Smoky Mountain Around Town / September 2018

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What To See And Where To Be In The Smokies ! 

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Park Volunteers Receive Regional Recognition 

Chmielewski Award: (L-R)Matt Kulp, Lori and Charlie 

Chmielewski, Caleb Abramson, Cassius Cash 

Laurel Falls Award: Laurel Falls Rovers and park staff 

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is pleased to announce that 

a number of dedicated Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs) have received 

regional recognition through the George and Helen Hartzog 

Awards Program for Outstanding Volunteers. The Hartzog Award 

was created in honor of George B. Hartzog, who served as the 

National Park Service (NPS) Director from 1964-1972, and his 

wife, Helen, who was an avid volunteer in national parks. 

Park VIP Charlie Chmielewski was honored with the NPS 

Southeast Region “Enduring Service Award” for his dedicated 

volunteer service with the park’s Fisheries Division since 1993. In 

addition, a cadre of volunteers, known as the “Laurel Falls 

Rovers” were recognized with the NPS Southeast Region 

“Outstanding Volunteer Group Award” due to their deep 

commitment for visitor service and resource stewardship. The 

honorees are among nearly 250,000 volunteers across the nation 

who donate their time, skills and talents to the NPS each year. 

“Both our visitors and our park resources have benefited greatly 

from the dedicated service of these crucial volunteers,” said park 

superintendent Cassius Cash. “Charlie’s work is truly enduring. I 

can’t think of a better word to describe the meaningful 

and longtime impact of his volunteer service with the park’s 

fisheries program. The Laurel Falls Rovers have prevented 

countless injuries, and, due to their deep commitment for visitor 

service and resource stewardship, have helped innumerable 

visitors make a rewarding connection to the park. We are truly 

grateful for their dedication and support.” 

While working as a park volunteer over the last 25 years, Charlie 

Chmielewski has shared invaluable experience and insight with 

the park. As an active member of Trout Unlimited, he acts as a 

liaison between the park and a cadre of about 1300 other 

volunteers who have dedicated 17,000 or more cumulative hours 

to the NPS, while his own service hours exceed over 23,000. Mr. 

Chmielewski has taken the lead in teaching youth and adults about 

how they can participate in field projects including water quality 

monitoring, stream studies, and brook trout restoration. Data 

collected by him and the many volunteers who have worked with 

him since 2008 has allowed for the development of a 

comprehensive stream recovery plan for the park. 

At 3 miles round-trip, Laurel Falls is in a highly accessible 

location and rewards hikers with views of an 80-foot cascade, 

making it a top visitor destination in the park. Since 2010, a cadre 

of knowledgeable park volunteers, known as the “Laurel Falls 

Rovers” have helped more than 300,000 visitors enjoy an 

informed and safe experience along the trail. The Laurel Falls 

Rovers advise people of varying age and experience about how to 

be prepared for the uphill trek and get the most from their 

exploration of the area. They tirelessly explain park safety 

regulations, pick up litter, demonstrate how to view bears and 

other wildlife from a safe, and non-intrusive distance, and educate 

about the practice of Leave No Trace which helps protect not only 

park visitors, but also the fragile ecology and abundant wildlife 

that makes Laurel Falls so popular. 

Each year, more than 2800 Volunteers-In-Parks perform a variety 

of activities at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. These 

include: providing valuable visitor information, removing litter, 

eradicating invasive plant species, assisting with cultural 

demonstrations, participating in special events, providing 

practical support for visitors along roads and trails, assisting with 

data collection, maintaining backcountry campsites, helping 

biologists monitor wildlife populations and working as 

campground hosts. To become a park VIP, visit website at 

www.nps.gov/grsm/getinvolved/volunteer.htm. 

What Greenway Trails Can Do 

Greenway trails can have an assortment of positive impacts 

and benefits to communities in which they're found. Trails 

are more successful in areas where there are destinations or 

stopping points along the way to give the community a 

reason to go somewhere. 

These can be recreational or functional reasons. Connecting 

downtown areas or assorted parks via greenway trails 

provides a pleasant alternative to driving and will encourage 

visitors to walk or bike instead, improving both their health 

and the environment. Runners and cyclists will appreciate 

the new opportunity to go many miles and never see the 

same things, rather than circling the same one or two mile 

loop at a park. And a trail also increases safety for cyclists 

and pedestrians and makes shopping more fun. 

Greenway trails may also go a long way toward improving 

the health of waterways and natural areas in the community. 

The decision to create a greenway may reclaim previously 

developed land and return it to a more natural state—over 

time allowing native plants and wildlife to return, improving 

drainage in the area and decreasing pollution. 

Looking from another angle, a number of studies indicate 

that greenways and trails increase property values and 

economic prosperity. The National Association of 

Homebuilders consistently ranks them as an important 

amenity. 

And they can be a tourist draw as well. Trails stimulate the 

local economy by drawing visitors, who spend money while 

they're in town, which then spurs job growth—at the local, 

state and regional level, depending on the size of the trail. 

And even locals may do more shopping at area businesses if 

they're suddenly accessible via a shaded pathway, not just a 

trip through traffic-snarled streets. 

Further enhancement to the community may come through 

social and educational opportunities greenway trails 

present. Use greenways to create self-guided tours of the 

historical or cultural offerings in your area. Add historical 

markers and information about the sites and species 

highlighted along these pathways through your area. Other 

sites they connect can be opportunities for public festivals, 

races or other events. A greenway becomes a network in the 

community, linking local businesses, parks, restaurants, 

areas with community gardens and much more. 

NEW ~ Ice Bumper Cars - Bump, spin, and zoom 

around the Ice Rink in our NEW Ice Bumper Cars! 

Great Smoky Mountains National Park announces the return of its 

popular “Music of the Mountains” event on Saturday, September 

8, 2018 at Sugarlands Visitor Center. This free event, held from 10 

am to 3 pm, pays tribute to the traditional music and dance of the 

Smoky Mountains and east Tennessee with lively old-time 

mountain music, clogging, square dancing, and singing. 

“We are excited to host some of the best and most knowledgeable 

musicians, dancers, and dance instructors for a day of fun and 

hands-on education,” said Stephanie Sutton, Supervisory Park 

Ranger. “We’re setting up a stage, tents, and a dance floor on the 

visitor center lawn. It’s going to be quite a fun time.” 

There will be something for everyone at the “instrument petting 

zoo”, held from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, where anyone can try their 

hand at playing spoons, a wash tub, or wash board. Park rangers 

will also offer dulcimer lessons for beginners and kids will have 

the opportunity to create their own instruments. At 2 pm, an oldtime 

square dance begins.The event is free, and attendees are 

encouraged to bring a picnic lunch, blankets and/or chairs. 

Schedule: 

September 8 at Sugarlands Visitor Center 

10:00 am - Old Time Fiddle & Banjo Music: A tribute to 

Charlie Acuff with John Alvis, Juanita Johnson, Austin 

Stovall, Matt Morelock, and other pickers 

11:00 am - Talking Feet!: Clogging, buck dancing, and 

flatfooting with lesson and performance from the Fabulous 

Liden Sisters 

11:30 am - 1:00 pm - Instrument Petting Zoo, Dulcimer 

Lessons, Kids Activities 

1:00 pm - Mountain Songwriting, Singing & Balladry: a 

performance by Josh Oliver 

2:00 pm - Old-Time Square Dance: Stan Sharp teaches and 

leads as many dances as our feet can handle; live old-time 

music from the Sugarlands Stringband 

Hours: 

7 Days A Week 

9 AM - 9 PM 

FOOT GEAR 

of Gatlinburg 

446 East Parkway 

2 HR - $169 

4 HR - $299 

3 HR - $239 

8 HR - $399 

Calhoun’s Village 1004 Parkway, #301 Gatlinburg 865-436-2500

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Kountry Antics 

Linda was born in Quachita Parish, Louisiana. She was raised on 

a farm in Mississippi where her parents were farmers and hard 

workers. As a child she made art out of anything she could get her 

hands on and there was lots of natural materials on the farm. 

After high school she majored in art and a minor in education at 

the University of Southern Mississippi. Initially she did 

commission paintings and worked as a graphic artist which she 

did not enjoy. Her family took many vacations to the Gatlinburg 

area and she fell in love with these mountains as many people do. 

Linda was one of the first to open a “Old Time Photos Shop” in 

downtown Gatlinburg. 

In 1999 she met artist Paul Murray and worked for them for five 

and a half years helping them to build their business. But, she 

adds “It was difficult to leave, they are wonderful people and 

wonderful friends of mine.” In 2004 she opened the “Artist’s 

Attic” in the Glades. To see her paintings and how easily she 

captures the beauty of the iconic buildings throughout the area in 

very mesmerizing. 

Though Linda works in many mediums, her first love is oils. She 

also enjoys working with water colors and pastels and often 

combines the two to produce breathtaking results. When she 

speaks of her paintings, she says, “I am trying to preserve our 

history through my paintings with the hope of introducing others 

to a part of history which is vitally important to maintain”. 

Linda reflects, “I feel so fortunate. It has been my privilege to 

comfort people with conversation and I believe that art will heal 

you and it has helped me to heal myself.” 

The Artist’s Attic is located at 680 Glades Road, #5 in Gatlinburg. 

For more information call 865-430-5777. 

Featuring Country Decor, Jams, Salsa 

Handmake Soap, Cottage Candles 

Come Browse Our Shop Filled With Treasures 

(865) 436-0040 

Arts & Crafts Community 

600 Glades Rd., Suite 2, Gatlinburg 

Judy Jones Potter y 

A Gatlinburg Pottery Gallery 

Smoky Mountains Arts & Crafts Village 

170 Glades Rd . 865. 436. 2363 cell 404. 216. 

2118 

all supplies furnished - two or three hour classes 

www.judyjonespottery.com 

• Lead Free • Wheel Thrown 

• Microwave & Dishwasher Safe 

"Browse and watch potter at work" 

(865) 430-3472 

In The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community 

530 Buckhorn Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 

The Smiths 

The Unique, The Unusual and the Hard-to-Find 

• Handmade Knives 

• Scrimshaw in Ancient Ivory 

Unusual Antiques & Oddities 

from Remote Corners of the World 

865-436-3322 

Map Locator # 

www.TheSmithsShop.com on Page 9 21 

680 Glades Road, # 2 • Gatlinburg 

Science At Sugarlands 

Sep 21 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Sugarlands Visitor Center 

Learn more about Butterflies and Caterpillars in the Smokies with 

Julie Elliott, a lepidopteran specialist. 

