Scenic Helicopter Tours

Come Fly the Scenic Skies

What is the best way to see the Smokies?  Well, if you talk to the great people at Scenic Helicopter Tours, the best way to experience the Smokies is in one of their helicopters.  Let one of their professional pilots take you above the crowds, the traffic and the bustle of the Smoky Mountains and see the sights from an entirely different point of view.

Scenic Helicopter has been around, flying over the Great Smoky Mountains National Park since 1972.  They are one of the oldest and most respected helicopter tours in the area and they fly more flights over the National Park then anyone else.  To fly over a national park, your flights have to be approved by both the FAA and the National Park Service.  Scenic Helicopter Tours has more approved flights and they fly over more of the GSMNP then anyone else.  They will fit their flight times and their flight patterns to fit your needs, to the point of working with you and your group to produce a customized tour that lets you see the sights you want to see and in the time frame that fits your vacation.

Tours:

  • Lake View Flight – 1,500 feet above the ground you get to take in views of beautiful Douglas Lake with Mt LeConte in the distance.  You will also get to see the French Broad River and Douglas Dam.
  • Bluff Mountain Flight – This tour takes you above historic downtown Sevierville as you wind your way toward Bluff Mountain.  This is the best way to see the lowland Sevier County area.
  • Mountain Valley Flight – This tour takes you away from civilization.  You get to explore the undeveloped and the underdeveloped parts of the Tennessee side of the Smokies.
  • National Park Flight – On your way to the GSMNP you get to pass over Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.  This adventure gets you into & above the Smokies.
  • The Scenic Special Tour – This tour focuses on the Great Smoky Mountains.  You will see:  Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Dollywood, Mount LeConte, Blanket Mountains, Goshen Ridge and Cove Mountain.  You will not believe how miraculous the scenery is until you are soaring over it.
  • The Grand Tour – This the grand tour of the National Park.  You start through the three main cities on the Tennessee side of the mountains:  Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.  From Gatlinburg you will head toward Cades Cove.  On the way, you will pass over the Sugarlands area, Elkmont, Blanket Mountain and Tremont.  And if you like the 11 mile loop road around Cades Cove imagine the view from the air.
  • Smoky Mountain Spectacular Tour – This is the end-all-be-all for all of you that love the Great Smoky Mountains.  You will take in parts of the National Park that no one ever gets to see.  The flight path for this tour takes you over Greenbrier to North Carolina.  You will fly along the Appalachian Trail and over Clingman’s Dome.  You also get to view picturesque Fontana Lake and then back to Cades Cove.  A Once in a lifetime trip!
Remember, with all the tours above, that you are getting a professional pilot that will also act as a tour guide, telling you the story of the people and the history of the area.  Experience the Smokies from an entirely different point of view – from the aerial view – from a helicopter!  Fly with Scenic Helicopter Tours.

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1949 Winfield Dunn Parkway
Sevierville, TN
865-453-6342
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Smoky Mountain Knife Works events

Smoky Mountain Knife Works hosts numerous events throughout the year from appearances by outdoor celebrities to brand rep events.

Mykel Hawke and his wife Ruth England Hawke at Smoky Mountain Knife Works.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a haven for nature lovers the world over. And over the years, various businesses have set up in the area to address the needs people wanting to get back to nature and explore the vast expanse of the Smokies. One of those businesses, Smoky Mountain Knife Works, has developed quite a following over the years and has become a pre-destination before visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Knife collectors to campers needing that perfect pocket knife flow through the doors on a daily basis to pick out the perfect blade, but it doesn’t stop there. Smoky Mountain Knife Works works hard to get people involved not only in the knife world, but the outdoor world as well with a series of special events held at their Kodak, Tn business each month. To close out 2012, Smoky Mountain Knife Works has three big events planned including:

  1. Rep Weekend (Friday, October 12 at 9 am) – Join Smoky Mountain Knife Works as they welcome a number of national brand name Knife representatives.
  2. Gunny is coming to SMKW! (Saturday, October 20 at 1 pm) – R. Lee Ermey from such renowned films as Full Metal Jacket will be in our retail showroom.
  3. Black Friday event (Friday, November 23 from 10 am to 1 pm) – Details to come.

