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L s t l t rBe ore long, it will be time to set the table or

Thanksgiving dinner, so its never too early to startplanning how to prepare a per ect holiday turkey. Considerthese turkey tips to ensure a juicy, delicious bird.

A 15- to 20-pound bird is appropriate or a largeparty, and keep in mind that the amount o le toversdepends on the size o the turkey.

Thaw your turkey in the re rigerator to reduce the risko harm ul bacteria. Allow a ull day o thawing orevery 4 pounds o turkey.

Stu your bird immediately be ore cooking to reduceexposure to bacteria.

Stu ng expands as it bakes, so leave room in theturkeys cavity.

Roast the turkey on a rack in a shallow pan so heatcan circulate. Baste a ter the rst hour to keep itmoist. Roast until a thermometer inserted in thethickest thigh area registers 165 degrees.

Let your turkey rest at least 30 minutes and removestu ng be ore carving.

M s c M l ss sTake a ree buggy ride, hear live bluegrass music and

see how molasses is made at the Music & Molasses Arts& Cra ts Festival, held the third weekend in October rom9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tennessee Agricultural Museum.

The harvest celebration draws several thousand peopleeach year or live music on two stages, old- ashionedcooking demonstrations, storytellers, cloggers, traditionalcra ts or sale, and homemade cakes and pies. Kids cantake part in log cabin activities, a trail hike, pony ridesand animal petting.

The Tennessee Agricultural Museum is located on thegrounds o the Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville.For more in ormation, visit gm s m. rg.

a t ss trThe 107th annual Tennessee State Fair happens

September 6-15, 2013, bringing the Tennessee StateFairgrounds to li e with rides, competitions and must-seeevents. The air has been held every year since 1906, withthe exception o a our-year span during World War II.

Pay tribute to the Volunteer States longstanding traditionby bringing the amily or cotton candy, corn dogs and snowcones. Let the kids get cuddly with arm animals at LuckysBarnyard Animals exhibit and watch the milking o dairycows in the milking parlor. The youngest air-goers can enjoyhands-on arming experiences at Tiny Acres, where theylllearn how armers put ood on the amily table.

Find out more by visiting the airs website, s r. rg.
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F ll 2013 eC C r rRachel BertoneC d r c rJessy YanceyPr r g M g rRaven PettyC r b g wr rsRebecca Denton, Roben Mounger,Jessica MozoP gr p d r c r Je rey S. OttoCr v S rv c s d r c rChristina CardenGr p c d s g r Matt WestS r P gr p rs Je Adkins, Brian McCordS P gr p rs, Michael Conti, Wendy Jo OBarr,Frank Ordonez, Michael Tedescoa Pr c M g r Katie Middendor a tr c ass s s Krystin Lemmon, Patricia Moisan

C rm Greg ThurmanPr s /P bl s rBob Schwartzmanex c v V c Pr s Ray LangenSr. V.P./S l s Todd PotterSr. V.P./op r s Casey HesterSr. V.P./agr b s ss P bl s g Kim HolmbergV.P./ex r l C mm c s Teree CaruthersV.P./V s l C Mark ForesterV.P./C op r sNatasha LorensC r ll rChris Dudleyi gr M M g rRobin Robertsond s r b d r c rGary Smith

Tennessee Connections is published quarterly byJournal Communications Inc. or participating memberso the Tennessee Municipal Electric Power Association.TMEPA represents 61 municipal power distributors inTennessee, which serve more than 2 million customers.For advertising in ormation or to direct questions or commentsabout the magazine, contact Journal Communications Inc.,725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 40 0, Franklin, TN 37067.Phone: 615-771-0080.Email: in [email protected].

For in ormation about TMEPA, contact:Tennessee Municipal Electric Power AssociationPaddock 1, Suite C-13, 229 Ward CircleBrentwood, TN 37027Phone 615-373-5738, Fax 615-373-1 901tmepa.org

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Copyright 2013 Journal Communications Inc. andTennessee Municipal Electric Power Association. All rightsreserved. No portion o this magazine may be reproducedin whole or in part without written consent.