Science at Sugarlands, a reoccurring event that falls on the third Friday 

of each month, May through October, from 1-3 pm. Each month DLIA 

brings a regional scientist or researcher in to give a talk about their 

research and increase awareness of the biodiversity around us. This 

event is free to the public and family friendly. Please come out and join 

us to learn more about life that surrounds us all! www.DLIA.org 

Get Ready for Hands on Gatlinburg 

October 12 - October 14 

The 2018 Hands-On Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Weekend 

provides arts and crafts lovers the opportunity to own a 

beautifully crafted piece of artwork made with their very 

own hands. 

Take a look around your house and you’re likely to find a 

multitude of carefully orchestrated decorative pieces all 

telling the story of the personal character of your home. That 

beautiful, handmade vase you’ve been complimented on 

over 100 times. The intricately carved broom hanging on 

your mantlepiece constantly admired by visiting 

houseguests. What if those unique pieces weren’t just a 

compliment to your style, but a point of personal pride? 

Studios throughout the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts 

Community will host over 40 different classes, providing 

guests with the chance to learn how to make their favorite 

crafts from the professionals themselves. An abundance of 

do-it-yourself style classwork will be offered, from knitting 

to pastels, painting, jewelry-making, watercolor, scarfmaking, 

weaving, pottery, crochet, woodworking, soapmaking 

and much more. Festivalgoers can keep the items 

they make and place them alongside their other coveted 

works of art. Hands-On Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Weekend is 

October 12-14 and would make a great Christmas gift for the 

art lover in your life. 

www.gatlinburgcrafts.com 

Dog Boarding 

Dog Day Care 

Dog Grooming 

Open 11 till 10 - Sunday 12 till 6 

Serving The Area for over 10 Years 

The ORIGINAL Ship Crew Is Back 

Happy Hour 4-7 

Full Menu • Appetizers • Salads 

Over 40 Drafts To Choose From 

(865) 325-1658 

170 Glades Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 

www.ship-pub.com 

“OK, I’m ready for dinner” 

www.barksandrecgatlinburg.com 

We are located on highway 

321, 5.5 miles from 

traffic light #3 in Gatlinburg 

Open all year round 

865.325.8245 

Vet Records Required For All Services 

Some tourist don't stay in a place this nice! 

2159 East Parkway,Gatlinburg,TN 37738 

Reservations Are Highly Encouraged

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Serendipity Ceramics & Gifts Opens in the Glades 

Misty Mountain Soap Co. 

A Healthier Choice In Skin Care 

Natural Soaps, Lotions & Bath Products 

Hand Crafted In Our Shops! 

www.mistymountainsoap.com 

601 Glades Road (Morning Mist Village) 

849 Glades Road (Covered Bridge Complex) 

Owners Denise and Phil Overstreet have recently opened 

shop in the covered Bridge Shopping Village in the Arts and 

Crafts community. Originally from the Knoxville area they 

started working with ceramics over twenty years ago. Back 

then they mostly displayed their products at craft shows in 

Pigeon Forge, Maryville and Knoxville. They then took a 

break to enjoy their two granddaughters and three 

grandsons. 

Their product line now includes hand painted ceramic, 

designer shops and hand made soy candles. Along the way 

they picked up painting styles from certified instructors 

Kimple and Duncan. 

Classes by appointment are now offered. Go into their shop, 

pick your ceramic piece and they will make it and teach you 

how to paint it. They are located at 849 Glades Road, Suite 

1A3 in Gatlinburg. Contact them at 865-325-8380 

Bat Facts 

Now who doesn’t want a bat house? 

Contrary to popular 

myths, most bats have 

very good eyesight and 

echo-location, and so 

they do not become 

entangled in human hair. 

Bats are very clean 

a n i m a l s a n d g r o o m 

t h e m s e l v e s a l m o s t 

constantly. 

A l l m a m m a l s c a n 

contract rabies, however, 

less then half of 1% of 

bats do. 

Installing a bat house outside will almost surely cause any 

bats inside your house to move to the bat house. 

Bats will not attack nearby humans. The diving motion 

you see is to catch insects, often around lights. 

A single little brown bat can eat up to 1000 mosquitoes in 

a single hour. 

A bat house can hold 300 bats or more (depending on its 

size), that’s a massive mosquito eating force. 

Bat guano (excrement) makes great fertilizer. 

www.BatConservation.org 

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 

373 Parkway, Gatlinburg • (865) 325-1411 

www.facebook.com/AmericanSideshow 

Truth about Bats 

Blind as a bat - Forget it. Bats not only see as well as just about 

any other mammal, but most bats also use a unique biological 

sonar system called echolocation, which lets them navigate and 

hunt fast-flying insects in total darkness. Basically, the bat emits 

beep-like sounds into its path, then collects and analyzes the 

echoes that come bouncing back. Using sound alone, bats can see 

everything but color and detect obstacles as fine as a human hair. 

Bats are flying mice - Nope. Bats are mammals, but they are not 

rodents. In fact, they are more closely related to humans than to 

rats and mice. www.BatConservation.org 

To w n s e n d / C a d e s C o v e P a v i n g R e s u m e s 

Oktoberfest at Ober 

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced that 

a paving project that began this spring will resume on Wednesday, 

September 5, 2018. Over the next few weeks, work will be most 

noticeable at the parking areas near the “Townsend Wye”, located at 

the intersection of Little River Gorge Road, Townsend Entrance 

Road, and Laurel Creek Road. Additionally, a parking lot near the 

entrance to Cades Cove will have minor repairs made to it. The 

project should be completed by September 14, though work 

schedules are subject to revision as needed for inclement weather. 

Visitors traveling to Cades Cove should expect intermittent closures 

of parking lots and pull-offs, and minor traffic delays throughout the 

project area. The Cades Cove Loop Road will not be affected. 

Contractors will work during daytime hours only, Mondays through 

Fridays. The overall project includes the application of a thin 

pavement overlay along with patching, crack sealing, new signage, 

and pavement markings. 

For more information about road conditions, please visit the park 

website at www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/temproadclose.htm or 

follow SmokiesRoadsNPS on Twitter. 

Ober Gatlinburg is celebrating October with a fantastic 

festival featuring Bavarian-style food, drink and music, 

but you don’t have to don your finest lederhosen or dirndls 

to be a part of the fun. 

OktOBERfest returns to its Gatlinburg-style roots with 38 

days of merrymaking from September 21 through October 

28 as the resort commemorates the 207th anniversary of 

the popular festival held in Munich, Germany. 

The Bavarian Fun Makers Band, in authentic costumes, 

will perform traditional Bavarian folk dances, 

schuhplattling, oompah music, sing-a-longs, yodels and 

more with daily shows and multiple performances every 

day during Oktoberfest. Special Oktoberfest Biers will be 

served along with traditional German wurst, schnitzel, 

sauerkraut, strudel, pretzels and more. 

Oktoberfest was a popular event when the Heidelberg 

Castle operated its restaurant at Ober Gatlinburg in the 

1980s. 

The first Oktoberfest was not really a festival at all, but the 

public celebration of the wedding of Crown Prince 

Ludwig I and Princess Therese of Bavaria on October 17, 

1810. Held on a large meadow named the Theresienwiese 

in Munich, the party featured a horse race, beer, food, 

music and dancing. Anniversary celebrations continue 

each year, usually starting in late September and ending in 

the first week of October, with some six million people 

attending annually. 

For more info on OktOBERfest call 865-436-5423 or visit 

obergatlinburg.com/oktoberfest. 

Original artwork in various mediums, 

reproduc ons and scenic photography 

Handmade jewelry, vintage glass and gi s 

Greenbrier Pottery Also Available ! 

Linda is o en ‘at the easel’ crea ng art. Come and browse our gallery 

680 Glades Road #5, Gatlinburg • 865-430-5777 

SALE SALE SALE 

Hundred Flavors to Choose From 

Every Second Monday... 

Smoky Mountain Songwriters Nite 

Thanksgiving Dinner! 

Traditional Thanksgiving Menu and our Regular Menu also available 

Reservations Accepted - Open 11 am to 7 pm 

865-430-1551 

Open Daily 3 pm 

Jams • Jellies • Honey 

Sauces • Rubs • Relishes 

Pickled Vegetables 

Neesee on the keyboard 

Hear Neesee Wednesday - Sunday & Local Ar sts Monday & Tuesday 

Look For Our 150' Lighted Tree 

Free Parking On 2 Levels 

Easy Handicap Access 

Hear Jane & Gary with New Rain alternate Tuesday Nites 

Pet Friendly Sports Porch...Call Ahead! 

1654 East Parkway (Next To Dollar General)


By A. Jann Peitso 

“Once Upon a time in a cornfield there lived a scarecrow and his 

scarecrow wife and their little scarecrow boy” so begins a 

treasure of a tale by Margaret Wise Brown. The little scarecrow 

boy learns lessons from his father and he begins testing that 

knowledge as well as proving his own potential. 

In the Arts & Crafts Community, Sept 5 – Nov 25, scarecrows 

abound along the 8 mile loop and its environs. They are further 

proving the creative skills and potential of the artisans who live 

and work there. Plan to Do The Loop, drive around, visit the 

businesses and take photos of these creative Gatlinburg artisans' 

scarecrows. 

Like the 1940's The Little Scarecrow Boy, many of the 

craftspeople In The Loop learned the skills that they possess 

from their fathers, mothers, grandparents or a caring neighbor 

who noticed the shine in a child's eyes as he or she intently 

watched the whirring of some tool or the quickly moving hands 

as “something was created from almost nothing”. 

These craftspeople learned to take those passed-down lessons 

from another generation to hone, test and prove their own 

worthiness as a Noted Artisan in their field of expertise. 

Many of these artisans now offer instruction time for those who 

wish to receive “passed on” techniques that have “withstood the 

test of time”. 

We specialize in handmade soy candles, 

soaps, and fragrant air fresheners 

(865) 325-8142 

Crafts & Gifts 

Hand-Crafted in the 

Smoky Mountains 

Located at the Covered Bridge in the Glades 

Gatlinburg's Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community 

You as a visitor will notice “Create Your Own” banners in shops 

or you may ask your craftsperson as you are engaged in 

conversation if they offer such instruction or “Hands On” 

experiences. 

Not everyone visiting the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts 

Community will have the desire to actually “make something” 

and take an original piece of handwork home, but for those who 

do, it will be a celebration of spirit. 

