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Art Happening Downtown Sevierville, October 19, 2016

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It was a nice evening downtown Sevierville at the third Art Happening, presented by the Sevierville Commons Arts Council. There were quite a few new faces at this event at Dyers Downtown. Music, art, snacks, presentation of the featured artist, and talks by Y-12 Credit Union and a representative from the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center completed the fast paced evening.

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Featured artist for October is Nelson Ziegler, a painter and artist who created the wood pieces featured at the top of this story. They were stunning! Ziegler is also an award winning watercolor and oil painter. He graduated from the Art Institute of Boston and Northwestern Academy of Watercolor. Below are some examples of his paintings.

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Arts Council member, and recent Art Happening featured artist, Jill Greene, left. Nelson Ziegler, featured artist for October 2016, on the right. I must take photography classes from Jill some day!

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Music performance by Stephen Goff and Tryphena Layman. See more of them at Harpoon Harry’s in Pigeon Forge. Look for Stephen Goff and the Royals. His contact info is SmokyMountainEventSource.com .  Below is a moment from their set.

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Sevier Commons Arts Council President, Laurel Kiewitt, pictured left. Andrea Willson, also an Arts Council board member, pictured right.

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Christina Crofoot, an artist and Outreach Co-ordinator for SCAC (Sevier Commons Arts Council).  Arts Council President, Laurel Kiewitt, addresses the group.

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My friends, Sheley and Joey Rose of Sevierville, enjoying the evening.

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Local artist and art-preneur, Chuck Ottolini, pictured left. Christina Crofoot, center. Jim McGill, Executive Director of the Sevierville Commons Association and Membership Co-ordinator of the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce.

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We really enjoyed this duo and hope to hear more of them soon!

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Keener Shanton, and his sister, Stephanie Shanton, supporting the Sevierville Commons Arts Council. These SCHS alumni have been keeping busy! Keener is Head Distiller at Old Forge Distillery in Pigeon Forge. Stephanie is a high school Biology teacher at Signal Mountain High School.

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Chuck and Keener talking art.

Joy O’Shell, Outreach Director of the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, talks with artists in a brief presentation. The Sevierville Commons Arts Council just received a grant from the center to provide opportunities for local artists. This is great news!

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Brandon Cole and his mother, Crystal Lynn Sharp. She is Volunteer Co-ordinator for the Sevierville Commons Arts Council.

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Rusty Curtis and Natalia Spratlen, representatives from Y-12 Federal Credit Union, gave information especially helpful to art-preneurs.

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Refreshments from Courthouse Donuts! Sheley loved the chicken salad and will come back for lunch some day soon.

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As I was leaving, I noticed attendees outside looking at the window art and conversing with the artist who created them, Crystal Sharp.

People were standing outside enjoying nice temperatures and fresh air while enjoying conversation and paintings. This is what a great downtown can be. It is happening now. Our downtown is ‘on its way’ and the Sevierville Commons is driving this revitalization. As the picture below shows, the Sevierville Commons Arts Council is also helping to lead the way.

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The Sevierville Commons Arts Council will be planning the next Art Happening soon. Drop by if you get a chance. You don’t to be an artist, rather just enjoy art. An Art Happening is one of the best ways to get out and about in Sevierville. 

 

First Baptist Church Corn Maze 2016: An October Gift to Sevierville

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The First Baptist Church of Sevierville is producing one of the biggest events that I have seen by any church for any community. They had over 8,000 guests last year. It should break that record this year.

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Love Loud Corn Maze! It is one massive, fun, fall afternoon. Take the family and a good camera. I was pretty amazed.

  • Free parking and free admission
  • Free games
  • Free entertainment
  • Free food ( hot dogs, cookies, ice water, flavored ices, and popcorn).
  • Free hayrides
  • Free marshmallow toasting
  • and more…

Parking is not a problem. There is a massive gravel lot. The property, across the street from the city park, is over 40 acres. They are using most of that property to share their love with the community this month—and you can feel it. Here is what I saw.