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Here it is, late August (or will be whenyou read this), and hope ully the worst o the heat is behind us. It got a little warmthis summer, and many o us experiencedelectric bills higher than normal. Thatstypical or summer cooling expenses,though getting the bill a ter the heat haspassed can be a little disconcerting.Late August and even September o tenhave warm days, so dont give up toosoon on your energy conservation

habits. Im sure all have already heardabout most o the ways to hold downthe cost o cooling your home, but justin case, check out these help ul tips:

1. Keep your thermostat no lower than78 degrees. Every one degree below 78that you maintain your home increasesyour cooling costs by 3 to 5 percent.

2. Use ceiling ans and oscillating ansas much as possible. Position them sothat the air moves across those sitting inthe room. Fans only help when someoneis in the room, so turn them o when youleave just as you do with the lights.

3. The lter in your air conditioner orurnace should be changed monthly

and more o ten i you have pets in thehouse, especially cats. When dirt/dust/ hair block the air fow, your cooling costs(heating in the winter) go up substantially.

4. Always close the blinds/shades/ drapes on the west and southwest sideso the home. Keeping out the sun helps,

as letting it in causes the temperature togo up, which makes the A/C run longer.

5. Do as much o your cooking andlaundry chores as early in the day aspossible. Once the temperature startsheating up outside, adding heat to theliving space just makes it worse. Andalways run your dishwasher late at night.

6. Appliances that use the most energyare your A/C, water heater, pumps(especially pool pumps), ranges/ovens,re rigerators/ reezers and dishwashers.

We encourage you to be consciouso your energy usage by evaluating yourhome or e ciency. Its a great time tomake your home more com ortable aswell as more energy e cient during the

all and winter months. Replace yourexisting heating and cooling equipmentwith a high-e ciency system, addinsulation to your attic and foor, insulateyour water heater and properly ventilatethat really hot attic space over your

head. Replacing or adding caulking andweather-stripping around windows anddoors is a relatively inexpensive actionwith big results. Have a reliable andlicensed A/C contractor do a tune-upon your system to get ready or winter.

Follow these steps, and youll pleasedwith the result and with your electricbill. Whatever you decide or the uture,your Hometown Power Provider willbe there to deliver economical and

dependable electricity exceeded only bytheir commitment to customer service.

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Athens Utilities Board

Benton County Electric System

Bolivar Energy Authority

Bristol Tennessee Essential ServicesBrownsville Utility Department

Carroll County Electrical Department

Electric Power Board o ChattanoogaCDE Lightband Clarksville

Cleveland Utilities

Clinton Utilities Board

Columbia Power & Water SystemCookeville Department o Electricity

Covington Electric System

Dayton Electric Department

Dickson Electric SystemDyersburg Electric System

Elizabethton Electric Department

Erwin UtilitiesEtowah Utilities Department

Gallatin Department o Electricity

Greeneville Light & Power System

Harriman Utility BoardHumboldt Utilities

Jackson Energy Authority

Jellico Electric & Water Systems

Johnson City Power BoardKnoxville Utilities Board

LaFollette Utilities

Lawrenceburg Utility Systems

Lenoir City Utilities Board

Lewisburg Electric SystemLexington Electric System

Loudon UtilitiesCity o Maryville Electric Department

McMinnville Electric System

Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division

Milan Department o Public UtilitiesMorristown Utility Commission

Mount Pleasant Power System

Mur reesboro Electric Department

Nashville Electric ServiceNewbern Electric Department

Newport Utilities

City o Oak Ridge Electric Department

Paris Board o Public UtilitiesPulaski Electric System

Ripley Power and Light Company

Rockwood Electric UtilitySevier County Electric System

Shelbyville Power System

Smithville Electric System

Sparta Electric SystemSpring eld Electric Department

Sweetwater Utilities Board

Trenton Light & Water Department

Tullahoma Utilities BoardUnion City Electric System

Weakley County Municipal Electric SystemWinchester Utilities

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You might say Jim OliversSmoke House in Monteagle,

enn., is the quintessential American dream.

My dad [Jim] started in therestaurant industry in 1960 when hebegan operating a drive-in calledTe Beehive, says James DavidJ.D. Oliver, president o Jim OliversSmoke House Restaurant & Lodge.He had worked in the steel industry in Ohio and wanted to come back home. He couldnt nd a job, andhe knew he could cook, so heborrowed some money or TeBeehive. He almost starved to

death his rst six months in business,but then it started to take o . Jim dreamed o creat ing a

country-themed restaurant, and in1975, he completed construction o the Smoke House. Using his mothersrecipes such as country ham,pit barbecue, ruit cobblers andbuttermilk biscuits, he gained a substantial regional ollowing.

oday, the Smoke House is stilldrawing hungry crowds or break ast,lunch and dinner, and o ers muchmore than dining. Situated on

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20 acres, the Smoke House hasbecome a cozy mountain retreat.It includes a lodge with 85 motelrooms, a large con erence room,20 ully equipped cabins and a 10,000-square- oot gi t shop lledto the brim with antiques, cra ts,handmade udge, old- ashionedcandy, 20 avors o barbecue sauce,

jams and jellies, and an old1920 player piano thats a big hit with guests.