These three events come on the heels of a year that saw Smoky Mountain Knife Works host such great events as a recent appearance by survival expert Les Stroud, pro Bassmaster fisherman Bill Lowen, Mykel Hawke from the hit television series Man, Woman, Wild and One Man Army on the Discovery Channel, Case Knives, Remington Cutlery, and the Zippo Collector’s Club. If you’re a knife collector, or just a plain outdoorsman, that’s a schedule you can really sink your teeth into. From product knowledge to just general outdoor skills, it’s all there with little left out.

As a company, Smoky Mountain Knife Works is one of the largest retail establishments in the area (more than 80,000 square feet), ranking right up there with Bass Pro and the Nantahala Outdoor Center. And it’s more than just knives, it’s knife accessories and kitchenware, an expansive collection of trophy wildlife, indoor waterfalls, and Native American artifacts.

Smoky Mountain Knife Works also houses the National Knife Museum, located upstairs above the showroom area as you walk through the front doors. The exhibits have been gathered from the knife makers themselves and you will be able to view not only the knives but examples of the original advertising pieces that have become a true part of Americana. The museum covers the progress of the knife from early man using stone tools through the change to steel and beyond.

Tennessee Museum of Aviation

Warbird Collection

The Tennessee Museum of Aviation strives to give an overall view of the people and places in aviation history that occured in and around Tennessee.  This includes not only the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame but also exhibits of physical artifacts from the various time periods in aviation history.  Included with the price of admission is the hangar that is full of planes, located right past the exhibit hall.  And these planes are not just models or pieces of planes, these are fully functional planes that are even flown on occasion, to the delight of visitors and locals alike.

The exhibit hall is the first thing that you get to explore at the Tennessee Museum of Aviation.  The quality of the exhibits is second to none.  The pieces they have collected and that have been donated over the years, show an amazing attention to detail and a love for the science of aviation.  One of the features, of course, is the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame.  The inductees are pictured as well as an explanation of the reasoning behind their induction.  Included in the ranks of the inducted are such aviation legends as aeronautics pioneer Edward Chalmers Huffaker and Evelyn “Mama Bird” Bryan Johnson – a flight instructor with over 57,000 hours of flight time.

The other pieces of the exhibit include both military and civilian items that are tied to the aviation history of Tennessee.  Again, the exhibits are of the top most quality.  They have double and triple checked their facts and the displays are given plenty of attention so that the public can learn more about the diverse history of flight and flying from a state perspective.

The planes in the hangar do change occasionally but here is a partial list of some that you might get to see:

  • Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
  • Douglas A-1H Skyraider
  • North American T-38 Trojan
  • MiG 21
  • MiG 17
  • North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
  • Beechcraft SNB
  • T-33
  • 1902 Wright Glider (full scale replica)
  • Bell 222 Airwolf (full scale replica)
The aviation buff in your family is going to want to spend all day at the Tennessee Museum of Aviation.  Grownups and kids alike will find the facts and exhibits interesting and thought provoking.  You will learn facts that make you say: “I didn’t know that happened in Tennessee.” This is a well maintained and curated museum, that you will want to come back to year after year.  Make sure that the Tennessee Museum of Aviation is on your ‘to do‘ list for your next trip to the Smokies.  And if you look up and see a WWII fighter flying over the city, don’t think you are seeing things, just follow it to the museum.
Tennessee Museum of Aviation
135 Air Museum Way
Sevierville, TN
865-908-0171

Fall Events in Sevierville

There’s so much to do in Sevierville, Tn this fall we had to make a list.

Fall in Sevierville, TN is one of the most popular times during the year to visit the area. It’s one of the most picturesque settings around with the leaves changing color in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the crisp, cool air, and the variety of events in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

So, you’re coming in from out of town for a day or two, or you’ve decided a weekend getaway is more your style. You ask, well, what is there to do? Lots, from the annual Sevier County Fair which runs the first week of September (4-9) to the Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival which features all sorts of events and crafting displays depicting autumn in the Smoky Mountains, there’s always something for every age group in the fall.

