and spacious place with room for 100,000 bikers. It is also private property. We could not have bikers camping at the Nashville Fairgrounds for 10 days. That just flat out would not work. Not to mention by having it on private property, we play by a different set of rules.

• What about Nashville Bike Week 2016? There is an insane amount of planning and logistics that go into putting on an event of this magnitude. We don’t want 100k people showing up to a big ol’ cluster. We have set 2017 as our first year to make sure it is unforgettable. After 2017, it will be annual, so adjust your calendars for 2018 and so on...

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

March 2016

Nashville bike week’s

10 most asked questions • So you charge for a ticket... What does that get me? Primitive camping is included with our tickets as are all the bands, events, comedians, and stunt shows. This is no flea market or swap meet. We will have the top part manfacturers and motorcycle companies with their big rig displays showing off the latest products and building/customizing bikes on the spot.

• Can I bring my RV? There are several RV parking options available. Water, electric, and sewage are available as well. These start at $500 and are good for the entire 10 days. 1 ticket per person also required on top of RV pass.

• What bands are playing? As of now we have about 50 bands that will be our opening acts. Some are biker bands, some are local country bands on the rise as well as rock bands from across the country. This is Nashville afterall!!!

• What is there to do? Why is it called an “experience”? Of course at the main event (Loretta Lynn Ranch) we will have our bands, stunt shows, comedy shows zip lines, biker games, fireworks shows, an air show, and more. We will also have a daily schedule that shows all the rides that day. They range from the Mississippi River to the Appalachians and back. It is truly a statewide event. There are more options than time, so you will be busy! NBW is designed with the TRUE rider in mind, ride and see things during the day, party with friends at the ranch at night.

• How do we get tickets? We currently have our Early Bird tickets on sale for only $150. That’s a $200 discount off the regular price of $350. We will announce our first headline band in April - at that time the 10 day tickets will go to $350. We will begin selling daily passes between $55-$85 depending on the band that day. You can purchase tickets from our website at: www.nashvillebikeweek.com

March 2016

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks

Zion National Park is located in Utah on UT 9, 163 miles north of Las Vegas. The park was named by the Mormons and is famous for its massive colorful sandstone cliffs in cream, pink, and red. If you are lucky, you can watch the expert climbers traversing the sheer cliff walls. One of the most visited areas of the park is The Narrows, where a stream only 22-30 feet wide runs between 1,000 feet cliffs. In addition, there are 69 species of animals, 208 of birds, 29 of reptiles, 6 of amphibians, and 9 of fish. Several species, including the peregrine falcon, California condor, and the Mexican spotted owl, are endangered. You may even spot mountain lions and desert bighorn sheep. The serene park has numerous hiking trails and is accessible by free shuttles, at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and in Springdale, from March through October, if you want to park and ride. Parking fills quickly in the park, so parking in Springdale is the best bet. Bryce Canyon is located on UT 63 north of Zion, approximately 270 miles north of Las Vegas. It was named for the Mormon pioneer, Ebenezer Bryce. This is one of my favorite parks owing to the world’s largest collection of “hoodoos” A “hoodoo” is spectacular, many hued rock formation, eroded by the freezing and thawing of acid rain, forming a dozen limestone amphitheaters at least 1,000 feet high. The term “hoodoo” was coined by early geologists, who thought the formations would cast a spell on visitors. Maybe so, but the shape and varied coloration of each spire is spellbinding, to say the least. The extremely pure air allows a view of three states for 200 miles! Ask a ranger about a Ponderosa Pine at one of the numerous scenic pull-offs, where women and men smell different odors in the bark. Surprisingly, women smell vanilla and men smell chocolate. Simply put, this is one of the most magnificently beautiful places on earth. If you happen to be over 62, a senior lifetime pass to all National Parks, for two, costs only $10. One of the few advantages of getting older! Ride safe and Have Fun!! Cooper

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

March 2016

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

Lady Rider Melissa “Missy” Brown Hello, Melissa “Missy” Brown here. Supposedly the fastest growing segment of new motorcycle riders in the last few years are women. I’m one of those women. After many years as a passenger I took the plunge at the very end of 2014 and became a licensed rider. My first step was the Tennessee Basic Rider Course, then many many miles of practice. My biggest challenge was height. At 4 feet 10 inches not many motorcycles fit my frame. My first bike was a little Yamaha Virago 250 to gain confidence and experience. It did just that. A little over a month later I had outgrown the 250 and moved on to a Shadow Phantom 750. A few months on the Honda I was ready for my dream bike and my current ride, a 2015 Indian Scout. In 2015 I put a little over 6,000 miles on two wheels. This last year I experienced riding down the streets of Sturgis and Daytona. The beauty of the South as well as South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. The Metro Police Toy Ride through downtown Nashville was an awesome and memorable experience for me. The National Indian Ride to Lynchburg was a chance for me to show off my bike as well as my abilities to other Indian riders. I have been blessed to meet some incredible bikers and some inspirational women riders. I cannot begin to put into words the thrill of being able to ride next to my husband and experience the beauty of this country on two wheels with him. Riding my own bike has strengthened our bond as now I am more engaged in something we both love. Riding has brought us so many great friends into our life. So don’t be a stranger! We can often be found at bike shows, rallies, rides, or just enjoying the day on a curvy Tennessee back road. You can’t miss the Black Scout with the Female War Bonnet on the tank and “Melissa” on the rear fender. So be sure to say hi! We would love to hear YOUR story! ALL ladies are welcome and encouraged to join and contribute to our monthly Lady Rider column. Please submit your story and photos to: ThunderRoadsTn@gmail.com 14

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

March 2016

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

Nashville Easyriders 2

n February 6, the Easyriders Bike Show Tour arrived at the Music City Center. Unlike local shows, the Easyriders event attracts builders from all over the U.S., as well as national vendors. From doors opening at 10 am until at least 12:30, the lines into the show were 15-20 minutes long, due to security, even with a ticket. The show was a huge success for having lots of great bikes, vendors, entertainment, and nationally known builders. For the ladies, Rusty Coones “Quinn” of “Sons of Anarchy” and the upcoming “American Made” posed for pictures. The guys preferred a picture surrounded by the “Purrfect Angelz”, of the Full Throttle Saloon. The Angelz even stopped by to pose at the Thunder Roads Magazine booth, as did the fabulous Geneva, who posed with the girls promoting the 2017 Nashville Bike

Week. Geneva later performed at the after party at Skully’s Saloon. Besides the Angelz’ energetic performance, the crowd was also entertained by the Fryed Brothers Band. Builders’ booths included Paul Yaffe’s Bagger Nation, John Shope’s Bagger Nation, Indian Larry Motorcycles, and Nashville’s Pan Head Phil’s Music City Motorcycles. Boswell’s was the local sponsor and well represented Harley, with a large mini-store, filled with bikes and motorclothes. One of the crowd’s favorites was the display of David Mann’s original art. Even after his death, his works are some of the best ever. Overall, for motorcycle lovers, this was a great event. This location was a cut above last year’s location in Hendersonville, although some did mention the pricy parking downtown. Let’s hope they choose to return to Nashville next year!

