Thunder Roads Magazine Tennessee May 2018 by Thunder Roads Tennessee

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From the Editors – By Denise High

Chaplain’s Corner – By Pastor Ron Baptiste

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Safe Riding – By Donna Farrell

11 Bullet Points – By Mike Noirot 13 Who Reads Thunder Roads® Tennessee 14 Thunder Cam 17 America the Beautiful – By Cooper Chilton Scott High Denise High 615-389-1149 615-389-1016 Scott@thunderroadstennessee.com Denise@thunderroadstennessee.com 2017 Recipient of the NCOM (National Coalition of Motorcyclists)

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19 Dodging the Roadkill – By Hank Bonecutter 23 Centerfold Calendar Events 27 From the Corner of Veteran’s Drive and Patriot’s Way –

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29 Kiss in the Kitchen – By Toni McCoy Shearon 30 News Bytes – By Bill Bish 32 Hawgs N Hillbillies Crawfish Boil – By Bob “Bulldog” Ousley 34 Jokers Wild 36 Biker Friendly Directory

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PRING IS IN FULL SWING and around the country, motorcyclists are returning to the road. But with a sudden spike in the number of motorcycles on the road, it’s a good time to remind all motorists, whether on two wheels or four, to keep a special lookout for motorcyclists. That’s why May is recognized as National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, a time for drivers to be reminded to share the road with motorcycles, and riders to be reminded to make themselves more visible to others. It’s important for motorcyclists to take an active role in their safety. Please keep these suggestions in mind when you’re on the road: Be visible. Dress for safety. Think safety while riding. Know your bike. May is looking to be a busy and fun month for us with all the events coming up! Take a look at the events page and find some fun events to attend. We will be set up at a few of them starting with the Buffalo Valley Amateur Hillclimb on the 6th, then on the 19th we kick off our 1st Rolling Bike Night at the Bent Wrench Roadhouse, we hope you’ll come out and enjoy the night with us. Memorial Day weekend we are heading to Sevierville to ride in the Smoky Mountain Thunder Memorial Ride on the 28th to pay tribute to all Fallen Military. Then we’ll come home for a couple of days to get the June issue out to you guys before we head back to East TN for the Great Smoky Mountain HOG Rally. We will also be dropping in at a lot of other events throughout the month so I’m sure we’ll run into you somewhere.

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With all that’s going on this month we are somehow squeezing in a short trip to Canada to see our precious grandbaby, Malcolm. We last saw him at the end of February and in 3 short months he has grown and changed so much. He is 8 months old now and is crawling, cutting teeth, jabbering nonstop and so much more active than he was 3 months ago. We can’t wait to spend a few days with him and his Mom and Dad are looking forward to our trip too so they can celebrate their 5 year anniversary while we are there! We have a new column that we are really excited about written by Hank Bonecutter. Hank discovered the motorcycle late in life. After a struggle with depression, he began riding. The motorcycle saved his life. The new column, Dodging the Roadkill is about his journey and the people he meets and the places he visits. We hope you enjoy reading his monthly column! Follow Hank on Facebook at Dodging the Roadkill to keep up with his continuing journey. I can’t believe that it’s been 6 months since our beloved Taz, aka Thunder Dawg passed away. I miss that little guy every day and wish he was still here with us. He gave us 15 years of the greatest friendship and companionship. To love a dog is to truly know the meaning of unconditional love. Speaking of unconditional love, this month we will be celebrating Mother’s Day. For those of us who are fortunate enough to still have our mom around, we must honor and respect her by making attempts to give her our time, and our efforts as much as we possibly can. We are so busy with our daily lives, we often forget not only are we getting older, but so is she. Be helpful, and make yourself as useful as possible to her and do something extra special for your mom on Mother’s Day. Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful Mom’s out there… Wishing you all the love and happiness you so richly deserve! Ride Hard Live Free, Denise & Scott

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

“LOST AND FOUND” Luke 2:41-52 we read where the earthly family of Jesus travel to Jerusalem every year for the Feast of the Passover, there were festivities, ceremonies, and customs. This was what we might call a “family vacation” with all the relatives of Mary & Joseph, along with their friends and their relatives as well. They all went every year without incident, but this time Jesus had turned twelve years old. “After the days had been fulfilled, they all started the journey home, but “Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem, and His mother knew not of it. But they supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day’s journey; they sought Him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.” Here’s the big question; HOW DO YOU LOSE YOUR CHILD FOR A WHOLE DAY? I can be in Florida in a day. When my family goes on vacation, we might leave a toothbrush behind, but never our child. I have heard of parents forgetting their child in the back seat of a hot car or forgetting to pick them up after school, but to travel a whole day and then realize your child is gone! Joseph and Mary were good responsible parents, after all God had entrusted them to raise the Messiah! This tells me, we all can miss it from time to time. But they lost Jesus at the feast! 1. Mary and Joesph lost Him 2. The Jewish nation has lost Him 3. The modern day Church has lost Jesus at the feast. When it comes to the holidays, we got the feast down pat and we are more concerned with coloring the eggs, hiding the eggs, cooking the Easter dinner. Our focus is on a bunny rabbit more than the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. At Christmas we are more concerned at the gifts under a tree, Santa Clause, Rudolf and Frosty the snowman. We have forgotten the birth of Christ is the reason for the season. Give yourself and your children an honest test, and ask the question: “what does Easter and Christmas mean to you? You May 2018

might be shocked at the answers! Today, we don’t want to offend anyone so we have stopped saying “Merry Christmas” and say “Happy holidays.” We have stopped playing the old Christmas carols, Hark the Herold Angels sing, or Oh Holy Night. Now it’s a Rock & Roll Christmas with you. It’s no longer Christmas, its X-mas. Have you lost Jesus at the feast? When you suppose Jesus to be where you last left him, you’ve lost Him. If anybody ought to be the caretaker of twelve year old Jesus, it should be the parents. If anybody ought to be the caretaker of Jesus today, it should be the Church! “They turned back again seeking Him…after three days they found Him in the temple” It took one day to lose Him and three days to find Him. Jesus was right where they left Him…… in the Church. Jesus is right where you left Him…… He’s still in the Church. Until next time, keep your face in the wind and your kickstand up. To be found faithful, Pastor Ron

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Bickard 1 Year Old Male – This wiggly puppy is full of joy and kisses, and once he’s had a good romp, he loves to cuddle. A good buttscratch will send him into his happy-dance! Just beginning to focus enough to take direction, he’s very proud of his new skills -- in addition to “sit,” he’s learning to fetch (to burn some energy), and will even “give” for a treat. He really seems to enjoy being able to interact through this game. He walks well on leash, gets along with other dogs, and isn’t jumpy, though sometimes a bit over-excited. He loves running the ramp and the hoop. Freeman 6 Year Old Male – I was brought to McKamey from a not so great situation. I love soft treats and cuddling. My favorite thing is going for walks but many things scare me. I need a loving family or person to teach me that not everything is bad. Gnocchi 1 Year Old Female – Very gentle, polite young lady. ALWAYS happy to see you in the morning! She adores stretching and rolling on the grass. Her ideal home would be a happy, outdoorsy, active family that would be willing to include her in all their exploits. She knows she is beautiful, she wants to flaunt it! Ollie 2 Year Old Male – I’m very trainable and food motivated. At the end of the day I just want some loving! I have a lot of energy to spend, so I will need a big back yard or someone to take me on regular walks. I like to ride in the car, especially when I can put my head out the window to feel the cool breeze!