Below are just some of the main events and occurrences sure to draw people into Sevierville and the Smokies this fall:

Fall Displays Throughout Town, and of course, in the mountains – Each year, numerous downtown Sevierville businesses as well as those along Winfield Dunn and Dolly Parton Parkway create displays featuring various fall scenes including cornstalks, pumpkins, scarecrows, flowers, gourds, and more. You’re also only a short 15-20 minute drive, depending on traffic, from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and its gorgeous fall foliage. Have your camera ready if you’re here in October because the reds, oranges, and yellows are unlike anywhere else in the southeast.

Sevier County Fair – Whether it’s the rides, the cotton candy, the tractor pulls, or the Friday night ‘rasslin’ matches, the Sevier County Fair is a unique event that brings about childhood memories and creates new ones every year. Come for the annual “Fairest of the Fair”, check out the prize cattle and dairy entrants, and cheer on the fastest turtle…. It’s something different each night at the Sevier County Fair, this year Labor Day week  September 3-8 at the Sevier County Fairgrounds.

Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival – Some of the country’s best Bluegrass musicians descend upon Kodak, Tn for this three-day long bluegrass festival. This year, the festival runs Sept. 13-15. Some of the major talent scheduled to perform include Jimbo Whaley & The Greenbrier, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Balsam Range, and The Lonesome River Band. This is a festival where many Dumplin Valley Bluegrass lovers spend the weekend camping on site in tents and RVs. Visit dumplinvalleybluegrass.com for more information. Continue reading “Fall Events in Sevierville”

Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival (October 1-31)

The annual Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival is a wonderful time to visit Sevierville, Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains. Between the crisp air, leaves changing color, and the smell of campfires, it’s probably THE time to be in the Smokies. There is simply no other time like fall here. If you have never experienced it or have only visited Sevierville during the spring or summer, then you don’t know what you’re missing! I suggest getting your bags packed and cruising on down right now to visit Sevierville before October 31!

Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival in GatlinburgThe annual Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival is a wonderful time to visit Sevierville, Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains. Between the crisp air, leaves changing color, and the smell of campfires, it’s probably THE time to be in the Smokies. There is simply no other time like fall here. If you have never experienced it or have only visited Sevierville during the spring or summer, then you don’t know what you’re missing! I suggest getting your bags packed and cruising on down right now to visit Sevierville before October 31!

The Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival is a staple of fall in Smokies that includes the towns of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville. The event kicks off on October 1 and will last through October 31. It’s basically a celebration of autumn and many local businesses take part. There will be an assortment of “fall displays” throughout each town with pumpkins, scarecrows, stacks of hay, cornstalks, and all sorts of other fall decorations. Traditional Appalachian music can be heard in Sevierville, along with bluegrass and gospel. Artisans from the artistic community whose expertise include; basket weaving, candle making, pottery, quilting, dolls, scrimshaw, jewelry, leather, fine photography, art, stained glass, and much much more. This isn’t a “made in (insert foreign country here)” festival…no sir…this is a genuine, made in the Smoky Mountains by good ‘ole country folks crafts and artwork! You’ll get to meet and talk to the artists face-to-face, which you don’t get at many local festivals. Each year, so many festival-goers come back and visit the same shops in order to add to their collection of unique pottery, jewelry, art, etc. It’s a festival unlike anything outside the Smokies.

Bistro 109

Bistro 109 in Sevierville, TN – a unique dining experience.

A Unique Dining Experience

Bistro 109 is something a little bit different in the heart of Sevierville, TN.  Located near the courthouse, Bistro 109 is part of the historic Bruce St area of town.  But once you step inside the restaurant you realize that you aren’t in small town USA anymore.  Bistro 109 has a very upscale interior offering a quite place to step in out of the hustle and bustle of the tourist town and enjoy some great food in a great atmosphere.  Tie the atmosphere to a great waitstaff and you have the recipe for a great time.

Bistro 109 is a little off the beaten path.  You will want to plug Bruce Street in Sevierville into your GPS and then find a place to park along the street.  If you head toward the courthouse, you will see Bistro 109, right there.  Take in your surroundings before you head inside.  You are in one of the older parts of Sevier County and certainly one of those areas that hasn’t changed very much.  If you are interested in more history about Sevierville, the Sevier County Historical Society has a museum on the other end of the block from Bistro 109.