ow h S f o t s e B

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

March 2016

2016 Bike Show Tour Here are the winners: Class/Place Name Year Make Model Antique 3rd WILLIE CLARK 1972 HD FLH 2nd CRAIG CLACK 1941 HD KNUCKLEHEAD 1st TOM WILLIAMS 1949 INDIAN 249 SCOUT Old School - Chopper 3rd PASTOR RON BAPTISTE HD CHOPPER 2nd JOEY JONES - KOTIC KUSTOMS 1957 HD KNUCKLEHEAD 1st STEVE’S CUSTOMS 1952 HD FLH Old School - Bobber 3rd HAROLD KENDALL - 2RED CYCLE 1961 HD FL 2nd JOHN DOCKORY 1988 HD SPORTSTER 1st TIMOTHY WILMOTH 1947 HD EL Modified Stock Street 3rd WILLIAM FERRELL - T&A CYCLES 1995 HD DYNA 2nd CHICO’S CUSTOM CYCLES 1992 HD SPORTSTER 1st CHRIS & KAREN RICHARDSON 2008 HD FAT BOY Modified Stock Bagger 3rd JEFF DANIEL - KOTIC KUSTOMS 2003 HD ULTRA CLASSIC 2nd BRAD SMITH 2014 HD STREET GLIDE 1st ROBERT GILLILAND - GILLILAND CUSTOMS 2005 HD ROAD GLIDE Specialty Class 3rd CAPTAIN JEFFERY 1965 HD HONDA 2nd TIM BANKS - CYCLE WORKS 2005 CUSTOM TRIKE 1st MIKE MCFADDEN - M&M CUSTOMS 1980 YAMAHA XS650 Street Custom 3rd PHIL HIPSHER - PANHEAD PHIL’S MUSIC CITY MOTORCYCLES 1979 HD BOBBER 2nd JOSH MORGAN - TRIED N TRUE 1976 HD IRONHEAD SPORTSTER 1st JON SHIPLEY - HOOSIER DADDY CHOPPERS 2016 HD CUSTOM Modern Chopper 3rd BILL BISSELL & DENNIS ELZY 2012 CUSTOM 2nd NIKOLAOS GEHRKE 1999 HD SPEC CONST 1st PHIL HIPSHER - PANHEAD PHIL’S 2015 HD CHOPPER Radical Custom 3rd PATRICIA MCNEESE 2009 BIG BEAR ATHENA PROSTREET 2nd JEFF NEVILLE 2007 BIG BEAR SLED 1st RICHARD WRIGHT 2016 CUSTOM SOFTAIL Radical Bagger 3rd RON PHILLIPS 2009 HD ROAD KING 2nd SHANNON DAVIDSON & MICHAEL FLOWERS - THE CHOPP SHOP 2006 HD ROAD KING 1st JOEY HENSLEY - BACKYARD BAGGERS 2007 HD ROAD GLIDE Custom Sportster 1st TOM STINE - TRIED N TRUE 1972 HD XLCH Best Display 1st TENNESSEE STEVE 1992 HD XLH Best Paint 1st ROGER HARPER 2015 HD ROAD GLIDE Paul Yaffe “Bagger Nation” 1st NICK BECK 2016 HD ROAD KING John Shope 1st JASON ORSINI 2008 HD ROAD GLIDE Editor’s Choice 1st CARL PUSSER 1970 TRUIMPH SPEEDSTER Rusty Coones Award 1st MATT HARRIS 2015 HD THE DIXIE ROSE People’s Choice 3rd CHAD HAMPTON 2015 HD STREET GLIDE 2nd THE BIKE EXCHANGE - STEVE 2015 HD FLHR 1st WAYNE PHELPS 2009 HD STREET GLIDE John Green Award 1st JIMMY STOKES 1961 HD FL Best of Show 1st TIM SCATES 2006 ASVE BOBBER

Ride safe and Have Fun!! Cooper March 2016

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

March 2016

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

THUNDER ROADS® TENNESSEE is proud to announce a state-wide, summer long riding challenge hitting great destinations and events across the state..

The 2016 Tennessee Thunder Run Presented by Garza Law Firm It’s a riding contest unlike any you have ever seen, and features great prizes every month!

HOW IT WORKS

Each month, Thunder Roads® Tennessee will announce a list of Tennessee Thunder Run Presented by Garza Law Firm Ride Stops. These stops are selected based on recommendations of our readers, and confirmed by our editors. Some of the Ride Stops, will be designated Registration stops. Riders can stop by any registration stop and pick up a card, register it so we can contact winners and you are ready to go. You only have to give your contact info once when you register your card, then you can go to any ride stop location in the state and “check in” just by presenting your card at each location. Once a rider has “checked-in” at a stop – their card number is then entered into the drawing for that stop. Thunder Roads® Tennessee will also randomly select rider check-ins from across the state for special prizes and incentives. Prizes are developed by both Thunder Roads® Tennessee and our sponsors and will include some very exciting prizes. They may include riding gear or accessories, gift certificates, cash, and many others. This is a contest about riding. The beauty, and simplicity of 20

the program is that anyone can win, with any check-in, but your chances of winning increase the more you ride! The dedicated rider, crisscrossing the state has a greater chance of winning, but the couple that can only get out a few days a month to ride can also win! Every check-in counts as an entry in the drawing for that Ride Stop, and also the state wide drawings each month. The more you ride, the more opportunities you will have to win! That’s the whole idea, to encourage everyone to get out and ride!

STATE AND STOP PRIZES

Every month the Thunder Roads® Tennessee staff will randomly select winners from the check-ins. Some prizes will be specific to the particular stop, and usually sponsored by that stop. For instance, a leather shop may award a custom leather vest to someone visiting their store during the month of April. That would be a prize specific to that stop and only riders checking in at that location would be eligible for that prize. Other prizes will be state wide, with everyone checking in at any location eligible to win!

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

March 2016

THE WINNERS

If your check-in is drawn, Thunder Roads® Tennessee will post your card number both online and in the magazine. Riders will then have 45 days to “claim” their prizes. For statewide prizes, winners will often have the opportunity to select from a number of prize options. • Riders are able to win multiple prizes - based upon check-in drawings. • Some prize drawings are specific to only check-ins for the particular month - while others prizes are drawn from checkin’s season long. • ALL CHECK-INS remain in the system for MAJOR end of the season prizes! • Riders are able to check-in once a week at a stop (MondaySunday), for a maximum of 4 check-in’s per month (not counting bonuses).

BONUS CHECK-INS!

The 2016 Tennessee Thunder Run Presented by Garza Law Firm is supported by our sponsors, so we want to encourage everyone to support them in turn. For that reason, riders will receive a BONUS CHECK-IN for spending $10 or more at a stop. The bonus criteria may be adjusted at some stops to accommodate riders or particulars of that stop. Specifics of each stop will be listed each month in Thunder Roads® Tennessee as part of the Stop Listing.

IT’S REALLY THAT SIMPLE!

cool spots in our state. And we want to discover new spots as well, which is why we are encouraging everyone to nominate their favorite riding destinations. We have designed this run to entertain and challenge our readers – as well as promote our partners. As with the magazine itself, the Tennessee Thunder Run Presented by Garza Law Firm is presented through the support of our sponsors and partners all across the state. We have secured several key sponsorships already, but opportunities remain. If your business would like to get involved, this is a great way to promote yourself all across the state in a positive manner. Even if your organization is not a riding destination you might become a sponsor for the tremendous promotional value it offers through the constant attention it will receive in Thunder Roads® Magazine and other media outlets. The 2016 Tennessee Thunder Run Presented by Garza Law Firm will begin in April, with all necessary information and additional details in each month’s issue of Thunder Roads® Tennessee. We will also have a complete listing on our website – ThunderRoadsTennessee.com and our Facebook page. We will include a listing of registration stops.

THE RIDE KICKS OFF IN APRIL! GET READY!

As we mentioned, this is a dynamic event – intended to be tweaked and developed over time. If you have ideas, suggestions, or concerns – please don’t hesitate to let us know. You can email us at TennesseeThunderRun@gmail.com

1. Get your Tennessee Thunder Run “Ride n’ Win” Presented by Garza Law Firm Ride Card. 2. Get the list of stops each month from your Thunder Roads® Tennessee Magazine, our website (ThunderRoadsTennessee. com), or our Facebook page. 3. Ride out to the listed stops and show them your card. 4. And then you could win cool prizes, including cold hard CASH! The first step will be for riders to register for their Tennessee Thunder Run Presented by Garza Law Firm Ride Cards. A number of select locations will serve as Registration Centers. Riders can easily register at these points – free of charge. They will then receive their Ride Cards. Thunder Roads® Tennessee will also be registering riders for Ride Cards at specific events throughout the year. Key events or Bike Nights will have a special booth for Ride Card registrations. In most cases, we will be offering special incentives both for those registering their cards and those checking in with their previously issued cards. The Ride Cards will allow participants to easily and safely check in at all stops. Some Thunder Roads® Tennessee Sponsors will also be offering discounts to readers that present the cards. Thunder Roads® Tennessee will be listing special discounts and offers in the magazine throughout the year as an added value to readers and means of encouraging our partners to offer these extra savings. PLEASE NOTE: Once you have received your RIDE CARD, you will not be asked to provide personal information or emails at any location for check-in. You simply enter your ride card number! We want to keep things exciting for you – the readers and riders on the run. We’re bikers and it’s all about the ride. We want to help create fun experiences for you and share some March 2016

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

March 2016

Check out our boothes at

Indian Motorcycles & Rallies of the World Stop by and register to win a Guitar!