And for those who cherish the work of a handcrafted piece, 

created by the person that you call “my friend”, visiting In The 

Loop is your opportunity to purchase a true collectible. There 

are over 100 working craftspeople ready to talk with you and to 

explain how they do what they do. 

Like The little Scarecrow Boy, the arts & crafts community is an 

enduring portrait of family relationships and values, an eight 

mile loop of passing knowledge from one generation to the next 

and the pure joy that comes with reaching one's creative 

potential. Visit the Loop. 

A. Jann Peitso, art! 

www.ajannpeitsoart.com 

170 Glades Road, Gatlinburg • 865-436-2363 

Sparky’s Glassblowing 

Ask About Our Glassblowing Classes! 

Come and watch 

Gary at work! 

Gary Will Make You A Special Glass Piece 

For Your Loved Ones Ashes 

Glassblowing at its best! 

Beautiful, handcrafted blown & sculpted glass 

(865) 325-8186 

www.sparkysglassblowing.com 

Smoky Mountains Art’s & Crafts Community 

849 Glades Road (Covered Bridge Complex) 

We Loan On Anything of Value! 

Great Selections On New And Pre-owned Valuable Items 

Gold • Diamonds • Guns 

11510 B Chapman Highway, Seymour (865) 579-1026 

1424 Winfield Dunn Parkway, Sevierville (865) 453-1512 

Rail Runner Mountain Coaster 

Rail Runner Coming Fall 2018 

Anakeesta’s new single-rail mountain coaster is the first of its 

kind in the United States! As a single-rail line, riders can ride 

lower to the ground on a single track creating a thrilling and 

unique experience as you race through the trees while flying 

down the mountain. It also allows you to control your own 

speed so if you prefer a slower pace you can do that too! The 

Anakeesta Rail Runner takes you on an exhilarating downhill 

ride with a 400 ft. elevation change and can hit speeds of 25 

mph. The ride begins with 1,600 feet of downhill twists and 

turns and ends with a scenic uphill ride back to the top of 

Anakeesta Mountain. Riders can ride solo or tandem with a 

small child. 

Maximum weight: 270 lbs. (if you choose to ride with a child, 

your combined weight cannot exceed 270 lbs.) 

Minimum age: 3 years old 

Riders under the age of 9 must ride tandem with a companion 

Our Rail Runner carts feature back and headrests for a 

comfortable and safe ride 

Tree Canopy Walk 

Immerse yourself in the beauty of 

nature on our scenic Tree Canopy 

Walk. Experience what it feels like 

to be a bird in the canopy as you 

stroll 40’ – 60’ above the forest 

floor along with a series of 16 

connected sky bridges suspended 

in the trees. Each bridge leads to a 

new observation platform where 

you can take in the sights, learn 

about your surroundings with our 

engaging interpretive signage and 

enjoy the spectacular views. Keep 

a sharp eye, you may spot a bear on 

the forest floor below or a 

woodpecker in the treetops. 

SERENDIPITY CERAMICS & GIFTS 

849 Glades Road, Suite 1A3 Gatlinburg 

Gatlinburg is kicking off the fall season with a fun-filled night 

packed with delicious food from area restaurants and amazing 

music at the 21st Annual Taste of Autumn on Thursday, 

September 13 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This year, Taste of 

Autumn will feature amazing music from one of America’s 

finest and most recognized Beatles tribute bands, Abbey Road 

Live! The evening’s entertainment will start off with the 

musical performance of Cannon Creek, who play a variety of 

traditional, progressive and contemporary Bluegrass. 

For 21 years, the proceeds from Taste of Autumn have been 

donated to United Way of Sevier County, raising more than 

$180,000 for important community programs provided to the 

residents of Sevier County. “We are so glad to have partnered 

with a great organization like United Way of Sevier County for 

so long in support of their cause,” said Gatlinburg Director of 

Events Jim Downs. “The great restaurants we’re going to have 

combined with such a highly recognized act like Abbey Road 

Live will make for a night of food and music that people won’t 

want to miss.” 

Taste of Autumn will be held at the Tennessee Ballroom in Mills 

Auditorium. Tickets are $30, and children 5 and under are free. 

A reserved table for a party of 10 is available for $300. A 

corporate VIP package for a party of 10 is available for $500 and 

includes priority seating, meet and greet with the talent and 

wine on the table. A portion of proceeds will benefit United Way 

of Sevier County, an organization focused on partnering with 

community members and creating lasting changes in 

community conditions. 

Food for the event will be provided by: Vista Grill, Land Shark 

Bar and Grill, Dolly Parton’s Stampede, Wine A Little, Texas 

Roadhouse, Mellow Mushroom, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., 

PepsiCo, Savannah Bee Company, Dick’s Last Resort, The Fox 

and Parrot Tavern, Cici’s Pizza, Ripley’s Aquarium of the 

Smokies, and many more restaurants and eateries in the area. 

Since 2002, Abbey Road LIVE! has been rocking the music of 

the Beatles at clubs, theatres, festivals and private events. 

Initially, a tribute to the monumental “Abbey Road” album, the 

band has expanded its scope to include more than 100 Beatles 

tunes, from all eras of the Fab Four’s career. The band 

specializes in complete, start-to-finish album performances of 

masterpieces such as “Abbey Road”, “Magical Mystery Tour”, 

“Rubber Soul”, “Revolver” and “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s 

Live Music & Tasty Food Make a Great Combination 

Five Star Rated Hot Dogs, Chili & BBQ! 

865-325-1004 

Join us for snacks, songs & shade! 

968 Parkway, Downtown Gatlinburg (In the Elks Plaza) 

Gatlinburg’s Taste of Autumn featuring Abbey Road Live 

Club Band”. 

Abbey Road LIVE! is not your typical Beatle look-alike tribute 

act; don’t expect mop-top haircuts and vintage Rickenbacker 

guitars. Rather, this show is about bringing to life some of the 

more mature and complex Beatles material in a raw & spirited 

fashion, while remaining true to the original recordings. 

Combining attention to detail with a creative exuberance, the 

band always delights its audiences with its diverse repertoire of 

hits and more obscure favorites. 

Abbey Road LIVE! is made up of four all-star musicians from 

the infamous Athens GA music scene that gave the world 

R.E.M., Widespread Panic, and B-52s. Collectively the band 

members have recorded and toured regularly with Cosmic 

Charlie, Charlie Mars, and Fuzzy Sprouts. Individual band 

members have also collaborated with acts such as Indigo Girls, 

Juliana Hatfield, Mike Houser (Widespread Panic), Danielle 

Howle and Lemonheads. 

While the four lads from Athens GA generally perform as a 

quartet, they have also been known to recruit the “Magical 

Mystery Horns” and the “Lonely Hearts Strings”, lending 

authentic accompaniment to the more elaborately orchestrated 

tunes. The latest addition to the Abbey Road LIVE! musical 

arsenal is a real Indian sitar and tables. 

At a typical Abbey Road LIVE! the show, audiences young and 

old can be found gleefully singing along with every word, many 

in utter disbelief at getting to hear this monumental music 

performed live; something that even the Beatles themselves 

never did, since they stopped touring in 1966.


Gatlinburg Pickers 

By Danny Lewis 

As I was doing my 

morning devotion, I was interrupted by 

this strong impulse from above to do 

something I've never done before. So I 

called the Gatlinburg Fire inspector and 

shared with him what had happened and 

asked what area or place or people had 

needs and that I wanted to help. Anyway, I 

soon learned that one of the schools here, 

Jones Cove Elementary had many needs. 

I drove out to meet some of the staff and 

the very nice principal Rodney Helton. So 

I told him that Jesus had put this in my 

heart to help do something to raise money 

for whatever they may need...bare in mind 

I have never done anything like this 

before. 

I first thought of Dolly and all the 

wonderful things she's done for so many 

here that I wanted to do something in her 

name to honor her...so.. I came up with this 

idea..to have a Coat of Many Colors hand 

made and shadow boxes and being an 

auctioneer I will auction it off to the 

highest bidder along with as many 

applicable items as we can get ..and or 

check..cash..etc..and 100% will go to 

install a security camera system as they 

have no way of knowing who's coming or 

going in and around the school. And as you 

know in this world today there can't be 

enough protection. 

S o l e t ' s g e t t o g e t h e r a n d h e l p 

protect...OUR CHILDREN. Drop off 

center is to be at one location which is 

across the street from Hillbilly Golf. 

Checks are made out to Jones Cove 

Elementary. 

They can be mailed or dropped off at 

American Sideshow, 373 Parkway 

Gatlinburg, TN 37738. And you can call 

me Danny at 423-432-9476. 

Again, every single dime given will go 

totally to Jones Cove Elementary. This 

should be fun...oh needing that special 

person to make the coat of many 

colors...size about like a second 

grader..then I'll shadow box it and have 

your name done in a bronze style plaque in 

your honor...so thanks all... 

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You don’t hear a lot about it, but it’s one of the most ubiquitous 

of the all the vitamins. It’s called pantothenic acid, a named 

derived from the Greek word “pantheon”, meaning “found in 

all quarters”. Indeed, the nutrient, also known as Vitamin B5, 

is an essential constituent of every one of the 100 trillion cells 

in the body. 

B5’s main role is to help the body process and utilize lipids; it 

facilitates fat burning inside cells. It’ can be a helpful 

supplement to speed healing, especially of the skin and the 

digestive tract. Its also a player in the production of anti-aging 

steroid hormones associated with growth, repair and fertility 

But, pantothenic acid is not only valuable as an internal 

nutrient. When it’s topically applied it can have some 

interesting and helpful cosmetic effects too. 

One of the most important benefits of pantothenic acid, in its 

topical form, is its effect on acne. Its fat processing properties 

help the skin slow down excessive secretion of oils, reducing 

shine and helping eliminate facial and back acne. Pantothenic 

acid used directly on the skin has anti-inflammatory and antiirritant 

properties too. It can prevent he formation of scars and 

speed the healing of broken and wounded skin. It has also been 

effectively used to treat burns and surgical wounds. The first 

beneficiaries of the power of panthenol were soldiers. In the 

1940's Swiss Medical researchers seeking new treatments for 

burn victims during World War Two, came up with the idea of 

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using the vitamin topically. In short order, the drug company 

Hoffman Laroche, best known for their invention of Valium, 

came up with the idea of using it to beautify the hair. In 1947 

they started to manufacture a shampoo featuring the vitamin. 

They called it “Pantene”. It became one of the most successful 

and iconic hair care brands ever and is still one of the 

bestselling shampoos in the world. 