Photos of Bistro 109, SeviervilleAs soon as you walk into Bistro 109 you are going to realize that you are somewhere different.  You have stepped into an upscale restaurant, a bistro right off what used to be the main drag in Sevierville in the 50s and 60s.  The interior is well decorated and helps to keep the noise and sound from other diners to a minimum.  This gives you a quite dining experience for those intimate occasions or those business lunches that need lots of discussion.  The waitstaff is almost as good as the atmosphere.  Knowledgeable, fast and professional, Bistro 109 has some of the best waiters and waitresses in Sevier County.  They will make sure that you get the food you want as quickly as possible.

The menu options at Bistro 109 range from the very elegant to just good ole comfort food.  Their food style is somewhere between southern gourmet, soul food and french bistro.  And while their steaks are always cooked to perfection, the less then ordinary fare is what you want to stick to.  Their shrimp and grist are very good and something to write home about.  This low country favorite is cooked perfectly and they put their own spin on it.  They also have a maple crusted pork chop that you will not find anywhere else.  The great maple taste cooked into the pork chop is something different – and spectacular.  You will also see sides that you don’t see a lot in the Smokies.  Risotto, orzo and fresh vegetables served in unique and uncommon ways are the perfect complement to your meal.

Bistro 109 is something a little different for your dining experience in Sevierville.  Step into the elegant dining area and get waited on by a professional staff.  Order something different and enjoy getting away from the rat race to enjoy

Bistro 109
109 Bruce St
Sevierville, TN
865-453-8899
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Thai Basil Restaurant

Thai Basil provides a healthy alternative when dining out in the Smokies.

Healthy Food for Healthy Living

There are some healthy alternatives when choosing a dining location in the Smokies.  One of those options is Thai Basil Restaurant.  Thai Basil is a locally owned Thai restaurant that is introducing healthy, authentic Thai food to the area.  They are located beside Staples and Pizza Hut in Sevierville before you get to the bridge near downtown Sevierville, TN.  The menu is full of interesting dishes that are par-for-course in Thai restaurants but are very new to the locals in Sevier County and some  of the visitors as well. Thai Basil is located on Winfield Dunn Parkway.  Once you exit the interstate at exit 407, you will be on Winfield Dunn Parkway, follow the road until you see a large shopping complex with Krogers, Lowes and Staples.  If you pull into the shopping center with Staples you will see Thai Basil on the left hand side.  There is plenty of parking and though you will have to fight your way through the locals, that have become regulars.  They have plenty of seating and the staff is incredible.  If this is your first foray into Thai food, don’t be afraid to ask questions.  The waiters and waitresses have had plenty of experience with the food and they will certainly lead you in the right direction. When you order your food there are a few things you will want to keep in mind:

  • If you are looking at the Stir Fry, Thai Curry or Noodle options on the menu, you are going to have your choice of meat for your dish – beef, chicken or pork.  Of course you can also choose your entree without meat by substituting tofu or vegetables and having a vegetarian treat.
  • You are also going to choose the level of the heat that you want.  The levels are mild, medium, hot or Thai hot.  If you ask for Thai hot, get prepared for your taste buds to light up.  It is recommended that if you have not had Thai food before that you aim for the lower end of the spectrum.

Here are a few of my personal favorites off their menu: Pad Thai – This is the national dish of Thailand.  Rice noodles, bean sprouts, eggs, scallions and special peanut sauce. Amazing dish and they make some of the best Pad Thai that you will ever have. Drunken Noodle – Stir-fried flat rice noodles with eggs, bell peppers, carrots, onions and green beans covered with a sweet and spicy basil sauce.  The Drunken Noodle has an entirely different flavor palette then the Pad Thai with a lot of the same textures and ingredients. Masaman Curry – A perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. Avocado, broccoli, pineapple, potato and cashew nuts covered in a Masaman sauce.  This is served along with white rice.  The sweet flavors in the curry give way to an afterbite of heat that makes this a fun dish to try.  The avocado is a great textural counterpoint to the broccoli and pineapple. Thai Basil is something new in the culinary scene of Sevierville.  Great food, great service and of course, being located on your way into or out of town, this might be a good stop for those people starting or ending their vacation.  Thai Basil needs to be your first introduction to Thai food, give it a try while you are on vacation.