We brand our own barbecuesauces and make resh udge every day, Oliver says. Te udge hasbeen really popular we sold

18,000 pounds last year. Jim died in 2007, and now Oliver owns the business with histwo sisters, Betsy and Nancy.

Betsy runs the restaurant andhas a lot o un incorporating herown recipes with our old amily recipes, Oliver says. Were stillserving dads pulled barbecue andribs along with country ham,homemade biscuits, ried chicken,smoked roast bee , turkey and brisket.Betsys collard greens, turnip greensand cheese grits are always a hit, too.

And save room or dessert theSmoke House serves up six avorso ried pies, including peach, apple,cherry, chocolate, pineapple andstrawberry, topped with a scoop o homemade ice cream.

We make 10 avors o ice cream,and we make some o these rommelting the 16 avors o homemade

udge we sell in our gi t shop, Oliversays. We also make oats with ourhomemade ice cream, and we serve39 di erent avors o old- ashionedsodas in glass bottles.

Guests o ten compare therestaurants atmosphere to Cracker

Barrel, with its crackling replace,old pictures and mismatched dcor.People always tell me, Cracker

Barrel stole your idea, Oliver says with a chuckle.

Every Friday and Saturday night,the Smoke House hosts a amily-

riendly singer/songwriter live musicevent eaturing local and Nashvilletalent, no admission charged. Stella Parton, sister o Dolly Parton andOliver amily riend, has per ormedseveral times.Te Smoke House gi t shop sells

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The Smoke House is open every day of the yearfrom 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (until 10:30 p.m. onFriday and Saturday). Call (800) 489-2091 orvisit thesmokehouse.com for more details.

The Smoke House is located 80 miles east ofNashville, 45 miles west of Chattanooga at

Interstate 24, Exit 134 for Monteagle/Sewaneeon old U.S. 41A.

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with smoked meats, jams and jellies, and pickles and sauces. Morethan 350 ood products are or salein the Smoke House online store,s r . sm s .c m.

Oliver says he loves carrying on his athers tradition and theopportunity it gives him to meetpassers-through.

Seeing people come back yeara ter year makes them eel like

riends, he says. Its like inviting people into our own house only bigger. Te Smoke House o ers a

genuine and unique experience inood, shopping and lodging that just cant be ound anywhere else.

Betsy Oliver, left, and James David Oliver, right, took over Jim Olivers Smoke House after their father passed away.
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P cFr m P cPumpkin recipes highlight the classic all staplestory by R c l B r photography by J r S. o

Whether youre carving a scary jack-o-lanternor topping the pumpkin pie with a dollop o whipped cream, all is synonymous with thebright orange gourd. Pumpkin patches areopen or the season, inviting you to choose the bestone, and local restaurants are using the ruit in everything

rom pasta to pastries.o welcome autumn and its abundance o pumpkins,

weve put together a collection o our best recipes eaturing the ingredient.

Annie Bs pumpkin bread recipe blends pumpkin with chocolate chips, per ect or break ast with a cupo co ee or hot chocolate.

For a more modern twist on pumpkin, whip uphand-held pumpkin whoopie pies. A rich cream cheese

lling is sandwiched between two so t pumpkin cookiesor a sweet treat thats sure to be a hit.

Finally, nothing compares to classic pumpkin pie withthe amiliar all avors o cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheetswith parchment paper.

In a large bowl, whisk together four, salt, bakingpowder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves;set aside.

In a separate bowl, whisk together brown sugar andoil until well combined. Add the pumpkin puree andwhisk to combine thoroughly. Add the eggs and vanillaand whisk until combined. Sprinkle four mixture overpumpkin mixture; whisk until completely combined.

Drop heaping tablespoons o the dough onto preparedbaking sheet, about 1 inch apart. Bake or 10-12

minutes, until cookies are just starting to crack on top.Remove rom oven and let cool completely while youmake lling.