March 2016

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

March 2016

Bike of the Month

2015 CUSTOM INDIAN SCOUT

Congratulations to Melissa “Missy” Brown on winning our monthly Bike Contest on Facebook! Melissa “Missy” Brown here, a huge thank you hug to all of you who voted for my bike. “Tiger Lily” is my 2015 Indian Scout 1133. The name was suggested to me by my 8 year old niece and is a tribute to Disney’s only Indian Princess. I wanted a bike that obviously belonged to a woman but still looked beast. My Scout started out in black gloss. To make Tiger a little different I opted to have a female Indian Princess airbrushed on the tank instead of the normal Chief War Bonnet. Pamela Shanteau is a world renowned artist and she did an amazing job in my biased opinion. Mick Forrest contributed his skills by hand painting some of the Indian engine and fuel cap medallions in a fading pink scheme. The saddle was changed to a custom black leather Corbin with pink stitching. Custom machined fender trim was added to the rear fender. To clean the look, all of the factory turn signals were removed. Bar end Motogadget turn signals were added along with Mini X-Arc turn signals in the rear. Oddly enough a HarleyDavidson Daymaker LED headlight now sets in the bucket. FTD Customs in Hendersonville provided the wheels and the matching rotors. It was their first Scout but certainly not their last. Other custom touches are Jokers Pegs, Aeromach shifters and brake pegs, and a Motherwell rack. Giving me better control, this bike has Indian’s reduced reach bar and pedals as I am 4 foot 10 inches tall. For performance a Hacker Exhaust and a Power Commander V Module were added. To date this Scout has pegged a 94.6 max HP rating to the rear wheel while, according to corporate specs, weighs 538 pounds. Tiger has taken first place trophies in Bike Shows at Kentucky Bike, Hawg Valley, and Thunder Road Sturgis. I’m really proud of this bike and I love riding, talking, and showing Tiger Lily off. Special thanks to: Indian of Murfreesboro. Generation after generation of Sloan’s who completely understand customer service. If you have a cool custom bike you would like to have featured in our magazine, enter it in our monthly contest by submitting a pic of your bike to ThunderRoadsTn@gmail.com

March 2016

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

LUCK OF THE IRISH HEARTY STEW

1-1/2 to 2 lbs. of Boneless Sirloin Steak Meat; cut into bite-size pieces 2 Tbls. of All Purpose Flour 2 -3 Tbls. butter or margarine 1 Large Yellow Onion; chopped in big chunks 1 Can of Beef Stock and 1 Carton or Box of Beef Stock 1 Can of Stewed Tomatoes; un-drained 1 Envelope of Good Seasons Garlic & Herb Dressing Mix 1 lb. of red potatoes, jackets left on, cut into 3/4 inch chunks 2 Handfuls of pre-packaged baby carrots 1 Cup of Frozen Peas 1 Cup of either Frozen Corn or Frozen Broccoli, or both 2 Tbls. Worcestershire Sauce 1/2 Palm-full of Thyme 2 Tbls. Pearl Barley (in spice aisle any grocery) 1 Heaping Tbls. of Parsley 1 Bay Leaf 4 Beef Boullion Cubes; dissolved in 1 cup hot water Melt 1/4 stick of butter or 2 tablespoons of margarine over medium heat. Dredge your meat chunks thoroughly through flour and then dredge again. Place into melted butter in a Dutch Oven and let brown up good on all sides. Remove to side plate. Now, on medium-high heat, sprinkle apprx. 3 heaping tablespoons of all-purpose flour into same pot. Keep working it around and around for about a minute or so to cook off the flour taste. Next, add your dissolved beef boullion cubes hot water mixture and again, let it all get mixed in well. Keep that wooden spoon moving! Next, add the (1) can of beef stock and keep an eye on it as it will thicken up quickly. Turn heat down to medium-low. Add the box of beef stock now. Add back in the beef chunks, potatoes, tomatoes, dressing mix, onion chunks, Worcestershire, thyme, barley, parsley and bay leaf. Cook covered for 45 minutes. The last 15 minutes, remove bay leaf and if needed, if stock too thick, add 1 cup of hot water. This will dilute the beef flavor so only add it if truly necessary. Now add in all your frozen veggies and a large pat of butter or 1 Tbl. of margarine, whichever. Take cover off and let go until frozen carrots are tender throughout. Serve in big soup bowls along with a cold apple/walnut & pear salad mixed in creamed mayonnaise and chopped Romaine lettuce. Serve hot crusty bread and take some room temp. margarine or butter and throw in a palm-full of basil and spread on thick slices of hot bread. Aye! Now this Irish Stew truly is magically delicious!

ONION PIE.......VIDALIA STYLE

3 Cups of thinly sliced Vidalia Onions 1/2 Stick of Melted Butter 1 Pre-made Pie Shell 2 Eggs; beaten 3 Tbls. All-Purpose Flour 1/2 Cup Half & Half 1 Small Tub (8 oz.) of Sour Cream 1 Tub (8 oz.) Philly Cream Cheese (room temp.) 10 Slices of Hickory Smoked Bacon cooked crisp 1 Pkg. of pre-sliced mushrooms 1-1/2 cups of Grier cheese (get from Deli counter) Salt & Pepper to Taste Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Melt butter down in a skillet and add onions and mushrooms and sauteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; until lightly browned. Place your pie pan on a sheet pan in case any drips over. Line bottom of pie crust with sauteed onions and mushrooms. In a small bowl beat up the two eggs and the flour together until smooth. Gradually add the half & half, cream cheese, sour cream and salt & pepper to taste. Mix well and pour all over the onions in the pie shell. Crumble bacon all over the top of pie and distribute evenly. Bake for 25 minutes and the last five, slide oven rack out and top generously with Grier cheese and let bake for 5 more minutes. Let cool 5 mins. before cutting.

OH SO LUCKY! IRISH GREEN CUPCAKES with GREEN BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

1 Pkg. of White Cake Mix Follow package directions, only add GREEN food coloring to the mix as dark as you prefer. Bake as directed. If baking directly in cupcake tins be sure and spray bottom & sides generously. If baking in cupcake papers, only fill 3/4 full. Cool thoroughly. Buy 2 cans of Betty Crocker Buttercream frosting and again add food coloring to the desired green that you want. Frost cupcakes generously. Take a butter knife and dab at the frosting to make stiff peaks after youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re done frosting. Looks very pro. *Tip: Take frosting and place it in a plastic ketchup bottle like you see in Diners, and stick it a 1/2 inch into the side of your cupcake and squirt to have a creamy filling surprise when you bite into cupcake. So Simple Sweetie!