Thai Basil Restaurant
530 Winfield Dunn Parkway
Sevierville, TN
865-453-9339
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Catching the Fall Colors in Sevierville

Sevierville’s Autumn Colors in September, October and November.

As far as weather goes, it’s been a fairly cold winter this past year and an extremely hot summer in parts of the Great Smoky Mountains. Still, there is one question that remains the same when the evenings start getting cooler and footballs are seen flying through the air: When do the leaves start changing colors in Sevierville and the surrounding areas?

This summer’s extreme heat was not exactly what everyone was looking for in hoping for an eventual vibrant autumn season. The good news, though, is that the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is made up of 100’s of deciduous tree species and each are located in a variety of elevations. So, to say that extreme heat was felt by everyone and everything would be false.

So what does all this mean you ask? It means that there will still be more than enough color for you and everyone else visiting the Great Smoky Mountains this fall… Frankly, there is no such thing as a “bad” or “undesirable” fall in the Smokies! And it’s a great time for hiking in the Smoky Mountains, whether it be a short day trip, or a weekend excursion.

Once the colder weather starts to set in, the leaves will slowly start their autumn transformation. You’ll see the vague hints of this annual event beginning to happen in the Smokies’ higher elevations with a multitude of tree species. Until mid October, if you’re coming through town expect to see mostly golden yellow colors mixed with some orange hues. These oranges and yellows will make their way down the mountains and into the valley as the vibrant reds slowly follow before mixing in. If the cold weather sits in and autumn feels a bit more winter-ish, the colors will peak in the mountains and valley around the final week of October and throughout early November.

One suggestion I’d highly recommend, keep track of the official Great Smoky Mountains National Park website which follows the revolving colors of the fall foliage. They even have a page dedicated solely to fall foliage at: http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/fallcolor.htm. Also, take a look at their webcams:

http://www2.nature.nps.gov/air/WebCams/parks/grsmcam/grsmcam.cfm

http://www2.nature.nps.gov/air/WebCams/parks/grsmpkcam/grsmpkcam.cfm

Finally, be sure to check out the Park’s tips for fall hiking and scenic drives: http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/fall-suggestions.htm

Once again, the best time to see the fall colors is the last week of October and throughout early November. It’s our favorite time of the year in the Great Smoky Mountains… I hope you enjoy it as much as the locals do!

Sevierville’s Dolly Parton Statue

A statue of country music legend Dolly Parton sits in front of the Sevier County Courthouse in downtown Sevierville, TN – Dolly’s hometown.

Hometown girl turned pop-icon, Dolly Parton, is the most celebrated person from Sevier County, Tennessee.  On May 2, 1987, the town of Sevierville and Sevier County paid tribute to her by way of a statue on the front lawn of the courthouse in downtown Sevierville.  The statue was designed by local artist Jim Gray and has become a stop for many people visiting the area.  Thousands of Dolly Fans have stopped by over the years to be photographed with the statue and carry home that memory of their trip to the mountains.

Dolly Parton grew up in Sevier County.  Upon graduating from Sevier County High School, she moved to Nashville to become a star.  Over the years as Dolly became more and more famous, she never forgot the people of her Tennessee mountain home.  In 1986, Dolly threw her lot in with the Herschend family to open Dollywood which has become an award winning theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.  Two years later, she opened Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede in Pigeon Forge which has since become the longest running dinner show in town.  Along with helping to bolster the tourist industry, Parton has also helped increase the graduation rate and the literacy rate in Sevier County with other projects including the Books From Birth Imagination Library program which provides free books to young children throughout the state.