To make lling, beat butter on medium speed untilsmooth, about 3 minutes. Add cream cheese; beatuntil smooth and combined, about 2 minutes. Add thepowdered sugar a little at a time, then add vanilla andbeat until smooth.

To assemble whoopie pies: Turn hal o the cooledcookies upside down. Spoon about a tablespoon o

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Combine sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves ina bowl and mix well. Set aside.

Combine the pumpkin and eggs in a bowl and mixwell. Add to the sugar mixture and mix well. Add theevaporated milk gradually, stirring constantly. Pourinto the pie shell.

Bake or 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to350 degrees. Bake or another 35-40 minutes or untilthe pie tests done.

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Since being eatured on the A&Etelevision show Paranormal State,curious travelers rom across thecountry and abroad to catch a glimpse o a ghost. wo weekends permonth, the hotel hosts paranormal

weekends where guests can visit with a paranormal expert and

learn to use ghost-detecting equipment.Weve all seen things here, says

Cole, who bought the hotel in 1993 with her late husband, Roy ColeWe didnt say anything or years,because you never know how people

will react to things like that. Butpeople started telling us what they

were seeing.Built in 1914, Te Donoho

Hotel is a plantation-style estatethat has evolved into a ull-servicebed-and-break ast. Tis eleganthome with turn-o -the-century architecture o ers wraparoundporches on two stories, rocking chairs and an abundance o antiques.

Woodrow Wilson spent thenight here in 1916 on his way to

Washington, D.C., rom Clarksville,says Robert Stroop, who owns thehotel with his wi e, Pauline.

Te original registry with Woodrows signature is on-siteand can be seen by request.

Te Donoho is home to a modernentertainment center that hosts livemusic and can accommodate up to400 people. With its stately rontporch, gazebo and pristine grounds,the hotel has hosted a growing number o outdoor weddings andreceptions in addition to otherspecial events.

Family-style country meals, theriendly nature o people in townand old- ashioned solitude keepvisitors coming back, Stroop says.

Weve had several doctors wholike to get away or two or threedays and just read, he says. Itsbeauti ul on the porch or under the100-year-old shade trees. You havethe ability to almost hibernate toget out o the ast pace or awhile,

with this beauti ul scenery allaround you.

Te Donoho will celebrate its100th birthday in April 2014.

Built in 1924, Armours RedBoiling Springs Hotel o ers the

only mineral bathhouse in RedBoiling Springs and its also theonly mineral bathhouse known tobe operating in ennessee. Tebathhouse eatures two claw- ootbathtubs, a steam room andmassages by appointment.

Te 26-bedroom historic hotelincludes a dining room that seatsup to 80 people. Owned andoperated by Dennis and Debra Emery, the home o ers plenty o diversions aimed at slowing down:large porches with swings androcking chairs, a library, a hammock,and classic games such as horseshoesand badminton.

We usually have a puzzle going in the dining room, and everyonecomes along and works on it, saysDebra Emery. I want everyone to

eel like theyre at home exceptthey dont have to wash dishes.

Visitors will a lso nd hearty,homemade, amily-style meals here,along with some modern touchessuch as wireless Internet access.

Red Boiling Springs rst becameamous in the 1800s or its mineral

waters. An early settler claimed the water cured his in ected eyes, andtalk o his miraculous healing inthe sul ur water spread ast. Be orelong, travelers began to arrive seeking cures or all sorts o ailments.

Settlers soon noticed the watersometimes had a red tint, and itlooked as i it were boiling. So in1847, the town was named RedBoiling Springs. Te springs werenever hot, however boilingre ers to the waters appearance.

The Thomas Housethomashousehotel.com, (615) 699-3006

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Visitors enjoy board games on the front balcony of Armours Red Boiling Springs Hotel.
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Though I never knew her, Emma Porter

Armstrong and I are connected.She is my patron saint o

community. Emma Porter, a li elong resident o Maury County, worked or theRed Cross and served as Registrar-At-Large

or 27 years. She was a superb bridge player,charter member and president o the Maury

County Historical Society, devotee o ZionPresbyterian, Daughters o the AmericanRevolution member and precise dresser.Her obituary read, She was well-known orher hostessing and cooking abilities and sheshared her cheese straws and chess pies withvisitors to her home and ofce or many years.

