Smoky Mountains Around Town April 2018

Around Town Page 3
By Cyndy Montgomery Reeves
www.smswf.com
Gatlinburg’s Largest Collection of Antiques
You owe it to yourself to stop by our antique shop in Gatlinburg for the
best selection of antiques, collectibles and antique furniture in the area
The SMSWF is having a drawing for all of you who actually
make a plan and attend the 7th Annual Smoky Mountains
Songwriters Festival August 13-22, 2018. Everyone is invited to
participate. We want to know if you made a plan to come to
Gatlinburg specifically because the festival was taking place at
that time. WHERE YOU STAYED? HOW DID YOU FIND
OUT ABOUT THE SMSWF? For answering these simple
questions your name will be put in the drawing which will take
place at the Welcome Ceremonies and Kick-off Show Thurs.
August 16, 2018 at the Historic Gatlinburg Inn 7- 9 PM on the
lawn. Winner wins a “weekend getaway” in Gatlinburg which
includes a two night free stay, attraction passes, restaurant and
shopping discounts. Details can be found on the
www.smswf.com website.
Make your plans today to be in Gatlinburg the third week in
August for the Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival. It is one
of the most amazing experiences you will ever have. Even if you
are not a songwriter you will have an equally good time if not
more fun.
There is free live music in over 10 different venues with over
150 shows throughout Gatlinburg plus 2 ticketed concerts and
one ticketed dinner show! “It's like a Nashville juke box up and
down the streets of Gatlinburg” reflects Mitch Townley and
Scott Parker in a song they wrote about the Smoky Mountains
Songwriters Festival.
The public is definitely welcome to attend any aspect of the
festival. An author who attended one of the first SMSWF
workshops has returned almost every year since. She says she
always learns something new that helps her in writing her books.
to play an instrument participate in the SMSWF Rocky Top Cowriting
Experience with Hit Writers. The first one who attended
went on to writing his own songs and co-writing with other
songwriters as well as learning how to play the guitar. The other
wrote poetry and realized the poet in her could be very helpful in
songwriting.
A man who found the SMSWF during a hit show (where Kim
William's Empty Chair sat for the round that he would have
performed in) was enthralled with the stories told about him, the
songs Kim had written with them and what he had meant to their
lives. (Kim Williams wrote “Three Wooden Crosses” for Randy
Travis, “Papa Loves Mama” and “Ain't Goin Down Till' the Sun
Comes Up” two of many #1s he wrote for Garth Brooks and
many, many more for many great country artists.) This man
went home and came back the next year with a song he entered in
the song competition that he wrote about that experience. We
display that song next to Kim's picture at the Historic Gatlinburg
Inn during the festival. When this person was young he loved
music but did not pursue it as a career. He says, “now that his
kids are grown he is picking up his music again.” He and his wife
plan their summer vacations to be here during the Smoky
Mountains Songwriters Festival.
Sign-ups for singer/songwriter performance slots at the 7th
Annual Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival and submitting
song entries into the 2018 SMSWF Song Competition are being
accepted until April 30th. You can sign up for mentoring
sessions, workshops and the Co-Write with Hit Writers
experience until Tuesday August 14, 2018.
For details on the August 13-22, 2018 Annual Smoky Mountains
Songwriters Festival, go to www.smswf.com. You can contact
us at smswf@yahoo.com or 865-604-9066.
Venues with live music in Gatlinburg include Crystelle Creek
Restaurant and Grill, Three Jimmy's, Ole Smoky Moonshine
Holler, The Ship, Hogg’s Tavern Downtown, Tom and Earl's
Back Alley Grill, Sugarlands Distilling Company, The Smoky
Mountain Brewery and Loco Burros.
Every 2nd Monday of the month there is a SMSWF Songwriters
Showcase at Crystelle Creek Restaurant 6-9 PM. Public Invited.
If you are a songwriter who would like to share your songs,
We have had two people who never wrote a song nor knew how please contact John Condrone in this regard 865-898-7301.
Valley Spas Announces Grand Opening
Jamie and Chris Gaumond, owners and operators of Valley
Spas have expanded their current location at 3059 Birds
Creek Road in Sevierville. They have now acquired the
entire building enabling the increase of the showroom size.
They specialize in the installation, repair and servicing of
all makes of hot tubs and pools. They also have
replacement parts including hot tub covers. In addition,
billiards and game supplies are available.
Valley Spas is NSPF Certified Pool/Spa inspectors and
operators. Although they have been in business for years
this expansion is having a new Grand Opening on
Saturday, April 7.
Stop by and see what they have for your home or cabin
rental. Their telephone number is 865-908-0025
373 Parkway, Gatlinburg • (865) 325-1411
www.facebook.com/AmericanSideshow
Mine For Your Fortune!
You’re never too old
to play in the dirt
and find some treasures
Fun For The Whole Family !
Old Smoky Gem Mine
968 Parkway, #1, Downtown Gatlinburg
(865) 436-7112
(Located between lights #8 & #9 across from Ober Gatlinburg - Parking located in Elks Plaza)
SALE SALE SALE
Hundred of Flavors to Choose From
Every Second Monday...
Smoky Mountain Songwriters Nite
Neesee on the keyboard
Hear Neesee Wednesday - Sunday & Local Ar sts Monday & Tuesday
Jams • Jellies • Honey
Sauces • Rubs • Relishes
Pickled Vegetables
Open Daily 3 pm
Where The Locals Go !
Look For Our 150' Lighted Tree
Free Parking On 2 Levels
Easy Handicap Access
Appetizers • Salads • Soups • Entrees
Italian Dishes • Daily Specials • Desserts
Full Bar Service • Free Parking • In House Catering
Pet Friendly Sports Porch!
1654 East Parkway (Next To Dollar General)