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From Great Smoky Mountains Association
February 2009

Exclusive Dolly CD is In!
  • Dolly Sings About the Mountains
  • New Smokies Food Blog
  • GSMA is the Exclusive Online Source!
  • Business Members
  • 75th Anniversary Hikes

  • New Smokies Food Blog
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    You'll love our tasteful new cooking blog: Wild Eats !!

    It features special recipes and ingredients from the Smokies.

    Video will be added soon -- our own cooking show with Mari!


    GSMA is the Exclusive Online Source!

    Sha-Kon-O-Hey! Land of Blue Smoke is here and GSMA is the exclusive online source.

    This anxiously-awaited new CD contains 8 songs about the Smokies written and performed by Dolly Parton, Honorary Ambassador for the 75th Anniversary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

    The CD sells for $10. Ms. Parton is donating the net proceeds of the sales, $8, to the Trails Forever Endowment.

    Go Dolly!


    Business Members

    Here are some of our business members. Click on the links below to learn more.

    Raymond James Financial
    As an independent professional advisor, I can offer you a personalized financial strategy, not a generic investment program. Your individual portfolio will be based on your unique situation, attitudes, preferences, and goals.
    Billy's Station
    We provide the necessities you want in a small country convenience store, and we're happy to pump your gas while offering friendly conversation. We appreciate your business.
    Mountain National Bank
    MNB "My Neighborhood Bank" is locally owned and managed. We have over 1,500 of your neighbors and friends as our shareholders/owners. Bank with "Our Family."
    Clarion Inn & Suites - Gatlinburg
    The charming Clarion Inn & Suites hotel is ideally located in the downtown area, 1 block from the Gatlinburg Convention Center and 100 yards from the Park.
    Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce
    The Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce will promote, unify, inform, serve, and enhance the business community in a cohesive voice for the advancement of the community's economic, environmental, and social concerns.
    Smart Bank
    Opened in January 2007, SmartBank is quickly becoming a "smart-choice" among many seeking a financial institution where innovation and technology combined with a winning leadership team are key to its success.
    Ober Gatlinburg
    Ride America's newest aerial tramway to Ober Gatlinburg. Winter skiing, snow tubing, indoor ice rink, water raft rides, black bear habitat, restaurant, lounge, crafts & more.
    Tennessee State Bank
    Locally owned and operated for 36 years. Our founders set high standards of excellence for our organization, our operations, and our people. Banking at its best.
    Fox and Parrott
    A British Pub & Restaurant. A Unique pub specializing in over 145 English and local draught and bottled ales. Relaxing, non-smoking, family-oriented atmosphere. British and American menu. Real darts and other pub games.
    Hippensteal's Mountain View Inn
    The Hippensteal Mountain View Inn is an 11-bedroom bed and breakfast designed, built, and decorated by Vern and Lisa Hippensteal. Relax in the rocking chairs on our large porches while you enjoy the mountain views.
    Trotter & Associates Architect
    Trotter and Associates Architect is now in its 23rd year of providing architectural services. Our firm has been involved in designing a wide variety of types of construction projects including hospitality, commercial, and residential.
    The Wild Plum Tea Room
    Home made gourmet lunches in a log cabin Austrian style tearoom. Located in a beautiful mountain setting within the Arts and Craft Community. Charming and delicious.


    75th Anniversary Hikes

    The Smoky Mountains Hiking Club is sponsoring a special series of hikes this year to celebrate the Park's 75th anniversary.

    The 9 hikes occur throughout the year and add up to about 75 miles.

    Those who complete the series, either with the club or on their own, qualify for a special patch.


    Dolly Sings About the Mountains

    In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Dolly Parton has just released a new album about the Smokies -- and she's donating the proceeds to the Park!

    Here's a list of the songs on the album:

    1. My Mountains, My Home
    2. Hey Howdy Hey
    3. Working on a Dream
    4. Time Flies
    5. Heart of the Smokies
    6. Good Time
    7. Sha-Kon-O-Hey!
    8. Forever Home

    Click here to see more!
    For Your Further Entertainment

    Spooky Friday the 13th Smokies Video

    Great Smoky Mountains Association Video Blog

    Great Smoky Mountains Association Audio & Photo Blog

    Great Smoky Mountains Association Home Page


    Click here to see the new 75th Anniversary License Plates


    Click here to see the new 75th Anniversary Commemorative Coins



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