Decades ago on a visit to my hometowno Columbia, my mother prepared anordinary-looking chicken salad sandwich.What kind o miracle goes on here? Iasked, a ter tasting the mixture. Polk Pickle, she said in hushed tones o reverence.

And so began my personal quest or thestory behind this legendary recipe. Testory says that Emma Porter per ectedthe Polk Pickle or the Polk Spring Pilgrimage Luncheon.

I [Emma Porter] put it together, it was exceptional, says Judy Andrews, an Armstrong amily riend. A sandwich couldbe per ection.

Many o her other recipes remain stellar:

almond chicken salad, tomato aspic withhomemade mayonnaise, squash casserole

with sharp cheddar cheese, country hambiscuits and dessert tarts. But the pickle wasmagni cent, says her riend and ormerbridge partner, Page Chamberlain. A complement to every dish.

I certainly knew what he meant. When I was younger, I served as a cooking assistantto Martha Stewart during a tour or her rstcookbook, Entertaining . I recall that shestressed a good pickle as essential to any sorto meal. Tanks to Emma Porter, I oundthat pickle.

Pickle recipes are important they represent more than just ood, says Lucy Norris, author o the book Pickled . Tey are a link to another human experience.Pickles are a kind o time capsule through

which we explore and learn. When we preserve

ood, we preserve a memory. By preserving ood traditions, we pay tribute to the peopleand places that shaped who we are today.

Te Polk Pickle is a tradition all right.My mother and I bonded through Emma Porters recipe. We shared the pickles ineveryday meals and holiday spreads. And a

ew days days a ter my mothers death, my brother and I ound in the back o there rigerator, a newly prepared gallon o Polk Pickle. We halved the jar and smiled. We

would be OK. A ter all, we had the meansor a magni cent pickle.

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Roben Mounger cookstoday as she has for the

past 20 years, usingseasonal elements

produced by her localCSA and farmers market.

Inspired by the musingsof Barbara Kingsolverin Animal, Vegetable,

Miracle , she spent a yearin a farm internship and

now writes a columnfor The Columbia Daily

Herald . She connectsideas about healingfamily and community

with homemade food inher blog of revelations

and recipes at mscookstable.com.
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Wrap the pickling spices in cheesecloth and secure with kitchen twine.Cut the tips rom the ends o the pickles and discard. Cut eachpickle into - to -inch slices.

Alternately layer the sliced pickles, sugar and garlic cloves ina 2-gallon crock until all o the ingredients are used. Add thecheesecloth bag. Let stand, covered, at room temperature or5 days, stirring each morning.

Trans er the pickle mixture to the pint jars, discarding the spicesand garlic. May be stored inde nitely in the re rigerator.

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This listing includes a selection o events o statewide interest scheduled in September,October and November as provided to Tennessee Home & Farm by the TennesseeDepartment o Tourist Development.

To include your local events in our listing, please contact them at . v c .c m.Due to space constraints, we are unable to list all o the events provided or accept unsolicitedevents. However, you can nd additional in ormation and events at the departments website.

Events are subject to date change or cancellation. Please call the contact listed be ore

traveling long distances to attend.

S p mb rS p . 1, k xv llB ms F s v l The largest LaborDay weekend reworks display in the nationis un or the whole amily including games,childrens activities, ood, beverages and liveentertainment. CONTACT: boomsday.org

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M s c t C c r S r s Tap your toes to the beat at the Music on the

Town Concert Series, which eatures livelocal bands every Thursday. The rst concerto the season eatures Paula Michelle, andthe event is ree to the public. CONTACT:mainstreetdandridge.com

S p mb r 6-15, n s v llt ss S F r Come hear oneo over 50 musical acts per orm, see the

amous racing pigs, take in a mule pullingshow and taste all the wonder ul treatsavailable during the air. Dont orget to trya deep- ried Moon Pie available only duringthe st ate air. CONTACT: tnstate air.org

S p . 6-27, Spr g lM S . L v Jackson DowntownDevelopment Corporation is pleased toannounce its Main Street Live ConcertSeries. This concert series is every Friday

night in September at 7 p.m. on Fox Propertyand will be a ree community event or thewhole amily, eaturing some o WestTennessees most talented bands. CONTACT:downtownjackson.com