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

March 2016

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

Bullet Points SHOTGUNS FOR HOME DEFENSE We’ve probably all heard at one time or another that a shotgun is “the best gun for home defense”. A shotgun IS a great home defense weapon, not necessarily your Grampa’s old rabbit gun, but a proper fighting shotgun. Combat Shotguns usually have barrels shorter than 20 inches and hold more than 5 rounds. There are also a lot of myths about shotguns. We will try to dispel two of the biggest myths. Myth 1. “All you have to do is rack the slide of a shotgun and the bad guys go running”. The first problem with this is if you are close enough for a bad guy to hear you rack the slide, you have already walked into a potentially bad situation with an unloaded gun. The next problem is, does the person that just invaded your house know what that sound is? When I was a kid, most people I knew had experienced a pump shotgun before we were finished with single digit birthdays. Nowadays, they aren’t as popular as they once were, especially with the nefarious crowd so the bad guy on the other side of your door may have never actually heard a pump shotgun cycled. The other problem is, if someone invaded your home to steal for drug money, they may hear it and know what it is, but in a chemically altered state, still not care. Myth 2. “You just point it down the hallway and pull the trigger, you don’t even have to aim it”. Nothing could be further from the truth, in fact, shotguns are actually one of the hardest types of guns to shoot accurately. Some of them don’t even have sights, so you aim (yes, you must aim a shotgun to hit what you are shooting at) by looking down the barrel. This takes a lot of practice to get good at. You also can’t hold a shotgun at your hip and shoot it accurately, even if Arnold Schwarzenegger can, you still can’t. Some think the shot spread will cover a wide enough area so they don’t have to aim, there are several studies on shot spread at 21 feet. Even with the best defensive rounds, the shot spread at 21 feet (about the length of a

March 2016

hallway) can usually be covered by your opened hand. Now with that out of the way, Shotguns are hard to shoot accurately, slow to load, don’t hold many rounds at all, and they kick hard making follow-up shots more difficult. But in spite of all of these shortcomings, if you are willing to train with them they are still great home defense weapons. If you plan to use a shotgun for home defense, you should practice a lot, and not just standing and shooting at paper targets, you should shoot them from every position you can think of under all kinds of circumstances just as you should with any home defense weapon. Also there are many add-ons for shotguns, they don’t have to look like a decorated Christmas tree, but there are a few that most consider essential. A recoil reducing stock or pad. This not only makes follow-up shots faster, but makes training more enjoyable. A shell carrier, as covered before, shotguns hold very few rounds from a defensive weapon standpoint, so having more ammunition readily available and practicing reloads is vital. A sling, a shotgun is a long gun, and a sling is a good idea on any defensive long gun. A sling is a way to carry the shotgun, if your hands are busy doing something else important you won’t have to put your shotgun down, it’s no good to you or could possibly be used against you if you don’t have it with you. Not to get into defensive tactics, but examples are if you need to move something heavy as a barricade, render medical aid, or carry a loved one to safety. Most also agree a white light should be attached to any home defense gun or kept next to it. A white light on a weapon is not for looking around, and all the reasons to not have a light (they can see me coming, it gives away my position, all great reasons on a battlefield) are outweighed by the single biggest reason to have one for a home defense situation, target identification. Always be sure what you are shooting, and what’s behind it. Make sure you are not aiming at the 16 year old neighbor kid who just discovered alcohol and wandered into the wrong house.

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

A car load of Irish Nuns is sitting at a traffic light in downtown Dublin, when a bunch of rowdy drunks pull up alongside of them. “Hey, show us yer tittiess, ya’ bloody penguins!” shouts one of the drunks. Quite shocked, Mother Superior turns to Sister Mary Immaculata and says, “I don’t think they know who we are; show them your cross.” Sister Mary Immaculata rolls own her window and shouts, “Piss off, ya’ fookin’ little wankers, before I come over there and rip yer balls off and shove em’ in yer fookin’ filthy mouth” Sister Mary Immaculata then rolls up her window, looks back at Mother Superior, quite innocently, and asks, “Did that sound cross enough? ________________________________________ George Phillips , an elderly man from Walled Lake, Michigan, was going up to bed, when his wife told him that he’d left the light on in the garden shed, which she could see from the bedroom window. George opened the back door to go turn off the light, but saw that there were people in the shed stealing things. He phoned the police, who asked “Is someone in your house?” He said “No, but some people are breaking into my garden shed and stealing from me.” Then the police dispatcher said “All patrols are busy, you should lock your doors and an officer will be along when one is available”. George said, “Okay.” He hung up the phone and waited 3 minutes. Then he phoned the police again. “Hello, I just called you a few minutes ago because there were people stealing things from my shed. Well, you don’t have to worry about them now because I just shot and killed them both; the dogs are eating them right now,” and he hung up. Within five minutes, six Police Cars, a SWAT Team, a Helicopter, two Fire Trucks, a Paramedic and an

Ambulance showed up at the Phillips’ residence and caught the burglars red-handed. One of the Policemen said to George, “I thought you said that you’d shot them!” George said, “I thought you said there was nobody available!” *True Story. Don’t mess with old people. They’ve been around, they know stuff. How do you make 5 pounds of fat look good? Put a nipple on it. Learn From Your Parents Mistakes..... Use Birth Control. ________________________________________ What was the original point & click interface? A Smith & Wesson. ________________________________________ Five surgeons from big cities are discussing who makes the best patients to operate on. The first surgeon, from New York, says,” I like to see accountants on my operating table because when you open them up, everything inside is numbered. ”The second, from Chicago, responds, “Yeah, but you should try electricians! Everything inside them is color coded.” The third surgeon, from Dallas, says, “No, I really think librarians are the best, everything inside them is in alphabetical order.” The fourth surgeon, from Los Angeles chimes in: “You know, I like construction workers. Those guys always understand when you have a few parts left over. ”But the fifth surgeon, from Washington, DC, shut them all up when he observed: “You’re all wrong. Politicians are the easiest to operate on. There’s no guts, no heart, no balls, no brains, and no spine. Plus, the head and the ass are interchangeable.”

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

March 2016

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

september 14 - 24, 2017 $

$ get your tickets today www.nashvillebikeweek.com

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a rally, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an experience

by Bob “Bulldog” Ousley Dear Fellow Veterans and Patriots of Tennessee: 2016 brings us the biggest shift in the POW/MIA world in the last 25 to 30 years. As I have reported over the past two and a half years that the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Senate conducted inquiries into the performance of the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) and the Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) and came to the conclusion that these two organizations were not getting the job done. Of course those of us who have been working the POW/MIA issue for a long time, some of us since the 1960’s, already knew this. The result of the investigations was the dismantling of JPAC and DPMO and the creation of a new organization titled the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Accounting Agency (DPAA). DOD began to bring the new organization into being last year and DPAA was declared fully operational as of January, 2016. Some of you know that I am National Co-Chairman of the Board of Honor-Release-Return, Inc. (HRR) which is a national think tank and POW/MIA activist organization. We have had the honor and privilege of being one of many players who have contributed to the structure, mission and focus of this new organization over the past two and a half years. DPAA was set in motion under Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and although Secretary Hagel has moved on, DPAA is moving forward with the spirit and vision set forth by Secretary Hagel. This past fall I and my fellow Co-Chairman of the Board for HRR, Jim “Moe” Moyer, had a long and productive meeting with the Director of DPAA, Retired Lieutenant General Michael Linnington, and several of his executive staff Arlington, Virginia The meeting was scheduled for one hour and ended up lasting almost four. We found the new leadership at DPAA very motivated and making many changes that will speed the recovery and identification of America’s missing in action service members. It was truly a breath of fresh air compared to the way JPAC and DPMO were run and the relationship those two organizations had with many of the families of the missing. DPAA is integrating the latest technologies into identifying

March 2016

remains, partnering with Universities for research and recovery efforts and contracting with non-governmental organizations to raise the number of recoveries from around the world. There are over 80,000 American service members still missing in action from as far back as World War II through today. While DPAA funding by the government is nowhere near what it needs to be, DPAA is doing what it can with the resources it has to bring imaginative and creative tactics into action to find, recover and identify our missing. They are also creating a more open and responsive relationship with the families. After World War II there were thousands of servicemen on the island of Guam awaiting permanent burial. After much pressure from Congress and veterans organizations and the help of land donated by Hawaii, Congress finally approved the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in a place created by a volcano and known today as the “Punchbowl.” There have been several hundred service members buried in the punchbowl who were not able to be identified at that time. DPAA cut through the politics and is disinterring unidentified USS Oklahoma service member remains from the “Punchbowl” and beginning the long overdue process of identification and return to their families. DPAA is working to improve the process of recovering remains from all wars; WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf Wars as well as other incidents where service members went missing. The previous organizations averaged 60 to 80 identifications per year since the end of Vietnam. The leadership at DPAA is committed to raising that average substantially beginning this year. You can go to https:// service.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOD/subscriber/ new and sign up to receive emails about identified service members and their repatriation to their family. Your POW/ MIA patches and flags make a difference. 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.