Staple 2 Year Old Female – I’ve never had any toys before, so I just stand there looking when you throw a ball. But I do enjoy sniffing around the yard, and will occasionally pick up a stick. Sometimes new situations make me cringe, but my default is LOVE, so I wiggle all over and clamor to be petted. I love to run with you or run to you when you call, but then I get over-excited and jump on you, not realizing how big and strong I am. I’ve already learned how to do all the agility equipment here at McKamey! Wesson 1 Year Old Male – Hi! I’m Wesson! I’m a very playful little guy that loves attention! I’m still young so I need someone that’s willing to teach me manners when I get excited! I get along great with other dogs too, so if you have a friend for me at home I’m sure we’ll get along great! I’m very good and calm on car rides. I’m a little goofy on walks cause I get super distracted so I’m a little all over the place. I like to meet new people and jump up to give hugs to complete strangers. One time on a walk, I saw a guy with a guitar and I didn’t know what to think so I tried to talk back to it! Yin 2 Year Old Male – Yin loves the outdoors, exploring all the delightful nature scents, which makes for a very relaxing pace for walks with him. Yin is the kind of calm dog who likes his space and will give you yours. But every now and then he gets a gleam in his eye and wants to play! This quiet, self-possessed, curious dog would be a great choice for someone who wants an easygoing, gentle-paced walking partner and an undemanding companion to hang out with. The adoption fee includes: Spay or neuter, Age appropriate vaccinations, Medical examination, Behavior assessment, Microchip (ID for a lifetime), Flea preventative, De-worming, FeLV test (cats), Heartworm test (dogs), Heartworm Preventative for first month (dogs), 30 days of free pet insurance coverage (includes all animals between 8 weeks-11 years old)

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RIDER SAFETY

MSF BASIC RIDERCOURSE, IT’S FOR EVERYONE!

starting, shifting, making turns, swerving and braking. As class progresses, students proceed to emergency braking, negotiating turns, emergency stops and lane changes. To graduate from the course, each student must complete all of the exercises; pass the written test and the skills test.

here is a misconception that the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic RiderCourse (MSF BRC) is specifically for people that have never ridden a motorcycle. Although this is true, the BRC is so much more than that. It is also for riders of all skill levels.

Since being a Rider Coach, I have encountered students ages 16 to 78. Some with absolutely no riding experience, many who have always been a passenger and others who have been riding nearly half a century. Regardless of the age or the reason, the BRC is designed to help all of these students learn motorcycle safety and graduate from the course. There will be students that do not pass the first time and others will realize that riding a motorcycle may not be for him or her and this is perfectly fine. It is far better to come to this realization on a controlled course with a certified coach close by than on the street filled with traffic. What do you learn at the Basic RiderCourse? The course is offered with a classroom element and a hands-on range element. The range is a controlled environment where the student will be on the motorcycle. In the classroom, students will learn about different types of motorcycles, operation of the controls, how to become a safe and responsible rider and how to identify and minimize risk. On the range, students begin by learning friction control (smooth operation of the clutch), skills like stopping and

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For seasoned motorcycle riders, this may sound like the proverbial “walk in the park”. But, to quote one of those seasoned riders after the completion of the course, “I’ve been riding for years, this course challenged me and I learned a lot!” Students will find they use muscles they may not have exercised in a while and the mental fatigue experienced during the course is surprising to them. As a coach, I particularly enjoy watching confidence build with the students. Often, the timid students bloom into those with huge smiles on their faces. Students will learn the basics of riding a motorcycle in the BRC course. But, there are more benefits. Each graduate receives a certificate to present to the DMV and in return has the ”M” (motorcycle) endorsement added to his or her license. Sometimes, an eye test will be administered by the DMV. They also receive a MSF card that assists in receiving a discount from their motorcycle insurance company. What I hear most often, stated by a graduate of the BRC: “The course made me a better driver in my car.” And, from a rider who self-taught himself: “This course taught me things I didn’t know - things that I should know.” As coaches, we see students proudly come back to visit us after graduating, riding their own motorcycles and sharing their own stories that can only be made riding on 2 wheels. Where can you find a Basic RiderCourse? Check with your local Harley-Davidson dealership to see if the HarleyDavidson Riding Academy is offered at their location. You can also visit the MSF website at https://www.msf-usa.org, put in your zip code, and the MSF sites closest to you will be displayed providing location and registration information. You don’t have to be a H-D enthusiast to attend BRC at H-D Riding Academy. Whatever motorcycle brand you love, you are welcome at any BRC location. In East Tennessee, where this coach resides, Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson in Maryville and Appalachian Rider Education Program in Kingsport offer the MSF Basic RiderCourse. Be aware that many states will not accept certifications from other states. If you live in Tennessee, take the BRC at a Tennessee location. What else can the MSF BRC be? It can be fun!

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Donna, along with being an avid riding enthusiast, is a MSF motorcycle safety coach for the state of Tennessee and a HarleyDavidson Riding Academy Coach. She is a member of the Motor Maids, H.O.G. and Ladies of Harley. ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

Bullet Points

OPINION: TAKING ADVANTAGE OF A TRAGEDY Happy Spring, fellow bikers! I am so pleased that spring has finally sprung! It seemed to take forever, but we can now ride without donning five layers of gear. In fact, this past Friday, we were able to ride without any jacket whatsoever. I even ended up getting a bit too much sun – which has been a precious commodity over the past several weeks. Speaking of the past several weeks, the events which unfolded on February 14 are still being talked about on the 24-hour cable news networks. As I am sure you have heard, on St. Valentine’s Day, a deranged young psychopath walked into Parkland High School, in south Florida, and killed nearly 20 children and teachers. To me, it seems that every couple of months we have another tragedy which the mainstream media (MSM), and liberal legislators, never fail to use as a reason to try to trample on our Second Amendment rights. While the senseless loss of life is abhorrent, and greatly saddens me, I am nearly as disgusted with the aftermath. For the past several weeks, the MSM have used the children of Parkland High School as puppets to promote their gun grabbing agenda. Legislators and activists appeared on television saying, “Just do something.” And while I believe the MSM does truly care that innocent people were killed, they almost seem to rejoice in having the tragedy to promote how terrible AR-15 rifles are. They never blame the shooter, who will remain nameless in this article, but instead they blame the scary black machine-of-war AR-15 – like it can jump to life on its own and start firing automatically into a crowd of people. Give me a break. When you listen to what is being said by the talking heads on cable, you quickly realize they know nothing about firearms. This shooting is terrible on so many levels: #1: The timing is terrible. The National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act had recently passed in the U.S. House of Representatives and was due to be brought to the U.S. Senate for vote. Because of Parkland, this will not happen anytime in the near future. #2: State legislators are pushing “common sense” gun reform laws across the country. Immediately in the aftermath of Parkland, Florida passed a law which will allow trained teachers and administrators to conceal carry in the classroom. This is good in my opinion. However, there are a myriad of restrictions which were included in the same bill. This is not good. The legislation was promptly signed by governor Rick Scott, who has always been a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. Talk about a knee jerk reaction! California enacted legislation requiring background checks when purchasing ammunition – which includes limits on how many rounds they can buy. This will significantly raise the cost of ammunition for residents of California who will also be committing a crime if they buy ammunition across state lines.

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Vermont, one of the most gun friendly states in the country, enacted sweeping gun restrictions, with the Republican governor being heckled by the crowd gathered on the steps of the capitol. These new laws allow for removing guns from people authorities believe may be dangerous to themselves, or others. While demented people should not have guns, the law does not provide due process before the person’s firearms are confiscated. Additional restrictions in the bill expand background checks, places limits on magazine capacities and ban bump stocks. Deerfield, Illinois enacted local legislation to ban “assault rifles” and high capacity magazines within their city limits. No provision is included for grandfathering owners of these firearms. The law takes effect on June 13, at which time the owner will be fined from $250 to $1,000 per day until they either remove the guns from the municipality, move or turn them in to authorities. And while Illinois has preeminence with regards to firearms laws, it is doubtful this historically liberal state will sue Deerfield over the new law. #3: The gun grabbers are no longer saying they don’t want to take your guns. In the aftermath of Parkland, the usual suspects, such as Everytown For Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action, are getting more brazen in their demands. Both organizations have supported March for Our Lives, paying to bring in paid protesters and children. Moms Demand Action claims there have been nearly 300 school shootings in America since 2013. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (WTF!!) Where do these numbers come from? Anyone with any amount of sense knows better than this. Even the notoriously liberal USA Today has come out against the numbers Moms Demand Action espouse. This is pure bullshit designed to scare people and garner more support. And lastly, in late March, retired U.S. Supreme Court associate justice John Paul Stevens came out and suggested it was high time to repeal the Second Amendment altogether, claiming the amendment was a relic of the 18th Century and could be easily repealed. Fortunately, for Second Amendment supporters, it is not easy to repeal a constitutional amendment. The time for action is now. Make sure you are voting for candidates who support the second amendment. They must be strict constitutionalists. Join the National Rifle Association, Gun Owners of America and the Second Amendment Foundation. The NRA and GOA lobby on your behalf. SAF sues state and local governments when they enact laws that violate your constitutional rights. Until next month, ride often and keep the shiny side up! Molon Labe, Mike Noirot