S p . 7, J c sC s J s V ll g ol -t m M s cF s v l Take a trip to Jackson or thisoutdoor music estival dedicated topreserving old time string, bluegrass andgospel music. CONTACT: caseyjones.com

S p . 13-14, a msB ll w c Bl gr ss F s v lPeople come rom all over Tennessee andKentucky to hear and part icipate in this

rst-rate musical celebration. Activities orthis annual event begin Friday at 7 p.m. andcontinue Saturday rom 8 a.m. until well a terdark. There are competitions (with cashprizes) in ddling, clogging, harmonica,banjo, mandolin, guitar and dobro.CONTACT: (615) 696-2593,adamstennessee.org

S p . 13-14, n rr sd s P ra q S Norris own Days o thePioneer Antique Show will eature 60 o thebest 18th- and 19th-century antique dealersin the country. Held on the beauti ul groundso the Museum o Appalachia, the event willinclude historic demonstrations, Civil Warre-enactors and mountain music. CONTACT:museumo appalachia.org

S p . 14, G l sv ll3r a l ar s & a q s F s v l Stop by this ree event along Main Street in

Goodlettsville, which eatures antiqueappraisal shows, the 100 or 100 Art Show &Sale, and the Goodlettsville Flavor est withsamples rom local restaurants and caterers.Kicking o the estivities in 2013 is the newJoe Vickers Memorial 5k Run. CONTACT:imaginegoodlettsville.org

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S p . 14-15, h mb lCr w r G r s Get ready

or some strummin at this one-day li estyleestival inspired by the guitar. Live music

will play nonstop rom noon until around

midnight, with showcase per ormances rom noon until 6 p.m. eaturing artists sponsoredby guitar companies and record labels.CONTACT: (731) 784- 8100,crownwinery.com

S p . 19-21, k14 a l d mpl V llBl gr ss F s v l Bring your riend sand amily or three days o some o th e

nest bluegrass youll ever hear in an old converted dairy barn. Music, ood, un ,camping and jamming all make or abeauti ul East Tennessee experience.CONTACT: (8 65) 397-7942,dumplinvalleybluegrass.com

S p . 21, S v rv llP m C r h r g d Alongwith heritage-type cra ts originally rom thearea, Pittman Center Heritage Day eatures

ood vendors, music, clogging, genealogy,childrens activities, a dog show and more aspart o the days ellowship. CONTACT:(865) 436-5499, pittmancentertn.com

S p . 21-22, Cr ssv ll

10 a l C mb rlh m s s appl F s v l Thisyears theme is Everything Apple or this

amily- riendly event. The two-day estivalincludes live music, lots o good eats, a kidszone, the Spinning Yarns storytelling boothand many vendors selling quality arts andcra ts. CONTACT: cumberlandhomesteads.org

S p . 26, J c sP mp F l d Pumpkin enthusiastscan gather on the grounds o the WestTennessee AgResearch & Education Centerin Jackson or this years Pumpkin Field Day.This University o Tennessee sponsoredevent will eature educational discussions onpumpkin production ocusing on pumpkinhealth, and new and interesting pumpkinvarieties. CONTACT: (731) 424-1643,westtennessee.tennessee.edu

S p . 26-29, Cr r J mm h pp J c s CelebrateAmericana, blues, bluegrass, olk, jazz androck n roll at this our-day music estival.Enjoy more than 30 live per ormances,camping along the Obey River, ne oods,

local cra ts, morning yoga, kids activities andmore. CONTACT: jamminathippiejacks.com

S p . 26-d c. 1, J c sP mp h rv s d spl Each all,the Pumpkin Harvest Display graces thegrounds o the UT West Tennessee Research &Education Center. More than 5,000 pumpkins

grown at the center or research and learningpurposes are converted into art as the studiesare completed. CONTACT: (731) 424-1643,westtennessee.tennessee.edu

S p . 28, d r g Sc s-ir s F s v l Celebrate theScots-Irish settlers through live music,dance, demonstrations and ood at this MainStreet Music Festival, which is ree to thepublic. CONTACT: (865) 397-7420,scots-irish.org