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A large food tent with beautiful chandeliers.

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Hot chili dogs.

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Cookies!

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Ice water!

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You could smell the popcorn from yards away. A popular item!

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Flavored ices. Kids loved these, of course.

Outdoor games. Lots of corn hole.

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A local business that provides hands-on interactive (and some classic) games for parties and events. On the photo above, you can see the contact info and phone number. So nice!

Funny feet on the left. Corn cob ‘darts’ pictured on the right. Both from Days Gone By.

Jerry ‘Bear’ Hyder greeting people at the entrance. Always nice to see the Bear!

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Can you say hay wagon?          It looks as big as Noah’s Ark!

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My friend Gary posing well.

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My friend Elaine ready for the opening day.

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Tiny Tykes Train. Two different kinds!

The slingshot game used great precision and was quite popular. Even bigger than it looks here.

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Animals for the kids to look at. Goats on high.

I only walked around the corn maze and was there about an hour and a half. If you go to do everything then you can have quite a good evening there. It would be nice to get there as the sun sets because there will be bonfires, toasting marshmallows, and even more fun.

It was an impressive, organized fall festival and I could feel the love. I felt like I was a guest in the Lord’s house. When I got home, I looked for the map to take a picture for this blog.

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You can see the scope of the First Baptist Church Corn Maze by the map. I didn’t even make it into the maze, but it looks like a massive one. In fact, I only noticed the design of the maze when I came home this evening. Needing a picture, I turned over the map and noticed the intricate design of the maze. I’ll let it speak for itself.

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A wonderful way to get out and about this month. You will be impressed.

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Sevierville Two Week Events Planner: October 11 – 22, 2016

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Think things are slowing down on the calendar?  Think again. Here are some events coming in the next two weeks that could be interesting to do. Finding the time may be the only problem. Here is a two week planner for October 11-22, 2016.

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First Baptist Church of Sevierville opens the Love Loud Corn Maze and Hay Ride tomorrow. Look at the flyer above for complete info on dates and times. It is a rite of passage in October for corn mazes so enjoy! It is located across the street from the Sevierville City Park. There will be plenty of parking!

There will be a Culinary Fair on Wednesday, October 12th at the Walters State Rel Maples Institute for Culinary Arts. Booths will be set up like a city block using the theme “New York Street Fair.” Tickets are $15 for tickets that you can use to buy food from the students. The fair will last for nine hours, until about 7:00 p.m. Check the Sunday edition of the Mountain Press for more information.

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There will be an Art Happening this Thursday downtown Sevierville. The flyer above has times, location, featured artist, and other information. These are casual, relaxing events where you can meet different artists from the area, view samples of their work, listen to music, and more. Courthouse Donuts/Dyers Downtown is such a nice venue for these events. See you there!

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The last downtown Sevierville Farmers Market for the 2016 season will be this Friday. Some people will be out for fall break so that will be an opportunity to visit this market one more time for the year.

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Wine and Paint Party on October 18, 2016 at Hillside Winery. Support Relay for Life.

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Stomp Out Breast Cancer on Saturday, October 22nd. See the flyer above for details and support Relay for Life!

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The first Bruce Street Brewfest will be downtown on Saturday, October 22nd from 1:00-6:00. Buy your tickets at the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bruce-street-brewfest-tickets-26458834085?aff=efbnreg

OK, the next event is more than two weeks away, but people need time to plan!

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Click this link for more information. https://www.facebook.com/events/860812640719134/

You can see there are many opportunities to get out and about in Sevierville this month.

United Way of Sevier County Presents 2nd Annual First Responders Challenge 2016, (Part 2)

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Here is part 2 of  my story on the First Responders Challenge event held yesterday at Sevier County High School. What an exciting event for the whole family! The following pictures and videos will give you a look at one of the best events of the year in Sevierville.

Fun introductions by Bryan McCarter as teams enter the stadium for competition. My favorite intro was for the Sevier County Sherrif’s Department, but I couldn’t catch it in time on my camera. The fighting Hosses’?  Love all the intros.