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UST OUTSIDE of Charlotte NC, the Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport (formally Tinker Air Force Base) is the home of the annual Warbirds Over Monroe Air Show. Taking place over the second weekend in November, it is one of the largest air shows in the U.S. Visitors can get up-close and personal with some of the world famous aircraft and watch them actually fly. Included in the show are Tinker Bell, the world’s only flying C-46 and Whisky 7, a C47 that participated in D-Day and liberated a French village. The finale of the show is Tora, Tora, Tora, a reenactment of the attack on Pearl Harbor with 6 Japanese Zeros performing fiery low level bombing raids. One of the most entertaining moments is brought by The Alabama Boys comedy show featuring a “drunk student pilot” who takes off without his instructor and performs some extremely difficult maneuvers, ending with his landing on a platform attached to a moving pickup truck. This 1940’s vintage D-3 Piper Cub put on quite a show. A Pitts Biplane, with a small 360 cu in engine, performed such aerobatic maneuvers as whip stalls, ½ Cuban 8’s, outside loops and hammerhead turns. Also, a Greg Koontz Airshows high wing flew Lumpty Lumps, rolls, inside/outside loops and even flew sideways to salute the veterans. Other unusual aircraft included: “Wooden Wonder”, an all wood British Mosquito; an L-29 Albatross, a short range jet; P-51’s, T-6 Trainers; Huey Cobras, a Russian Yak, and a P-40 Flying Tiger. Many other aircraft were available to the public. Some even sold tickets for rides. While in the area, for the show, it is a great opportunity to visit the NASCAR Museum in Charlotte and the Charlotte Air Museum (located at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Airport). In addition to the other aircraft, the museum has the “Miracle on the Hudson” US Airways Flight 1549 aircraft, as recovered, after Captain “Sully” Sullenberger made his famous landing in the Hudson River. Charlotte is an interesting town and, what the heck, it’s a nice ride over! Ride Safe and Have Fun!! Cooper!!

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DODGING THE ROADKILL

IT’S A JOURNEY NOT A DESTINATION Y By: Hank Bonecutter

OU SEE THIS “meme” all over social media. “Being a biker is a journey, NOT a destination.” Or, “It’s about the ride, not the destination.”

Have you ever wondered just WHAT this journey is? Does it matter? In my short time as a biker, I’ve discovered that this one theme is the common thread that connects us. To me, it speaks volumes about how we don’t ever want the “journey” to end. We want to ride forever. We don’t want there to be a “destination” because that implies that the journey is over. Too deep? One of the beautiful things about the people I meet on MY journey, is that they each have their own reasons for being connected to this world through their motorcycle. Their bike is a sculpture of their personality. It represents many aspects of their life in many ways. From the type of bike they ride, to the accessories, the pipes, the motor, the color. It all represents something unique to that person, and in life, I think there are few things that we hold exclusive to ourselves. Each brother and sister I meet has a different story, and their willingness to share that story with me connects us. It’s the bike! From bad relationships to addiction. From military service to business success. Whatever the story, bikers connect each other with their life THROUGH this motorcycle. That’s why I always say, “I love the people I meet on this bike.” Because I do. I would have NEVER met the people I meet had it not been for this motorcycle. I don’t care what you ride, or for how long. If I had just kept rolling along, waiting to die, what would I have experienced? I just LOVE this connection that exists between us. It’s the bike! For me, I’m not running from anything. I have nothing to hide. I speak to groups all the time about battling depression and how I fought my way through it. It’s the bike! I meet people online who thank me for speaking out about it. There’s a lot of pain in this world, but through this magical machine, the motorcycle, everything becomes good and right in the world. Even if it’s just for a few hours. Families are failing, children are growing up with one parent and being bullied in school. Work is more stressful. The news is always bad. There’s NEVER enough money, but for a few magical hours, on the back of your machine, the world is ok. Your life is good. Your problems don’t overwhelm you. I inadvertently fell into this lifestyle. It TRULY was quite by accident. But, I believe that God has a plan for all of us. Our purpose is defined by our ability to connect with his will in our life, and become fulfilled. For me, it happened late in life, but I couldn’t be more grateful. So I just straddle my beast and press one down and five up and wherever I go and whomever I meet, I count it as a blessing and you are ALL part of MY journey. The destination has already been decided! May 2018

About Hank Hank Bonecutter retired from a fortyyear broadcasting career in 2012. By the time he retired, he had seen it all, and been a willing participant. Rock stars, record companies, groupies, drugs, late nights and near death experiences, came to an end when his first child was born. It was then he realized that there were more important things in life besides him. 18 years as a station owner and talk show host provided financial stability and supported his family. After retirement, the kids were grown and gone, there was no business to run, nor a time sheet to fill out. Depression overcame him, leaving Hank wondering what was missing from his life. Family and friends didn’t have a clue he was depressed. Healthy, financially stable and with so much to live for and be excited about, there were days he simply couldn’t get out of bed. What was happening? Why did he feel so bad? There was NO explanation. A chance meeting with a friend at the local Harley Davidson dealership introduced him to motorcycles. Hank discovered that not only did this friend own a motorcycle, but many of Hank’s friends were seasoned bikers, as well. Now curious about what he had been missing all these years, Hank began to research. It had been over thirty years since he was on a motorcycle: Could he still ride one? Could he afford one? Was he too old? After graduating from the Harley-Davidson Riding Academy, it was obvious that: he could, he could, and he wasn’t! Hank bought a 2016 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special and suddenly he had a new passion–the open road. It has been a lifechanging experience. He logged over 31,000 miles during his first year of ownership, traveling the country and blogging about the people and places he meets. For the first time in his life he had passion. There was a purpose in his life. There were places to go and people to see, but more importantly, there was a message. In 2017, he traded his Street Glide for the new Ultra Limited, and was now set to do some serious traveling. As a writer, Hank now combines his passion for riding and telling the stories of the people he meets along the way. “Dodging the Roadkill” is Hank’s journey.

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by Bob “Bulldog” Ousley

Dear Fellow Veterans and Patriots of Tennessee: When I began writing for Thunder Roads I focused on veteran issues related to the war in Iraq/Afghanistan and motorcycle related topics. My world has changed. I am an American warrior committed to the United States Constitution as written and preserving liberty and freedom. It’s sad but we are under open attack by well-funded and entrenched anti-American movements. These movements are more out in the open today but they started a long time ago by masters of secrecy with much foreign funding and are energized by many celebrities. Our history has always contained the struggle of oppression versus freedom and it’s been quite the roller coaster. We threw off the yoke of oppression by the King of England and birthed the nation. We repelled attack by England, France and Spain. Gaining freedom meant battles in Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and the Atlantic. The results of these confrontations have generally been agreements mutually beneficial both economically and militarily. The mutual agreements led to our involvement is wars involving Southeast Asia, China, the Philippines, Russia, the Middle East and Africa to insure freedom. The fact our constitutional freedoms for individuals, capitalist system and freedom of religion have made us a world super power has also made us the target of countries based in dictatorship, communism, socialism and crime. Almost all of these countries have a disarmed dominated population. After World War II the Russians began funneling money to reporters and Hollywood with the goal of influencing American opinion to be more open to socialism and communism. Over the years this effort has been adopted by many countries and entities that benefit from diminishing the United States as a world leader. Over the years our political system has been coopted and moved away from our constitution as written. Crime cartels have influenced our politicians to leave our borders open to intrusion. Our manufacturing has been run out of the country by paid political influence. Many of our politicians are willing to make any deal and sell out our nation as long as it benefits them personally or gives them more May 2018