S p . 28-31, Sp c rB r M F rm F llF s v s Discover loads o un or theentire amily including pumpkins, a petting

arm, mazes, play areas, concessions andgi t shops. Open to the public on Saturdaysand available or groups and tours throughoutthe weeks in October. CONTACT: (931)316-9072, bakermountain arm.com

oc b roc . 4-5, eru c C appl F s v lJoin inthe un at this 36th annual estival, whichdraws more than 110,000 annually. It o erssomething or everyone, including cra ts,antiques, a childrens areas andentertainment. CONTACT: (423) 743-3000,unicoicounty.org/apple- estival

oc . 4-6, J sb r g41s a l n lS r ll g F s v lThis three-dayevent eatures compelling per ormancesby internationally-known pro essional tellersat the International Storytelling Center.It celebrates the art at its nest.CONTACT: (8 00) 952-8392,storytellingcenter.net/events

oc . 4-6, t p v llR l ar s & Cr s F s v l Chosen as one o the top three arts andcra ts shows in Tennessee, this event

eatures more than 300 exhibitors includingartists, potters, carvers and jewelry makers,along with music, delicious barbecue, ried

pies, ice cream and more. CONTACT:(731) 885-7295, reel ootartsandcra ts.com

oc . 5, Sp r15 a l L b r Sq rC l br & L s r Fl M m r lBl gr ss d Celebrate the historyo bluegrass and its legend Lester Flattat this ull-day estival. Guests can enjoymusic, cra ts, ood, games, a truck andcar show and much more. CONTACT:(931) 836-3552, sparta-chamber.net

oc . 5, u v llh lls M ll S rg m Sq z Watchsorghum syrup being made rom the eld topour-it-on-the-pancakes ready. Festivitiesbegin at 8 a.m. with music, clogging,homemade ice cream, ood, cra ts and more.CONTACT: (931) 294-2154

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Gr v ll F ll C l br Activities include jazz on the Cumberland,a quilt show, storytelling, blacksmithing,scarecrows, arts and cra ts, greatmusic, ood and Civil War living historydemonstrations. CONTACT: (931) 653-4151,granviletn.com

oc . 5, J rs Col t m S r Visit Je ersonCountys largest annual estival that eaturesa yard sale extravaganza, regional vendors,music, ood and so much more.CONTACT: (865) 475-7367

oc . 5-6, C rv lln l B P g F s v l Come celebrate the ultimate Southern treat banana pudding. Enjoy two un- lled dayso entertainment on two stages, arts andcra ts, games, a large kids areas, and o course, banana pudding. CONTACT:(931) 994-6273, bananapudding est.org

oc . 11-13, R g rsv ll35 a l h r g d s Rogersvilles historic downtown plays hostto one o East Tennessees most enjoyable

weekends. Join the un with over 100 juriedcra t artists o ering a wide variety o handmade items, cra t demonstrations, andmuch more. CONTACT: (423) 272-1961,rogersvilleheritage.org

oc . 11-12, h lo b r h r g F s v lLewisCounty attracts thousands o visitors everyyear on the second weekend in October.Arts, cra ts, ood and entertainment can beenjoyed by guests, as well as the annual FallClassics Car & Truck Show, which takesplace on Saturday during the event.

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oc . 12, Gr J c16 a l h r g F s v lHeldon the picturesque grounds o the historicAmes Plantation, the Heritage Festivalhighlights the diverse li estyles o WestTennesseans o the 19th century, rom

Native Americans to sharecroppers. Visitorslearn about the ways o the past throughhands-on arming, cooking and cra tdemonstrations. Festivities begin at 9 a.m.CONTACT: amesplantation.org

oc . 12, B r sS rr h ll Bl gr ss F s v l Joinin the un at this bluegrass estival, whichincludes activities such as a 5k run/walk,a cruise-in to bene t the troops and liveentertainment later in the day.CONTACT: sierrahull estival.com

oc . 12, M rS g S d F s v l Come celebrate the rich history o StandingStone/Monterey, with Civil War re-enactors,Native American dancers, a car show,dinner theater, excursion train, paradeand much more. Arts and cra ts vendorsand ood vendors will line the streets o historic downtown.CONTACT: montereytn.com

oc . 19, M Pl sM -S B rb c F s v l Celebrating its sixth year, this all estival

eatures activities or the whole amily. Theday includes a BBQ cook-o , a 5k race,live entertainment, a kids zone and kids

costume contest, vendors, ood and ascarecrow competition. CONTACT:(931) 379-9837

oc . 19-20, n s v llM s c & M l ss s ar s & Cr sF s v lDont miss out on our acres o