If you want to take advantage of the power of panthenol for 

preventing hair breakage, improving shine and radiance or if 

you want to use the vitamin to improve skin health, you don’t 

need to spend money on fancy products. It’s easy to go the “doit-yourself” 

route as pure panthenol, the cosmetic form of 

Vitamin B5, is inexpensive and readily available on the 

internet. It comes as a viscous liquid that can be directly added 

to shampoos or skin creams and lotions. But you are going to 

have to make sure you use a healthy dose. According to 

information published in the Journal of Cosmetic Science, it 

takes 1.0% panthenol to have an effect on skin integrity. In my 

experience I’ve had to use even more. 

If you find the liquid form too difficult to work with (and it is 

quite sticky), powdered panthenol is also available. You can 

dissolve two teaspoonfuls to a cup of water to make a 4.0% 

solution. Store it in the fridge and add as desired to your 

favorite hair and skin care products making your own homemade 

panthenol rich beauty products. 

by Dr. Mercola 

Magnesium is vitally important for biological 

function and optimal health. It’s the fourth most 

abundant mineral in your body, and researchers 

have detected more than 3,750 magnesiumbinding 

sites on human proteins. 

More than 300 different enzymes also rely on 

magnesium for proper function. This reflects the 

impact magnesium has on your biochemical 

processes, many of which are crucial for proper 

metabolic function. This includes not limited to: 

•Creation of ATP (adenosine triphospate), the 

energy currency of your body 

•Relaxation of blood vessels 

•Muscle and nerve function, including the action 

of your heart muscle 

•Proper formation of bones and teeth 

•Regulation of blood sugar and insulin 

sensitivity, which is important for the prevention 

of type 2 diabetes (In one study, prediabetics 

with the highest magnesium intake reduced their 

risk for blood sugar and metabolic problems by 

71 percent) 

Lack of Magnesium Can Trigger Serious Health 

Problems - If you’re lacking in cellular 

magnesium, it can lead to the deterioration of 

your cellular metabolic function, which in turn 

can snowball into more serious health problems. 

This includes migraine headaches, anxiety and 

depression (magnesium acts as a catalyst for 

mood-regulating neurotransmitters like 

serotonin), fibromyalgia, cardiovascular 

disease, sudden cardiac death and even death 

from all causes. 

Magnesium also plays a role in your body’s 

detoxification processes (including the 

synthesis of glutathione) and is therefore 

important for minimizing damage from toxic 

exposures. 

Perhaps most importantly, magnesium is vital 

for the optimization of your mitochondria, and 

this has enormous potential to influence your 

health, especially the prevention of cancer, but 

also for general energy and athletic 

performance. 

T h e I m p o r t a n c e o f M a g n e s i u m f o r 

Mitochondrial Health - Mitochondria are tiny 

bacteria-derived organelles residing inside your 

cells. Your organs need energy to function 

properly, and that energy, known as adenosine 

triphospate or ATP, is largely produced in the 

mitochondria. 

Mounting evidence suggests that most health 

problems can be traced back to mitochondrial 

dysfunction, so making sure you get the right 

nutrients and precursors your mitochondria 

need for optimal performance is extremely 

important for health, disease prevention, and 

exercise performance. 

Magnesium plays an important role, without it, 

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The importance of consuming foods high in Magnesium 

other strategies aimed at improving 

mitochondrial health simply may not work. 

Take athletic performance for example. It is in 

part dependent on your oxidative capacity, 

meaning the ability of your muscle cells to 

consume oxygen, and your oxidative capacity 

relies on your mitochondria’s ability to produce 

ATP by consuming oxygen inside the cell. 

You can increase your oxidative capacity in two 

ways, and both require magnesium: 

•Increasing the total number of mitochondria in 

your cells by engaging in exercise. However, in 

order for new mitochondria to be created, you 

must have sufficient amounts of magnesium. 

•Increasing the efficiency of your mitochondria 

to repair damage and produce ATP. This process 

also requires magnesium as a co-factor. 

How Much Magnesium Do You Need? 

A century ago, people got an estimated 500 

milligrams (mg) of magnesium from their diet, 

courtesy of the nutrient-rich soil in which the 

food was grown. Today, estimates suggest we’re 

only getting 150 to 300 mg a day from our food. 

Organic unprocessed foods tend to be your best 

bet, but since the magnesium content of your 

food depends on the richness of magnesium in 

the soil in which the plant was grown, even 

organics are no guarantee you’re getting high 

magnesium content. 

Most soils have become severely depleted of 

nutrients, and for this reason, some magnesium 

experts believe virtually everyone needs to take 

supplemental magnesium. 

The recommended daily allowance (RDA) is 

around 310 to 420 mg per day depending on 

your age and sex, although some researchers 

believe we may need as much as 600 to 900 

mg/day for optimal health. 

Dr. Carolyn Dean, author of “The Magnesium 

Miracle,” suggests using your intestinal reaction 

as a marker for your ideal dose. Start out by 

taking 200 mg of oral magnesium citrate per day, 

and gradually increase your dose until you 

develop slightly loose stools. 

When your body has too much magnesium it 

flushes it out the other end, so in this way you 

can determine your own individual cutoff point. 

(Be sure to use magnesium citrate, as it’s known 

for having a laxative effect. It’s also better to 

divide your dose and take it two or three times a 

day instead of one large dose.) 

When it comes to magnesium supplements, my 

personal preference is magnesium threonate. It 

seems to be most efficient at penetrating cell 

membranes, including your mitochondria, 

which can help boost your energy level. It also 

penetrates your blood-brain barrier and may 

help improve memory. Continued to Page 6


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Shed those shoes: Being barefoot benefits brain development and more! 

It drove my mother crazy when I went barefoot as a kid. Still 

does – because I’m in stockinged feet in the fall and winter and 

barefoot the rest of the time! 

I can’t stand the confinement of shoes. And I’ve long been an 

advocate for children to go without them. As I wrote in the very 

first edition of my textbook: 

“Children have been moving in sneakers for physical activity for 

so long we seem to have forgotten that feet do have sentient 

qualities. They can be used to grip the floor for strength and 

balance, and their different parts (toes, ball, sole, heel) can be 

more easily felt and used when bare. Furthermore, there is 

evidence indicating that going barefoot strengthens feet and 

improves body alignment. Young children feel a natural affinity 

for the ground that can be enhanced by removing all the barriers 

between it and the feet.” 

Nothing really startling there. But you might be surprised to 

learn that there’s scientific evidence that barefooted is better. 

Among other things, it’s important to development of the 

nervous system and to optimal brain development as well! Turns 

out the feet are the most nerve-rich parts of the human body, 

which means they contribute to the building of neurological 

pathways in the brain. Covering them in shoes, therefore, means 

we’re eliminating all kinds of opportunities for children’s brains 

to grow new neural connections. 

Of course, it’s worry that keeps parents and teachers from setting 

children’s feet free. One common concern is that kids will 

contract germs by going barefoot. (That’s my mother’s issue.) 

But our skin is designed to keep pathogens out. We’re much 

more likely to become ill from touching something with our 

hands, which are in contact with so many things during the 

course of a day. I’d hate to think we’d keep kids in gloves all day 

to prevent germs! 

There’s also concern about injury. But being barefoot actually 

toughens up the bottom of the feet, so unless children are 

walking through a construction site full of nails, the likelihood 

that they’ll injure themselves is slim. 

The truth is, many podiatrists contend that shoes can be much 

more harmful to little feet than nakedness can. Feet should be 

allowed to develop naturally, not conform to the shape of a shoe. 

Also, shoes can often constrict movement of the feet, and can 

negatively impact walking, balance, sensory development, and 

proprioception (the understanding of our body’s orientation in 

the space around us). 

If you’re worried about the potential chaos of many children 

shedding shoes and socks at the same time, you can establish and 

practice routines for removing and retrieving footwear. Socks 

should be put inside shoes and shoes lined up against a wall or 

placed in each child’s cubby. And should you have children who 

are reluctant to remove shoes and socks, you can encourage them 

with concepts like “barefoot time” or, for toddlers, “tippy-toe 

time.” They’ll also become more enthusiastic about bare feet if 

you remove your shoes and socks as well. 

If you still face reluctance (and even if you don’t!), offer sensory 

experiences like those shown in a couple of fabulous videos I’ve 

shared on Facebook (here and here). In them, children are 

walking barefoot through plastic bins filled with many different 

textures, including water, soapy water, sand, leaves, and more. It 

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If you struggle with headaches or migraines, 

magnesium threonate may be a good alternative 

for that reason as well. (For headaches and 

migraines, make sure you’re getting enough 

vitamin B12 and Coenzyme Q10 as well.) 

Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms of 

Magnesium Deficiency 

A primary risk factor for magnesium deficiency 

is eating a processed food diet, and the reason for 

this is because magnesium resides at the center 

of the chlorophyll molecule. If you rarely eat 

leafy greens and other magnesium-rich whole 

foods (below), you’re likely not getting enough 

magnesium from your diet. 

Magnesium is also lost through stress, lack of 

sleep, alcohol consumption, and prescription 

drug use (especially diuretics, statins, fluoride, 

and fluoride-containing drugs such as 

fluoroquinolone antibiotics), and tend to decline 

in the presence of elevated insulin levels. These 

are all factors that affect a large majority of 

people in the Western world, so it’s not so 

surprising then that anywhere from 50 to 80 

percent of Americans are thought to be deficient 

in magnesium. 

Unfortunately, no lab test will give you a truly 

accurate reading of your magnesium status. The 

reason for this is because the vast majority of the 

magnesium in your body is found in bones and 

soft tissues. Only 1 percent of it shows up in your 

blood. That said, some specialty labs do provide 

an RBC magnesium test that can give you a 

reasonable estimate. Perhaps the best way to 

ascertain your status is to carefully evaluate and 

track your symptoms. 

Early signs of magnesium deficiency include 

“Charlie horses” (the muscle spasm that occurs 

w h e n y o u s t r e t c h y o u r l e g s ) , 

headaches/migraines, loss of appetite, nausea 

and vomiting, fatigue or weakness. These are all 

warning signs indicating you probably need to 

boost your magnesium intake. More chronic 

magnesium deficiency can lead to far more 

serious symptoms such as abnormal heart 

rhythms and coronary spasms, seizures, 

numbness and tingling, and personality 

changes. 

What Foods Are High in Magnesium? 

The best way to maintain healthy magnesium 

levels is to make sure you’re eating plenty of 

dark-green leafy vegetables. Juicing your greens 

is an excellent way to increase your magnesium, 

along with many other important plant-based 

nutrients. 