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

by Bob “Bulldog” Ousley

Skully’s Saloon: There is a treasure in Old Hickory across from the Dupont Plant called Skully’s Saloon. This great neighborhood bar started life as a dirt floor feed store in the 1920’s. Through the years it has gone through a lot of ups and downs. Many of those have been bars that included Pole Cats and DILIGAF’s. This long time establishment was finally resurrected as Skully’s Saloon a few years ago and has prospered as a biker friendly community gathering place that is open from 11am serving lunch and rocking into the evening. Amanda Anderson and Bobby Smith did extensive remodeling and construction to make this place home. One of the unique things they did was make a bar with thick clear coating that has many embedded personal treasures meaningful to who they are and their customers. Amanda’s heritage is Blackfoot Indian and there is a section to honor that heritage and her mother. Other sections speak to service in the military, youthful experimentation, personal memories and stuff you would expect to see imbedded in a bar. There is a great collection of money in the bar too. You’ll find a collection of American and foreign coins, a real confederate $100 bill and other paper money. Check out all the military and patriotic flags on the ceiling. I’m sure you’ll find something there you’ve never seen before. Skully’s is a meeting place for Music City CMT Abate, Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) and they support many charities. They are a food drop off spot for the Old Hickory Outreach Center’s Food Pantry. At Christmas they helped support 206 families have a great holiday and get enough to eat. Skully’s is all about helping with fundraising and supporting good charities. Success here is more about what they do to support the community than squeezing the last penny out of your pocket. The Skully regulars are quick to support a cause that is doing good for folks who need help.

will allow. Skully’s is all about making sure that customers don’t dance with the law just because they’ve had a good time. They will make sure you get a ride home and if you are on a bike and are worried about leaving it overnight, don’t. They have a fenced area and are happy to secure your bike until you come back for it. They really work overtime to make sure you have a good time and live to tell about it. On the third Thursday of the month they have an old school bike gathering and you never know what kind of really cool stuff you’ll see. The health scores here are as good as they get and you can tell by the food. Everything is fresh and shows attention to detail. My favorite is the Philly Cheese Steak – tender slices of steak with awesome flavorful Philly sauce. The bread is crisp on the outside and works great with the meat. They serve burgers, chicken, BBQ, bologna, patty melt grilled cheese and hot dog sandwiches and subs. They also have salads, pizza, nachos, quesadillas and Skully Skins. A great time and great food any day of the week. What more could you ask for. When you stop in tell Amanda that Bulldog sent you and ask for the special bar tour. Let’s Ride to Eat!!! Bulldog If you are out riding to eat and see me please come up and tell me your favorite places to go when you’re hungry and thirsty. “Will Ride to Eat” will be an ongoing new article in Thunder Roads® Magazine TN and we want to put the spotlight on the great history and variety of Tennessee’s biker friendly establishments.

When it comes to entertainment, events and activities Skully’s really keeps the ball rolling. There is something going on most days of the week. Monday is free pool all day and Lightning Rod Karaoke, Tuesday is Blues Day with a Blues Jam at 7 and pool tournament at 8. Wednesday is Hump Day Happy Hour and Bike Night in warm months. Thursday is Writer’s night at 7 and pool tournament at8. Friday celebrates TGIF with various entertainment, Saturday is live entertainment and Sunday is Bloody Mary Day with an open Jam at 7pm. They pride themselves on being a neighborhood gathering place for the locals and roll out the red carpet for everyone who rolls in, especially those who roll in on two wheels. Amanda insures that Skully’s is a safe and welcoming place for all. Respect for women is a top priority as is making sure the place is the cleanest in town. On occasion a customer will have more fun than the road 36

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

March 2016

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

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 AIM/NCOM Attorney James Ramsey (Pops) Keltics 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 (865-951-4224) E Volunteer State Chapter-Vonore, TN (615-715-5039) BIKERS WHO CARE www.bikerewhocane.org Bikers Who Care is a organization of motorcycle enthusiasts dedicated to supporting The Dream Factory of Clarksville, TN by sponsoring Camp Rainbow, a summer camp for seriously ill children BLUE KNIGHTS The BLUE KNIGHTS® is a non-profit fraternal organization consisting of active and retired law enforcement men & women who enjoy riding motorcycles. www.blueknightstnv. bizland.com CMT/ABATE CMT/ABATE, Inc. is not a •Biker Club”, but a nonprofit, political organization that was formed to preserve feedom and safety for all Tennesseans who enjoy motorcycling. Our major goals are to modify existing laws that are detrimental to motorcycle safety and enjoyment, and to enact new legislation in support of motorcyclists who ride in Tennessee. If you are concerned about preserving personal freedom and motorcycle safety, we urge you to join. Local charters play a major rote in making CMT/ABATE, Inc. an effective organization by contacting their area legislators to inform them of how the local membership feels about issues affecting motorcyclists. PO BOX 1991 MADISON, TN 37116 615-860-1991 Email: lnfo@cmtabate.com MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS FOUNDATION OF TENNESSEE WWW.MAFT.US MAFT is a non-profit 501-C-3 tax-exempt organization. We believe that educating the public to have the proper respect for motorcyclists as well other highway users will reduce accidents and deaths on our highways. We hope to reduce motorcycle accidents caused by inattentive

drivers resulting in avoidable right of way collisions. Our Campaign Save A Life program is teaching new drivers in our High Schools awareness and defensive techniques to avoid these accidents. MAFT honors the survivors, the lost and the families of these accident victims at a Vigil each autumn. = Awareness, Respect and Education MAFTINFO@AOL.COM 615-799-8600 MOTOR MAIDS, INC. A diverse group of women motorcyclists united through a passion for riding while fostering a positive image and promoting safe riding skills. www.motormaids.org PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS www.PatriotGuard.org If you have any questions, please feel free to contact PGR State Captain Annette (Dreamcatcher)  615-974-3046 ROAD WARRIORS RIDING CLUB, TICB Contact@theroadwarriorsrc.com ROLLING THUNDER TENNESSEE www.rollingthundertn1.com Rolling Thunder®, Inc.’s major function is to publicize the POW-MlA issue. To educate the public of the fact that many American prisoners of war were left behind after all past wars. To help correct the past and to protect the future veterans from being left behind should they become prisoners of war-missing in action. We are committed to helping American veterans from all wars! ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 1 TN Pres. Jay Barnes, Murfreesboro 615-364-1029, www.rollingthundertn1.com ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 2 TN Pres. Gerri Tramel , Soddy-Daisy 423-843-1061 www.rollingthundertn2.org ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 3 TN Pres. Clay Tumlin, Knoxville 865-457-4507 rttn3@comcast.net 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. Mike Morel, Martin City 731-431-2411 www.rollingthundertn6.com SONS OF LIBERTY RIDERS Action Not Words - NOW! Riders organizing to support and defend this country. A political movement of riders. All riders welcome! In addition to welcoming members of any other organization or affiliation. Welcoming non-riders and supporters as well. sonsoflibertyriders.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 @ 423-312-6220 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 worldwide. 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

#435 Beech River #273 Bristol #034 Chatanooga #058 Clarksville #410 Copperhill #323 Covington #285 Crossroads #320 Cumberland Gap #423 Eagle Bluff

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

#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 865-977-1669

Twin Lakes Morristown Chapter 423-586-5343

Memphis Chapter webguru@memphishog.com

Upper Cumberland Chapter 931-526-3139

THUNDER THUNDERROADS ROADSMAGAZ MAGAZ28 THUNDER ROADS MAGAZ 2829

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

Southern Cruisers www.southerncruisers.net

March 2016

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

NEWS BYTES

THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) RIDING “OFF THE GRID” -- HOW TO ESCAPE GPS TRACKING ON YOUR MOTORCYCLE