Here are some pictures that I took quickly before the competitions began. (Message me if you see any errors.)

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Hard charging Pigeon Forge Police Department was the winning team of the day. Gold!

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Knoxville Police Department represented Knoxvegas well, winning a Bronze medal.

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Defending champions from last year, the Alcoa Fire Department.

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Pigeon Forge Fire Department

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Sevierville Police and Fire, nicknamed  “Holsters and Hoses.” (One of my favorite teams to watch.)

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Pittman Center Fire Department

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Tug-of-War is fierce!

Police vs Fire for Pigeon Forge.

More strong competition in Tug-of-War.

The obstacle course covers most of the field and provides a lot of excitement!

Teamwork to get everyone over top. A big drop down to the other side.

Approaching the obstacle course.

The guy in the back crossed that high wall well. I was rooting for him!

Sevierville Police and Fire show how to cross the wall.

A lot of speed in the video below. Did someone run track in high school?

John Hutchens’ former track students?

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Kyle Grainger from WVLT Channel 8

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Michael Maddron, coach, pictured left. Bryan McCarter, announcer, center. SCHS track and event coach,  John Hutchens.

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The maze trail is contained within a large truck. The contestants do not know anything about the inside design and it is completely dark. And small spaces! I could see how they bump their helmets on walls and things. I believe the event is timed. To me, this would be the hardest thing of all the events!

Look at the small opening in the bottom right. Very small. Full gear and oxygen tanks add more weight too.

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Officer Akers works out at my gym. I asked why he wasn’t competing, but he said that he was scheduled to work. If he competes next year then look out because he works out hard at NFC.

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Part of the Shults family outside the Sevier County High School stadium. I think that the sign above applies well to them. My friend Darlene is pictured in the cranberry color. Event Chairman, John Matthews, is pictured to the far right.

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Have you ever seen anyone pulling a fire truck loaded with 1,000 gallons of water?

Timed event. Must pull to cones. Coach Hutchens calling the times!

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I had to leave soon after the fire truck pull due to an appointment, but will make sure that I can stay until the end next year. This looked very interesting. A huge container of water with a ladder across the top.

In conclusion, the theme of the day was ‘overcoming obstacles.‘ Justin Shults wrote about overcoming obstacles in his life as an essay topic when he applied for a scholarship. First responders overcome obstacles every day. The United Way of Sevier County helps to fund over 15 community groups to help others overcome obstacles. It was a common thread throughout the day.

I ended my visit on an uplifting note. It was a good moment to see the Shults family honoring Justin and Stephanie Shults.

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It is obvious that our community loves this family.

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Our community also loves Justin and Stephanie.

In honor of them.

Smoky Mountain First Responders Challenge 2016: Champions All. (Part 1)

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I may have found the best event of the year. It is free, family friendly, involves athleticism, bravery, and obstacles. Welcome to the Smoky Mountain First Responders Challenge 2016, presented by the United Way of Sevier County.

The morning was fun, inspiring, and motivating to all ages. The Mountain Press covered the event well in today’s Sunday edition so I will it to them to tell the major details. Event pictures and video are abundant on the Facebook page for Smoky Mountain First Responders Challenge so make sure you go over there to see the competition. Here, I will act as a digital storyteller and share what I observed in my time at this event. This story is expansive so I must cover it in two parts.  Here is what I saw at the beginning of the day…

First responders on location.

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Helpers for the day.

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Event coaches. Michael Maddron is ready.

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I entered just as the event began. Plenty of parking and seats so bring the whole family next year.

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The Smoky Mountain First Responders Challenge 2016 began with a tribute to two young people who were lost in the March 22 bombing in the Brussels airport. As we know, Justin Shults was from Gatlinburg. You can see the picture of Justin and Stephanie Shults in the photo above. Some of the proceeds at this event will fund a scholarship in their names for a student at Gatlinburg -Pittman High School. Applicants must write an essay on the topic of obstacles that they have overcome, like Justin Shults wrote about when he attended high school.