Again, if you eat organic whole foods and show 

no signs of deficiency, you’re probably getting 

sufficient amounts from your food. If you eat 

well but still exhibit deficiency signs, you may 

want to consider taking a supplement as well. 

When it comes to leafy greens, those highest in 

magnesium include: 

Spinach , Swiss chard , Turnip greens , B e e t 

greens , Collard greens, Broccoli , B r u s s e l 

sprouts , Kale , Bok Choy , Romaine lettuce. 

Other foods particularly rich in magnesium: 

•Raw cacao nibs and/or unsweetened cocoa 

powder - One ounce (28 grams) or raw cacao 

nibs contain about 64 milligrams of magnesium, 

plus many other valuable antioxidants, iron and 

prebiotic fiber that help feed healthy bacteria in 

the gut. 

•Avocados - One medium avocado contains 

about 58 mg of magnesium, plus healthy fats 

and fiber, and other vitamins. They’re also a 

good source of potassium, which helps offset the 

hypertensive effects of sodium. 

•Seeds and nuts - Pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, 

and sunflower seeds score among the highest, 

with one-quarter cup providing an estimated 48 

percent, 32 percent and 28 percent of the RDA of 

magnesium respectively. 

•Cashews, almonds, and Brazil nuts- One ounce 

(28-grams) of cashews contains 82 mg of 

magnesium, which equates to about 20 percent 

of the RDA. 

•Fatty fish Interestingly, fatty fish such as wild 

caught Alaskan salmon and mackerel are also 

high in magnesium. A half fillet (178 grams) of 

salmon can provide about 53 mg of magnesium, 

equal to about 13 percent of the RDA. 

•Squash - One cup of winter squash provides 

close to 27 mgs of magnesium; about 7 percent 

of your RDA. 

•Herbs and spices - Herbs and spices pack lots of 

nutrients in small packages, and this includes 

magnesium. Some of the most magnesium-rich 

varieties are coriander, chives, cumin seed, 

parsley, mustard seeds, fennel, basil and cloves. 

•Fruits and berries - R a n k i n g h i g h f o r 

magnesium are: papaya, raspberries, tomato, 

cantaloupe, strawberries, and watermelon. For 

example, one medium sized papaya can provide 

nearly 58 grams of magnesium. 

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Magnesium with Calcium, Vitamin K2 and D. 

One of the major benefits of getting your 

nutrients from a varied whole food diet is that 

you’re less likely to end up with lopsided 

nutrient ratios. Foods in general contain all the 

cofactors and needed co-nutrients in the proper 

ratios for optimal health. Essentially, the 

wisdom of Mother Nature eliminates the 

guesswork. When you rely on supplements, you 

need to become savvier about how nutrients 

influence and interact with each other in order to 

avoid getting yourself into trouble. 

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Albright Grove Loop - September 11, 2018 

Hello Friend (Osiyo Oginali) 

“What day is today?” The rumpled middle aged man asked me as 

he grinned a sheepish grin, “The days seem to run together and I 

lose count”. 

“It is Wednesday”, I answered. “How long have you been here”? 

“We have been here for near two weeks. Before that we were six 

weeks in other hospitals. My wife has had four heart operations and 

the doctors rushed her back for another emergency operation this 

morning.” 

We talked for hours. 

The Wai ng Room 

He spent the night on the floor of the waiting room rolled in a thin 

blanket. The next day I asked him how his wife was doing and he 

sadly shook his head, hope dying in his eyes. He seemed to not to 

wish to talk and I respected his wish. 

This is the waiting room for a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit or 

CICU, there are hundreds of such scattered through the land. Many 

of the patients in this unit have been recommended by their doctors 

as candidates to receive a method of diagnostic and laser surgery 

and treatment for heart diseases that is only a short distance from 

the experimental state. For many it is the last stop for there is no 

other place to go to receive help for their particular heart 

malfunction short of joining the long transplant line. For many 

their chance in that line is next to zero. 

One lady did not contribute much to the conversation. She was 

crocheting, knitting or whatever one does to make an afghan. She 

had made a multicolored thing about six feet long and two feet 

wide, she said she was about half done with it. The last time I saw 

her she had just returned from her allowed visit to the room of her 

loved one. There were tears in her eyes as she gathered up the yarn, 

needles and half completed afghan and viciously crammed the 

whole into a waste basket and softly said, “I have no one to share it 

with now,” and walked from the waiting room. 

The silence in the waiting room was earsplitting until a timid 

little lady walked over to the wastebasket and murmured, “I have 

not done one of these in years.” As set the needles to clicking. 

There were twelve to twenty people in the waiting room waiting 

for their permitted visit to a loved one in a room somewhere down 

the long corridor beyond the double doors. They whiled away the 

hours as best they could, talking, reading, walking, napping or 

trying to piece together thousand word puzzles and answering the 

telephone. Not one of us had the medical knowledge to help our 

loved ones, yet, we shared something that is still ill defined by 

medical science. 

No matter the skilled and amazing workings of the machinery of 

modern medical science it is a fact there still remains in each of us 

the need to hold the hand of a loved one, to feel the brush of a swift 

kiss on a fevered brow. Just to know there is a loved one waiting in 

the waiting room gives reason to live, to fight for life, to share and 

return A THING CALLED LOVE……. 

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Appalachian Bear Rescue 

Miles: 6.5 - Elevation: 1,400 ft. - Difficulty: Moderate 

Named for Horace Albirght, second Director of the 

National Park Service, the Albright Grove Loop trail 

winds its way through old growth forest, including 

hemlocks, tulip poplars, fraser magnolias, maples, beech, 

and silverbell trees. 

About the leader: Steve Winchester and his wife Judy live 

on a farm with pygmy goats, bees, and chickens in 

Waynesville. Steve spent most of his early years in 

Asheville, then went on to have a 15 year career with the 

United States Air Force and currently works for a 

government contracting firm as a system engineer. Having 

grown up in Western North Carolina, Steve has had the 

opportunity to explore and hike the hills of WNC for 

nearly his whole life and especially enjoys time in the 

Smokies. One of his most memorable hikes was a trip to 

the top of Mt. LeConte as a Boy Scout at 11 years old. 

Did you know: 80% of the park is comprised of deciduous 

forest, and there are over 100 species of native trees. 

Eat Cashews and Fight Off Depression without Medication 

When you want a snack that can boost your 

energy level and fight off depression at the 

same time, you must have cashews. Cashews 

are as tasty and as healthy as other popular nuts. 

Packed with vitamins and essential nutrients 

and also known to fight off depression. 

Cashew nuts are grown largely in Brazil, and 

the world’s largest cashew tree that covers 

81,000 square feet is also in Brazil. Other 

countries that largely produce cashew nuts are 

Nigeria, Tanzania and Mozambique. These 

countries are usually hot and humid, perfect for 

growing cashew trees. 

Cashew nuts are truly helpful in keeping the 

body in top shape, and it is also effective in 

keeping depression. In 1993, a report suggests 

that cashew can be the best alternative in 

reducing depression. Cashew contains a large 

amount of tryptophan, an essential amino acid 

that can only be available by eating food. 

Trytophan allows the body to have better sleep 

and regulates a person’s mood which can help 

lower the stress levels and depression levels of 

a person. 

Other benefits when you eat cashews: 

There are many vitamins present in cashews, 

particularly vitamin B-complex. These 

vitamins are responsible in the smooth 

functions of the body’s systems and prevent 

diseases. Some minerals found in cashews, 

such as selenium, zinc and copper are also 

important in the proper function of the body. 

compared to other nuts. Cashews also contain 

oleic and palmitoleic acids, two important fatty 

acids. These monounsaturated fatty acids help 

reduce the bad cholesterol in the body and 

boost the good cholesterol in the blood. The 

chances of a person to have coronary artery 

diseases and stroke lessens with regular 

consumption of cashews. The iron in cashews 

are also important in helping the body produce 

healthier blood cells. Lack of iron in blood can 

cause anemia, vulnerability to infections and 

body fatigue. Continued to Page 8 

By Kathryn Sherrard 

Last month we wrote that ABR was caring for five bears – 

two yearlings and three cubs. We had just admitted the third 

cub, #273 a TN male, nicknamed Bosco Bear. He joined the 

other two cubs in the Wild Enclosure and after a few days the 

three of them were staying close together. 

In early August, our cub population doubled when we 

received a bear family of three – two males (#274 & #275) 

nicknamed Ruff and Tumble Bear and their sister #276, 

nicknamed Cherry Bear. After a short stay in Acclimation 

Pens, the new cubs were released into Wild Enclosure 4 to join 

the other three. All of these cubs are now almost eight months 

old and in typical bear cub fashion they are interacting and 

foraging together. So we have two Trios of cubs – Trio 1 is 

made up of Viola, Willow and Bosco Bear; Trio 2 is Ruff, 

Tumble and Cherry Bear. All of these cubs are doing well, as 

are the two yearlings, Magnolia and Bumble B. Bear. The 

yearlings are in separate Wild Enclosures. 

On August 15th we admitted another cub from KY. This 

little female had a perforated intestine when she was examined 

at the UT College of Veterinary Medicine. The vets performed 

surgery and #277, nicknamed Piccola Bear, is recuperating in 

The Red Roof Recovery Center, where movement can be 

restricted and she can receive her very regulated and restricted 

diet as she rests to gain strength. Her condition is precarious 

but we are hopeful. 

So, to recap – there are now nine bears residing at ABR: two 

are 19-month-old yearlings and seven are 7-month-old cubs. 

An interesting side note – one is from LA (Magnolia) and two 

are from KY (Viola and Piccola). The rest are TN bears. 

News Flash! Hyperphagia has started! 

Hyperphagia? Bet you have never heard or read this strange, 

scientific term. But no doubt you have heard about various 

animals, such as sharks, who go through a “feeding frenzy” at 

various times. Bears have their own feeding frenzy, 

scientifically called hyperphagia, in late summer through early 

fall each year. This is the time when bears everywhere 

instinctively know that they must put on weight to survive 

hibernation, which is right around the corner for them. They 

eat practically nonstop as they prepare for the lean months 

ahead. 

In order to maximize their weight gain adults may eat for 22 

out of 24 hours a day and consume 20,000 calories a day (a 

human equivalent would be about 37 Big Macs). They will add 

approximately four inches of fat to their bodies. The bears 

here in the Southern Appalachians do not face the same 

challenges in winter as their northern cousins, who hibernate 

for a longer period, but nevertheless the urge to add weight is 

the same. 