Freedom of the Road isn’t that free these days. “We often talk about what you can do to protect your privacy, but more often than not we accept the technology given to us by large corporations with government influence,” writes Gil Mellen, ABATE of California’s rep to the Southern California Confederation of Clubs (SCCOC), “And with that ease our phones store more than just our private information, they are a collection source for who we are, what we do and where we go 24/7.” Turning your phone off or on airplane mode doesn’t cut it either, he explains. In order to truly be undetectable to ANYONE you must use a first line of defense on your phone, such as Silent Pocket. By employing a Silent Pocket “Faraday cage” (conductive material surrounding a piece of equipment to exclude electrostatic and electromagnetic influences) you can block all wireless signals to and from your mobile device. Once placed inside the stylish leather case, your device is completely sealed -- No GPS tracking, NO cellular, NO wifi, NO Bluetooth, and NO RFID scanning or NFC in all frequencies. Additionally, Silent Pocket cases protect your financial information from credit card skimming and scanning. So if you’re heading to a large biker event and want no one to know your whereabouts, simply put your phone inside the case and wherever you go is OFF THE GRID. Once you remove your phone, any missed voicemails, data, or messages are downloaded. Your location is also known at that point. “Silent Pocket is in the privacy accessory market for the long haul.” stated Aaron Zar, Silent Pocket Co-Founder. “As the methods hackers use to compromise security continue to evolve, so will our products.” Silent Pocket is a proud supporter of SAVE THE PATCH and they offer an exclusive 15% off discount code for all BIKERS and ABATE MEMBERS at www.silent-pocket.com: patch16 or call 831-531-8199 or e-mail sales@silent-pocket.com for bulk order discounts. BIKER ATTIRE ALLOWED IN NEW MEXICO COURTROOMS Declaring “A great victory for our community,” Annette Torrez, chair of the New Mexico Motorcycle Rights Organization 40

(NMMRO) and National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) board of directors, announced that; We received the following message from Chief Justice Judge Nash concerning motorcycle vests in District Courthouse, “Please be informed that the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department will NOT be requiring members of your organization to turn their vests inside out upon entry into the Second Judicial District Courthouse and its’ Courtrooms in the future.” The NMMRO and the NNMCOC (Northern New Mexico Confederation of Clubs) sent Judge Nash a letter regarding an issue in which Bernalillo Sheriff Officers were asking the Guardians of the Children to remove their vests and turn them inside out so none of the patches were visible. “These vests and patches are what identify them to the abused children who they are there to support in court under difficult circumstance as these children have to face their perpetrators or have to sometimes testify,” explained Torrez. “While we can all benefit from this victory, it is the abused children from our community who will benefit most, as now members of motorcycle community can continue to support and accompany them in court. Your voices were heard as we united in support.” Nash’s message specifically denotes “members of your organization” which is why “it is so important we as motorcyclists join and support the NMMRO, an organization that stands and fights for your rights, freedoms and liberties,” said Torrez, adding; “Thank you to Judge Nash for doing the right thing as we believe our 1st Amendment was being violated. We must also remember that we must be respectful at all times in our courthouse, we must be on our best behavior so that we may continue to wear our patches and motorcycle related attire in the courthouse. I want to thank the Guardians of the Children for bringing this to our attention. Thank you to Double D from The Motorcycle Profiling Project and Attorney Dan Sorey for their support and advice in addressing this issue.” MANIFESTO ON THE MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY AND FREEDOM OF THE ROAD “I read your recent (NCOM Biker Newsbytes) report and the piece about the NCOM board requesting input on motorcycle issues to discuss at the upcoming NCOM Convention,” writes Keith “Bandit” Ball of Bikernet.com and former editor of Easyriders magazine. “I have a major bitch and a project that could save the custom motorcycle aftermarket and place freedom at the forefront of our nation once more.” WHEN YOU CAN’T GIVE UP, WRITE -- A Brief Manifesto; “Sounds ominous but it’s not, then again it is a tough alteration to current government thinking. And I believe our industry could be at the forefront. Why can’t we prove that Freedom always needs to be a consideration? Why can’t we prove that all the custom motorcycles in the country will never have any significant impact on the environment and agencies need to leave us alone?

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

March 2016

NEWS BYTES

If we were successful, this could place Freedom at the forefront in many applications from hot rods, to go carts, to speed boats.”

BILL IN WASHINGTON WOULD ALLOW MOTORCYCLES ON SHOULDERS IN TRAFFIC

As evidence of governmental regulation usurping personal rights, Ball (Bandit@Bikernet.com) submitted the following news release on behalf of SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) entitled “EPA Seeks to Prohibit Conversion of Vehicles into Racecars”:

Washington State might give motorcyclists preferential treatment on some highways during traffic jams under a bill that has the support of the state Senate. The measure would give motorcyclists permission to drive on the far left shoulders of divided highways when traffic is moving under 25 miles an hour.

“The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a regulation to prohibit conversion of vehicles originally designed for on-road use into racecars and make the sale of certain products for use on such vehicles illegal. The proposed regulation was contained within a non-related proposed regulation entitled ‘Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Mediumand Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles - Phase 2’.

“It really is about relieving congestion,” said State Senator Tim Sheldon (D-Mason County), the bill’s sponsor. He tried passing a bill last year that would have allowed what’s known as “lane splitting,” allowing bikers to ride between cars stopped in traffic, but that bill failed.

The regulation would impact all vehicle types, including the sports cars, sedans and hatch-backs commonly converted strictly for use at the track. While the Clean Air Act prohibits certain modifications to motor vehicles, it is clear that vehicles built or modified for racing, and not used on the streets, are not the ‘motor vehicles’ that Congress intended to regulate. ‘This proposed regulation represents overreaching by the agency, runs contrary to the law and defies decades of racing activity where EPA has acknowledged and allowed conversion of vehicles,’ said SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting. Working with other affected organizations, including those representing legions of professional and hobbyist racers and fans, SEMA will continue to oppose the regulation through the administrative process and will seek congressional support and judicial intervention as necessary. The EPA has indicated it expects to publish final regulations by July 2016.”

March 2016

Sen. Sheldon told CBS King5 News in Olympia that his proposal would alleviate traffic and make highways safer for motorcycle riders in heavy traffic. ”When congestion basically stops traffic, a motorcyclist… they’re vulnerable to over-heating as well as being rear-ended.” TEENAGER CAUTIONED AFTER SERIOUSLY INJURING MOTORCYCLIST A 14-year-old boy was recently “cautioned” by police after causing “life-changing injuries” to a motorcyclist by tying a rope between two trees on a woodland path. The 17-year-old rider was rushed to the hospital with serious neck and wind-pipe injuries after hitting the rope while riding in woods near St Neots, Cambridgeshire, UK, and he spent seven weeks in the hospital including two-and-a-half in an induced coma. The boy, who admitted responsibility under questioning by police, was issued a youth caution for causing grievous bodily harm without intent. He must also attend sessions with the Youth Offending Service.

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

If You Are A BIKER FRIENDLY BUSINESS And Would Like To See Your BUSINESS LISTED And Receive Thunder Roads Tennessee Magazines Each Month

Call 615-389-1149

(BFD LISTING ONLY $300 PER YEAR) READERS Pick Up Your Copy Of

Magazine Each Month At 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 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

The Shed 1820 Lamar Alexander Pkwy Maryville, TN 37801 865-977-1669

Colboch Harley-Davidson® 1830 N Davy Crockett Pkwy Morristown, TN 37814 (423) 586-5343

CAMPGROUNDS

H-D of Columbia 1616 Harley Davidson Blvd Columbia, TN 38401 931-540-0099 H-D of Cool Springs 7128 S. Springs Drive Franklin, TN 37067 866-667-8836 hdcoolsprings.com Highway 12 Motorsports 5110 Ashland City Highway Nashville, TN 37218 (615) 891-7850 www.Hwy12Motorsports.com Across From Lewis Country Store Knoxville Harley-Davidson® 605 Lovell Rd Knoxville, TN 37932 865-671-2454 Knoxville Harley-Davidson® 5800 Clinton Highway Knoxville, TN 37912 865-689-2454 Rocky Top Harley-Davidson® 105 Waldens Main St Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 865-774-3445 S&G Custom Cycles 1114 Galloway St Columbia, TN 38401 931-381-7282 www.sgcustomcyles.com

Boswell’s Ring of Fire H-D 2200 Gallatin Pike N Madison, TN 37115 615-855-1001

Sloan’s Motorcycle & ATV 2233 Northwest Broad Street Murfreesboro, TN 37129 www.sloansmotorcycle.com (615) 893-0150