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At the exact moment that the tribute to Justin and Stephanie Shults ended, I noticed two groups of Canadian geese flying overhead in a ‘V’ formation. The geese were loudly making noise,  as if saluting as they flew.  I don’t know if anyone else noticed this moment, but it seemed like a supernatural tribute from the sky, punctuating the one going on below on the football field. Time seemed to stand still for a moment.

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Singing of the National Anthem.

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United Way of Sevier County Executive Director, Amy Harper, pictured on the right. Rhonda Bletner, from the Moutain Press, pictured center. Her article in today’s Sunday edition was very comprehensive. Buy one before they are gone!

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Bryan McCarter was the announcer for the day. I have heard him announce many ballgames at Carson Newman University, but the humor really came out for this event. From the team introductions to the timed events, his comments had us chuckling all day. A really talented sports announcer!

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Coaches for competitions. Michael Maddron, pictured right, is ready for the games to begin.

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Teams lining up and listening to how the day will go. I know that adrenaline was pumping!

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Ready for Tug-o-War.

Obstacle course wall and tunnel. That wall was high!

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Touring the course. Reviewing the rules.

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Michael Maddron coaching teams for the obstacle course. (I wanted to sneak over to the stadium today to try to climb the big wall, but I think that they put it away. Maybe next year…)

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And then the games were ready to begin at the Hardin-Robertson Field at Sevier County High School. A wonderful school and a great place to hold this event. (Go Bears!)

Stay tuned for Part 2 of this story. I should publish it later this evening. It will contain more pictures, stories, and a few videos of the event. It is just too big to cover in one story.

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The Smoky Mountain First Responders Challenge by the United Way of Sevier County was a super charged way to get out and about in Sevierville. 

Be there next year!

 

 

 

 

Downtown Sevierville Farmers Market, October 7, 2016

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It may have been the best weather yet for the 2016 Sevierville Downtown Farmers Market. Here is a picture of me taking a picture of a guy taking a picture of the courthouse. Lot’s of tourists in town today. I suspect some evacuees from Hurricane Matthew here as well.

We had a quick  break so I decided to stop in at Courthouse Donuts for lunch. Also there, we got hear my favorite duo, the Pea Pickin’ Hearts.

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It is great to have a chance to eat lunch out!

 

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I am ordering what Laura got next time. Grilled pimento cheese!

Singing Johnny Cash song “Ring of Fire.”

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A Courthouse Donut with coconut flakes!

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Then there was enough time for a quick stroll through the farmers market.

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It was good to see the Sevier County Humane Society, who always visit on the first Friday of the month. I got to visit two sweet pups.

This pup is a sweet senior. Pictured left, it shows that it can ‘sit’ pretty.

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A well mannered pup. House trained and looking for a ‘furever’ home.

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We are lucky to have such a strong animal welfare organization in our town.

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Art happening live at the farmers market.

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Pottery wheel in action.

 

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Really enjoyed the window art and  fall decorations on the way back to my car.

I  especially liked the reflection of the courthouse in the window here of Courthouse Donuts. Art enhancing the windows. Don’t forget that there will be an Art Happening this Thursday at 5:00. I’ll run another announcement this week.

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It was such a great day to be out and about in Sevierville…

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Sevierville Sunrise Rotary Serves Up the 34th Annual ‘ I Love Sevierville’ Luncheon

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Almost within the shadow of the Dolly Parton statue, the Sevierville Sunrise Rotary Club sponsored the I ♥ Sevierville lunch on Friday, September 3o, 2016. You could not have asked for better weather to enjoy a lunch on the courthouse lawn. Lunch, entertainment, door prizes. It was nice event produced by a hard working organization. Here is how it went…

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Members were packing lunches by 6:00 a.m. That is EARLY!  They take their name seriously. (Photos supplied by a Sevierville  Sunrise Rotary Club Member).