power. Today we have a well-funded media and entertainment war on a duly elected President with the goal of keeping communist and socialist ideals at work in our government. Some states have even gone to the point of defying federal law to use illegal alien population as a basis for political seats, federal funding and illegal voters paid in the form of services and benefits funded with American tax dollars. Our public schools have become indoctrination centers that are re-writing true American history in the name of political correctness and are complicit in molding young minds to become disarmed and compliant to government domination as adults. Political correctness in itself is becoming social law that undermines the 1st Amendment of the constitution. Laws are already on the books to put people in jail for openly speaking truth. Our founding fathers would be appalled. Millions of dollars are being funneled into our country through lobbyists from every entity that might benefit from destroying our system and constitution. Open borders are all about open transport of drugs, terrorists and criminals into our country with the media coverage making it look like its all about hungry oppressed peasants. Hollywood promotes anti-religion messages, works to desensitize the public to violence, broken families, drug addiction and targets anyone who would attempt to stop the slide towards a third-class communist society. Our universities are in harmony with all of this and have gotten government to provide the funding to instill communist and socialist ideals in a majority of young adults. I believe a very large number of Americans sense this is happening but have been neutered by years of emersion in the liberal message of political correctness. American’s must start thinking again and find the courage to speak truth or it’s just a matter of time until we are a subjugated mass of sheep. Question of the month: Why is George Soros not designated as an enemy of the United States and an international terrorist?? Think about it!!! Keep the faith. Thank a vet for the freedoms we still enjoy and support politicians who will bring back the ones we’ve lost. Fly the flag of the people and be proud you’re an American. Hug the families of those still missing because their quest for closure has not ended. Live the good life and ride for those who can’t. Bulldog * My monthly column reflects my personal point of view and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Publishers of this magazine, but they, like me, acknowledge the sacrifices made for the privilege of Freedom of Speech, therefore, they gratefully let me rant. Thank you for reading my rants. Hope my opinions don’t offend anyone, but, we all should be grateful for the right to have free opinions.

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CRAB CAKES MADE SIMPLE 2 6 oz. can of Crabmeat; drained or if using fresh Crab apprx. a Half Cup 24 Finely Crushed Saltine Crackers - crush in a ziplock bag with rolling pin or large jar or glass until of a fine texture. 2 Large Eggs; separate the yolk from whites in 2 separate bowls 1/2 of a Large Vidalia Sweet Onion; medium chop 2 Tbl. Real Mayo Salt & Pepper to Taste 2 tsp. Seafood Seasoning 2 tsp. Baking Powder 1-1/2 tsp. Dijon Mustard 1 Lime Put crab meat in bowl and add the crushed saltines. Beat the egg yolks and pour on top. Add remaining ingredients and gently fold till well blended. Be careful not to break up the pieces. Use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites to soft peaks then gently fold this into the crab mixture. Shape the cakes into apprx. 6 rounded cakes. Fry in a mix of extra virgin olive oil and real butter in a cast iron skillet over mediumhigh heat until golden brown on both sides. Do not overcook. Remove and squirt juice of lime all over and serve with a sauce of thousand island dressing mixed with Whipped Philly Cream Cheese (in a tub next to regular block Philly) do a 1/2 & 1/2 mix and add a few dashes of your fave hot sauce. These are so light and crispy you’re going to be making them often this season.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS w/ SWEET BALSAMIC VINEGAR 16 Stalks of Fresh Asparagus; put in a bowl of cold water to rise off until ready to cook 1 Large Piece of Heavy-Duty Aluminum Foil 1 Cup of Quality Balsamic Vinegar Put the balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan on low and let reduce down long and slow; stirring periodically. It should be thick as syrup when it’s done. Lay your foil out and spray w/ oil or butter spray. Lay out your asparagus in a row, salt & pepper w a dash of garlic powder on all along with a few pats of butter here and there. Wrap like a little foil package and throw on a hot grill or in a 365 oven for 15 minutes either way. Open carefully and just drizzle Balsamic reduction over all and serve right from the foil. Yum!

E-Zest APPLE CRISP EVER!

1 Can of Apple Pie Filling *get the kind w/ the syrupy sauce not in its’ own thin juices. 1 Box of Apple Crisp Mix (right next to the canned pie filling) Put your Apple Crisp Mix into a cheap aluminum pie pan; sprinkle all around and melt the butter like pkg. directions and mix it all through the mix really good. Bake in the oven. While mix is baking put your pie filling in a shallow dish and microwave for 2 minutes until piping hot. Remove mix from oven and with a spoon sprinkle all over the pie filling. Spoon into individual bowls while hot and gooey and then put premium vanilla ice cream on top. Whooee baby! Open wide.

HIPPIE JUICE

1 Cup Smirnoff Watermelon Vodka 1/3 Cup of Triple Sec 1/3 Cup Malibu Coconut Rum 4 Scoops Country Time Pink Lemonade Mix Add recommended ice water per lemonade mix directions & chunks of cut watermelon after mixed well. Serve in mason jars making sure everyone gets a watermelon chunk. You’ll be seeing Flower Power after one! Yeeha!

NEWS BYTES

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

CONGRESSIONAL ETHANOL BILL WOULD LIMIT E-15 FUEL A measure to limit proliferation of E-15 fuel (gasoline containing 15% ethanol) has been introduced in the U.S. Congress. The "Growing Renewable Energy through Existing and New Environmentally Responsible Fuels Act" has been introduced in the U.S. House (H.R. 5212) by U.S. Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) and in the Senate (S. 2519) by Senator Tom Udall (D-NM). This proposed legislation intends to cap mandated ethanol content in the nation's fuel supply at 9.7% and would stop the federal government from forcing E15 fuel into the market. Capping the ethanol mandate would ensure continued availability of fuels deemed safe for motorcycles, such as E-10, since E-15 fuel is not approved for use in motorcycles and can damage fuel systems and void manufacturers' warranties. HARLEY GETS REPRIEVE AS EUROPE EXEMPTED FROM TRUMP TARIFFS Harley-Davidson is breathing a sigh of relief at news that the European Union will be temporarily exempted from America's new tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. European ministers had specifically named the Motor Company, along with Levi's jeans and Jack Daniels whiskey, as a target for punitive European import duties in retaliation against President Trump's announced 25% tariff on imported steel and 10% tariff on foreign aluminum. At least for now, the EU, along with Argentina, Brazil, Australia and South Korea, has been temporarily exempted from the U.S. tariffs, giving those countries time to try to negotiate permanent exemptions. For other countries including Russia and Japan, the tariffs are set to go into effect. Despite the exemptions, prices may still be driven up by the additional costs that Harley, and other American manufacturers, will encounter due to the new American import tariffs. APPEALS COURT STRIKES DOWN GAG ORDER IN WACO CASE A Texas appeals court has struck down a gag order issued in a case arising from the 2015 shootout involving motorcycle clubs and police outside a Waco restaurant that left nine bikers dead and dozens more injured. In a six-page opinion issued Wednesday, March 21, a three-judge panel of the 10th Texas Court of Appeals ruled that the McLennan County District Attorney's Office had failed to make a case for the order. State District Judge Doug Shaver of Houston had issued the order at District Attorney Abel Reyna's request in the case of Matthew Clendennen, one of 154 motorcyclists indicted after the shootout. The order prevented prosecutors, attorneys and investigators from commenting publicly on the case. Clendennen's attorney appealed, supported by media groups that included The Associated Press, arguing the order was overly broad and unconstitutional. 30

DEADWOOD CASINOS TO IMPLEMENT 'NO COLORS' DURING STURGIS RALLY Following a February 16 request from law enforcement for the South Dakota Commission on Gaming to ban colors in casinos during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the commission put the onus on the city of Deadwood and the individual gaming properties in coming up with a solution, tasking them with “taking the lead” to implement policies to monitor potential increased bike gang presence during Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Deadwood Gaming Association (DGA) Executive Director Mike Rodman briefed the commission on the industry’s response plan at the April 3 gaming commission meeting in Deadwood. “We believe that the best path forward to keep Deadwood safe is for each individual property to have their security and management teams work with the city of Deadwood and its safety officials on proper safety planning that takes their unique properties into consideration. We do not believe there is a ‘one solution fits all’ approach that would be effective overall,” said Rodman in a letter to South Dakota Commission on Gaming Executive Director Larry Eliason. The letter was drafted in response to correspondence from Eliason requesting proposals from the city and the industry as to how they would proceed to comply with the commission’s directive. The commission asked for a list of DGA member casinos that will and won’t allow colors during the Rally. OREGON GOVERNOR KATE BROWN SIGNS DRIVER ACCOUNTABILITY LAW Oregon Governor Kate Brown formally signed House Bill 2598, the Driver Accountability bill, into law on February 28, 2018, providing some relief for riders who are victims of reckless drivers. “HB 2598 makes it a crime for a driver who recklessly injures a motorcyclist,” explains the Oregon Confederation of Clubs website, www.oregoncoc.com. “This law also covers the passenger on a motorcycle. If convicted, the reckless driver can be charged with vehicular assault and will have a Class A Misdemeanor on their record. The punishment can be doing time up to one year in prison with a maximum fine up to $6,250.” Great thanks to Oregon Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (AIM) attorney Christopher Slater, “who took a brilliantly simple idea and seeing that concept to its very end and conclusion.” This will be a powerful tool to punish those who violate a biker’s right of way or otherwise injures a rider due to a driver’s recklessness. “Too often drivers have crashed into a motorcyclist getting away without even a ticket. With this law, there will finally be some teeth in ensuring that reckless drivers who injure riders or their passengers will be convicted of a crime,” wrote Mike of the Oregon COC on their website. Much thanks to BikePac and ABATE of Oregon for their skillful efforts of organizing the hearing testimony, and great appreciation for the riders that testified. FEMALE RIDERS WORLDWIDE TO RIDE IN UNISON FOR "FEMALE RIDE DAY" Lady bikers around the globe will take to their motorcycles on Saturday, May 5th for the 12th edition of International Female Ride Day (IFRD). Celebrations will be hosted in countries worldwide