Our little cubs and yearlings at ABR respond to this 

biological need, as well. Even though the cubs were orphaned 

and did not have a mother bear to teach them, they are 

noticeably increasing their food intake. Interestingly enough, 

the cubs in Trio 1, who have been at ABR for a longer period of 

time and have been eating the enriched ABR diet, are not 

showing signs of hyperphagia to the same extent as the Trio 2 

cubs. The second trio, though they were not starving, had not 

had access to high-quality food. Unfortunately, their mother 

had been teaching them to go after unsecured trash and 

garbage. They had sufficient quantity but not good quality. So 

they demonstrated the characteristics of hyperphagia sooner 

than the cubs of Trio 1. As the season progresses we'll see the 

feeding frenzy in all of the young bears. 

What are the implications of hyperphagia on us? In the wild, 

when bears are laser-focused on foraging and eating, they may 

not be as alert to other aspects of their surroundings. It is more 

important than ever that we humans act appropriately. We 

simply must secure all food sources if we are in black bear 

country. We must never leave trash unattended. We must never 

leave food or food wrappers in vehicles or drop them along a 

trail. We must not feed pets or store pet food outside. And 

hardest of all for many of us who love to watch birds, we must 

not feed the birds until after the bears have gone to their winter 

sleep. Remember that bears are extra-hungry and we do not 

want to offer any temptation in the form of human-provided 

food. The old saying “A fed bear is a dead bear” is very true, 

and feeding can be indirect as well as the act of directly 

offering food to a bear. 

You can follow the progress of all of these bears and any 

more cubs or yearlings we may admit by visiting our Facebook 

page: facebook.com/AppalachianBearRescue. Photos are 

posted every day. You can also visit our website at 

www.appalachianbearrescue.org and our blog at 

abrblog.wordpress.com. 

If you are in Townsend, please stop by our Visitor/Education 

Center in the Trillium Cove Shopping Village on East Lamar 

Alexander Parkway. It is open Tuesday through Saturday 

from 10 to 4; closed Sunday and Monday. You can view videos 

and photos of the bears, adopt one if you care to, and browse 

through souvenir items. We'd love to see you there!


KEN WAYNE 

Photography / Gallery & Studio / Workshop 

By Jim Yonan PER 

I hope y'all had as much fun in the RIVER, 

lake and pools as I did this summer. I hate to 

see it going away. 

We had a luau party at the Elks Lodge. It was 

big fun I heard, but I was in Nashville for Elks 

meeting. Ask me about joining the Elks! 

I helped out at the Gatlinburg Chamber Golf 

Outing. It was big fun. 

This picture to the left is Richard and Victoria 

McCaa with their new soft serve ice cream 

machine at Hot Diggity Dawg located in the 

Elks Plaza downtown Gatlinburg. Stop in and 

get you a cone or a dog or something. They 

have great desserts too. Please tell them 

Jimbo sent you. 

Hope y'all have a great month. 

See you at the RIVER! 

Jimbo 

Soft serve ice cream now at Hot Diggity Dawg in Gatlinburg 

Science at Sugarlands 

Oct 19th - 1:00 - 3:00pm at Sugarlands Visitor Center 

Come out to Sugarlands Visitor Center to learn more about Beetles of the Smokies with Claire 

Winfrey from The University of Tennessee. 

Science at Sugarlands is a reoccurring event that falls on the third Friday of each month starting 

in May and going through October, from 1-3 PM. Each month DLIA brings a regional scientist or 

researcher in to give a talk about their research and increase awareness of the biodiversity around 

us. This event is free to the public and family friendly. Please come out and join us to learn more 

about life that surrounds us all! www.DLIA.org 

Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival 

To fully embrace the fall season, the City of Gatlinburg is 

expanding Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival to 12 weeks 

beginning Friday, September 7 through Sunday, November 25. 

The extension of Harvest Festival offers visitors more time to 

plan a trip to the Smokies during the peak of the fall season. 

“We could not live in a more picturesque area for viewing Fall 

color,” says Mark Adams, Gatlinburg CVB CEO/President. 

“We want to capitalize on the seasonal beauty by extending our 

Harvest Festival to the end of November thus giving visitors 

more opportunities to experience Autumn in the Smokies.” 

Fall events will continue as in year’s past including the 

traditional Chili Cookoff on Wednesday, November 7. The 

Winter Fest lights will be turned on that night, but there will not 

be an “official” kickoff ceremony. The popular Trolley Ride of 

Lights will begin as scheduled on November 8 and run nightly 

through December 31, then continue only on weekends through 

the end of January. 

As the temperatures drop, the festivities continue during 

Gatlinburg Winter Magic beginning November 30 running 

through the end of February. Traditional holiday events will run 

as scheduled including Festival of Trees on Thanksgiving 

weekend, Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Holiday Craft Shows, 

Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade, Winter Magic Tunes and 

Tales, Trolley Ride of Lights and New Year’s Eve Celebration. 

Gatlinburg is rolling out all the stops with NEW seasonal 

decorations. Gatlinburg Harvest Festival will feature over the 

top fall decorations including new life-size, 3-dimensional 

Scarecrow people. Likewise, Gatlinburg Winter Magic will 

feature new decorations including very merry, life-sized Snow 

people that capture the magic of the season. For more 

information regarding Gatlinburg events visit Gatlinburg.com. 

Looking for a special event or festival? Gatlinburg is the place 

to be. Whether you’re looking for arts and crafts shows, special 

concerts, food festivals, or holiday parades, Gatlinburg hosts a 

wide range of events in every season. Come join us for exciting 

celebrations throughout the year! 

Giant Deep Sea Coral Reef Discovered off South Carolina Coast 

by Bryan Nelson 

Photo: Nick Hobgood/Wiki Commons 




For example, it’s important to maintain the 

proper balance between magnesium, calcium, 

vitamin K2, and vitamin D. These four nutrients 

work together synergistically, and lack of 

balance between them is why calcium 

supplements have become associated with 

increased risk of heart attacks and stroke, and 

why some people experience vitamin D toxicity. 

Unfortunately, we don’t yet know the precise 

ideal ratios between all of these nutrients, but 

some general guidelines and considerations 

include the following: 

The ideal ratio between magnesium and calcium 

is currently thought to be 1:1. Keep in mind that 

since you’re likely getting far more calcium 

from your diet than you are magnesium, your 

need for supplemental magnesium may be 2 to 3 

times greater than calcium. 

While the ideal or optimal ratios between 

vitamin D and vitamin K2 have yet to be 

determined, Dr. Kate Rheaume-Bleue (whom 

I’ve interviewed on this topic) suggests that for 

every 1,000 IU’s of vitamin D you take, you may 

benefit from about 100 micrograms (mcg) of 

K2, and perhaps as much as 150-200 mcg. 

As for how much vitamin D you need, I strongly 

recommend getting your vitamin D level tested 

twice a year (summer and winter) to help 


The vitamins in cashews have a very 

important function of the body as 

antioxidants. Antioxidants help get rid of free 

radicals and improve the immune system. 

This means lower chances of getting sick 

with common and degenerative diseases and 

even cancer. These antioxidants are also 

It's not every day that you find a huge, previously 

undiscovered biological feature sitting right off a major U.S. 

coastline, but that's exactly what scientists manning the 

research vessel Atlantis stumbled upon while exploring some 

160 miles off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina. 

There, about a half mile below the ocean's surface, lies a dense 

forest of deep sea coral that stretches for at least 85 miles. It's a 

humongous ecosystem that has probably been developing for 

at least a few hundred thousand years. 

“This is a huge feature,” said Erik Cordes, the expedition's 

chief scientist, to the Huffington Post. “It’s incredible that it 

stayed hidden off the U.S. East Coast for so long.” 

“Just mountains of it,” he added. “We couldn’t find a place that 

didn’t have corals.” 

The existence of the reef, which was initially flagged from 

sonar mapping, was officially confirmed using a pair of 

submersible dives. The expedition's original mission was to 

explore uncharted canyons, gas seeps and coral ecosystems 

off the Atlantic coast. No one thought that they'd find 

something like this, though. 

determine your personal dosage. Sun exposure 

is the ideal way to optimize your levels, but if 

you opt for a supplement, your “ideal dosage” is 

one that will put you into the therapeutic range 

of 40 to 60 ng/ml. 

If Your Health and Energy Levels are Flagging, 

You May Need More Magnesium - Remember, 

your need for magnesium can be magnified by 

factors such as advancing age, stress, lack of 

sleep, alcohol consumption, insulin resistance 

and diabetes, prescription drug use, an 

unbalanced gut microbiome, poor kidney 

function, and more. If you have any of these risk 

factors, or if you eat a lot of processed foods, you 

may want to a) reconsider your diet and b) 

consider taking a magnesium supplement. 

Also remember that while it’s best to get your 

magnesium from your diet, many foods are 

likely to be deficient in magnesium and other 

minerals due to being grown in mineraldepleted 

soils. Fertilizers like glyphosate 

actually act as chelators, effectively blocking 

the uptake and utilization of minerals. 

As a result, I believe it would be prudent for 

most people to consider a magnesium 

supplement. Alternatively, juice your 

vegetables, which will allow you to consume 

FAR more of them than you ever could if you ate 

them whole. 

reliable in weight control by boosting the 

metabolism of the body. 

Healthier Stronger Teeth, Gums and Bones 

The magnesium in cashews allows the body 

to absorb calcium effectively. And when 

calcium is absorbed properly by the body, you 

are assured of healthier and stronger bones 

and teeth. As we grow old, the bones and teeth 

Ripley’s Haunted Adventure will hold its 

20th Annual Fright Nights show. Stay tuned 

for the upcoming theme for the shows. 

Visitors can enjoy a screaming good time at 

become more brittle. But with enough 

calcium, the health of the bones and teeth are 

maintained. Magnesium also helps keep the 

gums strong in order to hold the teeth better. 

Reduces the Chance of Having Gallstones 

Gallstones are deposits formed into “stones” 

and are usually made with accumulated 

cholesterol. Having gallstones can greatly 

The live corals are living upon giant mounds of rubble that 

were constructed by the corals that came before them. It's a 

massive piece of scaffolding that accumulates as corals die 

and leave their skeletal remains behind. Cordes estimates that 

coral has likely been growing here for millennia. He also 

predicts that the reef probably plays a keystone role in the 

region's fisheries. The team witnessed at least one giant 

swordfish cruising over the corals during their time in the 

submersible. 