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I parked across from my bank, Sevier County Bank, and walked downtown. The truck was loaded up and going for the event.

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I have ordered a box lunch at work, but this was the first time that I could go to the lunch myself. If you work downtown, are retired, or can meet friends here for the event then you will find it to be a treat. This is the 34th annual event, hosted since 2003 by the Sevierville Sunrise Rotary Club. It takes place on the courthouse steps from 11-1:00 p.m.

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The band warms up before the event. I was REALLY impressed with the acoustics in front of the courthouse. There should be a lot more things taking place here in the future because music sounds great here. You can see how the elevated veranda makes for a natural stage. Sound quality was outstanding.

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Whoever set up tables and decorations did a fabulous job! Love the seasonal things.

I counted 10 long tables, 80 chairs, and lots of benches so seating is no problem.

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Rotary members getting ready for the lunch rush. Left, David Reller, right, Clyde Rennie.

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First rush for boxed lunch pickups.

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These ladies were early and ready to enjoy the event. They call themselves ‘the Lunch Bunch.’

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Sevier County Sherrif, Ron Seals, supporting the Sevierville Sunrise Rotary Club lunch. I saw this nice orange and white shirt going by and knew that I had to get a picture. Go Vols!

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More Vol fans from the Sheriff’s office supporting the Sunrise Rotary Club.

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These downtown folks enjoy taking a break outside in 70 degrees and sunshine. They  enjoyed the I ♥ Sevierville lunch which supports  Sunrise Rotary Club projects.

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Below is a video shot that captures a musical moment. You may like this song…

The band, self-named the Senior Citizens Band, played good music in various genres. My favorite was their third set which was bit jazzy.

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A ventriloquist had a fast moving comedy set. The crowd liked his jokes and quick delivery. Kyle Scribner plays the sheriff at the Hatfield and McCoy theater. Not sure if he ran into Sheriff Seals before his set. Kyle is available for parties, corporate events, trade shows, and banquets…as a ventriloquist, of course.

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The Sevierville Sunrise Rotary Club serves many in our community. The evidence is on the back of the lunch ticket where you see their projects and scholarships. If you are interested in joining this club, meet them on Thursday mornings at 7:00 a.m. at Courthouse Donuts downtown.

Clearly, this is an organization that is out and about and doing great work in Sevierville. 

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Dolly approves!

Sevierville Downtown Farmers Market, September 30, 2016

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A ‘self-prescribed rest day’ allowed me a trip to the downtown Sevierville Farmers Market on Friday. There are just a few more weeks left for the market. Although it is gearing down, there are still some exciting things left in the year for the downtown Sevierville Commons area. For example, look for some exciting things from the Sevierville Arts Council.

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I stopped to chat a few minutes with a leader with the Sevierville Commons Arts Council.

They are planning a holiday market on December 2 and 3rd. December 3rd may coincide with the Sevierville Christmas parade so that should be a big day downtown. Check the Sevierville Commons Arts Council  website for more information.

https://www.seviervillecommonsartscouncil.org/events.html

The next Art Happening will take place on Thursday, October 13th at Courthouse Donuts/ Dyers Downtown. The reception will honor artist Nelson Ziegler, an award winning painter and wood turner. Drop by any time to meet local artists downtown.

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I love seeing the screen printed T-shirts created by the Sevierville Commons Arts Council this year. Can’t decide on a favorite, but the top picture may be one of them.

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This artist was featured at the Art Walk downtown last month.

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I bought an orange and white Vols necklace from this vendor last time for a great price. Go Vols!

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This vendor comes from Grainger County and can also be found at the Saturday morning farmers market at the Sevierville Farmers Co-Op. He will remember your face and is quite friendly. The tomatoes are great.

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This vendor specializes in hot dogs and lemonade. I tried the sweet version, which was good. Not overly sweet. He makes a version with Splenda as well. Pretty good! He will give you a sample if you want to try it.

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LOL.