Bumpus Harley-Davidson® of Murfreesboro 2250 NW Broad St Murfreesboro, TN 37129 615-849-8025

Smoky Mountain Harley -Davidson 1820 Lamar Alexander Pkwy Maryville, TN 37801 865-977-1669

Bumpus Harley-Davidson® of Memphis 2160 Whitten Rd Memphis, TN 38133 901-372-1121 Bumpus Harley-Davidson® of Jackson 326 Carriage House Dr Jackson, TN 38305 731-422-5508 Bumpus Harley-Davidson® Of Collierville 325 S Byhalia Rd Collierville, TN 38017 901-316-1121 Bumpus Harley Davidson® 325 S Byhalia Rd Collierville, TN 38017 901-376-1121 42

Catalyst Cycles 1074 Courier Place, Ste 402 Smyrna, TN 37167 (615) 984-7969 www.catalystcycles.com

BARS&RESTAURANTS Adrenaline Bar & Grill 200 Maddox Simpson Pkwy Lebanon, TN 37090 (615) 784-4347 Bent Wrench Roadhouse 4724 Ashland City Road Fredonia, TN 37146 931-362-4774 www. thebentwrenchroadhouse.com Chopper’s Grill & Bar 1200 Donelson Ave Old Hickory, TN 37138 615-894-7020 www.choppertn.com Double E Bar/Grill 4957 Lebanon Pike Old Hickory, TN 37138 615-885-3400

Cacklebery Campground “Home of the Big Rooster” 560 Tomoka Farms Rd CR 415 New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 386-428-5459 Hidden Creek Camp Ground 2576 W Antioch Road Springville, TN 38256 (731) 641-0034

FINANCIAL Legacy Payroll Solutions 40 Industrial Park Drive Hendersonville, TN 37075 (615) 826-1583 http://hrguys.net

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

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

LEGAL Garza Law Firm PLLC 550 West Main Street 550 #340 Knoxville, TN 37902 Phone: 865-329-6982 Toll Free: 866-893-8413 www.garzalaw.com AIM/NCOM Richard M. Lester 800-531-2424/ 1-800-on-a-bike www.onabike.com

LEATHER & REPAIR Buckle and Hide Leather 197 Enon Spring Road West Smyrna, TN 37167 www.bucklehideleather.com 615-768-5041 Charlie’s Leathers 108 W Main St Lebanon, TN 37087 615-449-6065

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

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

PAINT/PINSTRIPING Paint By Lemon 3524 Central Pike Ste 308 Hermitage TN 37076 www.paintbylemon.com 770-344-7279

POWDER COATING Jeff’s Powder & Ceramic Coating 114-G Kraft Street Clarksville, TN 37040 www.boscycleshop.com (931) 645-8082 A & A Powder Coating Inc 1207 Louisville Hwy Goodlettsville, TN 37072 (615) 859-9479

SERVICES Avon the company for women & now men too! For Easy On-Line Ordering Visit: www.youravon.com/denisehigh Amsoil info@myguy4oil.com 615-389-1149 www.myguy4oil.com Reference #1569065 FTD Customs 156 Commerce Drive Hendersonville, TN 37075 www.ftdcustoms.com (615) 824-2811 Stereo City 6725 Ringgold Road, Suite B Chattanooga, TN 37412 423-504-9874 Tennessee Biker Medical Clinic 300 10th Ave E Springfield, TN 37172 www.covenantconfirmers.org

TRAVEL 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.

March 2016

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

GOT EVENTS ? Submit your events to: events@thunderroadstennessee.com

Chopper’s Grill Bike Night Date: 03/02/2016 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Choppers Grill 1200 Donelson Ave Old Hickory TN 37138 Chopper’s Grill Bike Night every Wednesday with PJ Tracy FTD Customs at Daytona Bike Week Date: 03/02/2016 - 03/13/2016 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Daytona International Speedway FTD Customs will be in Daytona at the Speedway for the entire Daytona Bike Week from March 2nd thru 13th with great Wheel, Tire, and new Floorboard specials. Smoky Mountain H-D Swine Ball featuring Custom Kings Bike Reveal Date: 03/05/2016 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Smoky Mountain H-D 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy Maryville, TN Calling all potential HOG Members to enjoy 20% off during extended store hours! Also, see what our guys have been building for the Harley-Davidson Custom Kings Competition! Rocking the Deck at Chopper’s Grill Date: 03/05/2016 Time: 8:00 PM Location: Choppers Grill 1200 Donelson Ave Old Hickory TN 37138 March 5 Hayden James & Friends will be Rocking the deck at Chopper’s Grill Sloan’s Pancake Breakfast and Ride Date: 03/05/2016 Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Location: Sloan’s Motorcycle & ATV 2233 NW Broad St. Murfreesboro, TN 37129 PANCAKE BREAKFAST & RIDE 8AM-9:30AM - All you can eat Pancakes and fixings for your $5 Charitable Donation - after breakfast weather permitting, we RIDE! Adrenaline Bar and Grill UFC Fight Night Date: 03/05/2016 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Adrenaline 200 Maddox Simpson Pkwy Suite A, Lebanon TN Adrenaline Bar and Grill UFC fight night. Come watch the fight on our 100” Movie screen Chopper’s Grill Bike Night Date: 03/09/2016 Time: 7:00 AM Location: Choppers Grill 1200 Donelson Ave Old Hickory TN 37138 Chopper’s Grill Bike Night every Wednesday with PJ Tracy Smoky Mountain H-D First Responders Appreciation Event Date: 03/13/2016 Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Smoky Mountain H-D 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy Maryville, TN Contact phone: 865-977-1669 First Responders Appreciation Event FREE VIP Event for all Current and Retired First Responders! Come out and enjoy free food while meeting our Riding Academy Coaches! Also, take a turn on the JUMPSTART! 3-6pm at The Shed Please RSVP 865-977-1669 44

Chopper’s Grill Bike Night Date: 03/16/2016 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Choppers Grill 1200 Donelson Ave Old Hickory TN 37138 Chopper’s Grill Bike Night every Wednesday with PJ Tracy Appleton Harley-Davidson Pre-Patty Party Date: 03/17/2016 Time: 4:00 PM Location: Appleton Harley-Davidson 2501 Highway 41A Bypass Clarksville, TN Our Pre-Patty Party will start at 4pm. We will have free beer, Harley Hotties and snacks for you to kick start the St. Patty’s Day weekend! Safe riding. St. Patrick’s Day Concert at “The Shed” with Stolen Rhodes Date: 03/17/2016 Time: 7:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy Maryville, TN The Shed’s first ever St. Patrick’s Day Event is going to rock-n-roll with Stolen Rhodes! Don’t miss out on the biggest St. Patrick’s Day Party of the year! Stolen Rhodes from Pennsylvania will be rocking the house and there will be plenty of St. Patrick’s Day festivities. This show will take place LIVE inside the Smokin’ Monkey Lounge, The Shed’s ULTRA COOL indoor facility. Tickets are only $5!!! Doors at 7pm, music kicks off at 8pm! Adrenaline Bar and Grill Patio Opening Party Date: 03/18/2016 - 03/19/2016 Time: 12:00 PM Location: Adrenaline 200 Maddox Simpson Pkwy Suite A Lebanon TN Adrenaline Bar and Grill Patio opening party. Come out and help us open the patio in style. Check our Facebook page for specials 14th Annual Spring Thaw Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet Date: 03/19/2016 Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Nashville Fairgrounds, Creative Arts Bldg, 625 Smith Avenue New Location: Nashville Fairgrounds, Creative Arts Bldg, 625 Smith Avenue Set-Up Friday 12-8. Show Hours Saturday 10am-5pm. Admission $10.00 Open to all types of Bikes- Stock and Sport Bikes, Customs, Antiques, Foreign and Domestic. Best of Show Wins $1,000.00 by Popular Vote, Best Home Built Bike Wins $200.00, Best Rat Rod Wins $200.00 FMI: Scooter - 615-364-1828 - BOTHBARRELS.US Sloan’s Super Saturday Date: 03/19/2016 Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Location: Sloan’s Motorcycle & ATV 2233 NW Broad St. Murfreesboro, TN 37129 SLOAN’S SUPER SATURDAY - 3rd Saturday of every month in 2016... always fun, always food included. Sloan’s Luck of the Irish Event Date: 03/19/2016 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Sloan’s Motorcycle & ATV 2233 NW Broad St. Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Luck of the Irish event - is luck on your side? Come in and find out!! Sloan’s VIP Owners Orientation Date: 03/19/2016 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Sloans Motorcycle & ATV 2233 NW Broad St. Murfreesboro, TN 37129 VIP Owner’s Orientation 10AM - 11AM - If you purchased an ATV / UTV or motorcycle last month, then you will WANT to attend this event!!