The find comes as the Trump administration is proposing an 

expansive offshore drilling plan that could stretch up and 

down the Atlantic coast. Researchers hope that their findings 

will stall those plans, or at least strengthen efforts to designate 

protected zones. Given that these coral reefs are a new, 

previously unstudied ecosystem, it's unclear just how 

sensitive the region's ecology might be to oil and gas 

exploration. 

It's a remarkable discovery, and proof of just how little we 

know about the ocean's ecosystems. Hopefully it won't 

disappear before we get a chance to truly explore and 

understand this natural wonder. 

Ripley’s 

Fright Nights 

these shows on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 

nights in October as well as October 1-31. 

For the regular cost of admission, visitors can 

experience this multi-million dollar, yearround 

haunted house with a new theme and 

new ghouls stalking its dark corridors. Shows 

start at 6pm with a character parade to kick 

off the night. Children must be at least 6 years 

of age to enter, however, during our Fright 

Nights shows the house is geared more 

toward ages 12 and up! 

www.ripleys.com - 865-430-9991 

Thank You For Not Feeding Us 

We Do Like: 

Eat Cashews and Fight Off Depression without Medication 

affect the body and can cause abdominal pain, 

vomiting and nausea. Although some develop 

gallstones because of genetics, others 

develop it when overweight, have an 

unhealthy diet or taking medications. Having 

cashew in the diet help prevent these deposits 

from forming in the gallstone. The 

antioxidant properties of cashew can be 

thanked for this benefit.


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Featuring Specialty Items Such As: 

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Gatlinburg Farmers Market 

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Autumn Color in the Smokies 

Fall colors by month in Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains 

The notion that peak color season in Great 

Smoky Mountains National Park happens in 

mid-October is a misconception. The 

marvelous colors of autumn actually light up 

the Smokies for seven weeks or more as the 

peak elevations move down the mountainsides 

from the highest elevations to the foothills. 

Autumn in Great Smoky Mountains National 

Park is a special time when a glorious leaf 

season of several weeks is enjoyed by visitors 

as fall colors travel down the mountainsides 

from the highest elevations to the foothills. 

The kaleidoscope of fall colors in the Smoky 

Mountains is magnificent and varied because 

of the amazing diversity of trees. Some 100 

species of native trees live in the Smokies, the 

vast majority of which are deciduous. The 

timing of fall color change depends upon so 

many variables that the exact dates of “peak” 

season are impossible to predict in advance. 

In the Smoky Mountains, autumn color 

displays above 4,000 feet start as early as mid- 

September with the turning of yellow birch, 

American beech, mountain maple, hobblebush 

and pin cherry, clearly visible from such 

vantage points as Clingmans Dome Rd. 

The fall color display usually reaches peak at 

middle and lower elevations between mid- 

October and early November. This is the 

park’s most spectacular display as it includes 

such colorful trees as sugar maple, scarlet oak, 

sweetgum, red maple, and the hickories. 

September - By the later stages of September, 

the right ingredients are beginning to emerge, 

the time when cooler temperatures and sunny 

days mix with some rainfall to bring on a 

spectacular autumn color display in Great 

Smoky Mountains National Park. The timing 

of color change and leaf fall is primarily 

sparked by the calendar; that is, the increasing 

length of night. As days grow shorter and 

nights grow longer and cooler, chemical 

processes in the leaf begin to paint the 

landscape with Nature’s autumn palette in the 

Smoky Mountains. 

While the typical peak of fall leaf color is at the 

middle to lower elevations where the greatest 

diversity of trees live, emerging changes 

above 4,000 feet begin the parade of fall 

colors, which then moves down the 

mountainsides into the valleys of the Smoky 

Mountains. The high country is still 

predominantly green, but fall is coming. 

Sourwood, dogwood, maple, sassafras and 

birch trees are the first to make the change, 

turning red, orange and yellow. At this point, 

there is just a hint of fall color change among 

those early autumn starters. Perhaps more 

notable now are the autumn wildflowers in the 

Smoky Mountains, including cardinal flower, 

black-eyed Susan, coreopsis, great blue 

lobelia, skunk goldenrod, southern harebell, 

ironweed, and a variety of asters, as well as the 

bright fruits on trees and shrubs such as heartsa-bustin. 

September suggested scenic drives 

for seeing fall colors in the Smoky Mountains 

include: Parsons Branch Road, Newfound 

Gap Road and Clingmans Dome Road. 

September’s suggested hikes for seeing the 

Smoky Mountains in autumn: Albright Grove 

and Sugarland Mountain Trail as well as high 

elevation hikes to Andrews Bald or Mt. 

LeConte would be time well spent. 

Another colorful fall foliage opportunity 

includes a motor tour of the recently reopened 

Parson Branch Road, an eight-mile one-way 

narrow, low speed byway. The road provides 

motorists an opportunity to drive through a 

large area of mature second growth forest and 

experience the quiet and solitude a back-inthe-woods 

journey has to offer. 

Early October - The beginning of October, 

trees in the Smoky Mountains high country 

that are now showing bright fall colors are the 

yellows of American beech and yellow birch 

and different shades of reds on mountain ash, 

pin cherry and mountain maple. In the lower 

elevations, a few early color changing species 

such as sourwood and sumac are showing 

bright reds now, but are scattered. Some 

dogwoods and maples are beginning to turn 

different colors in some areas as well. Fall 

wildflowers such as goldenrod and asters are 

colorful throughout the park and some 

blueberry and blackberry shrubs are also 

changing color, as well as the Virginia creeper. 

Bright golds and yellows of American beech, 

yellow birch, and yellow buckeye and 

different shades of reds on mountain ash, pin 

and black cherry and mountain maple are 

painting the landscape. The big rounded leaves 

of witch-hobble are showing fine displays of 

color ranging from yellow to red. 

The majority of the deciduous forest at 4,000 

feet elevation and below is still predominantly 

green, but now with splashes of color dotting 

the slopes. Sourwood and sumac are showing 

bright reds; some dogwoods and maples are 

turning different colors in some areas as well. 

Fall wildflowers such as mountain gentian, 

black cohosh, and goldenrod are colorful 

throughout the park and some blueberry and 

blackberry shrubs are also in color, as well as 

the Virginia creeper plant. 

Because the Great Smoky Mountains provide 

a range of elevations between 875 and 6,643 

feet in the Park with differing moisture 

conditions and habitats, many trees will still 

produce significant color as the Park moves 

i n t o i t s p e a k a u t u m n s e a s o n . 

Recommendations: High elevation trails such 

as Sugarland Mountain Trail and Appalachian 

Trail, accessed at Clingmans Dome or 

Newfound Gap, would be good hikes for this 

time of year. Also, roads leading into the high 

country, including Newfound Gap Road, 

Heintooga Ridge Road, Foothills Parkway 

West and East, and Rich Mountain Road out of 

Cades Cove, are the best options for seeing fall 

colors in the Smoky Mountains. 

Middle October - By mid-October at the lower 

elevations, fall color is nudging along. It is the 

sunny days and cooler nights that instigate the 

biochemical processes in the leaf to begin. The 

Park continues to experience very dry and 

warmer-than-normal conditions. These 

conditions will affect the timing, duration, and 

intensity of fall leaf season. The peak of color 

at the lower elevations is over a week away. In 

the valleys, black gum, dogwood, sumac, and 

sourwood trees continue to show vivid reds. 

Golds are coming along on tulip tree, black 

walnut, birch, beech, and hickories. A few 

scattered maples and oaks are showing the first 

signs of fall colors in lower regions of the 

Smoky Mountains. 

A succession of warm, sunny days and cool 

crisp, but not freezing nights will bring about 

the most spectacular color display. At this part 

of the autumn season, some areas of the 

Smoky Mountains are showing more reds 

throughout the landscape than in other years. 

This may be due to the fact that the pigment 

anthocyanin, which gives color to such 

familiar things as cranberries, red apples, and 

blueberries, is in high production because of 

drought conditions. Anthocyanin is produced 

in response to lots of light and excess plant 

sugars within leaf cells. The carotenoids which 

produce yellow, orange, and brown colors are 

present in the green leaf but begin showing 

after the chlorophyll breaks down. 

As the leaf color increases, so does the number 

of autumn leaf peekers. While scenic drives 

are a good way to see fall colors in the Smoky 

Mountains, taking to the trails is a wonderful 

way to enjoy the splendors of autumn. 

Recommendations: Suggested easy to 

moderate rated hikes through hardwood 

forests include Lower Mount Cammerer, 

Baskins Creek Falls, Little River, Old Settlers 

and Porters Creeks Trails. For the more hardy 

outdoor enthusiasts hikes that provide scenic 

overlooks include Sugarlands Mountain, Low 

Gap, Appalachian, Mt. Sterling, and Goshen 

Prong Trails. Roads providing views of good 

displays of fall color are the Foothills Parkway 

segments on the east and west side of the Park; 

Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441) with its many 

scenic overlooks; Roaring Fork Motor Nature 

Trail; Balsam Mountain Road; and Cove 

Creek Road. 

Armadillos Spread in East Tennessee 

For more than a decade, Dr. Tim Gaudin at the 

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has 

studied an armored invader from the south. The 

biology professor and his students were the first 

to document the nine-banded armadillo residing 

permanently in East Tennessee. 

“They've spread tremendously in the last five 

years.We first found them in Tennessee in 

Sewanee in 2013, which was a surprise because 

we thought they would avoid cold places at 

higher elevations on the Plateau and in the 

mountains. We've had sighting reports 

throughout the state in Middle Tennessee and 

East Tennessee," said Gaudin. "They seem to be 

spreading more quickly than in the past.” 

The animals usually show up as roadkill. In the 

last few years, dead armadillos have been found 

on roads surrounding all sides of the Great 

Smoky Mountains National Park. 

“The sightings are still rare, but we've had 

roadkill armadillos all around the park," said 

Bill Stiver, National Park Service wildlife 

biologist in the Great Smoky Mountains. "As of 

yet we have not documented an armadillo 

within the park boundary. The closest is a 

specimen we found hit by a car just inside the 

Pigeon Forge city limits at the edge of the Spur." 

Armadillo roadkill has been verified in five 

locations along the edge of the national park: 

•Pigeon Forge at the Spur on Highway 441. 

•Deals Gap at North Carolina state line on U.S. 129. 

•Wears Valley on Highway 321. 

•Between Greenbrier and Cosby on Hwy 321. 

•Between Cherokee and Sylva, NC, on Hwy 74. 