I hate to see the farmers market gearing down, but I realize that it is October. However, there will still be a lot of things happening in the downtown area if you are out and about in Sevierville. 

See you at the Art Happening on October 13th at Courthouse Donuts!

Robert Tino’s Smoky Mountain Homecoming 2016

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Robert Tino’s Smoky Mountain Homecoming ushers in fall this weekend! The weather is going to be ideal for your visit to this festival today and tomorrow. My advice: bring your best camera and lots of storage for pictures because there will be unbelievable backdrops for fall portraits/pictures. Take advantage of it!

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I was able to go early yesterday and had a wonderful time. Here is what I saw…

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Lots of parking!

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This looks like a beautiful backdrop on the way onto the property. Get a picture here!

Crafts made on site.

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Local and regional artists. I loved the pumpkin and jack-o-lantern candle holder at this booth. You may know her mother too!

My friends Melinda and Millie would love this jewelry. I purchased a necklace and earrings.   The artist is from Knoxville and has some things on sale at the Knoxville Museum of Art gift shop and LizBeth boutique.

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There is a $5 admission— well worth it. You can spend hours and hours at this event.

Hours on the Facebook site say Saturday and Sunday 10:00 – 5:00.

https://www.facebook.com/Robert-Tinos-Smoky-Mountain-Homecoming-130177070364792/

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Children’s Pumpkin Patch.

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Entertainment.

Lots of good food today and tomorrow!

Antiques for sale under a large tent. Loved the jewelry. Anyone remember these books? The cookbook is from a WATE TV personality decades ago. Maybe I should have bought that one?

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It is going to be a beautiful weekend in the Smoky Mountains. There won’t be a better way to get out and about in Sevierville than the Robert Tino Smoky Mountain Homecoming.

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Art Crawl@ the Sevierville Commons 2016

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It was perfect weather for the Art Crawl @ the Sevierville Commons last Thursday evening. I must say…it could not have been an easier, more relaxing, enjoyable event!

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We were greeted by Arts Commons members, Stefanie Johnson and Anne Hewitt. They told us how things worked since it was our first visit to the Art Crawl. There were two rows of booths flanking the gazebo containing food and beverage samples. We decided to start with the shaded side.

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Old friends and new.

Melinda Derrick, pictured on the left, Sophia Conerly pictured in the middle, and Sofia’s daughter pictured on the right.

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Jill Greene and a fellow artist in attendance.

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Amelia and Louis duo. (John on Saxophone). What wonderful jazz music to accompany the evening festivities.

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My favorite restaurant, Bistro 109. The Waldorf salad was divine, as was the orange cranberry chicken salad sandwich.

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The Old Mill was well represented in both food and art. Here are potters who create wonderful things for the Pigeon River Pottery store. They explained the creative processes to me. I have visited that store many times and always enjoy it!

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The Schmutzers enjoying an exceptional evening in downtown Severville at the Art Crawl.

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David Elrod and colleague were most helpful during the evening ,  exuberant hosts.

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Courthouse Donuts never disappoints! Always love the presentation.

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Chuck never looked so good as he did posing in this picture!

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This year, the Art Crawl event featured pottery. Everything was so beautiful. I wanted it all!

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Dr. William Pippin and Emily Kile supporting the Art Crawl.

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WineShop at Home with Charlotte Tatum.

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Food was expertly paired with beverages. There were few lines and the vendors were eager to show you their products in a festive environment.

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My friend Sheley and I enjoy Healthy Balance and highly recommend it!

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A brisket slider topped with the best bacon.

The Diner may have the best desserts in town. I took a slice of cheesecake ‘to go’ for lunch the next day. Unbelievable!

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This local business recently won international awards for this product produced in Wears Valley. It was paired with Mae Mae’s Lunchbag.

 

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The sun began to set and the temps became very comfortable.

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A light breeze stirred as we heard soft jazz playing from the gazebo. You won’t find a better way to get out and about in Sevierville. 

Support the Sevierville Commons

and the Sevierville Commons Arts Council.

 

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