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

March 2016

GOT EVENTS ? Submit your events to: events@thunderroadstennessee.com Choppers Grill Spring Fling Date: 03/20/2016 Time: 12:00 PM Location: Choppers Grill 1200 Donelson Ave Old Hickory TN 37138 Contact phone: 615-894-7020 Spring Fling, music, giveaway’s and grilled burgers and fixin’s....make plans to attend and kick your spring off at Chopper’s Grill! Adrenaline Bar and Grill Humps and the Blackouts, First Day of Spring Extravaganza Date: 03/20/2016 Time: 12:00 PM Location: Adrenaline 200 Maddox Simpson Pkwy Suite A Lebanon TN Adrenaline Bar and Grill Humps and the Blackouts, first day of Spring Extravaganza. Join us for our first day of Spring Extravaganza with music form Humps and the Blackouts Chopper’s Grill Bike Night Date: 03/23/2016 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Choppers Grill 1200 Donelson Ave Old Hickory TN 37138 Chopper’s Grill Bike Night every Wednesday with PJ Tracy Fun Run Sponsored by Southern Rebels Brotherhood and Sisterhood Date: 03/26/2016 Time: 12:00 PM Location: Choppers Grill 1200 Donelson Ave Old Hickory TN 37138 fun run sponsored by Southern Rebel’s Brotherhood & Sisterhood. KSU @ 12 noon from Chopper’s Grill 1200 Donelson Ave. Old Hickory-615-894-7020..... we will ride the back roads and end at Chopper’s Grill. Smoky Mountain H-D Blessing of the Bikes Date: 03/26/2016 Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Smoky Mountain H-D 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy Maryville, TN Blessing of the Bikes Riding Season begins with the Blessing of the Bikes brought to you by Rio Church Happening in front of Smoky Mountain H-D from 11am-1pm Sloan’s Sidewalk Sale & Swap Meet Date: 03/26/2016 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Sloan’s Motorcycle & ATV 2233 NW Broad St. Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Contact email: debs@sloanscycle.com SIDEWALK SALE - 10AM-2PM - Sloan’s ONE DAY Sidewalk Sale & Swap Meet Your Stuff / Our Stuff - *SAVE up to 60% and more with your VIP DISCOUNT Email debs@sloanscycle.com to reserve your free booth space right now.

Chopper’s Grill Bike Night Date: 03/30/2016 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Choppers Grill 1200 Donelson Ave Old Hickory TN 37138 Chopper’s Grill Bike Night every Wednesday with PJ Tracy Appleton Harley-Davidson H-D101: Ladies Garage Party Date: 03/31/2016 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Appleton Harley-Davidson 2501 Highway 41A Bypass Clarksville, TN Grab a friend and come experience Harley-Davidson. Explore the brand, check out the bikes and find out what it takes to get started! 2 for $200! Attend both workshops for an entry to win a $200 gift card! FTD Customs at Leesburg Bike Fest Date: 04/21/2016 - 04/24/2016 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Gator H-D 1745 U.S. 441, Leesburg, FL FTD Customs will at Gator Harley-Davidson for Leesburg Bike Fest April 21st thru the 24th. FTD Customs at Thunder Beach Date: 04/27/2016 - 05/01/2016 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Panama City Beach FL FTD Customs will be at Thunder on The Beach in Panama City Beach from April 27th thru May 1st. Smith/Wilson/Stones River Charter-CMT/ABATE Swap Meet Date: 05/07/2016 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: HDP MOTORCYCLE CONSIGNMENT 14346 Lebanon Rd, Old Hickory, TN Contact phone: 615-310-3436 Smith/Wilson/Stones River Charter -- CMT/ABATE presents our annual swap meet at HDP motorcycle consignment 14346 Lebanon Rd, Old Hickory, TN Saturday, May 7, 2016 9 am – 4 pm between Nashville and Mt. Juliet!!! Parts, parts, and more parts!!!! New/used/take-offs/scratch and dent leather/jewelry/t-shirts and more!! Gate entrance is $5.00 with 12 and under free! Vendor charge is $20.00 with 2 free admissions for event or vendor info please contact: Kim Marlin: 615-310-3436

Adrenaline Bar and Grill Easter Keg Hunt Date: 03/26/2016 Time: 12:00 PM Location: Adrenaline 200 Maddox Simpson Pkwy Suite A Lebanon TN Adrenaline Bar and Grill Easter Keg Hunt and band after.

March 2016

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

GOT EVENTS ? Submit your events to: events@thunderroadstennessee.com

Smoky Mountain Thunder Memorial Ride XVI Date: 05/29/2016 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Sevier County Courthouse Front Lawn, Sevierville, TN. This is an event that Honors Our Fallen Military. Opening Ceremony Begins at 10:00 A.M., Patriotic music, guest speaker Coast Guard Veteran Buddie Clark, wreath placement and Taps. Kickstands up: 11:00 A.M. for the Police escorted 65 mile ride across 5 Counties to Clinch Mountain Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Overlook in Grainger County. Closing Ceremony: Begins approx. 12:30 P.M., Patriotic music, wreath Placement, Honor Guard Rifle Volly Salute and Taps. 4th Annual Bad Habit Biker Bash Date: 06/03/2016 - 06/04/2016 Time: 11:00 AM Location: Sycamore Campground 2 Railroad Bed Rd Iron City, TN 38463 4th Annual Bad Habit Biker Bash June 3rd & 4th 2016 Gates open 11:00 am on June 3rd Sycamore Campground 2 Railroad Bed Rd Iron City, TN 38463 4th Annual Bad Habit Biker Bash bike rally, live music on Friday and Saturday nights, vendors, bike show etc... Come on down for a great time!

THUNDER STORE THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINEÂŽ TENNESSEE THUNDERWEAR ORDER FORM Images on front & back as shown above

T-Shirt (Short Sleeve)

Tank Tops

T-Shirt (Long Sleeve)

Hoodies

S - XL: $15.00 XXL: $17.00 XXXL: $20.00 + S/H & TAX S - XL: $20.00 XXL: $22.00 XXXL: $25.00 + S/H & TAX

S - XL: $13.00 XXL: $15.00 XXXL: $17.00 + S/H & TAX S - XL: $30.00 XXL: $32.00 XXXL: $35.00 + S/H & TAX

PLEASE include $5 per shirt for tax & shipping and include shirt size.Get a FREE Wrist Band & Koozie with each shirt when you order TWO or More!! Make check or money order payable to: Thunder Roads Tennessee

Send to: Thunder Roads Tennessee 3030 Quail Court, Greenbrier, TN 37073 No refunds or exchanges

EVENT LISTINGS ARE FREE!! Increase you attendance by posting your event in Thunder Roads Magazine of Tennessee! All Advertised Events in our Magazine will have their event Posted on the Pull Out Calendar (when admissible) and your Event will be Highlighted in the Thunder Roads Events Calendar of the Magazine. Thunder Roads Magazine of Tennessee Your Tennessee Biker Connection (Call about our Special Discounts for Charity Events) To get your event listed in Thunder Roads Magazine and on our website, send the information to events@thunderroadstennessee.com Event information must be received 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.

NAME:___________________________________________________ ADDRESS:_______________________________________________ CITY:____________________________________________________ STATE:___________________________ ZIP:____________________ Make checks payable to: Thunder Roads Tennesse, 3030 Quail Court, Greenbrier, TN 37073

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

March 2016

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

THUNDER ROADS速

TENNESSEE

FACEBOOK

WINNERS

ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

March 2016