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NEWS BYTES by women's clubs, foundations and individuals, and the organization will host an open house at SF Moto in San Francisco featuring guest speakers, test rides and some of the latest motorcycle products designed for female motorcyclists. Created in 2007 by Vicki Gray, a Toronto-based road and race instructor, IFRD's purpose was to highlight and celebrate the tens of thousands of women who ride globally. The event takes place annually on the first Saturday of May each year. Other countries taking part in the 2018 event include Canada, the USA, Iceland, India, Australia, South Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean, Germany, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Hungary, Russia, Japan, China, and Israel. SIKHS IN ALBERTA EXEMPTED FROM HELMET LAW Turban-wearing Sikhs in Alberta, Canada will be allowed to ride motorcycles without a helmet starting April 12, joining the Provinces of Manitoba and British Columbia in granting the exemption. For decades, the Sikh community in North America has been fighting to pass a legal exemption that would allow members of the religion to legally ride a motorcycle while wearing a turban, and not a helmet. The exemption to the vehicle equipment regulation in the Traffic Safety Act was amended by an order from Transportation Minister Brian Mason, the provincial government announced March 29th. Mason told CBC News that the province's Sikh community has requested the exemption for the past 30 years, which applies to drivers and passengers over the age of 18 who are practicing members of the Sikh religion. Mason said the exemption was granted at the request of the Sikh community as recognition of their civil and religious rights. The Sikh Motorcycle Club of Edmonton says the law change is a "milestone and memorable day" in Alberta history, adding "This change will bring some new opportunities/businesses to bike repair shops/aftermarket accessories shops and Motorcycle Dealerships etc." Back in 2014 this issue came up in Ontario, Canada where lawmakers, after careful and calculated consideration, denied the request to allow the exemption.

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THREE-WHEEL 'AUTOCYCLES' DON'T REQUIRE MOTORCYCLE LICENSE More and more states are adjusting their regulations towards three-wheelers that aren’t quite cars and aren’t quite motorcycles; like the Polaris Slingshot. The latest state to do so is Mississippi, where all you need to drive a Slingshot is a regular driver’s license with no motorcycle endorsement necessary. The new vehicle classification means residents of the Magnolia State can now legally drive “autocycles” sans motorcycle endorsement, thanks to three-wheelers that have traditionally been classified as motorcycles being re-designated as "autocycles." This makes Mississippi the 43rd U.S. state where driving an autocycle only necessitates a class C license, but you do need to follow the state’s motorcycle helmet laws if you want to drive a Slingshot. APPEALS COURT SIDES WITH COPS USING BIKER PHOTOS TO LOBBY Fighting a bill that would have allowed Floridians to openly carry guns, two Orange County sheriff’s deputies in 2011 moved forward with a plan to give lawmakers a glimpse of some people who might be able to pack heat publicly; such as outlaw bikers. The deputies pulled together booking or driver’s license photos of “one percenters” -- members of outlaw motorcycle clubs -- who might be able to openly carry guns, and provided the photos to the Senate Judiciary Committee in opposition to the measure. In the end, lawmakers did not approve a broad open-carry proposal for people with concealed-weapons licenses, but their use of the photos led to a lawsuit that resulted in a federal appeals court rejecting arguments by three members of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club that the officers had violated a privacy law in using the photos without their knowledge or permission. The civil case focused heavily on whether the officers violated a federal law known as the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act, but the ruling by a three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the officers, upholding a lower-court ruling that an exception to the federal privacy law covered lobbying, and additionally that the officers were entitled to "qualified immunity". QUOTABLE QUOTE: "The secret of Happiness is Freedom; the secret of Freedom is Courage." ~ Thucydides (460-395 BC), Greek historian

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2018 Hawgs N Hillbillies

Crawfish Boil By Bob “Bulldog” Ousley

On a day in the wet and cool spring of 2018 the sky parted, the sunshine came in, the temperature climbed to a very comfortable level and the crawfish started coming out of the pot. What a great day. Hawgs N Hillbillies is not your standard concrete block bar with a brick front and huge sign at the street. It’s in an old clapboard covered building with a covered wood front porch and an old Harley on a pole to tell you it’s a biker friendly place. They have a couple of out buildings. One of those looks like it used to be a small gas stop and has an extended roof. This is where the magic happened. The boil celebrated the 6th anniversary of new ownership by Randy and Denise Leger. It’s an annual event and gets a little bigger and better every year. This year was fantastic. The crawfish were big, seasoned to perfection and served with an ear of corn and a boiled potato. If you were lucky you also got a boiled garlic clove. The beer flowed just right, the company was friendly, talkative and very fun. The motorcycles were magnificent and if it was up to me I would have given a prize to “Frank” for his got everything on it Rat Bike. You had to be there to really appreciate its unique qualities. If you couldn’t get there this year you might just put it on your bucket list and calendar for next year.

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Bubba walked into his local watering hole with a purple and black shiner and Earl, his best friend asked, “what have you got into now?” and Bubba replied, “all I know is I was in an elevator. This woman steps in with triple D’s and I couldn’t help from staring at them of course, and then she said, “Would you please press one?” and so I did”. “I don’t remember much after that.” -------------------------------------------------------------The bad news is I accidentally took the wrong medication today. The good news is I’m now protected from heartworms and fleas for the next three months. -------------------------------------------------------------Walter took his wife Ethel to the State Fair every year, and every time he would say to her, “Ethel, you know that I’d love to go for a ride in that helicopter.” But Ethel would always reply, “I know that Walter, but that helicopter ride is 50 dollars and 50 dollars is 50 dollars.” Finally, they went to the Fair, and Walter said to Ethel, “Ethel, you know I’m 87 years old now. If I don’t ride that helicopter this year, I may never get another chance.” Once again Ethel replied, “Walter, you know that helicopter is 50 dollars and 50 dollars is 50 dollars.” This time the helicopter pilot overheard the couple’s conversation and said, “Listen folks, I’ll make a deal with you. I’ll take both of you for a ride; if you can both stay quiet for the entire ride and not say a word I won’t charge you! But if you say just one word, it’s 50 dollars.” Walter and Ethel agreed and up they went in the helicopter. The pilot performed all kinds of fancy moves and tricks, but not a word was said by either Walter or Ethel. The pilot did his death-defying tricks over and over again, but still there wasn’t so much as one word said. When they finally landed, the pilot yelled back to Walter and said, “Wow! I’ve got to hand it to you. I did everything I could to get you to scream or shout out, but you didn’t. I’m really impressed!” Walter replied, “Well to be honest I almost said something when Ethel fell out, but you know, 50 dollars is 50 dollars!” -------------------------------------------------------------Earl and Bubba are sitting in their same favorite watering hole and Bubba asks “If you’re going to make a parachute jump how high you reckon you should be?” Earl lazily replies, “I’d say about 3 days of steady drinking should bout’ do it”. 34