Sevier County wanted to show their gratitude to Dolly by commissioning a statue made in her honor.  To that end they contacted local artist Jim Gray to make the statue that now resides in front of the courthouse.  Jim Gray is a part of the cultural landscape of the Smokies.  He moved his entire family here in the 1960s to begin capturing the area that he loved and that he grew to call home.  Gray is most well known as a painter and his galleries are located all over the area, but he is also a talented sculptor.  He turned these talents into creating a statue of Dolly that would capture the wonder of this young woman before her move to Nashville when she was still a member of this small Smoky Mountain community.

The statue is located in front of the courthouse in downtown Sevierville, which is the county seat of Sevier County.  The statue depicts Dolly seated on a rock playing the guitar.  You can see in the statue, the face that America and the world would grow to love but you can also see the young girl that had big dreams of stardom and entertaining people as her chosen vocation.

The next time you know that you are coming to the Smokies, make sure to drop by and check out the statue of Dolly Parton.  Pay your respects to the queen of country music and the lady that has made this side of the Smokies what it is today.  Snap a picture, strike your best Dolly pose and remember that if you spend a little time walking around downtown Sevierville that you are, potentially, walking in the footsteps of Dolly Parton.

Sevierville Orvis to Offer FREE Fly Fishing Classes

Free fly fishing classes will be offered at Orvis in Sevierville from July to September 2012.

Ever see those Smoky Mountain pictures of people holding up huge trout in some secluded stream and wish that were you? Well, here’s your chance. If you’ve ever wanted to learn fly fishing from some of the most experienced anglers in the Smokies, from July through September, Orvis in Sevierville, TN is offering free fly fishing lessons through their retail store.

These free classes, Fly Fishing 101 and 201, are aimed at getting even more people introduced to the sport of fly fishing. These classes are a great way for families to interact with one another and make new friends in the area who also love fly fishing.

“The past two years’ success of Fly Fishing 101 is truly amazing and encouraging,” said Tom Rosenbauer, marketing director of The Orvis Company. “Based on the success of the program, we’ve been delighted to welcome many thousands of novice and advancing students to the joys of fly fishing through Fly Fishing 101 and 201. Our goal is to encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to come learn more about the fascination of fly fishing. The classes are unique opportunities to enjoy a new sport and the success of the program speaks volumes to what folks are seeking in terms of healthy outdoor recreational activities for themselves and their families.”

Volunteers with Trout Unlimited and the Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF) will lead the event and offer free memberships to their organization for attendees. Trout Unlimited and the FFF are two of the top organizations in the fly fishing world and offer unlimited resources to its members.

For those unfamiliar with the class, Fly Fishing 101 will consist of two parts – an hour of casting instruction followed by an hour of rigging instruction. The majority of participants are first time fly fishers, so focusing on the basic angling skills is the step in learning the sport. Fly Fishing 201 classes take the student out in the stream, and it’s a lower instructor/student ratio. There, students are helped along to the next step of fly fishing which is fly fishing in local streams and rivers – a great place to catch your first fish.

Upon completion of the course, each student will receive a $25 coupon off any purchase of $50 or more and other coupons good toward Orvis gear. Attendees will also receive a certificate for a
FREE Trout Unlimited membership and a FREE membership to the Federation of Fly Fishers—a $70 value. That’s a total package valuation at over $150.

To get started in fly fishing and to make it more accessible to start in the sport, participants will also receive discounted offers on a fishing lanyard with tools and a beginner’s rod outfit—all the basics needed to hit the water after the class.

Event Dates:

Fly Fishing 101:
Saturdays: 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/04, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/01, 9/08, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29.

Wednesdays: 7/18, 7/25, 8/01, 8/08, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26.

Fly Fishing 201:
Saturday, 9/29

Sunday, 9/30

The Orvis company was founded in 1856 and pioneered the mail order industry in the United States. Orvis currently operates more than 80 retail stores in the U.S. and the U.K. including its Flagship store in Manchester, VT; and maintains a network of over 400 dealers worldwide. Orvis donates five percent of pre-tax profits each year to protecting nature. You can read more about Orvis on their website at www.orvis.com.

Local Orvis Store
Orvis Company Store, Sevierville
136 Apple Valley Road, Sevierville, TN 37862
865-774-4162
Kris Maurer, Manager
David Carson, Fishing Manager

(www.orvis.com/sevierville)