Gaudin said it is somewhat surprising to have 

armadillos already verified all around the 

Smokies just a few years after they were 

discovered in the southern portion of the state. 

However, he says there are plenty of things in 

the area to attract armadillos. 

"They like water. People think of them as being 

in some dusty desert in Texas, but they do not 

like dry habitats. They are almost always found 

within a half-mile of a body of water. In South 

America, they live in rain forests. They are 

burrowers and want wet soil that's easy to dig 

and find insects. There is plenty of water and the 

insect density is great in the Smokies. They 

mostly eat beetles. They'll eat ants, bees, bird 

eggs, lizards, a whole host of things.” 

"We don't know what impact they might have on 

other species that are here," said Stiver. "We do 

know they are primarily insectivores and they 

are obviously burrowers that will do some 

digging in the ground." 

by Jim Matheny 

Gaudin expects armadillos to continue 

marching into new locations throughout the 

region. He has received reports of armadillo 

sightings in Big South Fork and parts of 

Kentucky. Although the animals have quickly 

expanded their range, Gaudin believes their 

overall population on these frontiers are low. 

"There aren't a lot of them. We know they live in 

these areas, but an armadillo is still an unusual 

sighting in Tennessee," said Gaudin. "Their 

overall impact on humans is fairly low. They 

will dig holes in your yard. They also tend to tear 

up the nicest yard in the neighborhood because 

flower gardens and irrigated lawns have soft soil 

that's easy for them to dig." 

Gaudin says the main reason people should care 

about armadillos is they are unique wildlife. 

"They are the only mammals that have a shell. 

It's not hard like a turtle shell. It is flexible, like 

an old leather football helmet and covered in 

scales made from the same thing as your 

fingernails. When they reproduce, they have 

four identical quadruplets. They're just really 

interesting and unusual animals," said Gaudin. 

Gaudin wants your help tracking the spread of 

armadillos in East Tennessee. He relies on 

reports and photographs from the public to map 

their expansion. 

"My favorite thing is when the general public 

contacts me. They have way more eyes than I 

do. Just send me an email at timothygaudin@utc.edu 

and tell me what you saw, send 

me a picture, tell me where you saw it, and I'll 

add it to the database," said Gaudin. 

Gaudin cautions people to avoid handling 

roadkill or live armadillos due to the risk of 

disease. The animals are one of the only 

mammals other than humans that can carry 

leprosy. 

"We have not had any cases of someone in 

Tennessee contracting leprosy from armadillos, 

but do not handle them. If you have to touch one, 

always wear gloves and wash your hands 

because there is a risk of disease," said Gaudin. 

Eastbend Automotive 

Oil Changes, Tires, Brakes, Tune-Ups and Friendly Service! 

(Next to 1885 East Parkway, at the corner of Highway 321 and Mills Park Road) 

103 Mills Park Road, Gatlinburg • (865) 325-8266 

Late October - As October begins to fade 

away up top, autumn colors at mid elevations, 

from 3,000-5,000 feet, are at or slightly past 

peak and are very impressive. Reds are more 

pronounced now than in recent years, 

especially on the North Carolina side of the 

park. Colors at the very highest elevations 

(above 5,500) are now past peak. 

At the lower elevations of the Smoky 

Mountains, fall colors are quickly 

developing. The first frost of the season 

occurred this week in the low elevations, so 

the remaining leaves should begin to change 

color within a few days. Black gum, 

dogwood, sumacs, and sourwood trees 

continue to show vivid reds. Golds are present 

on tuliptree, black walnut, birch, beech, 

spicebush, and hickories. The peak of color at 

the lower elevations is still a few days away 

and will probably spill over into November. 

It is not unusual for some autumn color to last 

through certainly the first week of November 

in the Smoky Mountains, but if weather 

cooperates autumn displays could last 

through mid-November as well. 

While fall colors are past peak in the Smoky 

Mountains high country and many trees have 

already shed their leaves, a number of species 

of trees in the middle elevations are still 

showing color. Oak trees are just beginning to 

change color, although their hues are 

somewhat muted compared to maple, 

hickory, and other trees. Some pockets of 

green can still be seen at middle to lower 

elevations so there is still some new color to 

appear in these isolated areas if mild weather 

continues.

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Hidden Hills Animal Rescue would like to thank the following local businesses for their support: 

Crystelle Creek Restaurant 

1654 East Parkway, Gatlinburg 

Foot Gear 

1004 Parkway, #301, Gatlinburg 

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Misty Mountain Soap 

601 Glades Road, (Morning Mist Village) Gatlinburg 

849 Glades Road, (Covered Bridge) Gatlinburg 

The Smiths 

680 Glades Road, #2, Gatlinburg 


600 Glades Road, # 2, Gatlinburg 

Fowler’s Clay Work 


Jim England Restaurant Group 

Best Italian & Howards Steakhouse, Gatlinburg 

Gatlinburg Elks Lodge #1925 

968 Parkway #7, Gatlinburg 

Chef JDs LLC 

600 Glades Road #4, Gatlinburg 

KaTom Restaurant Supply, Inc. 

305 Katom Dr, Kodak, TN 

Paul Murray Gallery 

1003 Glades Rd., Gatlinburg 

Holly & Willow’s Pet Barn 


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Neil’s Gallery 

Best Friend 


www.neilsgallery.com 

Local Artist ... 

Robert A. Tino 

Originals, Canvas, Paper Prints 

• Oil Paintings 

• Acrylics 

• Watercolors 

865-430-4029 

849 Glades Road, 2B6 • Gatlinburg 

Heartwood Galleries 

1450 E. Parkway 

Gatlinburg, TN 37738 

(865) 661-6207 

www.heartwoodgalleries.com 

“Your Art is Where Our Heart Is” 

Largest selection of sculptured 

wood artifacts in Galinburg 

DIRECTIONS: In Gatlinburg turn onto Route 321 at traffic light #3. 

Go 3 miles. We are on the right. 

By Chef JD 

Hello again my roasty-toasty people!! 

School is back in session, YEAH!!! My new store is coming 

together very well, YEAH!!! The weather will be breaking 

soon, YEAH!!! 

As you may have noticed, I'm in the YEAH frame of mind! 

My store is giving me chills and thrills with my ongoing 

expansions! Why? Well I'll tell you why...By the time you read 

this a Iron Bender will have brought me some wonderful 

Works of Art that you will love to display or purchase for gifts. 

Some wonderful locally made Jams, Jellies, Relishes and 

more, will be filling the shelves. My own made products are 

expanding. Plus, the small Dog supply area will be open! Oh 

happy day! 

So it's just a must that ya'll come down and see me! In the mean 

time, here are a couple of refreshing recipes for you to enjoy. 

Lime & Dijon Shrimp 

Ingredients: 

1/2 cup Lime Juice 

1/2 cup Dry White Wine 

1 Red Onion, thinly sliced 

2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard 

2 tablespoons Plump Capers 

2-3 Whole Garlic Gloves, your preference 

1 Bay Leaf 

1 pound uncooked Shrimp, peeled and deveined 

Directions: 

Combine everything but the shrimp in a deep sauce pan, bring 

to a boil. 

Add shrimp to the mixture, cook for 2 minutes while stirring 

constantly. 

Remove Bay leaf and cloves. 

3 serving options: divide into 4 portions (or less), over pasta or 

rice, or cover and refrigerate and sever with your favorite 

crackers. 

Fresh Strawberry Sorbet 

Ingredients: 

6 cups Strawberries, washed & hulled 

1/2 cup Raw Sugar, super fine (you may have to grind it 

yourself) 

1/4 cup Lemon Juice, I prefer fresh 

2-3 tablespoons Strawberry Liquor 

Direction: 

Add all above to a blender or processor, blend until 

strawberries turn into a puree. 

Pour into a 12x8 glass dish & freeze for 2 hours. 

Take out and whisk for a couple minutes so that the crystals 

break up. 

Return to the freezer and freeze for at least another 3 hours. 

To serve; soften in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes, dish out 

in small bowls and you may wish to garnish with fresh mint 

leaf. 

Don't forget to come and see me at The Covered Bridge! Not 

only is my store enchanting, all of the other stores here at The 

Covered Bridge are also intriguing. Not only that, you may 

wish to take a break and enjoy a freshly made Breakfast or 

Lunch next door to me at The Split Rail! 

See you soon! 

Chef JD 

ChefJDs.com (my site is also coming along) 

Come in 

Enjoy FREE 

tasting 

of FUDGE or 

samplings of Chef JDs 

Award Winning 

Sauce & Marinade! 

The Covered Bridge, Glades Rd. Gatlinburg 

Closed on Mondays 

The Best Italian Bakery in Gatlinburg 

The Original Best Italian 

Located in back of Elks Plaza, across 

Parkway from Hampton Inn & Friday’s 

in Gatlinburg (865) 430-4090 

Best Italian on the Parkway 

Between Aunt Mahalia’s Candy & World of 

Illusions traffic lights 6 & 8 (865) 436-4345 

www.bestitalian.com 

680 Glades Road Gatlinburg (865) 640-1222 crustandcrumbbakers.com 

Bicycling in the Great Smoky Mountains 

roads in the park simply aren't conducive for safe and enjoyable 

cycling. For all practical purposes, only experienced riders, using 

extreme caution, should attempt to ride most of the main roads in 

the Smokies. 

Smoking Bar 

s 

Beer To Go 

Biking Cades Cove 

Bicycles are allowed on most roads within Great Smoky 

Mountains National Park. However, due to heavy traffic, steep 

terrain, and narrow roads with limited pull-offs, many of the 

Additionally, there are no mountain biking trails in the Smokies. 

However, bicycles are allowed on the Gatlinburg Trail, the 

Oconaluftee River Trail and the lower Deep Creek Trail. These 

trails have been set aside for people wishing to simply take a stroll 

through the park on a bike. Bicycles are prohibited on all other 

park trails. 

Gatlinburg Trail: The Gatlinburg Trail travels 1.9 miles oneway 

from the Sugarlands Visitor Center near Gatlinburg. It's a 

relatively flat trail that runs through the forest alongside the West 

Prong of the Little Pigeon River. The trail offers beautiful views 

of the river. Foundations and chimneys of several old home sites 

are visible along the trail. The trail is frequently used by joggers, 

walkers, and visitors with dogs. Read about Greenways on Page 1 

Pet Friendly Outside Deck and Pool Table 

Directions: Take Glades Road to its end. 

Turn left and go one mile. On the right. 

4133 Birds Creek Road • (865) 325-8384

Smoky Mountain Around Town / September 2018

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