A cowboy named Bud was overseeing his herd in a remote mountainous pasture in Montana when suddenly a brand-new 2015 BMW advanced toward him out of a cloud of dust. The driver, a young man named Cliff in a Brioni® suit, Gucci® shoes, RayBan® sunglasses and YSL® tie, leaned out the window and asked the cowboy, “If I tell you exactly how many cows and calves you have in your herd, will you give me a calf?” Bud looks at the man, who obviously is a yuppie, then looks at his peacefully grazing herd and calmly answers, “Sure, why not?” The yuppie parks his car, whips out his Dell® notebook computer, connects it to his Apple iPhone, and surfs to a NASA page on the Internet, where he calls up a GPS satellite to get an exact fix on his location which he then feeds to another NASA satellite that scans the area in an ultra-high-resolution photo. The young man then opens the digital photo in Adobe Photoshop® and exports it to an image processing facility in Hamburg, Germany. Within seconds, he receives an email on his Apple iPad® that the image has been processed and the data stored. He then accesses an MS-SQL® database through an ODBC connected Excel® spreadsheet with email on his Galaxy S5® and, after a few minutes, receives a response. Finally, he prints out a full-color, 150-page report on his hi-tech, miniaturized HP LaserJet® printer, turns to the cowboy and says, “You have exactly 1,586 cows and calves.” “That’s right. Well, I guess you can take one of my calves,” says Bud. He watches the young man select one of the animals and looks on with amusement as the young man stuffs it into the trunk of his car. Then Bud says to the young man, “Hey, if I can tell you exactly what your business is, will you give me back my calf?” The young man thinks about it for a second and then says, “Okay, why not?” “You’re a United States Congressman”, says Bud. “Wow! That’s correct,” says the yuppie, “but how did you guess that?” “No guessing required.” answered the cowboy. “You showed up here even though nobody called you; you want to get paid for an answer I already knew, to a question I never asked. You used millions of dollars worth of equipment trying to show me how much smarter than me you are; and you don’t know jack-chit about how working people make a living or about cows, for that matter. This is a herd of sheep. Now give me back my dang dog, ya’ fool.”

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EVENTS

Chopper’s Grill Bike Night & Crystal Karaoke Date: 05/02/2018, 05/09/2018, 05/16/2018, 05/23/2018, 05/30/2018 Time: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Come sing with Crystal every Wednesday night at Bike Night! Always a great time with Crystal Karaoke at Chopper’s Grill. Chopper’s Grill Industry Night Date: 05/03/2018, 05/10/2018, 05/17/2018, 05/24/2018, 05/31/2018 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Industry Night Every Thursday Night with Live Music from Odie Martin 6-9pm. Bring Your Server Card or Paystub. Giving Back To Those That Give So Much! Smoky Mountain H-D Bike Night & Free Show Date: 05/03/2018 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Smoky Mountain H-D, 1820 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 Come check out a free show inside the Smokin’ Monkey Lounge featuring Stone Broke Saints! Bike Night kicks off at 6pm and Stone Broke Saints will take the stage at 7pm! Absolutely Free!!! Chopper’s Grill Karaoke Friday Night Date: 05/04/2018, 05/11/2018, 05/18/2018, 05/25/2018 Time: 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 It’s gonna be a great time every Friday Night at Chopper’s Grill Karaoke! Come on down for a great time! Swifty’s Atomic Bar & Grill Ladies Night w/ DJ Snoopy Armstrong Date: 05/04/2018 Time: 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM Location: Swifty’s Atomic Bar and Grill, 119 S. Illinois Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Come on out and kick it with DJ Snoopy Armstrong. Old school dance party starts at 9pm! Keg County Poker Run Date: 05/05/2018 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Jerry Dixon Walking Trail, Centerville River Park, Centerville, TN 37033 Join us for the 5th Annual Keg County Poker Run! $25 per bike which includes one hand. Each additional hand is $5. Limited 5 hands per person. Best hand will receive $750. Second place hand will receive $200. Worst hand will receive $200. Longest distance traveled $200. Sponsored by North Central Avenue.

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Master Gardeners Plant Sale Date: 05/05/2018 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 Blount County’s Master Gardner’s bring their Annual Plant Sale back to The Shed! Come out and get the absolute best prices on shrubs, perennials, herbs, vegetables, and more. Also enjoy Q&A’s on garden topics! Free to attend! Bumpus H-D of Murfreesboro Cinco de Mayo Date: 05/05/2018 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Bumpus H-D of Murfreesboro, 2250 NW Broad St., Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Cinco de Mayo and Tom’s going to be grilling up Fajitas for everyone. The EMS truck will be here with Emergency Margaritas & Sangrias as well! Swifty’s Atomic Bar & Grill Cinco de Mayo Celebration Date: 05/05/2018 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Location: Swifty’s Atomic Bar and Grill, 119 S. Illinois Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Cine de Mayo is going to be a blast this year! Great specials (All You Can Eat Taco Bar from 5-8:30pm!) and lots of bar deals! Through the Eye’s last performance will start at 9pm, you don’t want to miss it! Vintage Car and Motorcycle Cruise In Date: 05/05/2018 Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Floyd’s Antiques, 5711 Western Ave., Knoxville, TN 37921 Vintage car and motorcycle cruise in. Vintage Mustangs, Mopar classics, VW’s and other show cars on display. On site music and food will help celebrate Cinqo-De Mayo! Floyd’s Antiques Cinco De Mayo Car Show and Concert Date: 05/05/2018 Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: Floyds Antiques and Estate Sales, 5711 Western Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921 Our first party at our new location is going to be a Big one! La Fiesta restaurant, Floyd’s Antiques and Antiques & More are all coming together to host music, car show, and food! La Fiesta will be serving food all day and giving away t-shirts with purchase, car clubs will be participating and entering to win trophies. You can enter any hot rod or rat rod for $5 each. Music starts early in the evening and lasts until 10 PM. The antique stores will be open late for your shopping pleasure and we are very excited to welcome you to this free event!

The Shed Concert: David Allan Coe Date: 05/05/2018 Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 The original Outlaw is coming back to The Shed! Tickets $25 in advance or $30 day of show! Nick Dettemeir and The Sawdusters will open up. Biker Rags Swap Meet Date: 05/06/2018 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Biker Rags, 10609 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922 Sunday, May 6th in the Biker Rags parking lot at 10am until all the vendors are gone. Bring your new, used and vintage- parts, leathers and accessories- and even that ‘for sale’ motorcycle you have sitting in your driveway. Set up a table, throw out a blanket, or use the tailgate of your truck and you’re in business. Everyone is welcome and admission and set up are Free. Join us! Buffalo Valley Amateur Hillclimb Spring Race Date: 05/06/2018 Time: 12:00 PM Location: Buffalo Valley Dragway, 680 Rock Springs Rd, Buffalo Valley, TN 38548 Sponsored by Thunder Roads® Magazine of Tennessee. Family fun for all ages. General admission $10, children under 12 free admission. RV parking available. Gates open at 8:00am, rider registration closes at 11:30am, Hillclimb begins at 12:00 noon. Classes include youth and adult amateur of all ages. ATV’s and motorcycles. $15 first class, $10 each additional class. AMA Membership required, purchase single day or full membership on site. Hooligan Exhibition class, Old School Hillclimbing at its best! Site of AMA Pro AM Double Header weekend, Sept 15-16, 2018. I-40 Buffalo Valley Exit 268, 20 minutes West of Cookeville. For more information call 615-948-0992 0r 932-2609509. Like us on Facebook at Buffalo Valley Hillclimb. Nirvana Roadhouse Sunday Funday’s Date: 05/06/2018, 05/13/2018, 05/20/2018, 05/27/2018 Time: 12:30 PM Location: Nirvana Roadhouse, 704 Britton Hollow Road, Pulaski, TN 38478 Take an awesome ride thru the country and spend a great day hanging at our backwoods bar with plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the view (our gals!!) Grilling something great for lunch, friendliest staff anywhere, Bikini Bike Wash, Corn Hole, Horseshoe Tournaments, Adult Games and House Band Soul Shakerz rockin the holler with ol biker bar favorites! What more could ya want, right? C ya there!!!