amily un with molasses making and tastingat the sorghum mill, music shows, squaredancing and lots more. Attractions includetwo music stages, special garden exhibits,quilt displays and pioneer log cabins whereyou can see glass blowing and more.CONTACT: (615) 837-5197, tnagmuseum.org

oc . 25-26, L c b rg J c d ls w rl C mp s pi v l B rb c Satis y your tastebuds at the event that has been called themost prestigious barbecue competition in theworld. Teams rom around the world bringtheir best barbecue to the table, judged bycerti ed barbecue a cionados. CONTACT:

jackdanielsbarbecuemedia.com

oc . 26-27, M rr s38 a l M M sF s v lVisit the historic 1892 Rose Center,which will be lled with ne arts and cra tsalong with live music, dancing, storytelling,

ood and expert demonstrations.CONTACT: rosecenter.org

n v mb rn v. 1, M r r sb ro l s h s r c h s M s msa m o s | Spend the dayunder the beauti ul leaves o all, as teachersand amilies guide children through activities,games, and pastimes o the harvest seasonas well as the experience o chores rom the1860s. CONTACT: (615) 893-0022,oaklandsmuseum.org

n v. 2, P p ra n g S r el g c Beginning at 5:30 p.m. and going untilmidnight, this elegant dinner auction galawith live entertainment supports the worko Fayette Cares. Every year more than450 guests gather or decadent ood anddrink prepared and presented by top notchpro essionals. CONTACT:anighto southernelegance.com

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The Sutton Homestead will be decorated in aVictorian style with guided tours Wednesdaythrough Saturday rom 12 to 3 p.m. Therewill be Christmas dinner shows in December,weekly Christmas bluegrass dinner showseach Saturday night in December, antiquetoy shows and much more throughout theseason. CONTACT: (931) 653-4151,granvilletn.com

n v. 9-J . 4, P g F rgd ll s Sm MC r s m sThe Smoky Mountains amilyChristmas destination eatures more than

our million lights, un rides and attractionsplus award-winning holiday shows.CONTACT: (80 0) 365 -5996,dollywood.com/themepark/ estivals

n v. 15-J . 4, Br s lSp L g sTour this stunningdisplay o more than one million lights andhundreds o displays by car on the BristolMotor Speedway. CONTACT: (423) 989-6900

n v. 22-J . 8, M mp sC r s m s Gr c l See traditionallights and decorations, a li e-size nativityscene, Santa Claus and much more originally

displayed by Elvis at his mansion inMemphis. CONTACT: elvis.com/events
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S p t sYou havent had ruit tea until youve tasted Alley Cat Tea, hailed as The Original Fruit Tea,

made and bottled by Stephen Ashburn o Mur reesboro. Ashburn per ected his ruit tea recipe at hisSmithville restaurant, Ashburns Alley Ca e, in 2002, and it was a avorite among customers until theca e closed in 2009 a ter being struck by lightning. Due to popular demand, the Alley Cat Tea recipewas resurrected. Made with black tea and 70 percent real ruit juices, it is packed with antioxidantsand vitamin C.

Ashburn hopes to eventually sell his ruit tea nationwide. He exhibited the tea at the 2013 NationalRestaurant Show in Chicago and says his target customers include restaurants, hospitality, grocery,convenience stores and theme parks. For now, its available in single bottles and hal -gallons or retailstores and 4-gallon cases or wholesale customers.

Visit ll c .c m or more in ormation.

C ll g all Gr t mbsColor ul mums signal the arrival o all, and you can nd them and more

than 500 other varieties o annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees at DiggerODell Nursery in Arlington.

Located on Highway 64 near Memphis, Digger ODell Nursery opened at itscurrent location in 1979. The nurserys nine large greenhouses provide amplegrowing room or thousands o fowers and hanging baskets, and it is known orhaving choice woodland wildfowers each spring that arent o ered anywhere elsein the area. Several large, poly-covered houses protect the nurserys hardy treesand shrubs during colder seasons and allow customers to shop com ortably, no

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appl s aplApple Valley Orchard in Cleveland is

proo that rom tiny seeds grow mightytrees. The orchard started with just twobackyard apple trees, planted by theowners ather in the 1960s. The rstapples were sold in 1974, and today,the orchard has about 8,000 trees.

A cider mill was added in 1978, anda new apple house and bakery roundedout the amily business in 1987. Visitorsto the orchard will nd resh apple cider,

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