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May 2018

Chopper’s Grill Funtastic Sunday’s Date: 05/06/2018, 05/13/2018, 05/20/2018, 05/27/2018 Time: 3:00 PM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Funtastic Sunday’s at Chopper’s are awesome with Free Cookout from 3-7pm. This is the place for Nascar Racing and a great way to end your weekend! Live Music May 20th with Shane & The Moneymakers & May 27th with Skipper Grace! Knoxville H-D 50th Anniversary Party Date: 05/10/2018 – 05/12/2018 Time: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Location: Knoxville H-D, 5810 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912 Join Knoxville H-D for their biggest blowout party in their 50 year history! They’ll kick off things Thursday night with Bike Night at The Garage and the opening of the American Motor Drome Wall of Death! So much more will be added to this event over the next few weeks. Make sure you mark attending on the Facebook event page so you get all the updates as they come in! Smoky Mountain H-D Bike Night/Singo Night Date: 05/10/2018 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Smoky Mountain H-D, 1820 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 Come on out for a fun SINGO Bike Night! It’s like BINGO but will song lyrics. We’ll play several round with song titles from different genres such as country, 80’s, and pop! All bikes and even nonriders are well! Even if you don’t want to play, stick around and have some great food and have some drink and enjoy the night with friends! Indian Motorcycle Riders Group Kentucky Bourbon Ride Date: 05/12/2018 – 05/13/2018 Time: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM Location: Shoney’s Restaurant, 814 S Cumberland St, Lebanon, TN 37087 KSU Shoney’s Restaurant (Lebanon, TN) for a backroads scenic ride to Makers Mark (tour). If we have time we will visit some of the other distilleries in the area. Overnight at Hampton Inn by Hilton Lebanon 270-699-4000. Up Sunday for the ride over to Jim Beam American Stillhouse prior to taking a scenic ride home. **All Makes Welcome** FMI: facebook.com/ IMRG.MiddleTennessee Chopper’s Grill Old Hickory Chopper’s Brotherhood & Sisterhood Fun Run Date: 05/12/2018 Time: 12:30 PM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138

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Great Ride and a Chance to Win Some $$$$! Leaving Chopper’s… KSU @ 12:30pm Smoky Mountain H-D Black Dragon Breakdown Date: 05/12/2018 Time: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: Smoky Mountain H-D, 1820 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 The Black Dragon Breakdown is the Southeast’s coolest motorcycle event! Smoky Mountain H-D will bring us 100 foot drags, burnout clinics, biker games, and the best custom and vintage bike show of the year! Live music all day long from Keven Abernathy, Handsome & The Humbles, Andrew Leahey and the Homestead, and the long awaited return of the Barstool Romeos! Free To Attend! Kicks off at 1pm and goes into the night! Jasmine Cain at Rev•el•ry Date: 05/12/2018 Time: 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM Location: Rev•el•ry, 476 W Main St., Hendersonville, TN 37075 Jasmine Cain is returning home for some quick girl on girl rock n roll party action. Also featuring special guests Lola Montez. 2 of Nashville’s top female fronted powerhouse rock bands in 1 night! Doors at 8pm. Cover $10. 21 and up. Hawg Valley Bike Rally Date: 05/16/2018 - 05/20/2018 Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 AM Location: 123 Corley Chapel Road, Graham, KY 42344 Adults-Only Bike-friendly party in beautiful Graham, Kentucky, halfway between Paducah and Elizabethtown. Only $35 per person all weekend. Support vehicle fees $20 - a support vehicle is a car, truck, trailer, camper, golf cart, etc. Bikes and trailers pulled by bikes are Free! Bands every night Thursday-Saturday. After Party in the World Famous Boogie Barn Every Night! Charity In-The-Park Poker Run! Come party with your friends, and make some new ones! For Reserved Camping (Electric & shared water) call Frank 812660-0584. Appleton H-D O’Connor’s Mayday Mayhem Pre Party Date: 05/17/2018 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Appleton H-D, 2501 Hwy 41A Bypass, Clarksville, TN 37043 Kick Off Party & VIP Ticket giveaway for O’Connor’s Mayday Mayhem featuring Puddle of Mudd, Saving Abel, Tantric & Neil Brock & The Cover Up. Smoky Mountain H-D Bike Night/Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament Date: 05/17/2018 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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Location: Smoky Mountain H-D, 1820 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 We’re having a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament! Show us your best poker face and see if you’ve got what it takes to win. There are SMHD gift cards at stake!

Kevin Lalherbe Memorial Ride Date: 05/19/2018 Time: 9:00 AM Location: American Legion Post 75, 107 Legion Drive, Portland, TN 37148 Hope everyone can come out May 19th for a benefit ride for a Legionnaire that was a member of American Legion Post 75 that passed away. We are having a memorial ride in his memory. All proceeds will go to his wife. Registration starts at 9am. Kickstands up at 10am. 100 mile loop with 3 stops. Bikes $15, Cars $20, Shirts $20. Changing Direction will be playing from 7pm - 11pm. All Non-Riders will be charged a Band Cover Charge. New Leash on Life Benefit Date: 05/19/2019 Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Location: Bikini Beach Bar, 1297 Antioch Pike, Nashville, TN 37211 Live Music by Leeaha A, Food & Vendors. Band starts at 1:00 pm, Scavenger Hunt 10am, Pet Carrier Contest 3pm, Owner & Pet Lookalike Contest 3:15pm, Pet Costume Contest 4pm. Some vendors space available. Rain date Sunday 20th. Thunder Roads® TN & Steelhorse Law 1st Rolling Bike Night Date: 05/19/2018 Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Bent Wrench Roadhouse, 4724 Ashland City Rd., Fredonia, TN 37043 Join us for our 1st Rolling Bike Night of the Season! Thunder Roads® Tennessee along with Steelhorse Law are in the process of organizing a Rolling Bike Night beginning in May. We will have 5 bike night parties, 1 a month, May through September all across the state with great fun and prizes and grand prizes for the persons that attend the most Bike Nights. Our first Bike Night will be at the Bent Wrench Roadhouse on May 19th from 4-8pm with Live Music, Vendors, and Giveaways throughout the evening. We hope you will join us for a fun filled night and be sure to come by our trailer and get your Free Rolling Bike Night Card. You’ll need to get your card punched at each Bike Night that you attend to get your name in the drawing for the Grand Prizes.

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Appleton H-D Bike Night For Mike’s Fight Date: 05/19/2018 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Appleton H-D, 2501 Hwy 41A Bypass, Clarksville, TN 37043 Come out and show your support for one of Clarksville’s own. Let’s rally together and support a family who has always given to our community. Live Music, Cold Brew, Food Vendor, Give-Aways throughout the night, Donation Box, Enter To Win Prizes. 100% Of The Proceeds Go To The Robinson Family. The Shed Concert: The Cadillac Three Date: 05/19/2018 Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 The wait is finally over, The Cadillac Three are returning to The Shed! Don’t miss out on their long awaited return! $15 advance/$20 day of show. Gates open at 6pm! Chopper’s Grill Saturday Crystal Karaoke Date: 05/19/2018 Time: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Saturday Nights at Chopper’s Grill! Come sing your favorite songs and enjoy an awesome atmosphere or just relax and have a drink.... always a good time at Chopper’s Grill! Smoky Mountain H-D Bike Night Date: 05/24/2018 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Smoky Mountain H-D, 1820 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 Come on out and party with us during Bike Night! We’ll have music playing and we’ll have our bar open and running with all sorts of beers and food available! Appleton H-D Freedom Open House Date: 05/26/2018 Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Location: Appleton H-D, 2501 Hwy 41A Bypass, Clarksville, TN 37043 Good Food, Good Brew, Great People? Register to win a $1000 Gift Card (must be present to win). Up To 70% Off On Select Official Licensed Products. Many Prizes Given Away Throughout the Day. Live Music By The Infamous Todd Bolton. Don’t Forget Our Vets Memorial Ride Date: 05/26/2018 Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Benton County Veterans Memorial Park, 361 Veterans Drive, Camden, TN 38320 Help Us Fight The Good Fight! Join BCVM for

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the 10th Annual Event. On Friday night, May 25th, the Blackout Cruise of Camden starts off the Memorial Day Weekend. Cruise leaves the Memorial at 6 p.m. Returns at 6:30 p.m. Saturday morning, May 26th, registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Sausage Biscuits and Coffee available (donations appreciated). Kickstands up at 10 a.m. $25 donation per bike (includes one t-shirt & one meal). Additional t-shirts $20 (Shirts Made in the USA, For Americans by Americans). 100 scenic miles of roadway. Special stop at Parkers Crossroads. All rides leave from the Memorial site. POC: Christy Hodge 731-441-1802 or Michael Hottes 731441-0166. The Shed Concert: Black Stone Cherry Date: 05/26/2018 Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 One of the best rock shows of 2017 is returning this year to headline Memorial Mayhem Weekend! Don’t miss out on the most energy packed show of the season! Dirty Soul Revival will be kicking off the show! Smoky Mountain Thunder Memorial Ride XVIII Date: 05/27/2018 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Sevier County Courthouse, 125 Court Ave, Sevierville, TN 37862 May 27th motorcyclists will once again gather in downtown Sevierville at the Sevier County Courthouse. The reason is to pay Tribute to all Fallen Military. It has been described by those who participate and have seen it as being one of the most unusual and unique Memorial Weekend events they have ever seen. The event’s opening ceremony starts at 10:00 A.M. in Sevierville, TN. It consists of Patriotic singing, guest speaker, placing a wreath at the Veteran’s Monument and Taps marks the beginning of this event. The police escorted 65 mile ride leaves, rain or shine, at 11:00 A.M. There are No Fees for this ride! Once all of the motorcycles have arrived at Veteran’s Overlook on top of Clinch Mountain in Grainger County, the closing ceremony will begin. Patriotic music, placing of the wreath, 21 Gun Salute followed by Taps will conclude the event. For additional information about the event go to our website: www.smokymountainthunder.net or e-mail Ron Giddis at rongiddis@smokymountainthunder.net. Ph. 865-453-6532, cell 865-654-1851. SMT is also on Facebook Smoky Mountain Thunder Page.

Great Smoky Mountain HOG Rally Date: 05/29/2018 – 06/02/2018 Location: 1820 Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 The Great Smoky Mountains HOG Rally in Maryville, TN is a five day event with all admission costs included with your registration. The city of Maryville is rolling out the red carpet as they welcome you and all riders to their charming town. Located just fifteen minutes from Tennessee’s third largest city, Knoxville, Maryville sits at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. It’s the perfect home base surrounded by some of the best riding in the country. You will enjoy daily guided rides, an abundance of non-guided rides, nightly entertainment “tributing” Rock and Roll’s most beloved acts and more southern charm and hospitality than you can ever imagine. Register for $35 and receive a t-shirt, patch and pin with your registration. Reserve your room today and turn a great trip into an unforgettable journey. Wouldn’t you rather be in the Smokies! Register Now at http://bit.ly/HOGSmokyMtn Bag Lady Sue’s American Rebel Rendezvous Date: 05/31/2018 – 06/03/2018 Location: American Rebel Park, 3301 Natural Bridge Rd, Waynesboro, TN 38485 A motorcycle event in the hill country of middle Tennessee with Concerts, Biker Games, Contests, Great Camping, Vendors and Lots More. Featuring Bag Lady Sue, Wayland, Tim Montana & Shreadnecks, Jasmine Cain, The Bastard Bearded Irishmen and More. Plus the riding in this area to die for! Showers and port-a-potties on site. Food and Merchandise vendors on site. Dry camping, generators OK. Electric hookups available. Bring all your toys!!! Buffalo river access, bring your floats, kayaks, fishing rods and tubes. 21 and up only. Well behaved fur babies ok. No firearms allowed. FMI: americanrebelrendezvous.com 6th Annual Bad Habit Biker Bash Date: 06/01/2018 – 06/03/2018 Location: Barb’s Place, 1027 Rose Hill Rd., Pulaski, TN 38478 6th Annual Bad Habit Biker Bash Motorcycle Rally June 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. $30 all weekend, includes entry and camping. Gates open 10 am on June 1st. 2 Live Bands Friday night, 3 live bands Saturday starting at noon! Vendors and Food concessions, Plus Full Food Menu in Bar, Bike Show, Bike Games and More! Vendor fee is $50, includes 2 weekend passes. For more info search Bad Habit Biker Bash on FB or call 931-477-0870.

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May 2018

Tennessee Kidney Foundation Poker Run hosted by Subdued Few MC Date: 06/09/2018 Time: 11:30 AM Location: Mary’s Saddle Club, 2620 41A Bypass, Clarksville, TN 37043 Ride Starts at Mary’s Saddle Club in Clarksville, TN. Registration 11:30am, KSU 1:00pm, last bike in 5:00pm at Subdued Few MC Clubhouse, 491 Kraft Street, Clarksville, TN for BBQ, silent auction, pool & corn hole tournaments all to raise money for the Tennessee Kidney Foundation. FMI: call 931-289-9120 17th Annual Poker Run Date: 06/09/2018 Time: 12:00 AM Location: Covenant Confirmers Ministry, 300 10th Ave E, Springfield, TN 37172 Benefit Poker Run for the TN Biker Medical Clinic. Registration 10am-12pm, KSU 12 noon. FMI: Ronccmi@bellsouth.net or 615-384-9010

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3rd Annual Sunny Day Craft Festival Date: 06/23/2018 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: East Hickman High School, 7700 Highway 7, Lyles, TN 37098 The 2018 Sunny Day Craft Festival is shaping up to be a great community event. It’s all about shopping and family fun, and this year’s festival offers more vendors with varied wares. Visitors will have a chance to browse over 100 booths with an exceptional array of handmade or direct sales items, including jewelry and accessories, fashion, candles, ceramics, wreaths, stationery, home decor, apothecary, and more. Free to attend and includes a diverse roster of local and regional artist-entrepreneurs supplemented by an interactive Kids Zone, local food trucks and stalls, onsite massages, photo booths, and good times to provide a truly one-of-a-kind shopping experience. For more information, please visit https://m.facebook.com/SunnyDayCraft/ Contact: Nikki Reddon Mutize; Phone: (931) 996-1502, Email: nikkimreddon@yahoo.com

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CLUBS Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs of the The Great State of Tennessee

Board of Directors

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

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

Secret City MC

Crossroad Riders MM

A.R.M.

Soldiers For Jesus MC

Bikers Against Child Abuse

American Steel MC

Sons of God MC

Knights of Thunder

Bikers for Christ M/M

Southern Iron MC

Knuckleheads

Black Pistons MC

Southern Sons MC

Lost Legion

Bond Slaves MC

Southern Souls MC

His Laboring Few MM

Boozefighters MC

Styker MC

United Warriors

Brothers of the Wheel MC Tri-Cities MC

Jesus & Friends

Cohorts MC

Justified

True Sons MC

Confederate Drifters MC Twisted Sicles MC

Forbidden Shields

Confederates MC

U.S. Military Vets MC

Hardcore Discisples

Copperhead MC

Unforgotten MC

Rising Saints

Covenant Confirmers MC Vendettas MC

Good Fellas RC

E.B.G.B MC

Veterans of Vietman MC

Silent Order MC

Fire and Iron MC

Vietnam Vets/Legacy Vet MC Land of Brothers RC

Freedom Riders MC

Wind and Fire MC

Iron Eagle Disciples

Grim Reapers MC

Widowmakers MC

Keepers of the Gate

Highlanders MC

Zombie Machine Cult MC

Southern Breed

Iron Riders MC

Southern Ramblers

Keltics MC

Riders for Others Leathernecks

Confederation MC

Reboot Riders

Leathernecks MC

Spirit Hill RC

Lost Cause MC

Silent Creed RC

Marines MC

Cappy's Regulators

Misfilts MC

Confederate Warriors

Mountain Rebels MC

Blue & Gray Brotherhood

My Brother's Keeper MC

O.H. Choppers Brotherhood

New Attitudes MC

American Patriot Vanguard

Nightriders MC

Eternal Riders MM

Outlaws MC

Kindred Crusaders RC

Peaceful Few MC

Sons of Liberty Riders RC

Peacemakers MC

Brotherhood of Belivers

Road Warriors MC

Dixie Iron

Saints MC

Midnight Sin

The Priesthood MM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thunder Creek Chattanooga Chapter 423-892-4888

Middle Tennessee 615-771-7775

Tri City Chapter 423-283-0422

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

Tuckessee Clarksville Chapter (931)648-1607

The Dragon Chapter, Maryville 865-977-1669

Twin Lakes Morristown Chapter 423-586-5343

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

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

Upper Cumberland Chapter 931-526-3139

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